Guide: Sony A7III/A7RIII/A9 Firmware Language mod
NOTE: this method is still pending an encryption method, but until then I thought it would be nice to prepare your firmware folders for when the update hits! Today @ma1co...
View ArticleGH1: setting "Varigop" - superb IQ - integrated timelapse in MJPEG
"Varigop" setting for the GH1, features: Excellent IQ in AVCHD 1920x1080p 24fps (3GOP) in-camera playback (AVCHD files) is possible absolutely reliable spanning as long as battery lasts / until end of...
View ArticleWhich should I buy Panasonic GH1 or GH2?
I find the prospect of being able to improve a device a thrilling undertaking. Any advantages of the GH2 over the GH1 or vice versa, with respect to using the various available hack options?
View Articleclean video out from. the panasonic gh2 with bitrate hack?
Hi I would like to get a clean HDMI output from my panasonic gh2 for streaming. The camera output is only clean when recording. This limits the time i can use the camera for streaming because the card...
View ArticleSony A7 High bitrate hack?
In 2020 I'm purchasing a Sony A7 (Mainly for stills) and I'm curious to know if a hack to increase video bitrate (Just like Driftwood hack for the Lumix GH2) exists at all??? Thanks in advance!
View ArticleZ-CAM E2 First Hack Released!
First custom firmware for Z-CAM E2 is READY! Finally, I managed to figure out all my code and make a hack with Panasonic-like recording indication based on firmware v0.93! My first changelog: Added...
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ZRAW is not RAW anymore
ZRAW is not RAW anymore. After firmware v0.94.1 it's an AES-encrypted MOV-container-corrupted overXORred shit, that contains only HEVC bitstream. Deal with it.
View Article[Lumix GX9] Enabling high bitrate 1080p up to 100mbps
Hey guys, not sure if this was known yet, but I thought this might be useful for some people. I found a way to enable recording video to a *.mov file format using higher bitrates on my Lumix GX9....
View ArticleI want to buy Z-CAM E1
Today I've killed my E1. To continue my hacking work I need another E1. If someone wants to sell Z-CAM E1, I can buy it.
View ArticleGH2 stops recording video or locks up all together after hack
I'm looking for a very stable hack for live out HDMI video streaming. I can't remember which one I installed, but if there's a know stable one for long video recording, I'd like to try it. I don't need...
View ArticleSanity X Hack GH2 (Awesome & Stable) but quick question about settings.
Whoever made this hack thankyou! I have a question (as a novice who's an idiot) I hear a lot about frame rates and settings... But I just want to know what settings I should have this hack at in 24h...
View ArticleAUDIO LEVEL OUTPUL DROP AFTER HACKING GH2 WITH Flow Motion v2.02 HACK
Can anyone help me this issue. I have hacked my GH2 with the Flowmotion v2.02 Hack and since doing so the recording audio output level has fallen so low that I have to set my GH2 to level 4 audio gain...
View ArticleGH5 - possible hack to record RAW?
does anyone know of a hack that could possibly make the GH5S record internally in RAW? or is it that the processor will just never be powerful enough? or for some other reason. i ask in part because...
View ArticleGH2 Hack Patch
Hey all. I just joined the website and can't find any downloadable patches? The ones I find are image files and can't be downloaded. In particular i'm after the176mb. Anyone able to help? Thanks!
View ArticleGH2 Hack question
I hacked my GH2 with Flowmotion. Should it show on the Version Disp. screen? It still shows Ver.1.1 for Body and Lens Firmware.
View ArticleZRAW source code is now published
ZRAW decoder clone source code is now published and can be used anywhere you want. It supports new ZRAW versions (extracts pure HEVC bitstream without reencoding) and old ZRAW versions (reconstructs...
View ArticleZ CAM E2 | ZRAW to DNG converter alpha version released
You can get binaries and source code here: https://github.com/storyboardcreativity/zraw-parser/releases/tag/v0.3.4-alpha
View Articlewhich version hack deinterlace for gh2?
which hacks deinterlace video and are suitable for extreme pro 32gb card ?. I am a new member, tried quantum v2,v4. Thank you very much
View ArticleZ CAM E2-M4 0.98.2 Hack with true RAW firmware is released
The first alpha version of 0.98.2 for E2-M4 with old true ZRAW is released. Features: Added new recording mode: "ZRAW (Bayer CFA)" - it's an old (true) ZRAW with Bayer RAW data, that can be used in our...
View ArticlePanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 GOP Solid Patch
I'm revisiting the Panasonic Lumix GH1. There's just something sweet about the image that this 2009 Lumix camera produces. Today, for less than $200 globally, the GH1 is an amazing bargain. The GH1...
View ArticleAn Old Subject - Have a Japanese Panny GF1 - but the Ptool FW hack is not...
Hello all... Just purchased a pristine/mint Panasonic GF1 camera body from Japan with only 900 shutter actuations. However, I didn't realize that Panasonic cameras (at least the early models) purchased...
View ArticleZ CAM E2 and E2-M4 hidden 14-bit RAW mode
Hidden 14-bit readout mode is found in Z CAM firmwares for E2 and E2-M4. To activate it set these settings: Resolution: 3696x2772 (Low Noise) Project FPS: 23.98/24/25 WDR: Off This mode triggers Sony...
View ArticleCannot take photos and video on same card when hacking PAL GH2 and setting...
Setting video out to NTSC allows me to shoot 60fps 720p video great. If I attempt to take a photo after doing this I get a message about incompatible formats. I've been using separate cards for photos...
View ArticleGH2 Driftwood Cluster v6 Issue: CANNOT RECORD. FILE NUMBER EXCEED LIMIT
Hi Folks, I'm extremely sorry to be reporting any negative to this AMAZING hack/setting, but I went out on a FREE (Thankfully) Band Shoot last night with my GH2 under the Cluster v6 DrewNet patch. I'm...
View ArticleLUMIX DMC-GX7 - japanese version NEED HELP converting to English.
hi everyone, anyone have a good step by step process for this? i found one on dpreview BUT i can't get to the "playback interface: press the rectangle with the arrow in it" section....every time i...
View ArticleLUMIX GX7 - japanese version. ANY PTOOL HACKS OUT THERE for this camera?
i just purchased this accidentally, thinking it was a US version since it is was sold by a US seller. unfortunately it is japanese only. any chance of a language hack and other hacks like 24P, 30 min....
View ArticleMJPEG Audio Sample Rate and Bitrate on GF1 (maybe other cameras too)
Hey there, thanks for the ptool hack Vitaly, I've been using it for over half a year now and I'm finally starting to realize its full potential on my GF1 after understanding more about cameras and...
View ArticleGH2 hack frame rates
I've been using three GH2s to record gigs for the last few years and recently bought an old Canon XF300 to complement them. I'd skim read some online reviews and was under the impression that the Canon...
View ArticleLumix gx800/gx850/gf9 quality of life hacks
Hello there! I've just bought used gx800 (also known as gf9, gx850) and really like it. Except some lack of features: Time limits Only manual video mode Lack of Cinelike-D and Cinelike-V profiles...
View ArticleGH3 hacks not anywhere to be found?
So, i recently found out about people hacking their cameras. I have an old GH3 i want to fiddle around with and see how it performs. But i cant seem to find hacks or guides for it? Can it really be...
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