Panasonic recently released AG-AF100 series Firmware Ver 1.24 at the link below.

If you live in Central Texas, drop off your AG-AF100 at our store in Austin and we'll do the firmware update for free in about 1-2 days.

https://eww.pass.panasonic.co.jp/pro-av/support/cs/csregistp2m/ep2main/soft/upgaf100_e.htm

Terry Nixon
Ph 512-440-1400
terry@tmsav.com
Texas Media Systems: Video Acquisition, Pro Audio, Video Editing, Integrated Systems (http://www.texasmediasystems.com/)
4311 Medical Parkway
Austin, TX 78756

What is the benefit of this firmware?

From the release notes in the link above.

Ver 1.24
At rare intervals, red horizontal line / band noise appears in low temperature ( 0°C / 32°F).The problem has been solved.


Also mentions this additional update, which is not free:

The following functions are added.
Optional Function
1. New “PS” mode (maximum 28Mbps), supporting “AVCHD Progressive” standard, records high-quality Full HD progressive signals (1080/60p* and 1080/50p). *59.94Hz
2. Safety-zone “2.39:1” aspect-ratio marker display (on View finder, LCD and Output*). *VIDEO_OSD ON

Speak of the devil... I just had this red line problem pop up last week and was wondering if my AF was on its way out. Bully!

I haven't been able to sort out this free upgrade from the one Panasonic features on their website for $250. Also, has anyone installed and used it yet, for 60p shooting? I'm wondering if any overheating problems could develop with longer segments. I was expecting there would be some talk here by now, about a comparison between the AG-AF100a and the GH3.

The AG-SFU100 paid upgrade adds:

1080/60p
1080/50p
2.39:1 marker

We've got them in stock for $219 at Texas Media Systems. (http://shop.texasmediasystems.com/Panasonic-AG-SFU100-Software-Upgrade-for-AG-AF100_p_4883.html)

hola,
after one year is the firmware upgrade for 50p still a not free option?
Gracias