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Re: [OM] Problem and solution, updating lens firmware on Panny G9

Subject: Re: [OM] Problem and solution, updating lens firmware on Panny G9
From: Wayne Shumaker <om3ti@xxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2020 05:47:37 -0700
As a firmware developer, it is a major challenge to make sure versions and 
compatibility are maintained. Consider it a good thing they did that.

WayneS

At 2/6/2020 06:46 PM, Michael wrote:

>Panny G9 plus Oly ED 14-150 F/4.0-5.6 II and Panny 100-300 F/4.0-5.6 II. 
>Getting ready for Bonaire/Curaçao trip and some amateur birding.
>
>Got the firmware update for the camera, followed the procedure, no issues. 
>Emboldened.
>
>Got the firmware updated for the 14-150 (or so I thought), camera wouldn't see 
>it. Tried downloading on a different platform, tried a smaller SD card. No 
>luck.
>
>Switched to Panny, got the firmware update for the 100-300 (or so I thought), 
>again camera wouldn't see it. Tried the same additional steps, no go.
>
>Tried chat with Panny Support, agents don't really listen to what you say and 
>want to walk you through all steps over again. Gave up without solution.
>
>Then yesterday, staring at the lens boxes, suddenly the "II" popped into view. 
>Checked the Oly firmware site, the lens name didn't include the "II", so no 
>firmware update available. Emboldened again. Checked the Panny site, I'd 
>downloaded H-FS100300 firmware, there was none for H-FSA100300.
>
>Lesson re-learned: read. Carefully.
>
>Michael
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