LX3 - FIRMWARE VER1.2

A firmware update for the LX3 has been pubished and can be downloaded on the Japanese Panasonic page at panasonic.jp

This update includes: Firmware version 1.2 (2009/01/15)
1 Improved white balance performance with the DMW-FL220 flash unit
2 Shutter speed setting on iA and Scene mode when OIS is on
3 Exif information in the JPEG file



5 comments:

Kert said...

Is there any chance that they'll add automatic timelapse functionality into this camera? That's the only thing holding me back at the moment. Is there anywhere I can write to show them that this feature is wanted by a lot of users?

donmcmahan said...

when i download the zip file for the firmmware update and i try to unzip the file instead of getting the unzipped folder i get another zipfile. i have tried using both stuffit expander and mac archive utility, same result. has anyone else had a problem expanding the firmware zipfile?

Norz said...

@ Kert

There has been some discussion about features wishes for lx3 firmware on dpreview and flickr, but afaik no impact on the lx3 firmware releases.

google search

Norz said...

You can see a timelapse video made with the lx3 here:
http://vimeo.com/3289558

Shinso and Joep said...

Firmware update only improvements:
- Improved digital zoom (optimize image stabilization and full iA mode support)
- Electronic level (to see on-screen if you hold camera straight)
- Selectable reset of selftimer (delay) at camera turn on/off - or give option in case shutter time because larger
- Put manual focus and depth of focus bar in same direction
- Scroll bars for Aperature / Shuttespeed in program shift mode, I like: http://a.img-dpreview.com/reviews/CanonG10/images/captures/G10-Menu-8.jpg

Probably only feasible with new hardware:
- Stereo support for video (external microphone)
- Support for wireless external flash (hotshoe is nice but only pratical on this size camera with stand (and then you better bring your DSLR))
- Battery load / picture download without having to take camera out of perfect leather cover (so through small hole, not behind door (picture download potentially via WiFi)) Hmm, I break of those doors…
- One wheel for ISO / Exposure settings (user selectable / mode depending)

Oh, I also like square format