Panasonic DMW-SFU1-VLOG Lumix V-Log L Function Firmware Upgrade Kit, USA Model Version,Black

Was recently gifted the FZ2500 by a relative and wanted to add V-Log to the camera. As others have said the process is a bit antiquated with the code being on a piece of cardboard and needing to go through some tedious steps, but confirming it was successful despite this camera being almost a decade old. Also want to note that this camera was purchased in China, or at the very least in Asia. Some have said this code only works for US models but I’m glad that wasn’t the case.

I bought this because people online highly recommend it if you have a gh5, the hlg profile i was very happy with before getting this, it looked nearly just as good and you barely have to do any tampering, but it wasent flat enough for me and i really like to grade footage, the vlog i prefer because it does offer slightly better dynamic range, i find it pretty easy to grade, and its easy to just add a panasonic lut to it in davinci and it already looks great, if your a beginner or are lazy you really dont have to do much once you add a lut...

Panasonic es un asco en atención al cliente !!! ; no se encuentra número en ninguna pagina te dicen que llenes un formulario y cuando los logras contactar te dejan 1 hora esperando en Línea; no pude nunca instalar esta actualización debido a que decia que ya había sido instalada en el equipo (cosa que no es así) pero la pagina no proporciono ninguna solucion solo ese aviso, y panasonic tampoco nunca dio una solución; sus cámaras son buenas su atención UN ASCO !!! ojala los Chinos de DJI entren al negocio de cámaras ellos si saben atender al cliente !!!

This shipped very quickly and was a smooth install.

I thought I was going to get an actual camera and all I got was a chip

The real advantage is not having a burnt in Rec. 709 color profile. I've seen videos of people pixel peeping Log vs Standard/cinelike D and claim V-log doesn't provide any advantage.This conclusion is missing the point.Log allows for the highlights and shadows to be adjusted further in post giving the creator more flexibility.Vlog is its own color space and more changes can be made before converting to Rec. 709 (a less flexible color space.)It would be like editing a Jpeg vs a RAW file.In a sense log gives your camera a baby version of "RAW" Video.Panasonic claims Vlog adds two more stops of Dynaimc range. I have noticed a slight image quality increase but nothing major.Id recommended using a Log workflow for any Videographer/film maker who wants to work professionally in any way shape or from.If you are a hobbyist and make videos for fun I would say stick to whatever color profile you like and save the money.I wish that Log was included with the camera but the Gh5 is so good for the money I can't complain.

I’m going to echo the sentiments of everyone else here and say it’s a bit ridiculous to have to be physically mailed an activation code in 2019. The documentation that came with the code was an eight-language booklet, of which half of the pages dedicated to each language were the terms of the licensing agreement. The remaining four pages were instructive, but unnecessary, since the website that generates the activation file also gives instructions on how to install it.That said, the activation of V-LogL on my GH5 was super easy, and the amount of shadow and highlight detail that my camera retains when shooting in V-Log mode is extraordinary for a camera of this price. The added creative control over color and contrast, if you’re inclined to put the work in, is definitely worth the update.

There are good reasons for this to be a separate purchase. This is very close to true RAW recording, and of course it'll produce a flat image. You're meant to grade that image, and if they included this with the camera, half the reviews would be complaining that the camera isn't cranking out usable video.So, it's separate; and that's a good thing. Add that to the price of the camera and it lands right in it's bracket where it should be, so far as price is concerned.As for how it performs? It's what you expect. It opens the taps on that camera and gives you everything it's got to offer.While I found the camera itself confusing and eventually bought something else, this particular purchase is something I would consider mandatory for anyone interested in cinema or even video.