How to activate V-Log L. (DMW-SFU1GU) - DC-GH5

Users can activate "V-LogL" and "V-LogL View Assist" functions with the Upgrade Software Key, DMW-SFU1GU (sold separately).
Upgrade Software Key DMW-SFU1GU enables log video recording (V-Log L) on the DMC-GH5 to offer exceptional flexibility as well as wider dynamic range for colour grading in post-production editing.
V-Log/V-Log L have been developed to feature similar characteristic curve to Cineon which is a characteristic curve of film digitilization. Taking full advantage of the Micro Four Thirds sensor, V-Log L features a log characteristic with 12 stops.
Both V-Log and V-Log L have the same characteristic curve and LUT (Look Up Table) can be utilized in common.

Please confirm the following before starting the update:

Model: DC-GH5
Firmware Version: Ver.1.0 or later
To check your model's firmware version, press:
- [MENU] → [Setup] → [Version Disp.]
For the latest firmware information and for firmware downloads, refer to the support site.
Purchase the Upgrade Software Key "DMW-SFU1GU" (Opens in a new window)
Battery is fully charged (Update may not be completed if the battery power is low)
Format the SD card in the camera

Export the device information.
- Insert a formatted SD memory card into the camera.
- Make sure it is inserted into Slot #1.
Select [MENU] → [Setup] → [Activate].
Press ▲/▼ to select [Export Serial Code] and then press [MENU/SET].
- Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
- The device information (file name: SERIAL.LST) will be saved to the "PRIVATE\PANA_GRP\PAVC\LUMIX\ACTV" folder on the SD memory card.

Insert the SD memory card containing the device information into a PC that is connected to the internet.
Using a browser on the PC, access the activation code generation site and follow the on-screen instructions to acquire an activation code.
- Get your activation code from the code generation site.
- The activation code (file name: ACTIVE.LST) will be saved to the "PRIVATE\PANA_GRP\PAVC\LUMIX\ACTV" folder on the SD memory card.

If you are using an Apple computer and specifically the Safari browser, by default, Safari sends downloads (The V-Log .LST file) to the "Downloads" folder. The .LST file needs to go to the SD card. In order to do this, you must make changes in the Safari Preferences/General tab.
Once you change the download location in Safari to the ACTV folder, you may proceed with the activation process.

Insert the SD memory card containing the activation code into the camera.
Select [MENU] → [Setup] → [Activate].
Press ▲/▼ to select [Import Activation Code] and then press [MENU/SET].
- Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected.
- A message will be displayed prompting you to turn off and on the camera. Turn off the camera, and then turn it on.

You can select [V-Log L] in [Photo Style] and [V-Log L View Assist] in the [Motion Picture] menu of Creative Video Mode.