The following functions will be available with the new firmware:

For DMC-GH2

• - New video mode which is suitable for editing video recorded at high bit rate (24Mbps)
• - New functional option with Power Zoom Lens ([DISP FOCAL LENGTH (Display of Focal Length)], [STEP ZOOM], [ZOOM RESUME], [ZOOM SPEED] and [ZOOM RING*])
• - Full area enlargement of AF area setting
• - Improvement in the speed of consecutive shooting when shot with auto bracket
• - Increased number of recordable images in consecutive shooting
• - [EX.TELE CONV. (Extra Tele Conversion)] can be set ON/OFF separately in photo or video recording
• - More accurate light adjustment of built-in flash
• - Improvement in the AF performance in video recording
• - Synchronization of alarm volume for low battery with [BEEP VOLUME]
• - New [HALF-PRESS RELEASE] function
• - Improved NR (Noise Reduction) in high sensitivity shooting
• - ON/OFF control of the touch-screen

For PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.0 BD Edition

• - Compatible with new video mode added with the GH2 firmware update mentioned above

* Available with LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm / F4.0-5.6 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. only.