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Original story at slashdot.
Panasonic press release.
"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.