The new Panasonic LUMIX GH7 will support ARRI LogC3 recording in 10-bit video modes. The feature can be unlocked through the purchase of an optional upgrade key ($199.99). The image processing of ARRI LogC3 in the LUMIX GH7 was certified by ARRI. The new Micro Four Thirds video flagship camera from Panasonic, the LUMIX GH7, has just been announced. You can read all the information about it in our separate article right here. Panasonic, however, prepared a notorious “one more thing” kind of news for us. The company just announced that it licensed the ARRI LogC3 for the LUMIX GH7. This sounds exciting. Let’s take a quick look at the details. ARRI LogC3 on Panasonic LUMIX GH7 ARRI LogC3 (logarithmic gamma curve to preserve more dynamic range and increase flexibility for post-production, simplified explanation) is used on ARRI cameras and as the name implies, it is the third generation of ARRI Log. For instance, the latest ARRI ALEXA 35 uses ARRI LogC4 already. Unlike Panasonic’s own V-Log, the support for ARRI LogC3 will not be included in the camera for free (which makes sense, because most GH7 users probably won’t ever need it). To get it, one will need to purchase a separate software upgrade key (DMW-SFU3A). Panasonic says the image processing of the ARRI LogC3 curve on LUMIX GH7 has been certified by ARRI for the implementation of this function. The ARRI LogC3 can be used on the LUMIX GH7 for 10-bit recording modes in Creative Video mode. The...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 5 June