Panasonic LUMIX GH6 Paid Firmware Update brings ARRI LogC3

Firmware Update

by Jeff LochJune 18^th, 2024

Panasonic recently released a firmware update for the LUMIX GH6 version 3.0 that adds a couple of features, but most importantly, it supports the optional DMW-SFU3A software key, which adds the ARRI LogC3 picture profile. So, let’s take a closer look at it!

The Panasonic LUMIX GH6 was released back in February 2022. At launch, the Micro Four Thirds successor of the famous LUMIX GH5 had a lot to offer, including the ability to capture footage in 5.7K30P ProRes 422HQ internally, 5.7K60P in H.265, a full-size HDMI port, unlimited recording with an active cooling fan, and much more.

Over the years, Panasonic released multiple firmware updates for the LUMIX GH6 that added ProRes RAW external recording capabilities, direct SSD recording over USB, BRAW external recording and 4K 120P, and more recently, LiDAR-based autofocusing capabilities when used with the DJI RS3 Pro gimbal.

With the announcement of the LUMIX GH7 a couple of weeks ago, Panasonic surprised the filmmaking community again by adding internal ProRes RAW recording capabilities, 32-bit float audio recording, and much more. However, one addition that probably caught most of our attention is the partnership between Panasonic and ARRI, which implemented the famous ARRI LogC3 picture profile to the LUMIX GH7 via a paid upgrade key. Panasonic hasn’t forgotten their loyal LUMIX GH6 users, and the ARRI LogC3 picture profile is also coming.

Panasonic LUMIX GH6 – ARRI LogC3 support

Panasonic has released a free firmware update, version 3.0, for the LUMIX GH6. This update adds support for the DMW-XLR2 microphone adapter (without the 32-bit float recording function) and, according to Panasonic, “operational stability improvements.”

The most significant addition to this firmware update is the “Activation” function that allows you to enter an optional DMW-SFU3A software key. If you purchase this optional software key, the ARRI LogC3 picture profile will be added to your “photo styles.”

Similarly to the LUMIX GH7, the ARRI LogC3 curve for the LUMIX GH6 has been certified by ARRI. The only difference between the LUMIX GH7 and the LUMIX GH6 is that you can’t use the “Real Time LUT” function on the latest because it doesn’t support this functionality.

Price and availability

The Panasonic LUMIX GH6 firmware update version 3.0 can be downloaded free of charge now. The optional DMW-SFU3A software key is available to preorder now for $199.99 and should be available soon.

What do you think about adding ARRI LogC3 to the Panasonic LUMIX GH6? Do you think it’s worth paying for the upgrade? Don’t hesitate to let us know in the comments below!