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Fuji X10 Firmware Updated to Version 1.02

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Quick News - The latest firmware update has just been released for the Fuji FinePix X10. Version 1.02 packs fixes to these noted issues: (Via Fuji)

1. Just in the following camera procedure, aperture value was incorrectly displayed as “F2.2″ even if actual value was set to “F2.0″. This phenomenon is improved.

  • (1) Mode dial is set to [A] or [M]
  • (2) Aperture is set to F2.0 (open aperture).
  • (3) Zoom lens position is moved from wide edge to telephoto edge, and finally to wide edge, again.

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Olympus E-P3 Firmware Updated to Version 1.1

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Quick News - Olympus has just released firmware version 1.1 for the PEN E-P3 compact system camera. The update is stated to fix these minor issues:

  • The issue of the buttons not working when the Monitor (Touch screen) is touched while using the Electronic viewfinder has been resolved.
  • The issue of the AF target not displaying while using the Eye-Fi card has been resolved.

Update download and installation instructions can be found HERE.

 

Fuji X100 Firmware Updated to Version 1.11

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Quick News – The latest firmware update has just been released for the Fuji FinePix X100 and is ready for download. Version 1.11 promises to:

  1. Performance of auto focus at near distance has been improved.
  2. When “SHADW TONE” is set to “MEDIUM SOFT” or “SOFT”, live view in LCD may display with abnormal pattern (so-called “solarisation”) just after pressing the shutter halfway. This update improves the phenomena.
  3. When self-timer mode is selected, focus and exposure (AE/AF) are set just after pressing the shutter button and these settings are remained for the final shutter releasing.

Word to the wise: Downloading this update will wipe-out all customs settings. Proceed with caution.

Version 1.11 can be found here.

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Sony Releases Firmware Update 1.03 for the Alpha A77 and A65

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Quick News- Sony of Asia released firmware version 1.03 for their Alpha A77 and A65 SLT cameras today. The Minor improvements include:

  1. Support flash control function for Micro Twin Flash Kit, HVL-MT24AM.
  2. Improved response time of the following operation,
    - Switching the screen mode between the LCD monitor and the electronic viewfinder
    - Front and Rear control dial
    - Fn button control
  3. Other functional improvement.

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Major Firmware Update Arrives for the Panasonic LX5

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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