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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