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Kent Jakusz · March 30th, 2016, 08:00 AM

Panasonic releases new GH4 2.5 firmware update: Adds Post Focus, new 4k photo modes and more! – 43 Rumors

As usual Panasonic has made it almost impossible to implement the upload.

I did not pay the $100.00 for the previous version. Wondering if I can go from 2.3 to 2.5?

Enjoy

Kernt

Gary Huff · March 30th, 2016, 08:18 AM

Yes you can. All it does is keep you locked out of the Vlog L profile.

Kent Jakusz · March 30th, 2016, 08:02 PM

This link will help navigating the storm that is a GH4 firmware update.

Update Firmware on Panasonic Lumix Cameras & Lenses

The directions say that the file should be unzipped into a 4.2MB ebn and a 37.1 MB bin file. Both files came unzipped in a folder which I am unable to copy to a SD card.

Help!!

Thanks

Kent

Why is this always impossible?

Tom Mussatto · March 30th, 2016, 09:48 PM

I've never had any trouble updating firmware on Lumix cameras but have tried for over an hour on v2.5 with no luck. No problem copying the files to card but camera does not recognize it. I skipped a couple of updates and trying to go from v2.1 to v2.5. Do you need previous updates to get the v2.5?

Bryce Comer · March 31st, 2016, 07:55 AM

There has been a couple of times where i have ended up, one way or another on the wrong site & downloaded the wrong version of the firmware. This version had both the firmware for the YAGH & the GH4 but interestingly the .bin file was named AH4_V25.bin & the one for the YAGH was GH4U_011.ebn.
Make sure the firmware file is GH4_V25.bin.
Hope that helps.

Kent Jakusz · March 31st, 2016, 07:55 AM

I just spent an hour on the phone with Panasonic Tech support. I am having the same problem. No luck solving it. They will get back to me. I will keep you updated. Tech support 800 211 7262.
A great camera. Terrible website.

Patrick Janka · March 31st, 2016, 09:10 AM

I ran into the same issue as Bryce. It's strange that there's a page that seems to be the correct one for the GH4 update, but isn't. Not sure how I landed on it. As Bryce said, the correct file is GH4_V25.bin.

Reed Gidez · March 31st, 2016, 09:36 AM

I was able to successfully update the firmware however my browser (Safari) would not link to the download page from the Panasonic page with the firmware 'chart' of available files. I had to use Firefox to actually download the update.

I unzipped the file (Mac version in my case - make sure you are downloading the right version) and moved the resulting .bin file to my SD card.

FWIW, always use a card reader and rarely, if ever, plug the camera directly into my computer.

Good luck!

Bo Skelmose · April 21st, 2016, 03:00 AM

Tried several times - Downloaded the file - copied to a SD card but when I eject the SD card there is no longer the .bin file on it:...... Tried an external cardreader instead of the onboard and now the file is there - strange....

March 30th, 2016, 08:00 AM	#1
Kent Jakusz Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stevens Point, Wi Posts: 156	GH 4 Firmware Update Panasonic releases new GH4 2.5 firmware update: Adds Post Focus, new 4k photo modes and more! – 43 Rumors As usual Panasonic has made it almost impossible to implement the upload. I did not pay the $100.00 for the previous version. Wondering if I can go from 2.3 to 2.5? Enjoy Kernt

March 30th, 2016, 08:18 AM	#2
Gary Huff Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,006	Re: GH 4 Firmware Update Yes you can. All it does is keep you locked out of the Vlog L profile.

March 30th, 2016, 08:02 PM	#3
Kent Jakusz Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stevens Point, Wi Posts: 156	Re: GH 4 Firmware Update This link will help navigating the storm that is a GH4 firmware update. Update Firmware on Panasonic Lumix Cameras & Lenses The directions say that the file should be unzipped into a 4.2MB ebn and a 37.1 MB bin file. Both files came unzipped in a folder which I am unable to copy to a SD card. Help!! Thanks Kent Why is this always impossible?

March 30th, 2016, 09:48 PM	#4
Tom Mussatto Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: worden, illinois Posts: 76	Re: GH 4 Firmware Update I've never had any trouble updating firmware on Lumix cameras but have tried for over an hour on v2.5 with no luck. No problem copying the files to card but camera does not recognize it. I skipped a couple of updates and trying to go from v2.1 to v2.5. Do you need previous updates to get the v2.5?

March 31st, 2016, 07:55 AM	#5
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Re: GH 4 Firmware Update There has been a couple of times where i have ended up, one way or another on the wrong site & downloaded the wrong version of the firmware. This version had both the firmware for the YAGH & the GH4 but interestingly the .bin file was named AH4_V25.bin & the one for the YAGH was GH4U_011.ebn. Make sure the firmware file is GH4_V25.bin. Hope that helps. __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

March 31st, 2016, 07:55 AM	#6
Kent Jakusz Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stevens Point, Wi Posts: 156	Re: GH 4 Firmware Update I just spent an hour on the phone with Panasonic Tech support. I am having the same problem. No luck solving it. They will get back to me. I will keep you updated. Tech support 800 211 7262. A great camera. Terrible website.

March 31st, 2016, 09:10 AM	#7
Patrick Janka Major Player Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 623	Re: GH 4 Firmware Update I ran into the same issue as Bryce. It's strange that there's a page that seems to be the correct one for the GH4 update, but isn't. Not sure how I landed on it. As Bryce said, the correct file is GH4_V25.bin.

March 31st, 2016, 09:36 AM	#8
Reed Gidez Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Oradell, New Jersey Posts: 283	Re: GH 4 Firmware Update I was able to successfully update the firmware however my browser (Safari) would not link to the download page from the Panasonic page with the firmware 'chart' of available files. I had to use Firefox to actually download the update. I unzipped the file (Mac version in my case - make sure you are downloading the right version) and moved the resulting .bin file to my SD card. FWIW, always use a card reader and rarely, if ever, plug the camera directly into my computer. Good luck! __________________ Reed Gidez

April 21st, 2016, 03:00 AM	#9
Bo Skelmose Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denmark Posts: 495	Re: GH 4 Firmware Update Tried several times - Downloaded the file - copied to a SD card but when I eject the SD card there is no longer the .bin file on it:...... Tried an external cardreader instead of the onboard and now the file is there - strange....