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Panasonic launches four new LUMIX digital cameras

Panasonic announces four new Lumix digital cameras. The ZS7 (TZ10) features a 25mm ultra Wide-Angle 12x optical zoom Leica lens and Built-in GPS. The new ZR3 (ZX3) offers 25mm Wide-Angle too and 8x optical zoom, and the slim FX68 (FX66) comes also with 25mm Wide-Angle and 5x optical zoom. Last but not least is the model TS2 (FT2), the new 14.1-megapixel successor to the TS1 (FT1) that further strengthens its toughness to be waterproof to 10m, shockproof to 2m, freezeproof to -10 degrees C and d...

Panasonic releases DMC-GF1 firmware version 1.1

Panasonic releases firmware update version 1.1 for the Lumix DMC-GF1 digital camera and five Lumix G Vario Micro Four Thirds lenses. This update brings the following improvements: • MF Assist operation for "MF operation only" lenses by pressing the Rear dial • Improved AF performance in Motion Picture recording • Improved picture quality for high sensitivity shooting • Improved performance of the Auto White Balance • Improved representation in the human face modes • Improved AE program in s...

Panasonic announces Tripod Adaptor for DMC-GF1

Panasonic announces the new DMW-TA1 tripod adaptor that allows using the DMC-GF1 digital SLR camera with large-diameter lenses on tripods comfortably. When using lenses with a large diameter, such as the LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6/MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS045200) or the LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm/F4.0-5.8 ASPH./ MEGA O.I.S. (H-VS014140), the lens may interfere with the pedestal of the tripod depending on the shape and length from the center hole to the front edge (over approx. 2 cm)....