Panasonic Lumix Link

Name: Panasonic Lumix Link
Rating: 1.8 (58 reviews)
Author: Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Photo & Video

Free · Designed for iPad

58 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Photo & Video
Developer

Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Language

EN
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“LUMIX LINK” is an application that makes it possible to use your smartphone to remotely control the shooting and playback functions of a LUMIX digital camera equipped with wireless communication functions and perform upload operations to SNS sites. The following functions are available in this application. (Compatible models are listed in parentheses.) [Features] ・ A function that allows you to see the same image as that on the camera’s Live View screen during shooting (FX90, SZ5, GH3) ・ Functions for transferring recorded pictures from the camera to your smartphone, and for uploading them to SNS sites (FX90, SZ5, GH3) ・ Functions for playing back or deleting recorded pictures in the camera from your smartphone, copying them to your smartphone, and uploading them to SNS sites (SZ5, GH3) ・ A function for recording location data using GPS (SZ5, GH3) ・ A function for adding location data obtained using your smartphone to pictures in the camera (SZ5, GH3) ・ Functions for sending and receiving pictures using the LUMIX CLUB Cloud Sync. Service (SZ5, GH3) [About Recording location data using GPS function] ・ The application is able to record location data using GPS function to send them to the camera (SZ5).The obtained location data is used only for adding location data to the still pictures and videos recorded by the camera (SZ5).After location data is sent to the camera (SZ5), you can delete location data recorded in the application. ・ iPod touch and Wi-Fi versions of iPad without GPS sensor cannot obtain high-accuracy location data. [Notes] ・ Continued use of GPS running can dramatically decrease battery life. ・ In order to use the SNS upload functions and Cloud Sync. Service, you must first obtain a service user ID for Panasonic’s service LUMIX CLUB (free of charge). [Notes on using iOS6] The message “Images cannot be displayed. Enable [Location Services].” may be displayed while starting or operating LUMIX LINK. In that case, perform the following steps to change settings. (1) Launch Settings and tap Privacy. (2) Tap Photos in the Privacy setting. (3) Set LUMIX LINK to ON in the Photos menu. This application is compatible with smartphones with the following OS versions. iOS 4.3 – 6.1

Ratings & Reviews

1.8

out of 5

58 Ratings

Still Needs improvement
01/03/2015

fon1954
This app has lots of potential but lots of room for much needed improvement. The inability to stop video recording from the app makes it pretty much useless. WiFi connectivity and the transfer of photos are buggy at times. I can get the app to xfer pictures to my IOS devices but the Transfer While Shooting(Recording) does not work. Correct me if I'm wrong but It won't transfer Raw files, only jpegs. I'm a pro photographer and shoot in Raw. I generally don't shoot in both Raw and Fine Jpeg. Also I use a iMac 27 and the app will not find my Mac on my network. Some positive things to say.... When it does connects the remote functions for still photography are very good and useful, much better than a traditional remote...and easier to use. There is enough control in the remote for most functions of the camera. The user interface for stills is also pretty good. So Panasonic please listen to the feedback and fix the bugs, Xfer issues and inadequate video function. Oh I am using this app with my Lumix GH3, iPad 3, and iPhone 6 and an iMac 27. I ask that when others review please list your gear as this is helpful for others to know.
Still Needs improvement
01/03/2015

fon1954

This app has lots of potential but lots of room for much needed improvement. The inability to stop video recording from the app makes it pretty much useless. WiFi connectivity and the transfer of photos are buggy at times. I can get the app to xfer pictures to my IOS devices but the Transfer While Shooting(Recording) does not work. Correct me if I'm wrong but It won't transfer Raw files, only jpegs. I'm a pro photographer and shoot in Raw. I generally don't shoot in both Raw and Fine Jpeg. Also I use a iMac 27 and the app will not find my Mac on my network. Some positive things to say.... When it does connects the remote functions for still photography are very good and useful, much better than a traditional remote...and easier to use. There is enough control in the remote for most functions of the camera. The user interface for stills is also pretty good. So Panasonic please listen to the feedback and fix the bugs, Xfer issues and inadequate video function. Oh I am using this app with my Lumix GH3, iPad 3, and iPhone 6 and an iMac 27. I ask that when others review please list your gear as this is helpful for others to know.
Very disappointing!
07/12/2013

Dan Neiman
I was really excited to try this app, but it seems sadly broken when used with the combination of iPod Touch 4G and Lumix ZS30.Most critically, when I take a picture using the remote, I invariably get a "Please wait" notification and the application freezes while, I presume, it downloads the picture to the iPod. Except that it never seems to finish, and I don't want the picture on the iPod (and there's apparently no way to prevent this). I just want to use the iPod as a remote shutter release so I can take pictures of wildlife. Sometimes I will get the live view but the controls will be disabled for no apparent reason, preventing me from zooming or taking a picture. Although the screenshots above show that the user can change f-stop and focus points, those features are apparently only enabled for the DSC-GH3, even though the ZS30 is a later camera. The WiFi also has a disappointingly short range. It was struggling to connect much past 25 feet, and sometimes much shorter distances.The interface is clunky, but I could live with that if the functionality was robust.So, the application kind of ,sort of works, but it could be so much better.
Very disappointing!
07/12/2013

Dan Neiman

I was really excited to try this app, but it seems sadly broken when used with the combination of iPod Touch 4G and Lumix ZS30.Most critically, when I take a picture using the remote, I invariably get a "Please wait" notification and the application freezes while, I presume, it downloads the picture to the iPod. Except that it never seems to finish, and I don't want the picture on the iPod (and there's apparently no way to prevent this). I just want to use the iPod as a remote shutter release so I can take pictures of wildlife. Sometimes I will get the live view but the controls will be disabled for no apparent reason, preventing me from zooming or taking a picture. Although the screenshots above show that the user can change f-stop and focus points, those features are apparently only enabled for the DSC-GH3, even though the ZS30 is a later camera. The WiFi also has a disappointingly short range. It was struggling to connect much past 25 feet, and sometimes much shorter distances.The interface is clunky, but I could live with that if the functionality was robust.So, the application kind of ,sort of works, but it could be so much better.
well not good review about this
03/31/2016

azrunnermilo
this is not good i am trying to give a try but all the review are bad about this app it won’t make me to take a decision in get this app, i know is that some of the applications from Panasonic are really slow in transferring pictures from the camera to my lap top and when you try to edit them is even worst super slow as hell when i have a decent laptop an iMac pro and is good when i work on my pictures from my NIKKON camera but the files are as big twice as big as the panasonic Lumix pic and i get them transferred really fast to to my laptop with the panasonic application it take long time my my laptop slow down a lot using it….. well have deal with for now….
well not good review about this
03/31/2016

azrunnermilo

this is not good i am trying to give a try but all the review are bad about this app it won’t make me to take a decision in get this app, i know is that some of the applications from Panasonic are really slow in transferring pictures from the camera to my lap top and when you try to edit them is even worst super slow as hell when i have a decent laptop an iMac pro and is good when i work on my pictures from my NIKKON camera but the files are as big twice as big as the panasonic Lumix pic and i get them transferred really fast to to my laptop with the panasonic application it take long time my my laptop slow down a lot using it….. well have deal with for now….
Panasonic Lumix Link Review
03/04/2014

davidrobillard
I had high hopes for the software. I am dissapointed that the record length is 3 minutes or less and that I can initiate a recording but have to physically turn it off recording from the back of the camera. In addition you can't see what's being recorded in real time either. I would be satisfied with a low resolution image but no image at all, Really Panasonic!Lumix GH3 is an awesome camera but this is dissapointing piece of software at best, and the tech support and Panasonic is some of the worst I've ever seen bar none. None of the technicians know what they are talking about and when something get's escalated for a call back within 24 to 48 hours you can rest assured that your ticket is thrown promptly in the trash and you will NEVER get a call back.Great products... Heaven help you if you need help from Panasonic.David RobillardDavid Alan Media
Panasonic Lumix Link Review
03/04/2014

davidrobillard

I had high hopes for the software. I am dissapointed that the record length is 3 minutes or less and that I can initiate a recording but have to physically turn it off recording from the back of the camera. In addition you can't see what's being recorded in real time either. I would be satisfied with a low resolution image but no image at all, Really Panasonic!Lumix GH3 is an awesome camera but this is dissapointing piece of software at best, and the tech support and Panasonic is some of the worst I've ever seen bar none. None of the technicians know what they are talking about and when something get's escalated for a call back within 24 to 48 hours you can rest assured that your ticket is thrown promptly in the trash and you will NEVER get a call back.Great products... Heaven help you if you need help from Panasonic.David RobillardDavid Alan Media