Today Panasonic announced the new firmware update program for its Lumix GH4 compact system camera. Firmware version 2.1 will enable users to embed the time code and recording control signal in the HDMI output signal. Additionally both FHD at 30p/25p native or at 60p/50p will be selectable to output via HDMI while recording video in FHD at 30p/25p. The Interface Unit DMW-YAGH will also be updated to firmware version 1.1 to support these functional enhancements. The new firmware updates are scheduled to be released with more information in detail at the Panasonic Support Sites in December, 2014.

Panasonic Press Release

Panasonic Announces the Firmware Update Program for LUMIX DMC-GH4 and DMW-YAGH Interface Unit
Featuring Upgrades in HDMI/SDI* Output
*For DMW-YAGH

Today Panasonic announces the new firmware update program for the LUMIX G Interchangable lens camera, DMC-GH4. The firmware Ver.2.1 will be released to enhance the performance and controllability with upgraded functions of HDMI output, which will be highly valued in professional video production.

With this firmware, time code and recording control signal can be embedded to the HDMI output signal*. Now both FHD at 30p/25p native or at 60p/50p is selectable to output via HDMI while recording video in FHD at 30p/25p.

The Interface Unit DMW-YAGH will also be updated with the new firmware 1.1 to support these functional upgrades of GH4*. Plus, over 60i/50i (30PsF/25PsF) or 60p/50p is selectable for the output via SDI.

The new firmware programs are scheduled to be released with more information in detail at the following Panasonic Support Sites in December, 2014.

*These functions are available when DMC-GH4 or DMW-YAGH are connected with the products of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd. or the products complying with the extended specifications of ATOMOS Global Pty. Ltd

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