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Panasonic has today released a 'LUMIX Tether for Streaming' beta software program for Windows, following the conventional 'LUMIX Tether' (Version.1.7). The new beta program includes a new display option designed for live-streaming, and makes it easy for the user to self-stream.

Originally, the 'LUMIX Tether' software program was designed for tethered shooting and therefore its GUIs, such as the focus area mark or control panels, are displayed with live view images on the PC monitor during USB tethering. However, in response to feedback from customers that these graphic items become a hindrance when the software is used to capture camera view for live streaming, LIVE VIEW mode has been added on 'LUMIX Tether for Streaming (Beta)'. This update enables the display of camera-view only, making it easy for the separate streaming software read. Users can now choose to show or hide these graphic items during USB tethering according to the usage purpose.

'LUMIX Tether for Streaming (Beta)' is provided as a pre-release version that is currently still under development. Please note that this software is not eligible for operation warranty and customer support.

Compatible models: DC-GH5, DC-G9, DC-GH5S, DC-S1, DC-S1R, DC-S1H

LUMIX Tether for Streaming (Beta) Operating Environment

• OS: Windows 10 (32bit/64bit)
• CPU: Intel CPU of 1 GHz or higher
• Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or more
• RAM: 1GB or more (32bit),2GB or more (64bit)
• HDD: Free space of 200 MB or more for installation
• Interface: USB 3.0/3.1

LUMIX Tether for Streaming (Beta) is now available to download from: https://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/lumixtether.html

LUMIX Streaming (Beta) for Mac

Followed by the release of “LUMIX Streaming (Beta)” for Windows, the “LUMIX Streaming (Beta)” for Mac has also been released. It is derived from conventional “LUMIX Tether (Ver.1.7)” with an additional display option for the cases where this software is used for live streaming purposes. It may help user convenience in the growing self-streaming opportunities.

As “LUMIX Tether” is a software program originally designed for tethered shooting, GUIs such as a focus area mark as well as control panels are displayed with live view images on the PC monitor during USB tethering. However, these graphic items become a hindrance when the software is used to capture camera view for live streaming. In response to the demands of customers to resolve this issue, LIVE VIEW mode has been added on “LUMIX Streaming (Beta)”. It enables displaying camera view only, making it easy for the separate streaming software to read it. Users can choose to show or hide these graphic items during USB tethering according to the usage purpose.

“LUMIX Streaming (Beta)” is provided as a pre-release version that is currently still under development. Please note that this software is not eligible for operation warranty and customer support.

Compatible models: DC-S1H, DC-S1R, DC-S1, DC-GH5S, DC-GH5, DC-G9

LUMIX Tether for Streaming (Beta) for Mac Operating Environment

OS - Mac OS X 10.11, Mac macOS 10.12, macOS 10.13, macOS 10.14

Operation with macOS 10.15 Catalina is under verification but some issues are reported. https://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/info/macos_tether.html

(When to officially support macOS 10.15 Catalina is yet to be fixed.)

CPU Intel CPU of 1 GHz or higher

Display 1024 x 768 pixels or more

RAM 1GB or more (32bit),2GB or more (64bit)

HDD Free space of 200 MB or more for installation

Interface USB 3.0/3.1

LUMIX Tether for Streaming (Beta) web page with download link

https://www.panasonic.com/global/consumer/lumix/lumixtether.html