Firmware update for Panasonic digital cameras

[sandbender]

I thought this might be of interest to some...

"The latest firmware updated for Panasonic digital cameras contains one single improvement: it locks out the ability to use 'non-genuine Panasonic' batteries...........After this firmware update your Panasonic Digital Camera cannot be operated by 3rd party batteries (non genuine Panasonic batteries)."​

Original story at slashdot.

Panasonic press release.

 

[British Red]

Aaah but if it saves one needless death from overheated batteries.............