kully
Happy Snapper
Some nice updates, quite a list but my favourites:
- Faster AF
- Option for the camera to remember zoom / focus settings
- Faster AF
- Option for the camera to remember zoom / focus settings
ZeissFan
Veteran
It always surprises me that the so-called upgrades are often nothing more than adding features or options that should have been included with the camera upon its release.
But I guess that there is such a rush to get the products out the door that it's easier to simply get it done and then try to finish it later.
But I guess that there is such a rush to get the products out the door that it's easier to simply get it done and then try to finish it later.
Terao
Kiloran
The zoom and focus is an example of Panasonic listening to their customers/reviewers - it was the top of the list for improvement and its great to see them provide it for free rather than hold it over for the LX4. Its like Solms providing a free finder upgrade 
kully
Happy Snapper
The faster AF is certainly noticeable too. Bravo Panasonic!
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
Ha!, I just sold mine to get a GF-1. Good upgrade, though. I always wanted the 1:1 frame! GF-1 already has it I believe.
mike kim
Established
Great timing, I just bought one!
vrgard
Well-known
Haven't had a chance to update mine yet. Anybody know if the new "lens resume" feature survives not just power down but also sleep mode?
kully
Happy Snapper
It does survive sleep mode too.
vrgard
Well-known
Thanks for the confirmation kully. That is very good news.
markwatts
Mark Watts
In response to this thread, thanks Kully, I visited the Panasonic Global site to find the updat ehas been temporarily withdrawn. Does anyone know what the problem is?
Terao
Kiloran
According to a post on DPReview:
As many people have previously noted, Panasonic temporarily suspended the availability of v 2.0 firmware for the DMC-LX3. Panasonic's Call Center told me that while using the “Custom Mode” some customers may experience one of the following issues:
1. 1:1 aspect ratio may not function as intended.
2. While zooming, zoom magnification indication may be incorrect, and may stop updating.
3. The on screen guidelines may be off center.
4. The time display for the built-in memory may display the wrong time.
A corrected firmware version should be posted on or about October 20, 2009.
For any customers who have already downloaded and installed v 2.0, and who are experiencing any of these problems, they should "RESET" the camera using the "SETUP MENU" option. This will restore normal operation, but any custom setting will be reset to the factory default settings.
This information will be posted to the Panasonic LUMIX Global Site soon very soon. Customers who have posted this firmware on public file sharing servers should stop distributing this firmware immediately.
Most Important: Please do not to revert back to v 1.3 from v 2.0 as it may cause some side effects.
As many people have previously noted, Panasonic temporarily suspended the availability of v 2.0 firmware for the DMC-LX3. Panasonic's Call Center told me that while using the “Custom Mode” some customers may experience one of the following issues:
1. 1:1 aspect ratio may not function as intended.
2. While zooming, zoom magnification indication may be incorrect, and may stop updating.
3. The on screen guidelines may be off center.
4. The time display for the built-in memory may display the wrong time.
A corrected firmware version should be posted on or about October 20, 2009.
For any customers who have already downloaded and installed v 2.0, and who are experiencing any of these problems, they should "RESET" the camera using the "SETUP MENU" option. This will restore normal operation, but any custom setting will be reset to the factory default settings.
This information will be posted to the Panasonic LUMIX Global Site soon very soon. Customers who have posted this firmware on public file sharing servers should stop distributing this firmware immediately.
Most Important: Please do not to revert back to v 1.3 from v 2.0 as it may cause some side effects.
markwatts
Mark Watts
Thank you. There is always something very satisfying about improving a product you have already paid for by nothing more than a free software update.
I'll look forward to Panasonic getting it right.
I'll look forward to Panasonic getting it right.
srtiwari
Daktari
I did download the update , and with some effort was able to Install it. I did not notice the change in AF speed, but the "Resume" function works. I have not tested out the rest.