
Panasonic has released a new firmware update version 2.1 for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact camera, which is basically the corrected version of the recently released firmware update version 2.0. The update “supports several new functions and improves various aspects of performance to elevate shooting convenience and fun.” You’ll be able to download it starting today via Panasonic’s official website. [PhotographyBlog]

Here’s the latest firmware update ‘version 2.0′ for Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact camera. The update will support several new functions like a new High Dynamic scene mode, and improve various performance factors including AF acceleration, better picture aspect ratio and improved AWB. The update is now available for download via Panasonic’s official website. [PhotographyBlog]

Panasonic has released a firmware update version 1.1 for its Lumix G Vario 45-200mm F4.0-5.6 OIS Micro Four Thirds lens. The update “enhances several aspects of the lens’s operation, including continuous autofocus while shooting stills, and autofocus and image stabilization performance in movie mode.” The update is now available for download via Panasonic’s official website. [dpreview]
Panasonic has added a powerful new model, the DMC-GF1, to its LUMIX G Micro System lineup of next-generation digital interchangeable lens system cameras. This LUMIX shooter has the ability to record 1,280 x 720 High Definition video in AVCHD Lite format, a special Movie Program Mode that allows consumers to adjust the depth-of-field while shooting in HD video, My Color mode for easy effects, a 3-inch intelligent LCD display with a wide viewing angle, Optical Image Stabilization, a quick 0.3 seconds LUMIX G H-FS014045 lens, and a choice of AF modes. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1 will be available in October 2009 for $899.95. [Press Release]

If you want to upgrade your security and surveillance system in your house, then you can choose to buy the Panasonic BL-C131A Network Camera. It doesn’t need a computer to operate. All you have to do is to configure the camera so that you can access it via a web browser, video display, or mobile device. Priced at $229.99, this surveillance camera comes equipped with 8 pre-shooting positions and a built-in heat sensor. The Panasonic BL-C131A connects wirelessly via 802.11b/g devices, SSID filtering and 40/64/128-bit WEP encryption. The Panasonic BL-C131A Wireless Network Camera is perfect for rooms that need added security, particularly for database storage rooms of your IT department or even you very own bedroom. [Image-Acquire]

Featuring a futuristic-design, Panasonic’s latest Lumix DMC-FP8 digital camera boasts a stylish flat body built of high-quality aluminum. This compact camera comes equipped with a 12.1-magapixel CCD sensor, a high-quality 28mm wide-angle lens with 4.6x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch TFT LCD display. Other advanced features include high-speed Auto Focus (AF), POWER Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S.), Panasonic’s Intelligent Auto (iA) and HD movies (records dynamic HD movies in 1280 x 720 resolution at 30fps) with VIERA Link Networking. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 will hit stores in September for $299.95. [Prnewswire via Today Gadgets]