Panasonic AK-HC5000MS Studio Camera Firmware 4.27

The following problems are fixed.

- If the menu button is pressed repeatedly right after the camera is booted up, the menu screen may not be displayed.
- If AUTO SET UP (ASU) is executed, the SHUTTER value may not be the one appropriate for the set format.
- If 59.94i/59.94p format is set, the SHUTTER value may be, for example, 24.1 Hz. (The normal range is from 61.7 to 6,130 Hz.)
- Even if the format is changed from 60 Hz to 50 Hz, the SHUTTER value will not be converted. (After 1/120 SHUTTER for 60 Hz is stored in a user file, if the format is changed to 50 Hz, it is normal that SHUTTER should be converted to “1/125” and loaded. But, actually, it remains “1/120”.)
- The on-screen indication for DETAIL SETTING will not change according to the switching operation between HD and UHD formats via CCU. (Normal indication is “DETAIL: ON (or OFF)” in HD format and “---“ in UHD format.)
- It is normal that G GAIN AWB should be “0” when both RGB GAIN ABS DISP SWITCH (function to display RGB Gain with an absolute value) and G GAIN REL CONTROL SWITCH (function to control Gch Gain with a relative value) are set to ON. But it will not be applied to the G GAIN AWB indication on the ROP.
- On MODE CHECK screen, the setting values of GRIP RET (function to switch the return signal via RET button on the grip) and GRIP PTT (function to switch the intercom mic ON/OFF, etc.) are replaced with each other.
- IP streaming image is shifted upwards when it is output. 

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.