Firmware update: Panasonic DMC-GF1, five lenses

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Several performance enhancements and fixes

By Adorama News Writer

November 25, 2009

Panasonic has just released firmare update 1.1 for the DMC-GF1 that improves video recording, high-sensitivity photo capture, white balance, more.

In addition to the GF1, Panasonic has also updated firmware for its 14-55mm, 45-200mm, 14-140mm, 7-14mm, and 20mm Pancake lenses.

Go here to download the firmware.

DMC-GF1 Firmware 1.1 Enhancements

Enabled the MF Assist operation by pressing the Rear dial, when the lens which supports only MF operation is attached, including the case any lens is mounted on M Mount Adaptor(DMW-MA2M) or R Mount Adaptor(DMW-MA3R).
Please make sure to set [SHOOT W/O LENS] to [ON] in [CUSTOM MENU].
Improved AF(Auto Focus) performance in Motion Picture recording.
Improved the picture quality for high sensitivity photo shooting.
Improved the performance of AWB (Auto White Balance).
Improved the representation in the human face related scene modes([PORTRAIT], [SOFT SKIN], [NIGHT PORTRAIT] and [BABY]).
Improved the AE program (combination of the aperture and the shutter speed) in the scenery related scene modes([SCENERY] and [ARCHITECTURE]).