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Date/Version Description
Apr. 14, 2025
Ver.1.4
  1. Fixed an issue where some settings reverted to their default values after updating to firmware version 1.3.
  2. Fixed an issue with the recording gain setting.
  3. Fixed an issue where the password authentication might not be displayed when connecting to Wi-Fi.
  4. Improved operational stability.
Mar. 25, 2025
Ver.1.3
When updating to firmware version 1.3, please be aware that the following settings, which were configured prior to the update, will be reset to their default settings.
■ Settings that will be reset to default:
  • Video Record Limit [Default setting: ON]
  • Detecting Subject [Default setting: CAR - Main Part Priority / MOTORCYCLE - Helmet Priority / TRAIN - Main Part Priority / AIRPLANE - Nose Priority]
  • Remote recording operation priority settings in LUMIX Lab [Default setting: Camera prioritized]
  • The following setting within "Frame Marker":
    - Live View Frame Adjustment [Default setting: OFF]
    - Settings for Frame 2 / Frame 3
    - Frame Aspect [Default setting: OFF]
    - Frame Color [Default setting: Gray]
    - Change Size/Position (when the "Frame Aspect" is set to "Custom")
  1. Feature changes due to security enhancements
    - When directly connecting the camera and smartphone via Wi-Fi, the connection has been changed to always require password authentication. (The [Wi-Fi Password] menu has been removed.)
    - The [TKIP] encryption method is no longer supported when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point.
    - The [No Encryption] option in network authentication is no longer supported when connecting to Wi-Fi via an access point.
    - The image transfer feature to PC via Wi-Fi has been removed. (Only European/Ukrainian models)
  2. Other improvements
    - The startup speed when powering on has been improved.
    - The operational stability has been improved.
Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications
Oct. 18, 2024
Ver.1.2
  1. Improved the stability of firmware updates via Wi-Fi (LUMIX Lab/LUMIX Sync).
    * Firmware Version 1.2 also includes the items, functions and features that were included in Version 1.1.
Oct. 9, 2024
Ver.1.1
  1. The recording time limit menu has been added
    - The recording mode without the time limitation has been added.
    * The recording time varies depending on the environment and the operating conditions.
    * The recording stops automatically once the internal temperature gets too high, even if it is set to this mode.
  2. Added Multiple frame markers display feature
    - Up to 3 frame markers can be displayed simultaneously.
  3. Enhanced subject detection
    - [AIRPLANE] and [TRAIN] have been added to subject detection modes.
    - [Target Parts] option has been added for [CAR][MOTORCYCLE] detection modes.
  4. Compatible to the new features on LUMIX smartphone app "LUMIX Lab (Ver.1.2 or higher) "
    - Remote shooting is now available.
    - Shutter remote control is now available.
    - Transferring images selected on camera is now available.
  5. Other improvements
    - The operability of the control dial while in the menu has been changed.
    - Improved operational stability.
Operating Instructions for the Change of Specifications