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Digilux 3 firmware update posted!

miami91

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spylaw4

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A quick check indicates that it seems to incorporate most of the the V2.0 Panasonic features

Multiple Exposure

Mode 3 (panning) OIS

Low angle live view mode

Easier aperture setting with no lens aperture ring

Use of cursor buttons to set WB, ISO, colour temp., flash mode

Remove time restriction on review

Prev/next while review zoomed

Auto ISO in aperture and speed priority

Firmware version check.

 

That should please you D3 guys!

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miami91

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And in fact Brian, the installation instructions give an even longer list, one that to my eyes mirrors the L1 documentation almost to the letter. Here it is:

 

 

Date/Version

Description of changes

2007/6/15 Version 2.0

 

1. Addition of a multiple exposure function.

2. Addition of a "panning mode"(MODE3) to the optical image stabilizer.

3. Addition of a "low-angle" viewing mode that makes it easier to view the LCD display when the camera is held below eye level.

4. Addition of a feature that simplifies setting the aperture when using a lens without an aperture ring.

5. Addition of two manual white balance settings to GUI. GUI design uses navigational cursor to easily select and set white balance (WB) to change the color temperature, or set the ISO sensitivity or flash mode. The time restriction for making changes was removed.

6. Addition of a "HOLD" option to Auto Review mode, enabling continuous viewing.

7. Addition of a feature to playback mode. It is now possible to select the preceding or the next images while the image is still enlarged (zoom function).

8. Addition of the [AUTO] option for setting the ISO sensitivity in the aperture- [A] and shutter speed-priority modes.

9. Addition of a GUI option to easily check the firmware version.

10. Improvement of the performance of the AE (Auto Exposure) and AWB (Auto White Balance) functions.

11. It is now possible to continue shooting while RAW photo data is being saved.

12. Improvement of the focusing performance when shooting low-contrast subjects.

13. Improvement of the white balance (WB), i.e. color rendition when shooting situations with high- or low-color-temperature lighting.

14. Improvement of the precision of the AE (Auto Exposure) function when using faster than F2.0 lenses.

15. The A (aperture priority) mode is now also available when e.g. Leica R lenses are being used with the Leica R/D lens adapter.

 

Regards,

 

Jeff.

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This D3 list definatively dispells all the rumours, speculation and claims by Leica sales-drones that the D3 is different to an L1 as it had included some of the L1's V1.1 fixes...

 

As here are the L1 V1.1 features ;

Ver 1.1

Makes it possible to shoot while RAW photo data is being saved.

Improves focusing performance when shooting low-contrast subjects.

Improves white balance and colors when shooting in high-color-temperature or low-color-temperature lighting.

Boosts the precision of the automatic exposure function when a lens that is brighter than an F2.0 lens is used.

Makes the A (aperture priority) mode available when the OM lens and OM lens adaptor are in use.

 

The D3, like the D2 are just more expensive silver models of their black DNA donors.

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ron110n

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So it's finally here! Congrats D3 guys!!!

It's a firmware you won't regret and personally, I can't complain with the sudden change in performance to my L1.

 

Time to shop for a screaming 150x SD card and then sit-back and watch your D3 burn rubber.

Buy the biggest you can afford and "can rely on" cause you will rather be only shooting Raw after the update!

 

 

Enjoy!

 

-Ron

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For those of you who've updated the firmware on their L1 or D3 - how long does it take for the camera to update the firmware?

 

The reason I ask is that I don't have an AC adapter for the camera - just two fully-charged batteries and I'd hate to hose such a great camera...

 

Any insight would be appreciated.

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As discussed in an earlier thread, my lack of focus confirmation with the R adapter was a puzzle when other D3 users had it. So, loaded FW2 into my cameras this morning and low and behold, as if by magic, I now have focus conf. This leads me to suspect that some D3's FW differ according to production date, as I picked mine up early in release. At least I'm on an even keel now and pleased with the update.

 

Regards,

Karlitos:)

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spylaw4

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As discussed in an earlier thread, my lack of focus confirmation with the R adapter was a puzzle when other D3 users had it. So, loaded FW2 into my cameras this morning and low and behold, as if by magic, I now have focus conf. This leads me to suspect that some D3's FW differ according to production date, as I picked mine up early in release. At least I'm on an even keel now and pleased with the update.

 

Regards,

Karlitos:)

 

Congratulations Karlitos! Problem solved at last!

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I updated my L1 with a fully charged battey, cause I misplaced my AC adapter at the time.

About 1 minute to update, and the battery didn't even loose a bar after the update.

 

-Ron

 

Same here. It's very quick, and didn't even make a dent in the battery power. I think the direction to use the AC adapter is a CYA (cover your ar@e) by Leica.

 

Many of the new features are things I won't make use of regularly, but given that I use Zuiko lenses on my D3, I definitely approve of the ease with which the aperture can now be changed. Hunting for the Func.2 button was hardly the end of the world, but having multiple options is great.

 

And either I'm imagining things, or the general operation of the camera seems a bit peppier. I know this is subjective, but it seems to fire more rapidly. In any event, it's made a great camera even better.

 

Jeff.

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I updated my L1 with a fully charged battey, cause I misplaced my AC adapter at the time.

About 1 minute to update, and the battery didn't even loose a bar after the update.

 

-Ron

 

The update on the D3 took 4-5 minutes front to back including download.

 

The update was flawless and THE GOOD NEWS IS................

 

It saved my camera settings and didn't wipe them clean like Olympus.

 

It returned to My Film Mode 1.

 

I was pleasantly surprised!

 

Now .................. out to play with the new features.

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This D3 list definatively dispells all the rumours, speculation and claims by Leica sales-drones that the D3 is different to an L1 as it had included some of the L1's V1.1 fixes...

 

As here are the L1 V1.1 features ;

Ver 1.1

Makes it possible to shoot while RAW photo data is being saved.

Improves focusing performance when shooting low-contrast subjects.

Improves white balance and colors when shooting in high-color-temperature or low-color-temperature lighting.

Boosts the precision of the automatic exposure function when a lens that is brighter than an F2.0 lens is used.

Makes the A (aperture priority) mode available when the OM lens and OM lens adaptor are in use.

 

The D3, like the D2 are just more expensive silver models of their black DNA donors.

 

I'm afraid that was a typo. I can't say definitively that my D3 shipped last November with the "improvements" and "boosts" mentioned above but it could always shoot while RAW data was being saved, and I've been using A mode with OM lenses since the day the camera arrived. I suspect that someone at Leica pulled the list from a Panasonic site and accidentally included L1 v1.1 info.

 

The timing of the D3's release argues strongly that L1 v1.1 changes were included in the original D3 release, as does the experience of every D3 owner.

 

That said, those who insist that the D3 is a substantially different camera from the L1 are, as you argue, mistaken. The only known differences are firmware, styling, warranty, resale value and (probably) the quality control process. Whether these add up to the price difference between an L1 and a D3 depend on the consumer's priorities--and on the size of the price difference on the day of purchase.

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This D3 list definatively dispells all the rumours, speculation and claims by Leica sales-drones that the D3 is different to an L1 as it had included some of the L1's V1.1 fixes...

 

As here are the L1 V1.1 features ;

Ver 1.1

Makes it possible to shoot while RAW photo data is being saved.

Improves focusing performance when shooting low-contrast subjects.

Improves white balance and colors when shooting in high-color-temperature or low-color-temperature lighting.

Boosts the precision of the automatic exposure function when a lens that is brighter than an F2.0 lens is used.

Makes the A (aperture priority) mode available when the OM lens and OM lens adaptor are in use.

 

The D3, like the D2 are just more expensive silver models of their black DNA donors.

 

Blah blah blah. Is there a point here? Come on, many Caddys are Chevys under the skin, so what? If you want the Leica look/name, why is there always something like you that comes along to say we were stupid for buying it?:mad:

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Blah blah blah. Is there a point here? Come on, many Caddys are Chevys under the skin, so what? If you want the Leica look/name, why is there always something like you that comes along to say we were stupid for buying it?:mad:

 

Don't let them bother you.

The ONLY reason they bought the Panasonic in the first place was to be as close to Leica as they could get without spending any money. The folks who decry the Leica would have probably had to hock a Honda or take out a loan to get one so they justify not being able to own one by saying the price difference is so much.

 

If they have to scratch pennies together to buy a camera for a hobby maybe point and shoots would be a better choice.

 

I bought a very nice camera and a piece of history. I can afford it.

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Yup, like the camera and like everything about it... the important part is that it makes me happy using it.

 

BTW. the update installed as easy as one could expect, downloaded the exe to the laptop, unzipped to a SD card, put the card in the camera and turned the camera on... then pressed "play" then yes to confirm... done. how is that for easy... compared to many updates I have tried this is about a good as it gets.. and yes the camera SO seem possible a smidge quicker.

 

Bo

 

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Indeed, the update took only a couple of minutes.

As Bo writes, ...the update is as good as it gets...

To my idea the camera gets a wee bit quicker. What I like is the HOLD of the preview on the LCD and also now the low angle view.

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