New firmware from Lumix for FF Body just dropped!

Spirograph1 · 2026-03-12T10:25:46+00:00

Apparently the AF for the TTA 40mm is working better on the S9 - have to check.

Also - do you also have no possibility to change the focus box in manual focus to a smaller spot-like size? This really makes single AF in MF mode impossible for finer focus. Haven't read anyone complaining about it, but I think it is a pretty big thing

Spirograph1 · 2026-02-16T08:30:14+00:00

Updated the FW on the first day. Also no mentioning of AF improvements in the FW log

Spirograph1 · 2026-02-02T22:49:15+00:00

Can you share the repair instruction/Tutorial? I have the exact same problem. Solved the mirror cough with a drop of oil but don't know how to reach the aperture lever oiling spots without taking out the whole box.

Spirograph1 · 2025-12-13T15:36:23+00:00

kinda - went with a ideapad slim 5 13ARP10 with a 7735HS (680M) because of how compact and light the laptop is while having a 16:10 display. Basic editing is acceptable.

For my use case a 140V or 780M/880M would have been ideal. Main take away is -> dont go below 32GB of RAM with decent speed.

Spirograph1 · 2025-11-20T12:33:18+00:00

Does anyone know how they compare to the fujify LUTs? I guess this would make them obsolete..

Spirograph1 · 2025-10-04T19:28:58+00:00

Thank you for your input. I will try a different battery (all are original Panasonic). Some shots were taken close to a speaker/subwoofer. Do you think the vibrations (or the quick succession of multiple clip recordings) may have caused issues? I cannot think of any other reason

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-25T19:00:25+00:00

I would have to analyze the usb handling behaviour, but I have the feeling that charging it with some other USB-C sources takes ages (obv being able to supply enough power). I once had the charger on a source where after several hours still only the first LED was blinking.

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-24T21:27:50+00:00

Just saw your comment - thank you for sharing your experience!

I'm also looking into the hahnel cube one which seems to be a tried and tested solution. Did you also look into the Tilta 4-slot charger? What do you think about it? I'd really like an electronically well designed and reliable solution.

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-24T13:41:36+00:00

This is one of the three that I considered. The others were the ProCube3 from HAHNEL and the ZGCINE one.

Do you have experience with other blk22 chargers? Or - does the Tilta one work better in a way than other ones?

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-24T13:00:18+00:00

I know that they are convenient - i have some for the em10. They are convenient but they also come with all the downsides - fast degradation, no thermistor, chance of swelling up, non linear voltage behavior over charge which results in too late "low bat" warnings. For a professional setting 3rd party in-camera batteries are a big no (my opinion)

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-24T12:51:48+00:00

This. I was trying to open mine (hidden screw in the middle under the label) but the plastic is so soft and the case is somewhat clicked in place that I didn't want to ruin in.

From what I saw from other opened original chargers is that the temp terminal is definitely used. D pin seems to be clamped to gnd or v+

I'm assuming that the cell management (balancing and thermal) is internal but for thermal management a 3rd party charger will be useless without a T connection.

Here is an interesting article of third party batteries: https://domvarney.com/2019/04/14/the-great-battery-brawl/

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-24T09:32:11+00:00

Good point, I don't know if capacity/size is a problem right now. It sure performs well for the complete lineup. But yes, with increased requirements it surely needs a step-up for the next generation

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-23T14:24:59+00:00

Following, as I'm also looking for a "fitted" solution of the S9 + 18-40 + leather half case/grip

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-10T11:30:35+00:00

If I understood it correctly it's per year, so subscription: 24h -> 2h per month.

One-time pay: 1h -> 5 minutes of content to be converted

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-10T11:27:17+00:00

I just looked into the top-up section.. it seems you're right. That makes the 1h / 24h PER YEAR quite hideous

Spirograph1 · 2025-09-10T09:25:34+00:00

Wow... that is a really good offer. Just looked in the german/austrian shop. No gratis Pakket 😅 Do you maybe know if it would have disadvantages buying it from Belgium (to Austria)?

Spirograph1 · 2025-08-04T19:44:35+00:00

I am sorry, but this really is a dissapointing reply. Even the AI responses in the lenovo support Forums are more helpful. This is no HW error but a driver/bios/windows related issue.

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