VLOG for GH4 available BUT... at DVinfo.net

Brian Duke · September 3rd, 2015, 04:32 PM

They are charing $99.99 for it?? What the hell?

LUMIX GH4 V-Log L Function Firmware Upgrade Kit DMW-SFU1

Noa Put · September 3rd, 2015, 04:38 PM

Sony is charging 500 dollar for a 4K firmware upgrade, something that is standard on it's cheaper consumerbrother, the ax100. This is basically also just a piece of code that unlocks extra functionality, Panasonic is just trying to make money, like any other business, the only difference is that Panasonic charges a reasonable price for it.

Gary Huff · September 11th, 2015, 06:30 PM

Here is the really stupid thing about this. Firmware 2.3 was released today, and I just installed it on my GH4. So my GH4 has Vlog L on it, but I have to activate it to get it working. Now, if Panasonic was smart about it, they would have made the process something you could do online so that, spur of the moment right at the beginning of the weekend, I could have played with Vlog L.

But no, Panasonic doesn't like things the easy way. They want me to wait until who knows how long for my local retailer to get it in (or pay an additional $8 for shipping).

Fran Guidry · September 15th, 2015, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Huff

Here is the really stupid thing about this. Firmware 2.3 was released today, and I just installed it on my GH4. So my GH4 has Vlog L on it, but I have to activate it to get it working. Now, if Panasonic was smart about it, they would have made the process something you could do online so that, spur of the moment right at the beginning of the weekend, I could have played with Vlog L.

But no, Panasonic doesn't like things the easy way. They want me to wait until who knows how long for my local retailer to get it in (or pay an additional $8 for shipping).

Someone suggested that after loading the firmware update you try custom profiles in the wifi app.

Fran

Noa Put · September 15th, 2015, 11:51 AM

Yes, it appears that the v-log activation process has a hugh glaring security hole in it. I"m sure they never saw that one coming.

Al Bergstein · October 31st, 2015, 09:58 AM

Where is 2.3? I just checked my GH4 and it appears to be running 1.1. I don't really bother with LUTS and the V-log seems to be overkill for $100 for my needs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Huff

Here is the really stupid thing about this. Firmware 2.3 was released today, and I just installed it on my GH4. So my GH4 has Vlog L on it, but I have to activate it to get it working. Now, if Panasonic was smart about it, they would have made the process something you could do online so that, spur of the moment right at the beginning of the weekend, I could have played with Vlog L.

But no, Panasonic doesn't like things the easy way. They want me to wait until who knows how long for my local retailer to get it in (or pay an additional $8 for shipping).

Jason Jenkins · November 5th, 2015, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gary Huff

Here is the really stupid thing about this. Firmware 2.3 was released today, and I just installed it on my GH4. So my GH4 has Vlog L on it, but I have to activate it to get it working. Now, if Panasonic was smart about it, they would have made the process something you could do online so that, spur of the moment right at the beginning of the weekend, I could have played with Vlog L.

But no, Panasonic doesn't like things the easy way. They want me to wait until who knows how long for my local retailer to get it in (or pay an additional $8 for shipping).

Yep. I probably would have purchased already if I could have instant gratification. Who wants to wait for something to come in the mail? What is this, the 90's?

September 3rd, 2015, 04:32 PM	#1
Brian Duke Major Player Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hollywood, California Posts: 899	VLOG for GH4 available BUT... They are charing $99.99 for it?? What the hell? LUMIX GH4 V-Log L Function Firmware Upgrade Kit DMW-SFU1 __________________ Visit me and my work at www.artofduke.com

September 3rd, 2015, 04:38 PM	#2
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: VLOG for GH4 available BUT... Sony is charging 500 dollar for a 4K firmware upgrade, something that is standard on it's cheaper consumerbrother, the ax100. This is basically also just a piece of code that unlocks extra functionality, Panasonic is just trying to make money, like any other business, the only difference is that Panasonic charges a reasonable price for it.

September 11th, 2015, 06:30 PM	#3
Gary Huff Inner Circle Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,006	Re: VLOG for GH4 available BUT... Here is the really stupid thing about this. Firmware 2.3 was released today, and I just installed it on my GH4. So my GH4 has Vlog L on it, but I have to activate it to get it working. Now, if Panasonic was smart about it, they would have made the process something you could do online so that, spur of the moment right at the beginning of the weekend, I could have played with Vlog L. But no, Panasonic doesn't like things the easy way. They want me to wait until who knows how long for my local retailer to get it in (or pay an additional $8 for shipping).

September 15th, 2015, 11:51 AM	#5
Noa Put Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 9,510	Re: VLOG for GH4 available BUT... Yes, it appears that the v-log activation process has a hugh glaring security hole in it. I"m sure they never saw that one coming.