LUMIX Tether on GH6 & GH7: Setup & V-Log Guide

The DC-GH6 (since LUMIX Tether v2.1) and DC-GH7 (since v2.7) are first-class citizens in LUMIX Tether. You get full exposure control, V-Log monitoring with LUT overlay, ProRes / ProRes HQ frame-rate switching, and remote start/stop of recording over USB-C or LAN.

First-time setup

1. Update the camera to the latest firmware (GH6 ≥ v2.3, GH7 ≥ v1.1) and install LUMIX Tether v2.12.
2. Set USB-SSD mode off and USB Mode to PC (Tether) from Setup → IN/OUT → USB.
3. Connect a USB-C 3.2 cable directly to the camera. Avoid USB hubs — they're the number-one cause of "device not detected".
4. Launch LUMIX Tether; the GH6/GH7 appears with a video toolbar instead of the stills toolbar.

Tethered video recording

LUMIX Tether can start and stop internal recording on the GH6 and GH7, including ProRes 422 / 422 HQ to a CFexpress card. The clips stay on the card — they are not streamed to the computer — so prepare media accordingly. For tape-out monitoring, use the HDMI Type-A port with a capture card; LUMIX Tether's live view is for framing, not finishing.

V-Log workflow

Enable V-Log on the camera, then in LUMIX Tether choose View → LUT and load a .cube file (the official VARICAM_to_709 LUT is a good starting point). The live preview now shows graded footage while the recorded files stay in V-Log — exactly what you want on set.

Remote rig over LAN

For a two- or three-camera GH7 rig, drop USB-C in favour of the USB-C → Ethernet adapter and follow the multicam guide. LAN gives you cable runs up to 50 m without the USB length penalty, and you can keep one operator on the laptop instead of one per camera.