Archive | September 13, 2011

Major Firmware Update Arrives for the Panasonic LX5

Posted on September 13, 2011 by in Firmware Updates

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It’s not so much an update as it is a full-fledged upgrade. The Panasonic Lumix LX5 received the royal treatment today and acquired a myriad of new features, taking this already capable camera into the next stratosphere. Here’s what LX5 owners can expect from firmware version II:

  • Auto Focus speed-up.
  • [HIGH ISO NR] has been added to the [REC] menu.
  • Improved auto white balance performance.
  • [ACTIVE MODE] has been added to the [MOTION PICTURE] menu.
  • The AF/AE Lock operated by half-pressing the shutter button has been improved.
  • When [MF] is set, you can make fine adjustments to the focus using a simpler operation than before.
  • The position and size of the AF area you have set are now stored.
  • The upper limit of the shutter speed in Manual Exposure Mode has been raised. (Max 250 seconds approximately
  • [MINIATURE EFFECT] has been added to My Color Mode.
  • [MONITOR] / [VIEWFINDER] has been added to the [SETUP] menu.

The firmware upgrade along side a four page “About the Update” PDF can be downloaded HERE.

Via 43Rumors

Nikon Announces … That They Haven’t Announced Anything

Posted on September 13, 2011 by in Camera Announcements, Industry News

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Boy oh boy, you sure don’t see this everyday! In a public statement, Nikon responded to media reports of a new, upcoming “imaging product.”  Here’s the press release in its entirety:

September 9, 2011

Nikon understands that some article appeared in the media regarding Nikon’s imaging product. Please note that Nikon has made no announcement in this regards.

The information is current as of the date of publication. It is subject to change without notice.

Oh the irony…

Via Engadget

Nikon’s Mirrorless V1 and J1 Cameras Will Support AF With F-Mount Lenses

Posted on September 13, 2011 by in Mirrorless Cameras, Rumors

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In some quick news, Nikon is apparently set to announce a new mirrorless F-mount lens adapter that will “communicate auto focus information to drive the built-in motors in Nikon AF-S and AF-I lenses.” AF-I lenses are the older brother to the current AF-S system. It was introduced in 1992 and allowed for electronic auto focus communication between the camera and lens, a first for Nikon.

This new adapter would give the V1 and J1 the ability to even mount and auto focus that beautiful Nikon AF-S 200-400mm VR II (pictured above). Wouldn’t that be something! There is also some updated information regarding the video capabilities of the V1 and J1. Both camera will reportedly now have the ability to record in 1080p at 30fps and 720p at 60fps. Thanks to PhotographyBay and NikonRumors for all the updated information.