Panasonic Releases New Firmware for the LUMIX DMC-G1 and DMC-GH1

September 17, 2009 -- Panasonic has released updated firmware for the LUMIX DMC-G1 (version 1.4) and LUMIX DMC-GH1 (version 1.2).   The latest firmware updates improve the autofocus performance when the subject is low contrast and improves the stability of the camera's auto exposure control for the upcoming H-ES045 lens that will be introduced in October.  The updaet for the DMC-GH1 also decreases the operational noise of the AF system when recording movies with the H-H020 lens - though this is done by reducing the AF speed when recording movies with this lens.

 This firmware can be downloaded by visiting the:

DMC-G1 firmware page
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/g1.html

DMC-GH1 firmware page
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/dl/gh1.html