@omega1978

This same thing must be made as firmware update for all m43 lenses. Not sure if it'll work perfect, but at least it'll be better.

The linear function has it's own set of issues. I do lots of filming at long distances and in linear mode regardless of rotation range selected, it is almost unmanageable out toward infinity focus. You simply can't control it finely enough to hit critical focus. The non-linear mode allows ultra fine adjustment when out closer to infinity focus and is much more useful for a lot of the wildlife and landscape work I tend to do most often. With a focus ring clutch like the new 50mm it might be more useful but on the 24-105, I found it to be much worse than than the non-linear mode I've become accustom to and actually prefer.

Cheers, Pete

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Gariz stuff

Firmware Version 1.1

1. Improved performance of the Body Image Stabilizer
   • The correction performance of the Body Image Stabilizer has been improved from a maximum of 5.5 stops to a maximum of 6.0 stops.
   • The correction performance of the Dual I.S.2 has been improved from 6.0 stops to 6.5 stops.
2. Improved AF performance
   • [AF-ON: Near Shift] and [AF-ON: Far Shift] functions have been added. [AF-ON: Near Shift] preferably focuses on a subject nearby while [AF-ON: Far Shift] preferably focuses on a subject far away.
   • The tracking performance when using [Tracking] AF mode in video recording has been improved.
   • Live view display during auto focusing is now easier to see.
3. Function Enhancement with Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2
   • An [Activate] function has been added which enables the use of extended functions using the Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU2. The following functions will be added by activating the Upgrade Software Key.
   • The video recording modes [MOV]
   • 4K 60p/50p 4:2:0 8bit LongGOP 150Mbps with LPCM Audio
   • 4K 30p/25p 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP 150Mbps with LPCM Audio
   • 4K 24p 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP 100Mbps with LPCM Audio
   • FHD 60p/50p 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP 100Mbps with LPCM Audio
   • FHD 30p/25p 4:2:2 10bit LongGOP 100Mbps with LPCM Audio
   • HDMI 4K 60p/50p 4:2:2 10bit output
   • V-Log will be added in Photo Style.
   • The [V-Log View Assist] function will be added, which enables viewing the V-Log file with LUT(Look Up Table) when recording video in V-Log.
   • The [Read LUT File] function will be added, which allows users to install and apply their favorite LUT.
   • A WFM (Waveform Monitor) display function.
   • A [Luminance Level] adjustment function that complies with 10-bit.
   • An [XLR Mic Adaptor Setting] function that enables high-res sound recording using the XLR Microphone Adapter DMW-XLR1 (sold separately).
4. Improved operational stability
   • Operational stability when using an XQD memory card has been improved.

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