http://www.africanphotographyblog.com The Definitive in Photography News Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:05:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/sony-updates-firmware-for-a380-a330-and-a230-dslrs/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/sony-updates-firmware-for-a380-a330-and-a230-dslrs/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:00:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09110504sonyfirmware.asp Sony has released firmware v1.10 for its DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230 digital SLRs. The latest firmware for all three cameras locks exposure on the focused subject, when the metering mode is set to Center Weighted or Spot. The firmware is available for immediate download from Sony's website.]]> Sony has released firmware v1.10 for its DSLR-A380, DSLR-A330 and DSLR-A230 digital SLRs. The latest firmware for all three cameras locks exposure on the focused subject, when the metering mode is set to Center Weighted or Spot. The firmware is available for immediate download from Sony's website.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/sony-updates-firmware-for-a380-a330-and-a230-dslrs/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-issues-eos-7d-firmware-update/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-issues-eos-7d-firmware-update/#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:01:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0911/09110502canon7d.asp Canon has posted a firmware update for its EOS 7D digital SLR that corrects the previously reported problem where traces of a preceding frame may be visible in images captured in continuous shooting mode. The firmware is available for immediate download from Canon's website.]]> Canon has posted a firmware update for its EOS 7D digital SLR that corrects the previously reported problem where traces of a preceding frame may be visible in images captured in continuous shooting mode. The firmware is available for immediate download from Canon's website.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-issues-eos-7d-firmware-update/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/pentax-k-7-firmware-update/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/pentax-k-7-firmware-update/#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:12:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09102203pentaxk7firmware.asp Pentax has released a firmware update for its K-7 mid-level DSLR. Version 1.02 adds a new Fine Sharpness 2 custom function for extra sharpness in images. In specific shooting conditions, it improves image processing performance and stability. The firmware is available for immediate download from Pentax's website.]]> Pentax has released a firmware update for its K-7 mid-level DSLR. Version 1.02 adds a new Fine Sharpness 2 custom function for extra sharpness in images. In specific shooting conditions, it improves image processing performance and stability. The firmware is available for immediate download from Pentax's website.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/pentax-k-7-firmware-update/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/panasonic-re-posts-firmware-for-dmc-lx3/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/panasonic-re-posts-firmware-for-dmc-lx3/#comments Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09102101panasoniclx3firmwarev21.asp As promised, Panasonic has today re-posted the latest firmware update for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact. After a brief suspension, v2.1 which is the corrected version of the firmware previously available as version 2.0, is now available for immediate download via Panasonic's website. Version 2.1 offers a host of additional functions and improvements.]]> As promised, Panasonic has today re-posted the latest firmware update for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact. After a brief suspension, v2.1 which is the corrected version of the firmware previously available as version 2.0, is now available for immediate download via Panasonic's website. Version 2.1 offers a host of additional functions and improvements.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/panasonic-re-posts-firmware-for-dmc-lx3/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-posts-firmware-update-for-eos-7d/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-posts-firmware-update-for-eos-7d/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09101901canon7dfirmware.asp Canon has posted a firmware update for its EOS 7D digital SLR. Version 1.0.9 improves AF accuracy during live view shooting. It also rectifies an occasional problem of abnormal color display in movie mode and freezing of the shutter release when using the built-in flash or an external speedlight.]]> Canon has posted a firmware update for its EOS 7D digital SLR. Version 1.0.9 improves AF accuracy during live view shooting. It also rectifies an occasional problem of abnormal color display in movie mode and freezing of the shutter release when using the built-in flash or an external speedlight.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-posts-firmware-update-for-eos-7d/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-posts-firmware-update-for-eos-rebel-xs1000d/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-posts-firmware-update-for-eos-rebel-xs1000d/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:57:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09101301canon1000dfirmware.asp Canon has posted a firmware update for its EOS Rebel XS (1000D) DSLR. Version 1.0.6 rectifies the issue pertaining to an "Err 99"- shooting not possible message. It also resolves other issues related to its LCD display, viewfinder information and freezing of the shutter release. The firmware is available for immediate download from Canon's website.]]> Canon has posted a firmware update for its EOS Rebel XS (1000D) DSLR. Version 1.0.6 rectifies the issue pertaining to an "Err 99"- shooting not possible message. It also resolves other issues related to its LCD display, viewfinder information and freezing of the shutter release. The firmware is available for immediate download from Canon's website.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/canon-posts-firmware-update-for-eos-rebel-xs1000d/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/sigma-releases-firmware-update-for-dp2-digital-camera/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/sigma-releases-firmware-update-for-dp2-digital-camera/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:45:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09100801sigmadp2firmware.asp Sigma has released a firmware update for its DP2 large-sensor digital compact. Version 1.03 improves accuracy of the camera's auto white balance and decreases occasional freezing. The firmware is available for immediate download from Sigma's website.]]> Sigma has released a firmware update for its DP2 large-sensor digital compact. Version 1.03 improves accuracy of the camera's auto white balance and decreases occasional freezing. The firmware is available for immediate download from Sigma's website.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/sigma-releases-firmware-update-for-dp2-digital-camera/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/ricoh-updates-firmware-for-cx2-digital-compact/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/ricoh-updates-firmware-for-cx2-digital-compact/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:06:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09100501ricohcx2firmware.asp Ricoh has posted a firmware update for its CX2 digital compact camera. Version 1.13 fixes minor issues related to manual focus and step zoom. The firmware is available for immediate download from Ricoh's website.]]> Ricoh has posted a firmware update for its CX2 digital compact camera. Version 1.13 fixes minor issues related to manual focus and step zoom. The firmware is available for immediate download from Ricoh's website.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/ricoh-updates-firmware-for-cx2-digital-compact/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/panasonic-suspends-lx3-update/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/panasonic-suspends-lx3-update/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:33:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0910/09100102panalx3firmwareupdate.asp Panasonic has suspended the availability of the firmware update for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact camera. Version 2.0 was meant to bring a host of additional functions as well as feature improvements for the 14-month-old camera. A revised update will be available 'around October 20th' the company says.]]> Panasonic has suspended the availability of the firmware update for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact camera. Version 2.0 was meant to bring a host of additional functions as well as feature improvements for the 14-month-old camera. A revised update will be available 'around October 20th' the company says.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/panasonic-suspends-lx3-update/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/ricoh-releases-firmware-update-for-gr-digital-iii/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/ricoh-releases-firmware-update-for-gr-digital-iii/#comments Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:15:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09093001ricohgrdiiifirmware.asp Ricoh has released a firmware update for its GR Digital III compact camera. Version 1.21 fixes minor issues related to playback and manual focus. It also rectifies an occasional Exif data error when using conversion lens GW-2. The firmware is available for immediate download from Ricoh's website.]]> Ricoh has released a firmware update for its GR Digital III compact camera. Version 1.21 fixes minor issues related to playback and manual focus. It also rectifies an occasional Exif data error when using conversion lens GW-2. The firmware is available for immediate download from Ricoh's website.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/camera-lens-firmware/ricoh-releases-firmware-update-for-gr-digital-iii/feed/ 0 http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/syndicated-press/panasonic-updates-firmware-for-dmc-lx3/ http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/syndicated-press/panasonic-updates-firmware-for-dmc-lx3/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 +0000 News: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com) http://www.dpreview.com/news/0909/09092801panalx3firmwareupdate.asp Panasonic has posted a firmware update for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact camera. Version 2.0 brings a host of additional functions as well as feature improvements for the 14-month-old camera. Changes include a 20% AF-speed increase at the wide-angle position, the addition of white balance bracketing and an expansion of the available exposure compensation. It also adds a High Dynamic scene mode, 1:1 aspect-ratio shooting and improves white balance performance.]]> Panasonic has posted a firmware update for its Lumix DMC-LX3 digital compact camera. Version 2.0 brings a host of additional functions as well as feature improvements for the 14-month-old camera. Changes include a 20% AF-speed increase at the wide-angle position, the addition of white balance bracketing and an expansion of the available exposure compensation. It also adds a High Dynamic scene mode, 1:1 aspect-ratio shooting and improves white balance performance.]]> http://www.africanphotographyblog.com/syndicated-press/panasonic-updates-firmware-for-dmc-lx3/feed/ 0