Panasonic Firmware 2.3 Adds Improved Auto Focus

Posted by Sam Liu on 30th May 2018

Panasonic Firmware 2.3 Adds Improved Auto Focus

Update will add improved auto focus and more for GH5, GH5s and G9.

Credit: Newsshooter The firmware update was released today (Wednesday 30th May). The 2.3 update has some interesting features added as well as fixes. An interesting one is improved autofocus tracking in video mode as well as improved autofocus speed when set at 180° shutter. This might do the trick. The AF performance has been an issue when shooting in 24p since release and while some have found changing the frame rate and shutter speed helps it's really not practical to do so only for autofocus. Another improvement is with the IBIS as well as audio recording quality. IBIS had a bug that would cause peripheral distortion during video capture while walking with two specific lenses. The Lumix G arlo 7-14mm F/4.0 and Panasonic Lelca DG Varlo-Elmarlt 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH. While these two are the only lenses listed it is possible that other lenses will see improved performance if the issue is present. The internal audio recording has been improved with better noise reduction performance of the internal noise-cancelling microphone. A Vector Scope can be now also displayed on the screen while adjusting white balance. If you like shooting in Monochrome the GH5, GH5s and G9 have a new L.Monochrome D setting. The setting captures darker tones and greater contrast. With the new grain effects available in camera looks could be fun to play with.   Want to know more? CLICK HERE for full update spec!