Panasonic

Functions Added to “LUMIX Lab”

The following functions have been added to “LUMIX Lab”:


character_bullet-large[Remote shooting]

character_bullet-large[Shutter Remote Control]

character_bullet-largeSending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple Operations

character_bullet-largeStream by Operating a Smartphone


[Remote shooting]

You can use the smartphone to record from a remote location while viewing the live view images from the camera.


Getting started:

bullet02Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. (character_referenceConnecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

bullet02On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Lab”.


  1. Select [Remote shooting] in the [Camera] screen.

bullet02Connect to the camera with Wi-Fi. Select [Join] to start the connection.

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(A) [Remote shooting]

  1. Start recording.

bullet02The recorded image is saved on the camera.

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(B) Takes a picture

(C) Starts/ends the video recording


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bullet02When used in combination with [Auto Transfer], it is possible to automatically transfer the remotely recorded images to a smartphone.

bullet02If [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON] using the setting menu for remote recording, it is enabled when you return to the camera screen from the remote recording screen.

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bullet02Certain features, including some settings, may not be available.


character_diamondOperation Method During Remote Recording

Set either the camera or the smartphone as the priority control device to be used during remote recording.


Touch [icon_lumix-lab_remote-priority] in the “LUMIX Lab” remote recording screen.

bullet02The icon switches each time you touch it.




icon_lumix-lab_remote-priority (Camera prioritized)

Operation is possible on both the camera and the smartphone.

bullet02The camera’s dial settings, etc. cannot be changed with the smartphone.



icon_lumix-lab_remote-priority_smartphone (Smartphone prioritized)

Operation is possible only on the smartphone.

bullet02The camera’s dial settings, etc. can be changed with the smartphone.

bullet02To end remote recording, press any of the buttons on the camera to turn on the screen, and select [End].



bullet02The default setting is [icon_lumix-lab_remote-priority] (Camera prioritized).


[Shutter Remote Control]

You can use the smartphone as a remote control for the shutter.


Getting started:

bullet02Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. (character_referenceConnecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

bullet02On the smartphone, start up “LUMIX Lab”.


  1. Select [Shutter Remote Control] in the [Camera] screen.

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(D) [Shutter Remote Control]

  1. Start recording.

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Starts/ends the video recording


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Takes a picture



character_diamondBulb Recording

The shutter can be kept open from the start to end of recording, which is useful for recording of starry skies or night scenery.


Getting started:

bullet02Set the camera to [M] mode.

bullet02Set the camera shutter speed to [B] (Bulb).


  1. Touch [icon_image-app-shutter-g] to start recording (keep touching, without removing your finger).

  1. Remove your finger from [icon_image-app-shutter-g] to end recording.

bullet02Slide [icon_image-app-shutter-g] in the direction of [LOCK] to record with the shutter button locked in a fully-pressed state.

(Slide [icon_image-app-shutter-y] back to its original position or press the camera shutter button to end recording)

bullet02During [B] (Bulb) recording, if the Bluetooth connection is broken, then carry out Bluetooth connection again, then end recording from the smartphone.


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bullet02When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Shutter Remote Control] cannot be used.


Sending Images on the Camera to a Smartphone with Simple Operations

You can transfer pictures to a smartphone connected by Bluetooth just by pressing [Q] during playback.

You can also use the menu to connect easily.

bullet02You can also perform the same operation by pressing the Fn button registered with [Send Image (Smartphone)].


Getting started:

bullet02Install “LUMIX Lab” on your smartphone.

bullet02Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. (character_referenceConnecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

bullet02Press [button_playback] on the camera to display the playback screen.


Send a single image

  1. Press character_leftcharacter_right to select the image.

  1. Press [Q].

  1. Select [Single Select].

bullet02To change the send settings of images, press [DISP.].

  1. Select [OK] on the smartphone.

bullet02This connects automatically using Wi-Fi.


Send multiple images

  1. Press [Q].

  1. Select [Multi Select].

bullet02To change the send settings of images, press [DISP.].

  1. Select the images and then transfer.

character_leftcharacter_right: Select images

button_menu-set: Set/Cancel

[DISP.]: Transfer

  1. Select [OK] on the smartphone.

bullet02This connects automatically using Wi-Fi.


character_diamondUsing the menu to transfer easily

button_menu-set character_arrow [icon_setup-menu] character_arrow [icon_setup-inout] character_arrow [Bluetooth] character_arrow [Send Image (Smartphone)]


Settings: [Single Select]/[Multi Select]


bullet02If [Single Select], press character_leftcharacter_right to select the image and then press button_menu-set to execute.

bullet02If [Multi Select], use the same operation as with “Send multiple images”. (character_referenceSend multiple images)


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bullet02It is not possible to transfer images with file sizes exceeding 4 GB.

bullet02Images recorded using the following function cannot be transferred:

– [MOV] videos, [Apple ProRes] videos

bullet02When recording, recording is prioritized so it will take time for sending to complete.

bullet02If the camera is turned off, or the Wi-Fi is disconnected before sending is completed, then sending will not restart.

bullet02You may not be able to delete files or use the [Playback] menu while sending.

bullet02When [Auto Transfer] is set to [ON], [Send Image (Smartphone)] cannot be used.


Stream by Operating a Smartphone

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Operate the smartphone app “LUMIX Lab” to start streaming. (Supported protocols: RTMP*/RTMPS)

  1. RTMP is no longer supported on models for Europe and Ukraine (DC-GH7E/DC-GH7LE/DC-GH7ME).

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Getting started:

bullet02Install “LUMIX Lab” on your smartphone. (character_referenceInstalling “LUMIX Lab”)

bullet02Connect the camera to a smartphone by Bluetooth. (character_referenceConnecting to a Smartphone (Bluetooth Connection))

bullet02(When using USB tethering) Confirm that the camera and smartphone are not connected via USB.


  1. Set the camera’s recording mode to [icon_mode-p-motion_table].

character_bullet-largeSet the mode dial. (character_referenceSelecting the Recording Mode)

  1. Set streaming on the smartphone.

  1. Start up “LUMIX Lab”.

  1. Select [Live streaming] in the “LUMIX Lab” home screen.

  1. Select a live streaming platform.

  1. Make detailed streaming settings.

bullet02The setting items depend on the selection made in Step 3. Follow the smartphone screen to make the settings.


[Connection Method]: Select [Wi-Fi] or [USB Tethering].

bullet02If you select [Wi-Fi], set the wireless access point that the camera will connect to for streaming.

[Streaming Quality]: Sets the image quality that will be streamed.

[Privacy settings]: Selects privacy setting.

[Stream URL]: Enter the streaming URL acquired from the streaming service.

[Stream key]: Enter the streaming key acquired from the streaming service.

  1. Select [Set to the camera].

bullet02The settings will be sent from the smartphone to the camera.

bullet02[Streaming Function] on the camera turns [ON] and [icon_streaming-set-s] is displayed on the recording screen.

bullet02(When using Wi-Fi) The camera connects via Wi-Fi to the access point.

  1. (When using USB tethering) Set the USB tethering connection.

  1. Connect the camera and the smartphone using a USB connection cable.

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(A) USB connection cable (commercially available)

  1. Enable the USB tethering function on the smartphone.

bullet02Select [USB Tethering] (for Android devices) or [Personal Hotspot] (for iOS devices) on the smartphone.

bullet02If a confirmation message appears on the smartphone screen asking for permission to enable access by the connected device, grant permission. Connection is not complete until permission is given.

bullet02Please also refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone.

  1. Start streaming.

character_bullet-largeSelect [Start streaming] on “LUMIX Lab”.

character_bullet-large[icon_streaming-start-s] is displayed on the camera’s recording screen.

  1. Stop streaming.

character_bullet-largeSelect [Stop streaming] on “LUMIX Lab”.

  1. End the streaming function.

character_bullet-largeIf you select [End streaming] on “LUMIX Lab”, the [Streaming Function] of the camera will be set to [OFF].


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bullet02Displays a blue frame on the screen during streaming:

(character_reference[Streaming Blue Frame Indicator])

bullet02When you press the shutter button or the video rec. button on the camera to start streaming, you can record the images being streamed on an external recorder connected via HDMI:

(character_referenceOutputting Control Information to an External Recorder)