DC-G9M2 Firmware Update

DC-G9M2 Firmware Update

Panasonic offers firmware update program for DC-G9M2 (G9II) to enhance the performance and usability.

DC-G9M2 Firmware Update

● Compatibility with LUMIX smartphone app 「LUMIX Lab」​
・「LUMIX Lab」 now compatible with this model​

● Support for the Panasonic XLR microphone adaptor DMW-XLR2​
・DMW-XLR2 has now been supported.​
 *32-bit float audio recording is not available with this model.​

● 5GHz option added to [Wi-Fi Frequency Bands]​
・[5GHz] option added to [Wi-Fi Frequency Bands] and can be chosen between [2.4GHz]​
 *Depending on the region, local regulations, etc. may prohibit you from using the 5GHz frequency band outdoors. If this is the case, when outdoors, connect to the smartphone using [2.4GHz] for the Wi-Fi connection.​

● Other improvements​
・[REAL TIME LUT] function can be assigned to Fn button​
・Improved operational stability​

DC-G9M2 Firmware Update

1. Added functions

● BRAW Capability - RAW video output over HDMI to Blackmagic Design external recorder
- [5.7K] / [C4K] / [5.8K(4:3)] / [4.4K(4:3)] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to Blackmagic Video Assist 5 "12G HDR and Blackmagic Video Assist 7" 12G HDR, to be recorded as Blackmagic RAW.

* DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and DaVinci Resolve Studio to edit Blackmagic RAW data.
* Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of Blackmagic Video Assist 5" 12G HDR and Blackmagic Video Assist 7" 12G HDR.
* All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
• When recording in C4K 120p/100p or 5.7K 60p/50p, constant bitrate 5:1 or less is recommended for SSD recording and 8:1 or less for SD card recording.

● Apple Pro Res RAW Capability - RAW video output over HDMI to ATOMOS external recorder
- [5.7K] / [C4K] / [5.8K(4:3)] / [4.4K(4:3)] 12-bit RAW video data can be output over HDMI to ATOMOS “NINJA V”“NINJA V+” “NINJA””NINJA ULTRA”“SHOGUN””SHOGUN ULTRA””SHOGUN CONNECT”devices, to be recorded as Apple Pro Res RAW.

* All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
* Please check here for compatible firmware versions of external recorders.
* “NINJA V””NINJA””SHOGUN” does not support some RAW video data.
* Software that supports Apple ProRes RAW is required to edit RAW video recorded
* A LUT (Lookup table) exclusively designed for RAW video is available on the following customer support website to make the same color grading as V-Log/V-Gamut.
https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/lut/s1h_raw_lut/

2. Others

- Improved operational stability.