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# Panasonic BGH1 / BS1H Firmware Update

Download the latest firmware from Panasonic.

* Panasonic BGH1: <https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index.html>
* Panasonic BS1H: <https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/index4.html>

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Follow these [instructions](https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/step1_bgh.html) to update the camera firmware using an SD card.

The steps below explain the procedure for updating the camera firmware using Lumix Tether from Panasonic.

Download [Lumix Tether](https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/soft/download/d_lumixtether.html) from the Panasonic Website (follow the instructions provided on the website and fill in the camera information as required).

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Install Lumix Tether software and Run the software. This [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhlXwJ6uzeM) provides a brief tutorial on the update process.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Place the gimbal in sleep mode before connecting the communication cable if you are attempting to update the camera firmware while the camera is connected and powered by the gimbal.
{% endhint %}

Connect the powered Camera to the Laptop/PC using a USB-C cable (or other communication per camera type and laptop available ports).

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In Lumix Tether software, navigate to: Settings -> Firmware Update (Start) -> (Camera Selection if multiple cameras connected) -> Select binary camera firmware file -> Open.

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Acknowledge the firmware update and wait until the camera is updated.

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The camera will automatically restart at the end of the firmware update.

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Once the Camera is updated, allow the camera restart to complete. Connect the USB-C cable that was originally connected to the camera (if updating firmware while the camera is installed on a gimbal) and close the port cover if applicable.


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