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Are other camera makers doing this so you can use 3rd party batteries?


This to me seems illegal as you should have the choice like you do with a
car.

On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:26:35 -0700, John Navas <(E-Mail Removed)>
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>On Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:18:04 +1200, Woger <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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>>Are other camera makers doing this so you can use 3rd party batteries?
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>>This to me seems illegal as you should have the choice like you do with a
>>car.
>
>What the heck are you ranting about?



Cameras will not work if you use 3rd party batteries, ie None Panasonic ones..

"Panasonic has released firmware updates for its latest digital cameras
including the GH1, G1, ZS3 and TS1. The new firmware can identify genuine
Panasonic batteries and prevents the use of any third party battery packs. The
company says it has taken this move to ensure safety of its users against
possible injuries because of overcharging, internal heating or short circuit
in third-party batteries. "