Panasonic Images will launch a new firmware on May 9 to improve the operability of the X2, X20 and X1500

CTOnews.com April 22, Panasonic Images will launch and download new firmware on May 9 to improve the maneuverability of the X2, X20 and X1500 cameras.

In previous firmware versions, special recording features such as background sound recording and ultra-slow motion recording can only be used in MOV format, this update will be able to record in MP4 format, and face detection / tracking AE&AF function can be used when shooting in manual mode.

CTOnews.com notes that HC-X1500 will inherit the "setting of linear / non-linear focusing rings" function. The firmware also adds two picture frame marker aspect ratio settings and an one-click automatic aperture function. HC-X2 and HC-X20 updates will also add an one-click automatic aperture function.

The new gain preset function of the firmware can quickly adapt to changes in ambient brightness and other shooting environments. When the camera is powered off, the user can reset the automatic exposure level to 0EV. And the recording file format of the HC-X2 dual codec will include MP4 and interlaced video formats.