SECAUCUS, N.J., Aug. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today
announced new firmware updates for the LUMIX DMC-LX5 digital
camera. The version 2.0 firmware, available on September 13, will help to improve performance
and enhance usability by upgrading key camera functions.
Software updates include a redesigned algorithm which will speed
up autofocus time, giving the LUMIX LX5 extremely fast AF speeds.
The High ISO Noise Reduction Mode is a new feature that will
offer deliberate noise reduction for images shot at high ISO
1600/3200 sensitivity. There will also be a significant
improvement of the performance of auto white balance adjustment in
low light situations.
For functional upgrades, the LUMIX LX5 Active Mode will be
integrated into the effective hand-shake correction system POWER
O.I.S., helping users shoot more stable video even while walking.
Expanding on the My Color Mode settings, the popular
Miniature Effect Mode will provide the ability for a user to focus
on an object and blur surroundings; a technique that can be applied
in both photo and video. Also, the conventional 60-second
shutter speed limit will be extended to the max 250 seconds, which
will assist in shooting illuminated night sky and darkened
scenery.
Additional enhancements include improved shutter operation to
incorporate continuous focusing with half-shutter and full-shutter
shooting. Using both autofocus and manual focus will be made
even easier in situations where focus precision is desired. For
instance, once a focus area has been set it can easily be
retrieved, making this a convenient function for tripod shooting.
Finally, the brightness, contrast/saturation and red/blue
tint of the LCD monitor and external viewfinder will be adjusted to
reproduce color settings which are more true to the subject.
The new firmware will be available worldwide on September 13, 2011 at 1:00am ET at the following
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/. For more
information about Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, please visit
www.panasonic.com/lumix.
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SOURCE Panasonic