LUMIX GH7 tethering with LUMIX Tether
What is specific to the LUMIX GH7 (DC-GH7): the port, the menu path, the minimum application version, and the faults that turn up on this body rather than in general.
At a glance
| Model code | DC-GH7 |
|---|---|
| Minimum LUMIX Tether version | 2.7 (current release: 2.12) |
| Port | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2); wired LAN via a USB-LAN adapter |
| Connection options | USB-C to the computer · Wired LAN through a USB-LAN adapter |
| USB mode menu path | Setup → IN/OUT → USB → USB-SSD/Mode → PC(Tether) |
Connecting the LUMIX GH7
- Install LUMIX Tether 2.7 or later from Panasonic, and update the body's firmware first.
- Power the camera from mains through a DC coupler for any session longer than a few minutes.
- Set Setup → IN/OUT → USB → USB-SSD/Mode → PC(Tether).
- Connect a data-rated USB cable directly to the computer, then launch the application.
- Select the body in the camera list and confirm live view appears before you start shooting.
The general procedure, including save locations and folder structure, is on the setup page.
What this body does well tethered
- Wired LAN support through a USB-LAN adapter makes the GH7 suitable for fixed multi-camera positions.
- Remote record start/stop is useful when the body is rigged high or inside an enclosure.
- Live view without GUI overlays gives a clean image for window capture.
Limitations to plan around
- If the camera is set up for external SSD recording, the USB port cannot serve both roles at once.
- LUMIX Tether does not expose every video parameter; some settings remain body-only.
Problems specific to the LUMIX GH7
The GH7 is on the supported list but the app never sees it.
The installed LUMIX Tether version predates GH7 support. GH7 support arrived in version 2.7, so anything older will not enumerate it.
USB tethering stops working after enabling USB-SSD.
Switch the USB mode back to PC(Tether). The external-SSD mode takes over the same port.
Related
LUMIX Tether is developed and distributed by Panasonic. Always install it from Panasonic's official download page. This site does not host or mirror the installer.