DC-GH7 Firmware updates & improvements

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Firmware for Panasonic Lumix cameras can be downloaded from the Global Support Site.


Improvements for DC-GH7
Version Date Description
Ver.1.3 Jan. 23, 2025
  1. Multiple frame marker display feature has been added
    • Up to 3 selected frame markers can be displayed simultaneously.
  2. Compatible to the recording format "MP4(Lite)"
    • The option for the low-bitrate video format "MP4(Lite)" can now be selected. (* 3.8K (3840x2560) 29.97p 50Mbps)
  3. Compatible with the new features on LUMIX smartphone app "LUMIX Lab (Ver.1.3 or higher)"
    • Remote shooting is now available.
    • Shutter remote control is now available.
    • Wireless IP Streaming feature is now available.
    • Transferring images selected on camera is now available.
  4. Feature changes due to security enhancements
    • When directly connecting the camera and smartphone via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. (The [Wi-Fi Password] menu has been removed.)
    • The [TKIP] encryption method is no longer supported when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point.
    • The [No Encryption] option in network authentication is no longer supported when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point.
    • Wired LAN streaming feature (RTP/RTSP) has been removed.
    • The image transfer feature to PC via Wi-Fi has been removed. (Only European / Ukrainian models)
    • The streaming feature via RTMP has been removed. (Only European / Ukrainian models)
  5. Other improvements
    • Improved operational stability.
Ver.1.2 Nov. 6, 2024 Improved the noise in high luminance areas of image generated in the specific shooting environment when recording in ProRes RAW mode
Ver.1.1 Jun. 31, 2024
    Several minor bugs have been fixed.
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