I just bought a Lumix zs19 and am exploring extra batteries. What is Firmware and how do I know what versions I have?
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Firmware is the operating system that runs your camera. You can find your version by going to menu > setup > Version Disp. It should be Version 1.1. I have tested this battery on Version 1.1 and it works just fine.
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Firmware is the ""software" operating system That is built into the camera and facilitates it's function. Follow this link for direction on finding your firmware Number... http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/download/TZ27_ZS19/
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Firmware is the operating system that runs your camera. You can find your version by going to menu &gt; setup &gt; Version Disp. It should be Version 1.1. I have tested this battery on Version 1.1 and it works just fine.
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Firmware is your cameras operating system. Updates are not always necessary. Panasonics website would have details. As for the extra batteries, I returned the Wasabi charger as it did not charge.
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you mean the digital camera version? Lumix zs is a Panasonic digital camera series, 19 is a version. I think you can find the details in the manual.
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I have the same camera and these batteries worked fine - don't know what firmware or firmware version would have to do with batteries??
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I currently use it with the Lumix G2 without issue. The firmware needed updating, but worked fine otherwise.
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It's a moot point because Nikon updated the camera software about a year ago and these batteries are no longer "recognized" by the camera. Sorry.
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That 8-contact tester is what ZTS introduced in 1998, long obsolete http://www.shutterbug.com/content/we-tried-itbrzts-multi-battery-testerAs to what you're buying -- better ask whoever's selling it to figure that out.
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I bought two extra generic batteries. Occasionally the camera prompts me stating that the battery will not work because it is not a downy product. If I give the blogging a light smack, insert a different battery, or even take the battery out and reinvest it the prompt doesn't appear and I can use the camcorder.
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After looking at your operating manual, it appears the battery that comes with the Lumix DMC-ZR3 is the DMW-BCG10PP which is the same battery in my Lumix DMC-ZS19/20
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The one I bought from AZsales was a great reproduction of an actual retail version. But at the end it wasn't legit and my camera wouldn't accept the battery. It may be branded a Sony but isn't made by Sony. Beware!
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I found the firmware of DMC-ZS30 at http://av.jpn.support.panasonic.com/support/global/cs/dsc/download/TZ40_TZ41_ZS30/index2.html. Can I use the firmware of DMC-ZS30 to apply into TZ40? If it allows to apply, then we can use English menu as ZS30 camera. Can we do this?
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Dang, anyone know if there are still any cameras that use real batteries like this? I'd have had to replace my Sony multiple times over if it used proprietary batteries. They're such a pain, and I wish NOTHING used them. I need a new/better camera though, and REALLY want something that still uses regular batteries.
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Wendy, The manufacturer's website still is not on the Internet. When the company releases a new firmware version, it removes the old firmware version from the Internet download server, in the process breaking previously functional links to firmware downloads. As such, you need to send an email to TriVision support to obtain the latest firmware version for your camera and the installation instructions for the firmware. The email address listed on Amazon's product page for this camera is incorrect - the correct email address is: info@trivisiontech.com
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I heard the later firmware versions prevent one from using third party batteries, but not sure.
960719
I ordered this camera a month ago and it came with 1.14.1.21 firmware installed. I also had a FI9805 from a previous order that I had to install the latest firmware on to. The process was simple and we'll documented on their site.
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I checked out what model my camera was and it is your EOS. It is an after market battery. Most brick&mortar; stores don't carry batteries. My Best Buy salesman told me where to get them.
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It is listed in the specs as being for that model. Panasonic changed batteries on some of these cameras and sometimes the batteries are not what they are supposed to be, Some are thicker and bigger than others. Same model but different batteries. I have the ZS5 and the TZ5 take different batteries.
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I honestly don't know. You can look up your camera specs and it should tell you what battery to get.
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The battery works perfectly in my Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. My own suspicion is that there is not likely much difference between the ZS10 and the ZS20, battery-wise, but that is something you would have to verify. Another suspicion is that the vendor says it does work for the ZS10, and based on my experience that would likely be correct.
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S.R.,I just ordered a battery that "may" work, based on all the information I could find. I'll post the results when I can verify it works or not with as many details as possible, including the firmware my G1 has. It may be @10 days before I receive and thoroughly test it.I'm still interested in any and all suggestions. It may be helpful to other users, too. I can try not to update the camera, but some of the lenses get firmware updates too.Thanks for taking the time to reply.