Panasonic announces firmware upgrade for AG-DVX200 4K camcorder

Panasonic has announced that a firmware upgrade for its AG-DVX200PJ 4K large-sensor, 4/3” handheld camcorder is available now. The upgrade, free to DVX200 customers, is labeled Ver. 1.25 and can be downloaded here. The Ver. 1.25 upgrade encompasses several feature improvements and additions:

• A fast scan mode has been added to the menu options for 4K24p, UHD29.97p, UHD23.98p and UHD25p recording modes to minimize potential skewing.
• Color reproduction at higher brightness levels is improved to accommodate ranges of skin tones.
• Potential black dot noise in 4K/UHD has been reduced.
• Playback image aspect ratio has been corrected so that an image is properly displayed in 16:9 when a 480i/576i SQUEEZE video is played.
• ISO gain value display in high-sensitivity mode has been improved (menu bug fix).