Firmware Updates • Panasonic

Panasonic GH6 Firmware V2.3 Adds 4K 120P/100P HDMI Output and BRAW Recording

2023-07-11
by photoxels

PRESS RELEASE

Panasonic Releases Firmware Version 2.3 for GH6 To Support 4K 120p/100p HDMI output and BRAW recording

NEWARK, N.J., July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Panasonic announced the upcoming release of the Ver.2.3 firmware update program for the LUMIX GH6 to offer more flexible workflow. The firmware program will be available on the LUMIX Global Customer Support website, https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/, on July 10, 2023, at 9:00 p.m. EDT.

GH6 Firmware Version 2.3

  • RAW Video Recording to Blackmagic Design external recorder
    12-bit RAW video in [5.7K],[C4K],[Anamorphic (4:3) 5.8K],[Anamorphic (4:3) 4.4K] can be output to Blackmagic Design monitor/recorder ‘Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR’ over HDMI to be saved as Blackmagic RAW.
    *Please refer to the Blackmagic Design website for the information on the corresponding firmware version of the Blackmagic Video Assist 12G HDR.
    *DaVinci Resolve or DaVinci Resolve Studio is required to play back and edit Blackmagic RAW data.
    *When the [Rec Quality] is set to 5.7K/60p (50p) or C4K/120p (100p) and recording to a Blackmagic Design recorder, it is recommended to set the codec quality on the recorder to the following:
    – When recording to an SSD: constant bitrate 5:1 or less
    – When recording to an SD card: constant bitrate 8:1 or less
  • Support for 4K 120p/100p HDMI output
    Either C4K 120p/100p or 4K 120p/100p video can be output to an external device over HDMI.

Through the firmware updates, Panasonic delivers future-ready solutions for more flexible filmmaking workflow using mirrorless cameras.

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Contests

The 2023 Audubon Photography Awards

2023-07-05
by photoxels
BIRDS. Here are the winners that the 2023 APA Judges selected from the 9,000 entries they received for this year’s 2023 Audubon Photography Contest. The best images show birds going about their business as they spend their waking hours seeking to survive, thrive, and care for their families.

>> View the 2023 Audubon Photography Awards winners

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Tutorials

How to Shoot Fireworks

2023-07-01
by photoxels

Editor’s note: This is a reprint article, extracted from our Fireworks Tutorial.

Shooting great fireworks photos is possible whether your camera is a point-and-shoot (as mine was) or an Interchangeable Lens Camera (mirrorless or DSLR). The important thing is that you need to be able to select a long shutter speed, an aperture and ISO. Here is what I did with a simple point-and-shoot camera to take great fireworks photos.
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Firmware Updates • Press Releases • Sony

Sony Issues Free Upgrade for ZV-E1: 4K/120P and Full HD 240P

2023-06-28
by photoxels
Sony ZV-E1 owners can now upgrade their mirrorless Vlog camera to enable 4K/120P and Full HD 240p video. This upgrade is available via a free license download in the owner’s Creators’ Cloud account. The ZV-E1 model serial number is needed. Installation can be easily performed via an SD card or with a USB plug-in.

>> Visit Sony’s official website to upgrade

PRESS RELEASE

Sony Electronics Announces Free ZV-E1 Upgrade to Elevate Content Creation

4K 120p Upgrade Now Available for Users

SAN DIEGO, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Electronics announces an upgrade for the ZV-E1, the world’s most compact and lightweight full-frame interchangeable lens camerai, offering video creators maximum creative freedom and versatility. Announced in March of this year, the ZV-E1 is designed to offer the ultimate video creation experience.

With this new upgrade, the ZV-E1 joins a roster of Sony cameras featuring 4K 120p video recording, including the Alpha 1 and Alpha 7S III, and the FX6, FX3, and FX30 from Sony’s Cinema Line. This feature enables faster high-speed frame rate video recording, resulting in smooth slow-motion footage that is five times slower than standard 24fps, highlighting Sony’s commitment to providing groundbreaking technology for all creators.

The upgrade also introduces Full HD 240p recording capability to the ZV-E1, providing even more flexibility for the video creator.

The original release of the ZV-E1 showcased impressive video performance with the ability to record high-quality 4K video at 10-bit 4:2:2 with full pixel readout, without pixel binning, and with minimized rolling shutter. This latest upgrade further enhances the camera’s video capabilities and is unlocked through Sony’s Creators’ Cloud platform.
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