LUMIX GH6 SSD Recording over USB Support is here!
Photo Moment - September 20, 2022
The Panasonic LUMIX GH6 firmware update adding support for recording to SSD over USB is here! Learn all about the update, including what it does, how to install it, and get ready to mount an SSD drive on your GH6!
Download the GH6 2.2 Update Here!
Products Mentioned
- LUMIX GH6
- GH6 DMW-BLK22 battery
- ProGrade Mobile Mini SD/microSD card reader
- Samsung T5 SSD
- Kondor Blue SSD Holder
- Kondor Blue USB-C cable (various)
- Kondor Blue GH6 D-Tap dummy battery
- Kondor Blue GH6 cage pre-order
- FXlion V-Mount battery
- SmallRig Black Mamba GH6 Cage 3441
- Accsoon F-C01 Follow Focus Controller
Panasonic Press Release
Panasonic Releases Firmware Version 2.2 for GH6
To Support Direct SSD Recording over USB
Panasonic has announced that the company will release the firmware update program Ver.2.2 for the LUMIX GH6 to enhance performance and usability. The firmware program will be available at LUMIX Global Customer Support website https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/ at UTC 1:00 am on 27 September 2022.
GH6 Firmware Version 2.2
- Support for direct recording to SSD over USB
The new firmware supports direct recording and playback of video/photo using an external SSD connected via USB. It is possible to record high-quality, low-compression Apple ProRes 422 HQ (Maximum 1.9Gbps) or high-bitrate, large-volume 4:2:2 10-bit All-Intra directly on the USB drive (SSD) with maximum 2TB capacity. Data files recorded on the SSD can be easily transferred to PC via USB, which minimizes backup work, making post-production process more efficient.
- High frame rate video exceeding 60.00p cannot be recorded to an external SSD.
- It is not possible to record video and photo on the SD card or CFexpress card simultaneously while recording it on the external SSD.
- Use an external SSD no more than 2 TB in size that is compatible with USB Type-C. We recommend using an external SSD whose operation has been confirmed by Panasonic. Note beforehand that this is not a guarantee of operation on all devices.
- Latest information on the external SSDs will be available at the following support site at the same time as firmware release: https://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/connect/index.html
Through the firmware updates, Panasonic proposes future-ready solutions for more flexible filmmaking workflow using mirrorless cameras.
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- All functions may not be available depending on the situation.
- Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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I wonder, is the above 60fps a USB limitation or the camera's? Like, could a new MFT camera have this limitation removed?
The limitation is on 1080p too?
Also, is it possible to record everything on the SSD but once you go VFR to record on a SD/CF card automatically without going deep into menus?
I was super excited for his update, but I guess I'll have to buy another SSD for my GH6. The >60FPS limitation is a bit of a let down as well. One may as well just spend the money on CFExpress cards.
Also I understood your point without the passive aggressive last sentence.
also will you get flashgun with this camera GH6 which can rapid flash as u cannot do this with gx8 at all only does single shooting with flash unfortunately
2. Correct. No risk of it popping out; that's a very secure holder there. You might be able to remove the door so it's not in the way, but in this rig, it's not in the way.
Panasonic please, bring some usefull stuff : like full sensor 4:3 at 50P (no crop) for youtube+instagram video shooting, or speed improvements ( my gh6 takes over 1 second to start record... ), autofocus improvements ;-)
Number 2 tue GH6 can power the SSD so no need to power the SSD like you’ll need in the Ninja.
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