Panasonic DC-GH5 Camera Firmware 2.3 Download

Posted at April 24, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Panasonic DC-GH5 Camera Firmware 2.3 Description

Improvement of AF performance

- AF tracking performance in video recording has been improved.
- AF speed at 180d (180°) has been improved when displaying the shutter speed in degrees in [SS/Gain Operation]>[ANGLE/ISO].

Improvement of Body I.S.(Image Stabilizer) performance

- There were cases where peripheral distortion occurred in video recording while walking when used with Panasonic wide zoom lenses (H-F007014, H-E08018). This bug has been fixed.

Improvement of sound recording performance

- Sound quality has been improved by optimizing the noise reduction performance of internal noise cancelling microphone.

New functions

- [L.Monochrome D] has been added to Photo Style.
- [Grain Effect] can be added and adjusted in Photo Style.
- [Live View Boost] has been added, which makes it easy to check the composition on the monitor in low-light environment.
- [Night Mode] has been added, which reduces glaring on the screens when recording in low-light environment.
- Maximum 20x enlarged view is available in [MF Assist].
- [Focus Ring Lock] has been added to [Custom] menu, which disables focus ring operation to lock the focus.
- [WB/ISO/Expo. Button] has been added, which enables adjustment of WB/ISO/Exposure only while the exposure compensation button is pressed. This can be set [Custom]>[Operation].
- [Dial] has been added to [Custom]>[Operation Lock Setting].
- [Power/Wireless Indicator] has been added in [Setup] menu, which enables turning off the status indicator and wireless connection lamp.

Other improvements

- [Like 709],[V-LogL] and [V-LogL View Assist] in Photo Style can be used in photo shooting.
- [LUT Monitor Display] and [LUT HDMI Display] can be used in playback mode. Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1(sold separately) is required.
- [Focus Ring Lock], [E-Stabilization(Video)], [Mic Rec Level Disp.], [Live View Boost],[Night Mode] and [L.Monochrome D] can be assigned to the Fn button that works in recording mode.
- [LUT Monitor Display],[LUT HDMI Display] and [Night Mode] can be assigned to the Fn button that works in playback mode. Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1(sold separately) is required.
- Vector Scope can be displayed on the screen while adjusting white balance.
- It is possible to choose images from group display such as burst shots in [RAW Processing] mode.
- Restarting time from sleep mode has been shortened while using Image App and Bluetooth connection. You can choose to shorten the time of remote operation and image transfer or remote shutter control in [Setup]>[Bluetooth]>[Returning from Sleep Mode].
- Remaining battery status is indicated by 1/4-gauge, indicating approximately 25% per gauge.
- There were cases where folder name was garbled when connecting wirelessly with Windows10-based PC. This bug has been fixed.

Update Procedure:

- Charge the battery fully.
- Make sure to turn off the power switch.
- Insert the fully charged battery to the body.
- Save and unzip the downloadable package.
- Transfer the content onto a formatted SD memory card.
- Insert the Card into the camera body and make sure that an HDMI cable is not connected between DMW-YAGH interface unit and DMC-GH4 camera body.
- Turn on the power switch.
- Press the Play button to enter the Play mode.
- After the message of "PLEASE WAIT ..." is displayed, a display will continuously be shown on the LCD.
- If newer version or same version of firmware has already been installed, the initial setup screen will not be displayed. And the lens will display that "NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY". Please turn off your camera and use the camera as is.
- Press [(Left Cursor button)] to select the [Yes]. The update process will start.
- The camera body will start the update process.
- The firmware update will take about 5 minutes.
- Please do not attempt the following operations before completion.
- The green bar increases the level by the process.
- Once the firmware update process is completed, the camera dody will turn off the power and turn on again then it will be initial mode automatically.
- Turn off the power switch.
- Remove the SD memory card.

Important Notes:

- Do not turn the power off and on
- Do not press any buttons
- Do not open the SD memory card compartment
- Do not remove the SD memory card
- Do not remove the lens. 

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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