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panasonic actually listened and the firmware updates are finally happening for our cameras. this is huge for everyone who held onto these lenses and i am so glad we pushed for it together.

May 28, 2012

G1, GF1, GH1 & G2 firmware for LUMIX G X VARIO lenses

G1, GF1, GH1 & G2 firmware for LUMIX G X VARIO lenses

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Started by Anonymous 15 years, 1 month ago
Owners of Lumix G1 and/or Lumix GF1 and/or Lumix GH1 and or Lumix G2 models ask panasonic to make new Lumix G X vario lenses (08/26/2011) and future Lumix G X vario lenses:

fully compatible &
with full in body controls

 with the above listed Lumix G models via a firmware update.

NOT SUPPORTED FOR G1, GF1, GH1, G2 (Source: Panasonic.net).

- Display of the local length

When you zoom, the focal distance is displayed and you can confirm the zoom position.
- Step zoom
When you operate the zoom, the zoom will stop at positions corresponding to predetermined distances.
- Zoom resume
When you switch the power switch [ON], the zoom positions when you last switched [OFF] are automatically restored.
- Selectable zoom speed
Users can select the speed of electric-powered zooming.






New Lumix G X vario 14-42 lense:
http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/g_x_vario_14_42.html

New Lumix G X vario 45-175 lense:
http://panasonic.net/avc/lumix/systemcamera/gms/lens/g_x_vario_45_175.html

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Tom Gutierrez
15 years ago Featured

fix this already. i have a G2 and it feels like a slap in the face

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David Beck
15 years ago Featured

total garbage. why make us buy a new camera just for lens support

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Sarah Gupta
15 years ago Featured

Please panasonic just give us the update. My GH1 still works great and I really want to use these lenses

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Mark Collins
15 years ago Featured

Ridiculous that they wont support older bodies. I spent way too much money on these lenses for them to be half useful on my G1.

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Kevin Frost
15 years ago Featured

Step zoom is important i dont get why they would lock that behind a hardware wall. Firmware can fix this

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Elena Porter
15 years ago Featured

Still using my GF1 and love it. Dont force me to switch brands just for some zoom features.