Hacked firmware lumix GH1, GH2, G2, GF1, GF2

February 18 Vitaliy_Kiselev announced the release of a new version of the program PTool v3.64d , which allows to modify the original firmware Lumix micro 4/3.

Advantages of the modified firmware:

1. Interface unlock in all languages ​​(if someone bought abroad);
2. Removal of the 30 minute recording limit (The restriction was made by the manufacturer in order to avoid taxes in Europe on video recorders that record over 30 minutes) ;
3. Removing ISO restrictions in video mode;
4. Change of video recording standard PAL / NTSC;
5. Changes in MJPEG and AVCHD encoder settings; Auto Quantizer - patch for better video quality in poorly detailed scenes;
   (make encoder hold better in low detailed scenes)
6. Change bitrate for audio;
7. Change the sound sensor level;

I reflashed myself - everything is OK! Lumix gf2

What should be done:

Swing firmware panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index2.html
We need a StreamParser (written by Chris Brandin) to analyze the AVCHD video stream - www.gh1-hack.info/StreamParser.zip
In PTool, the Testers section is designed for testers, for ordinary people, you need to use proven patches.

How to flash:

• Download the firmware from the site of Panasonic.
• We mark the necessary patches. Version increment should always be marked.
• Save the modified firmware. Change the last digit to what you want.
• Copy the firmware to the root of the SD card. We charge the battery. Don't even think about the power supply!
• Turn off the camera how to do it.
• Turn on the camera. After that, click on the green Play icon (do not hold).
• You will see the hourglass and the offer to be updated.
• Click the down arrow after selecting this menu item.
• We are waiting for the end of the update.

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The FAQ is located here www.personal-view.com/faqs

Roll back to the original, too, respectively, you can.

Links
www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/2317/ptool-v3.64d-topic#Item_17
www.gh1-hack.info/wiki/PToolSoftware
for those who have mac winebottler.kronenberg.org
Stable GF2 settings at the time of writing
www.personal-view.com/talks/discussion/comment/42743#Comment_42743