Daily Digital Camera News

Ricoh has rolled out a new firmware update for the Ricoh CX3 digital camera. It seems that the firmware version 1.09 is a minor update, which fixes a possible problem involving movie playback. You can download the firmware update here. [Ricoh via TechFresh]

Fujifilm today released the firmware update version 1.01 for the FinePix HS10/ HS11 digital cameras. This new update brings several improvements such as:

1. Some distorted images with pin-cushion type can be captured at AE bracketing mode.
2. Sometimes unclear details in images.
3. In RAW + JPEG mode, JPEG images are sharper.
4. Soft image or not smooth enough color gradation in D-range 200, 400% than in 100%.

Visit this link to download the Fujifilm FinePix HS10/ HS11 firmware version 1.01. [dcviews]

Leica has recently released a new firmware version 1.0.0.16 for the Leica S2 digital SLR camera. The new firmware update adds the camera’s functionality by providing a new white balance preset, an extra viewfinder information, a customization option for the depth-of-field preview button, a selectable OLED screen standby time and an extended user-defined button programming. What’s more, the shutter speed and aperture dials can now be locked to prevent inadvertent shifts. [PhotographyBLOG]

Panasonic will release new firmware updates for the Lumix DMC-G1, DMC-GH1 and DMC-GF1 of Lumix G Micro System. These new firmware updates will be available on May 10th, 2010.

Firmware ver.1.2 for DMC-GF1
* Operation menu for image stabilizer will be added to the menu options when the LUMIX G VARIO 14-42 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014042) is attached.
* Improved AF (auto focus) performance with lenses of other manufacturer

Firmware ver.1.3 for DMC-GH1
* Operation menu for image stabilizer will be added to the menu options when the LUMIX G VARIO 14-42 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014042) is attached.
* Availability of AF performance in FHD (full HD) movie recording mode with Four Thirds lenses that are compatible with contrast AF
* Improved AF performance in movie recording with LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT 45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-ES045)
* Improved modulation accuracy of flash
* Improved AF (auto focus) performance with lenses of other manufacturer

Firmware ver.1.5 for DMC-G1
* Operation menu for image stabilizer will be added to the menu options when the LUMIX G VARIO 14-42 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS014042) is attached.
* Improved modulation accuracy of flash
* Improved AF (auto focus) performance with lenses of other manufacturer

[dpreview]

Canon has recently launched a new firmware update version 1.2.1 for Canon EOS 7D. the new firmware upgrade incorporates the following improvements and fixes.

1. Extends the timing at which the high temperature warning indicator is displayed and the timing of automatic shut down of the camera due to a rise in internal temperature during Live View or EOS Movie functions.
2. Optimizes program shift when the ISO setting of the camera is set to AUTO.
3. Corrects a misspelling in the French-language menu.
4. Corrects a phenomenon in which vertical magenta-colored banding appears in still images taken in movie-shooting mode. (This only occurs when in Manual exposure mode and when the ISO speed is set to “H”. Note that this phenomenon only affects units with Firmware Version 1.2.0).

[Camera Dojo]

Olympus will release a firmware update to improve the Olympus PEN E-P1, E-P2 and E-PL1. The new firmware will be released on April 22nd, 2010. It will improve AutoFocus performance when shooting both stills and videos using any Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds lens. This upgrade also enables additional display functionality to the E-P2 and E-PL1 cameras when fitted with the VF-2 Electronic Viewfinder.

The new firmware also ensures that like the E-PL1, the E-P1 and E-P2 camera models are fully compatible with and able to take advantage of two recently announced and upcoming lenses such as the M. Zuiko Digital ED 9–18mm F4.0–5.6 and M. Zuiko Digital ED 14–150mm F4.0–5.6 lenses. These two lenses are optimized for shooting high definition video with accurate and silent AutoFocus. Read more…