For those with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5, there is a firmware update available. After the upgrade, you will be getting Version 2.0 with some features enhancement.

Very easy to upgrade. There are very comprehensive instructions for you to follow. Here are the list of enhancements/features after the upgrade.

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

Click Here to the Firmware Download Page

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