Panasonic will be releasing a new firmware update for the Lumix DMC-LX3 compact camera on 15th December. Version 1.1 includes a compatibility update for the optional FL220 flash unit, and improves auto white balance performance.

Panasonic Press Release

Firmware Update For DMC-LX3
External Flash DMW-FL220
New Firmware Provides Support for DMC-LX3

Panasonic is announcing a firmware update service for the DMC-LX3, Ver1.1. This new firmware includes a compatibility update for the optional FL220 flash unit, and improves auto white balance performance under different color temperatures and lighting.

Panasonic invites all users of DMC-LX3 to apply the updated firmware. The new firmware will be available worldwide on 15th of December, 2008 at http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

Compact, Lightweight External Flash
Panasonic is introducing a new compact external flash DMW-FL220 designed for Lumix point-and-shoot cameras and interchangeable lens system cameras. The DMW-FL220 features GN22 flash covering full 24mm wide angle while maintaining outstanding mobility. The DMW-FL220 is compatible with DMC-L1, L10, G1, FZ50 and LX3.

Power requirements DC 3.0V
Batteries recommended for use AA Alkaline dry batteries (LR6) x 2
AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (Ni-MH) x 2
Charging time(from full flash until the [CHARGE] lamp lights) Approx. 5.5 s: AA Alkaline dry batteries
Approx. 5.0 s: AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries
Firing period Approx. 1/20000 s to 1/500 s
(Varies depending on the flash intensity)
No. of flashes
(with full flash) Approx. 140 flashes AA Alkaline dry batteries
Approx. 230 flashes AA Rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries (min.2400 mAh type)
(Differs depending on the photo taking conditions)
Flash modes TTL AUTO/MANUAL
Guide Number Automatically selected: When[TTL AUTO]mode is set
22(ISO 100?m): When [MANUAL]mode is set
Lighting angle 60 degrees up/down, 78 degrees left/right
View angle of 24 mm lens covered (35mm film camera equivalent)
Dimensions Approx. 61.0mm(W) x 97.7mm(H) x 46.1mm(D)
[2 6/16”(W) x 3 7/8”(H) x 1 13/16”(D)](excluding the projecting parts)
Mass(weight) Approx.111g / 3.92oz (main unit)
Approx.157g / 5.54oz (including batteries)
Operating temperature 0°C to 45 °C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity 10% to 80% (no condensation)

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