Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Camera’s Firmware Update Ver.2.5 (March 30, 2016): Improvements & To Add Post Focus (Select In-Focus Point After Shooting), 4K PHOTO MODES (4K Burst / 4K Burst (Start/Stop) / 4K Pre-burst) and Burst Shooting with an External Flash

This is an update to these previous blogs:

• Panasonic Post Focus Technology Based On Depth From Defocus and 4K Photo Burst, and

• Panasonic Explains & Demonstrates How 4K Focus Stacking with Panasonic LUMIX Cameras’ Post Focus Mode is Easy to Acheive Meaningful Photography for You.

Panasonic recently announced a new firmware update Ver.2.5 for Lumix DMC-GH4 to further enhance its performance via the following functional updates:

• Post Focus
  [Post Focus] is added. This function enables users to set the focus point after shooting and save as a separate photo.
• 4K PHOTO MODE
  Three 4K PHOTO modes: [4K Burst] [4K Burst Start/Stop] [4K Pre-Burst] are added to help users capture the unmissable moments and users can choose a best shot with easy, intuitive touch-control operation after shooting.
• Burst Shooting with an External Flash
  Consecutive shooting with flash burst is available when Panasonic External Flash DMW-FL580L / DMW-FL360L is attached.
• Google Drive Free 100GB Storage
  Free 100GB storage on Google Drive is offered to LUMIX GH4 users (2 years)*. It can be used for photo/video data saving and accessed through multiple devices such as camera, PC, smartphone/tablet.
  *Users need to register to LUMIX CLUB to get the ID in advance and activate the account service by 30 September 2016.
• Performance Improvement
  [AF-ON] function can be used during video recording.
  -The accuracy of digital red eye correction in the RAW development is improved.
  -The time lag of stop signal transmission through HDMI is adjusted to make the length of the recorded contents same either on the SD Memory Card or on the external recorder via HDMI.

You can download the new firmware at http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index.html .

​NEWS RELEASE

​Panasonic announce Firmware Update for DMC-GH4

Mar 16, 2016 09:00 GMT

Panasonic is announcing a new firmware update for DMC-GH4 to further enhance its performance. The new firmware Ver.2.5 includes the following functional updates:

Post FocusPost Focus is a special function that enables users to select the in-focus point, after shooting. Using this function, users can enjoy changing perspectives for wider photographic expression or choose best in-focus shot in macro shooting situations. The function is already available on the following LUMIX models;

• DMC-GX8
• DMC-G7
• DMC-FZ330

4K PHOTO (4K Burst / 4K Burst (Start/Stop) / 4K Pre-burst)In 4K PHOTO, three dedicated modes – 4K Burst / 4K Burst (Start/Stop) / 4K Pre-burst – are newly available on LUMIX GH4. This further enhances the usability of 4K PHOTO to capture the fleeting photo opportunities at 30p.

External Flash BurstConsecutive shooting with flash burst is available when an external flash that is capable of continuous emission is attached.

The new DMC-GH4 firmware Ver 2.5 is scheduled to be released in the end of March 2016 at the following LUMIX Customer Support website;http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

You can buy the Panasonic DMC-GH4 at B&H:

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only)
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera with Interface Unit