Pan LX3 owners--new firmware with great features !

09/28/2009 08:41:13 AM · #1

Firmware Update Version 2.0

Panasonic Updates Firmware of DMC-LX3
for Further Improvement in Functions and Performance:

1. Improved auto white balance performance.
2. Auto Focus speed-up. (20% at wide-end)
3. Recording function with an aspect ratio of 1:1 has been added.
4. A white balance (WB) bracket function has been added.
5. [HIGH DYNAMIC] has been added to scene mode.
6. [LENS RESUME] has been added to the [SETUP] menu.
7. [MENU RESUME] has been added to the [SETUP] menu.
8. The exposure compensation and the auto bracket compensation can now be set up to Â±3EV.
9. Position of the guide line can now be set.
10. It is now possible to display the highlights in playback mode.
11. It is now possible to record the userâ��s name in the picture.
12. Digital red-eye removal has been modified.
13. Items saved in the custom set have changed.

//panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/LX3/index.html

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/28/2009 09:26:05 AM · #2

Sweet, thanks for the update.

Now if we can just get the RAW filter for Aperture!

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

09/28/2009 09:59:18 AM · #3

Thanks! I'd never even think to look for that. Now to figure out how to do it... (best go charge battery first.)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

09/28/2009 10:30:02 AM · #4

Originally posted by Melethia:

Thanks! I'd never even think to look for that. Now to figure out how to do it... (best go charge battery first.)

I've never done a firmware update either on this camera, but the instructions on the link seem detailed and not that difficult.

Melethia

Canon EOS-80D

09/28/2009 11:44:42 AM · #5

I tried it - it got to "VERSION UP ON GOING" then gave me an error - something about checking the card. So I took the card out, deleted the upgrade, reformatted it in the camera, put the upgrade back on, and tried again - this time it didn't recognize that the upgrade was on it at all. So I checked the firmware version and it showed 2.0. Apparently it worked?? I do have some of the new features. There's a problem with the HDR scene mode - it has three options - STD, Art, B&W - but if you want to change between them you have to turn the camera off, select the HDR scene mode again, and reset. Not sure what it does, though. :-)

09/28/2009 07:05:14 PM · #6

bumping this again for any other users of the LX3 on this evening....I just updated my camera and everything went fine....easy to do...

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Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

09/29/2009 03:05:22 PM · #7

upgraded mine last night, no issues so far.

EstimatedEyes

Fujifilm X-T5

09/29/2009 03:36:34 PM · #8

I upgraded as well, but used the US version (1.3) rather than the one in the linky, which appears to be for the Japanese site.

Not sure if there's a difference for cameras sold overseas (or over here, depending on your perspective), but didn't want to take the chance.

Fujifilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

09/29/2009 04:04:19 PM · #9

Originally posted by EstimatedEyes:

Mine was shipped from the Asia/Pac area and came with 1.3. They have banner ads announcing the upgrade on dpreview.com. That tells me it is a global upgrade meant for all.

I didn't even know there were different models like the K and S for US markets. Looks like it's just a designation for black (K) and silver (S).

EstimatedEyes

Fujifilm X-T5

09/29/2009 04:21:38 PM · #10

Anyone else with a US model try ver 2.0? I think David is probably right, but curious why 2.0 wouldn't be listed on the US support page. Seems to have a bit more functionality than 1.3, including quicker focus and faux-HDR. (Mine came with ver. 1.0, so 1.3 still an upgrade for me).

09/29/2009 04:28:16 PM · #11

At the moment it looks like Panasonic has pulled the firmware up-grade off their website for some reason...other websites are saying they must have discovered a bug....here is a link to a discussion on the topic:

//www.flickr.com/groups/843626@N22/

if you look at discussion you will see the thread on the firmware 2.0 upgrade

09/29/2009 04:32:59 PM · #12

Just noticed that, too. hmmmmmmmm

09/29/2009 04:35:22 PM · #13

I up-graded my camera too last night---seems fine. Some camera owners are seeing an issue with the 1:1 and raw:

I am impressed with the new firmware and excellent attitude to support the LX3 users with all these significant feature upgrades. The most obvious limitiation seems to be the RAW 1:1 compatibility issue - maybe there is a simple fix that they can now introduce. It is either that or something else with little obvious impact but easily patched. I think that I have tested most functions and all "seems" well !
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10/01/2009 10:00:30 AM · #14

Looks like they had some issues with the update.

"around Oct 20" for the fix.

//panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/LX3/index.html

10/01/2009 11:15:52 AM · #15

yes...I'm not noticing any issues, but I have read that others are....waiting for the fix now...

10/21/2009 09:22:14 AM · #16

Version 2.1 released today

//panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/LX3/index.html

Message edited by author 2009-10-21 09:22:33.