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How to Firmware Update LUMIX G9 (and V-Log L), GH5, GH5S, S1, S1R

Photo Moment - November 21, 2019

The November 2019 Firmware updates for the Panasonic LUMIX S1, S1R, GH5, GH5S and G9 are now available — here's how to update your camera!

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  • 1:00 How to update your S1 or S1R
  • 4:10 How to update your G9, GH5 or GH5S
  • 8:07 How to install SFU1 (V-Log L upgrade)

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I am not able to update please help I tried everything
Thanks man almost threw my g9 out the window
Hey Joseph. Do you have or can you do a instructional video on how to update the G9 so it can use the Olympus 2xTeleconverter? Is it the same process as this update? If so does it matter which update I do first? Thank you.
I appreciate this video. I downloaded the firmware for the DC G9 but it keeps saying its unable to expand on my Mac Book Pro computer. It says its unsupported. How do I open the file in this case? Thanks
Sounds like you’re trying to expand the .bin file. What you’re downloading is a .zip that contains a .bin. If you see a .bin then it’s already expanded.
Help! My lens Zip file does not have a BIN file! What can I do?
did you re-download it? Very odd and somewhat impossible to have an empty zip file…
Very helpful, thanks sir :)
Most welcome!
I know this is older but if I haven't updated my firmware on G9 would the newest update also have older ones? Or should I do each update?
Hey Joseph, Having trouble with Lumix Tether 2.1. I completed the version update to 2.6 for my G9 thinking that was the issue, however it does not work. I believe the issue is that my machine is running windows 11.

Can you please advise if Lumix Tether 2.1 is currently working for windows 11?
G9 firmware update > 6:06
Hello, I have the H5 II and have done the process as you described. But when I put the memory card back into the camera and press play, it just says: no pictures available. What am I doing wrong?
Man, this is extremely helpful. Thanks!
cc
thx!
Anyone noticed there's no auto focus mode with the new update for GH5 4k 60fps mode? Any help much appreciated!
@@photojoseph ahh i see. I thought 24hz was the best for videography? Thanks for your help!
Oh and if all you see is 24p then you switched into 24Hz cinema mode. You need to go back to 60Hz or 50Hz modes.
@@theyachtchefs turn off VFR. You don’t get AF in VFR.
@@photojoseph Yes I have VFR enabled as I want to choose higher fps like 48 or 60 for slow motion. After the update all the Rec quality modes all have 24p only. I feel silly I can't work this out. Its gotta be something simply im sure. Basically can you help me film in 4k 60fps? Thank you for your help!
What do you mean “no auto focus mode”. It’s greyed out? That probably means you have VFR enabled.
Great video I didn’t know you had to press the playback button on the G9 to download the new firmware from the SD card to the camera 👍
👍
Hi Joseph, thanks for your videos. Tell me have you heard if a G9 replacement is in the foreseeable future? cheers Hanz
MY GH5 doesn't see the new update, what to do?
Thank you for the video!
My gh5 firmware is 2.1,am trying to update to 2.7 but trying to press play button it displays no valid picture to play,can you assist me?
Just start the process from the beginning. The most common mistake is people tend to put the file in the wrong place on the SD card.
My G9 does not have the STD menu for selecting VLOG ???? The VLOG update is installed. How the hell do you select VLOG anywhere ... it is doing my head in. I can't instructions how to do it anywhere.
Oh that’s great news!
@@photojoseph ... all good mate. I did a factory reset and it seems to have sorted it out. All the options are there now ... So f**ked if I know.
I can't picture what's wrong. My only suggestions are to either call Panasonic's free technical support, or book 20 minutes with me and we can try to figure it out https://photojoseph.com/1to1
@@photojoseph ... I have mate. The only place it appears is in P mode and its greyed out.
You updated AND installed SFU1 for V-Log? Make sure you’re in movie mode. It’s only available there.
I don't get any "styles" menu when I press the Q.Menu button in video mode.
What if I have vlog on my gh4 can i use the same code
i keep getting "no activation code" when i try this, any ideas what I'm doing wrong? I'm following all the steps.
@@photojoseph figured it out. If you have High Sierra as your mac OS, the drag and drop won't work for some reason. Had to use a different computer with Mojave
when you try to do *what*… please, details.
and I have firmware 2.1 on camera
New Sub! Great video! Are you still going to create Tut. on V-LOG? Blessings!
Hi Joseph. Where is the upgrade information to the software Version 2.1? Thank you for your help!
I didn't do a dedicated video as it was a very small update, but I did put it on my website https://photojoseph.com/tips/2020/2/17/lumix-gh5s-g9-minor-update
what is that neosoul music at 8:20??? whewwwwww!!!!
I don't know which was wich but here's the full set of tracks used in this video (this is always listed on PhotoJoseph.com, which you'll see the link to in the description of every video). All tracks are from MusicBed https://geni.us/MusicBed — Tracks used in this video: Thrills by LAXCity, Miss Me by Breakup, Here we Go Again by Floyd Wonder, No More Gravity by Red Licorice, Brooklyn by Junior State, One Million by Utah
Hi Thanks for the videos they are inspiring .. i am having problems with noise when shooting sun rise and sunset - only in these timings with my G9 , and advise you can give me on setting or are you going to make separate video on settings during sun rise and sunset subject
Love your videos. Do you have a revised file update for your custom settings on GH5 to download ? I’m still using your old one from your from your course. Thanks. 🙂
Thanks Joseph. Makes good sense.
I don't, and here's why… I change my settings ALL THE TIME. I found that I'm constantly adjusting my C memory settings, how I configure the camera, etc. for nearly every shoot. Having one "base line" just doesn't work for me anymore, sorry! So I think what I provided way-back-when is a good starting point.
hi, I watched the video but my macbook pro does not have an SD card slot.
Hey I really hope you reply I need you help. I entered into the service mode on my lumix g9 to see the image count and now I’m stuck in service mode and a yellow triangle shows every time I turn the camera off. Do you know how to turn it off or can you put me in contact with someone who can help with that. Panasonic does not have a good customer service
Good, sorry for the delayed reply
PhotoJoseph thank you for the reply and I have gotten the problem fixed.
I don't know offhand, but Panasonic has fine customer service — have you tried calling them? If they give you grief about being in service mode… well, that mode isn't designed for users so expect a little grief about going there ;-)
Is the G9 compatible with Elgato Camlink 4k for streaming? It has clean hdmi output but in the official Elgato compatible cameras it only lists the GH5 and not the G9, which seems weird. Could the 30 minute record limit be the reason?
@Elliot Tucker yea, I have been watching on Flixzone} for months myself =)
Pro trick: watch movies at Flixzone. Been using them for watching loads of movies these days.
Good plan!
@@photojoseph thanks for your response, I will buy it from a shop that has 14 day return warranty
That is odd. I haven’t use the ElGato but it’s hard to imagine any reason that it wouldn’t work. The 30 minute limit only applies to internal recording; any of these cameras can be connected to HDMI and left on indefinitely. I vote it’d work fine. As always… but from somewhere you can easily return it!
Thanks for this video - what do you think about the new mode for exposure - (german: gewichtete spitzlichter - highlights mode)?
Hey there, sorry for the delay. I got this same question twice in a couple of days and wanted to be sure I had a good answer.

It is designed for scenes where you have a bright spot, such as a play on a theater stage. The metering mode looks at the brightest parts of the scene, and builds the exposure for that. If you used center weighted it'd calculate the shadows in too much, and multi-zone metering would likely as well. This basically tells the camera that the brightest part of the scene is what it should expose for.
Hi Sir I Have question. I recently bought Lumix s1 whole kit was cost me 5000$ with vlog. But I'm disappointed why s1 doesn't have FHD 120p with Audio Autofocus. All other manufacturers Offering this. Like sony A7iii Canon R. As ambassador r you able reach lumix about this. greatly appreciate that
@@photojoseph Thanks for reply Sir. I really appreciate your time. all I'm saying if this possible in future firmware update. that'll be great. 🙏
And there are things this system has that those don’t. Sorry you’re disappointed.
when i put my card in my gh5s body it is not showing version up page
You’re going to have to give me a lot more info to help you, but honestly every time this doesn’t work it’s because someone slipped a step. Watch the video again or read the Panasonic page and follow it step by step.
Absolutely helpful. Thx a lot and peaceful Christmas for you.
Thank you!
I have a littl dilema... If you have to buy NOW a camera for weddings what you choose between Panasonic GH5 and BMPCC4K? Thanks
👍🏻
@@photojoseph Lumix Ambassador but I trust that you give a honest opinion!!!
GH5, without a doubt. Disclaimer: you’re asking a LUMIX Ambassador ;-)
Do you think, that at some point, Panasonic will make anamorphic recording accessible for the S1 as well? It's such a bummer for filmmakers who recently bought the S1, when Panasonic released the S1H shortly after it. Trying to sell the S1 or trade it in for the S1H is not reasonable due to the price politics of Panasonic.
No, I don’t. But I also don’t understand the sentiment. You bought an S1 which did not have anamorphic support. If you needed anamorphic, then the S1 wasn’t the camera for you. Now that there’s another camera (the S1H) with anamorphic support, you want that feature, but it’s for that camera. You need to buy the camera that has the feature, sorry. I understand you’re bummed, but the camera you bought didn’t lose any features. You must have felt it suited your needs when you bought it; if your needs changed, then the camera must change to go with it.
bought three used, in mint condition, g9s earlier this year for $900 each. Now with the latest firmware it's the best bang for my money hands down.
It’s a sweet camera, isn’t it!
Joseph, I just got an S1 with 1.10 firmware--and I can't find the 1.2 firmware update. All I see is the 1.3 on the Panasonic site. Is there any problem with me skipping the intermediary update and just installing 1.3???
Thank you, and enjoy the camera!
PhotoJoseph great. The camera comes tomorrow. I’ll install 1.3 before I load in V-log. Bye the way, I really enjoy your videos— so clear, so helpful. Thanks so much.
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Hi joseph i am preet from Sydney i am panasonick GH5s user now i buy panasonick s1 camera i try to find shutter priority like we can set in GH5s 180°,,,, can i set in lumix S1 or not
Big thanks if you help me with that joseph
Thanks joseph for help
Just responded to you on Facebook
Thank You! It works! I have v-log now!
Greetings from Germany, Berlin
Awesome!
It is Work for te gh4??
No
Excellent. Just ordered a G9 so when it arrives I will apply the update and purchase the V-LOG upgrade. Been waiting for a year for the G9 to come down in price. Panasonic makes great cameras, but always too expensive for me until they drop the prices. Will look for your instructions on how to use the V-LOG.
@photojoseph hey Joseph, long time no talk. I'm finally back on the Panasonic horse and using my GH5. Well I went to go update it just now with v2.6 and right in the middle of updating the camera just shut off. I thought it was part of the update, but after a few minutes I turned the camera off then on only to realize to my horror that the entire menu is now gibberish of letters and symbols and I can't use the camera. It keeps shutting itself off. Is there ANY way to do a reset on the camera without the menu? like a 'insert this firmware, power on the camera and it will auto install over the corrupt firmware'?? Any info at all you could help with this would be appreciate I REALLY don't wanna have to send my camera in to Panasonic to have them reset it....grrrrrr thanks
PhotoJoseph thank you sir!! I forgot google existed for a second lol 😂
Sully Cortez I’m not at the studio now but I just googled “Panasonic support phone number” and got 800-211-7262 — try that
PhotoJoseph is there a link you can provide or the phone # because I’ve spent the last 24hrs looking for a contact number lol and all I get is “live chat” which doesn’t work or at least I can’t contact anyone and a support page. Literally couldn’t find a number to speak with a real life person anywhere
Call Panasonic support. Sorry man.
Panasonic still doing there thing which is great. How much is the Panasonic GH5 and GH5s in the Black Friday sale
I haven’t used back-button-focus since version 2.0. Not once ! Awesome.
Hi! Very helpful videos! I was trying to update my GH5s to version 1.4... and I couldn´t. Then I realized I wasnt running the previous version 1.3... is that maybe the problem? I´m trying to fing de 1.3 firmware version but in the Panasonic support page isn´t available. Any help? Thanks!
Hi Joaquin the latest firmware 1.4 also updates all previous firmware updates you don’t have to do this individually
Thanks for this tutorial...just got my GH5. How do you update lenses? Thanks! Mike Meyer - Columbus, Ohio (football capital of the world)
@@photojoseph Thanks...I'm trying to figure out if my lens (Lumix 12-35mm) firmware is current. It shows version 1.0 in my camera. Just upgraded the camera to 2.6 successfully. I'm not seeing this lens firmware on Panasonic's list of available firmware updates, so I guess I'm OK. I just got the camera, so I'm unfamiliar with everything about it. I really appreciate your videos...huge help!
Same way as the body
As always, Thanks for these videos! QUESTION: The GH5s & G9 both received Animal Detect, but the GH5 apparently did not. Why is this? And will the GH5 get this as well? Thanks.
Older processing engine, so no, sorry.
Hi Joseph
Great video. I have the GH5 and after updating I still can't get the Focus Peaking to work on auto focus, any body else had this problem ?
Did you enable it? It has its own setting in Peaking options. It doesn’t work quite the way I was hoping unfortunately. It only works while the camera is focusing in AF-S mode.
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