DC-BGH1 Firmware Update

Panasonic offers firmware update program for DC-BGH1 and LUMIX Tether for Multicam to enhance the performance and usability.

1. RAW video data can be output over HDMI to save Blackmagic RAW on the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.

- V-Log L or Rec.709 is selectable on the external monitor through SDI during RAW output.
- Shooting assist functions including V-Log L View Assist, Luminance Spot Meter, and Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.

*Selectable recording mode depends on the firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
*Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
* DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and edit Blackmagic RAW data. DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to deliver projects using Blackmagic RAW data in resolutions over 3840x2160.
*All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

2. Added functions
- [Focus Ring Control ] function has been added.
Compatible lenses: H-XA025, H-ES200, H-E08018, H-X1025, H-HSA12035, H-ES12060, H-FS12060, H-X2550, H-HSA35100, H-FSA45200, H-ES50200, H-FSA100300 and H-RS100400
- It is possible to assign [HDMI RAW data output] function to the Fn button and users can directly turned it ON or OFF from the camera.

• Apple and ProRes are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
• Ninja V / ATOMOS are registered trademarks of ATOMOS Limited.
• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• [Photo Style] filters can be used for still image shooting.
• Zoom operation of the LUMIX G power zoom lenses can be controlled.

* Firmware of the camera should also be updated to the latest version.

The BGH1 is the LUMIX’s first box-style amera exclusively designed and developed for professional use. To support a growing need of live streaming, the BGH1 will provide an IP streaming function that enables distant, high-quality image transmission to the social streaming platform online with PC connection over wired LAN. Notably, the LUMIX BGH1 is a unique camera that can stream 4K 60p (50p) video in H.265. The H.265 realizes half the bitrate while keeping the image quality the same as H.264, which means it can provide 2x higher image quality at the same bitrate as H.264. Streaming in ultra-high definition 4K at low bitrate is possible even in the cases where the bandwidth is not broad enough.

• IP streaming with PC (RTP/RTSP protocol)
  4K/60p  (3840x2160)  H.265 : 50M, 25Mbps　H.264 : 50M, 25Mbps
  4K/30p  (3840x2160)  H.265 : 25M, 12.5Mbps　H.264 : 25M, 12.5Mbps
  FHD/60p  (1920x1080) H.265 : 20M, 16Mbps　H.264 : 16M, 8Mbps
  FHD/30p  (1920x1080) H.265 : 12M, 6Mbps　H.264 : 6M, 3Mbps

• RAW video data output over HDMI function
  -The Apple ProRes RAW can be recorded on Atomos NINJA V.

• V-Log L or Rec.709 is selectable on the external monitor through SDI during RAW output.
• Shooting assist functions including V-Log L View Assist, Luminance Spot Meter, and Zebra Pattern can be used during RAW output.
• A LUT (Lookup table) exclusively designed for RAW video recorded on NINJA V is available on the following customer support website to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut. It is easy to match colors between the footages recorded with Panasonic Varicam, EVA1 and GH5 series cameras to combine them. https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/index.html

* Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded with NINJA V.
* All functions may not be available depending on the situation.

• Genlocking status display
  -Synchronization status can be shown on the external monitor connected with HDMI or SDI when the camera is under Genlock synchronization.
• SD Memory Card formatting via PC connection
  -It is possible to format the SD Memory Card from the camera menu on the live view display of LUMIX Tether while the camera is connected with the PC.
• Users can choose to add or not to add camera orientation information in [Vertical Position Info (Video)] menu to prevent unintended image rotation in playback.

• Settings and controls over the BGH1 during IP streaming are available.
• Rec.Quality options corresponding to RAW video data output will be displayed when [Menu]>[Video]>[Image Format]>[HDMI RAW Data Output] is turned ON.
• It is possible to start/stop recording on the external device with the BGH1 during HDMI/SDI output.
• When [HDMI Recording Control] and/or [SDI Recording Control] is/are ON, Rec button is available even if the SD Card is not inserted. The connection method, either HDMI or SDI, is also displayed.

* For settings and controls over the BGH1 via PC during IP streaming, LUMIX Tether for Multicam PC software should also be updated to Ver.1.1 or higher.