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Thought I would ask this question here because I feel I would get a better reply. You read a lot of comments that the FZ100 and perhaps the FZ40 might need a "Firmware" update. What is it? Does the manufacturer announce it? How is this obtained? Similar to when my Mac or iPhone has an update, it announces and update and I obtain over the internet while system is on-line or plugged into my laptop via iTunes? As you can tell I am "new" to this camera stuff!

Err, why should there be a firmware upgrade?
It isnt even in the shops here!

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Ruben

Panasonic DMC-FZ18, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, Canon G5, Canon 350D, Canon 50D + BG-E2N
Tamron 17-50 2.8, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM,
Canon 18-55 II plus lots of Minolta MD/M42 lenses and bodies

If Panasonic handles it like Canon, a firmware update is something you download from the manufacturer's website, you load it on the root directory of your flash card, put it in the camera, go in the menu options, and select firmware upgrade. They may take a little bit of time, and if your camera runs out of power you can be in deep trouble, so make sure you start with a full battery charge!

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Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T2i, Canon S90
Lenses: Tamron: SP70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD, Canon: EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, 75-300mm f/4.0-5.6 III, and EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Retired camera: Fujifilm Finepix s700

On another site, which I will not mention, the FZ100 is in the hands of numerous people who have posted photos taken. A lot of GOOD comments along with criticism. "Firmware" updates has been mentioned on several occasions. Just trying to educate myself and be prepared if it does happen.

If the camera needs a FW upgrade, itll be in big size letters on the site.

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Ruben

Panasonic DMC-FZ18, Panasonic DMC-FZ28, Canon G5, Canon 350D, Canon 50D + BG-E2N
Tamron 17-50 2.8, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM,
Canon 18-55 II plus lots of Minolta MD/M42 lenses and bodies