Panasonic VariCam 7.50 Update

Panasonic released a new version 7.5 of firmware for Panasonic VariCam 35 and VaiCam HS digital cinema cameras.

Panasonic VariCam 35/HS 7.5 new features:

The lower limit of FPS setting range is extended
When HIGH SPEED is ON, FPS can be set from 1. FPS Setting Range: So far 120-240p / 100-200p / 60-120p / 50-100p. Changed to 1 - 240p / 1 - 200p / 1- 120p / 1 - 100p.

REC CHECK function is added
Playback function of the first or last 5-second footage of the last clip recorded after the power is turned on This is used after it is assigned to a User SW.
The following items are added for assignment to USER1 – 4 in MENU:
– CHECK LAST CLIP START ・Playback of the first 5-sec
– CHECK LAST CLIP END ・Playback of the last 5-sec

DESQUEEZE in playback is supported
Firmware is changed so that not only EE output but also a played clip is shown using DESQUEEZE when MENU -> ANAMORPHIC DESQUEEZE -> DESQUEEZE is ON.
– Varicam HS does not support ANAMORPHIC DESQUEEZE even in EE mode.
– VariCam 35 does not support DESQUEEZE in SUB-playback.

CPS function is disabled
The CPS MENUs are disabled so that the setting, change, etc. of passwords are not allowed. However, if a CPS-encrypted medium is inserted into the camera, these MENUs are shown.

Default setting for monitor output indication of USER CLIP NAME is changed to OFF
OUTPUT SETTINGS Menu
MON OUT INDICATOR ->USER CLIP NAME（TYPE3) ->USER CLIP NAME :OFF

Support for Add/Delete function of SHUTTER and WB via ROP App
Supported App: VARICAM ROP Ver. 1.0.3 or later

Support for connection for network via the access point (Infra mode)

Supported wireless LAN modules are added
AJ-WM50MC (China) Automatic Channel Switching
GW-900D (PLANEX, Japan)

Improvement
The indicator for remaining card capacity is corrected because it has a problem when the format is Long GOP on 23.98p of Frequency