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| + | ====== Panasonic GH1, GF1, and G2 Hack FAQ ====== | ||
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| + | **Q: Does the hack work on the G1, GF2, GF3, or G3 cameras?** | ||
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| + | A: At this time, PTool can only be used with GH1, GF1, G2, and GH2 cameras. | ||
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| **Q: Does the latest GH2 version of PTool work on the GH1, GF1, or G2 as well?** | **Q: Does the latest GH2 version of PTool work on the GH1, GF1, or G2 as well?** | ||
| A: Yes, it's advisable to use the latest version of PTool with the GH1, GF1, and G2. | A: Yes, it's advisable to use the latest version of PTool with the GH1, GF1, and G2. | ||
| - | Download PTool here: [[http://www.gh1-hack.info/ptool3d.zip]] | + | Download PTool here: [[https://www.personal-view.com/gh1hack/ptool3d.zip]] |
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| Download Panasonic firmware here: [[http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index.html]] | Download Panasonic firmware here: [[http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/fts/index.html]] | ||
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| + | **Q: Where can I find video guides?** | ||
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| **Q: Where can I download PTool patch files optimized for the GH1, GF1, and G2?** | **Q: Where can I download PTool patch files optimized for the GH1, GF1, and G2?** | ||
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| **Q: How should I install downloaded PTool, firmware, and patch files on my computer?** | **Q: How should I install downloaded PTool, firmware, and patch files on my computer?** | ||
| - | A: On Windows XP/Vista/7 computers, you will need to use PKzip to unpack the downloaded .zip files/ | + | A: On Windows XP/Vista/7 computers, you will need to use PKzip to unpack the downloaded .zip files. |
| Link to PKzip website: [[http://www.pkware.com/software/pkzip]] | Link to PKzip website: [[http://www.pkware.com/software/pkzip]] | ||
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| **Q: How should I use PTool with my downloaded copy of the Panasonic firmware?** | **Q: How should I use PTool with my downloaded copy of the Panasonic firmware?** | ||
| - | 1. Use PTool Load Firmware button to load a GH1, GF1, or G2 firmware file. | + | - Use PTool's **Load Firmware** button to load a GH1, GF1, or G2 firmware file. |
| - | 2. Use PTool buttons A - J to apply one of the downloaded patch files to the firmware. | + | - Use PTool's **A - J** buttons to apply one of the downloaded patch files to the firmware. |
| - | 3. Use PTool Save Firmware button to save the patched firmware to your hard disk. | + | - Use PTool's **Save Firmware** button to save the patched firmware to your hard disk. |
| - | 4. The patched firmware must be named like the original, but with a larger version number. | + | - The patched firmware must be named exactly like the original, but with a higher version number. |
| **Q: How should I update my GH1, GF1, or G2 with a patched firmware file?** | **Q: How should I update my GH1, GF1, or G2 with a patched firmware file?** | ||
| - | 1. Copy the patched firmware file to the root folder of an SD card formatted by your camera. | + | - Copy the patched firmware file to the root folder of an SD card formatted by your camera. |
| - | 2. Make sure there is only one firmware file on the SD card. | + | - Make sure there is only one firmware file on the SD card. |
| - | 3. Make sure the camera battery is fully charged. | + | - Make sure the camera battery is fully charged. |
| - | 4. Turn off the camera and insert the SD card. | + | - Turn off the camera and insert the SD card. |
| - | 5. Turn on the camera and press the green Playback Mode button. | + | - Turn on the camera and press the green Playback Mode button. |
| - | 6. Select Yes in the Version Up screen and press the OK button. | + | - Select Yes in the Version Up screen and press the OK button. |
| - | **Q: How can I verify that my camera has been successfully patched with new firmware?** | + | **Q: How can I verify that my camera has been successfully updated with patched firmware?** |
| A: In the Version Display option of the Setup Menu, Body Firmware will be Ver. 0.0 | A: In the Version Display option of the Setup Menu, Body Firmware will be Ver. 0.0 | ||
| + | **Q: Do I need to update the camera with the patched firmware each time I turn it on?** | ||
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| + | A. No, the camera remains patched with the last firmware file updated by the Version Up screen. | ||
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| + | **Q: Should I keep the patched firmware on the SD card after I update my camera with it?** | ||
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| + | A. You can do so, but the Playback Mode button may at times ask if you want to Version Up again. | ||
| **Q: How can I revert my camera back to the original Panasonic firmware?** | **Q: How can I revert my camera back to the original Panasonic firmware?** | ||
| - | 1. Copy the Panasonic firmware file to the root folder of an SD card formatted by your camera. | + | - Copy the Panasonic firmware file to the root folder of an SD card formatted by your camera. |
| - | 2. Make sure there is only one firmware file on the SD card. | + | - Make sure there is only one firmware file on the SD card. |
| - | 3. Make sure the camera battery is fully charged. | + | - Make sure the camera battery is fully charged. |
| - | 4. Turn off the camera and insert the SD card. | + | - Turn off the camera and insert the SD card. |
| - | 5. Turn on the camera and press the green Playback Mode button. | + | - Turn on the camera and press the green Playback Mode button. |
| - | 6. Select Yes in the Version Up screen and press the OK button. | + | - Select Yes in the Version Up screen and press the OK button. |
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| A: Search for GH1, GF1, or G2 in the following forum: | A: Search for GH1, GF1, or G2 in the following forum: | ||
| - | **Personal-View Hacks and Patches:** [[http://www.personal-view.com./talks/categories/hacks]] | + | **Personal-View Hacks and Patches:** [[http://www.personal-view.com/talks/categories/hacks]] |