If your G10's serial number has a 0 or 1 as its fifth digit, Canon has a firmware update that corrects a magenta cast at ISO 1600.  G10 cameras with other serial numbers are not affected.

Link to firmware update: Canon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adobe has released updates to Lightroom and Camera Raw covering new cameras and minor fixes.

You can find the updates here:  link

Nikon has released a firmware upgrade for the D3, v2.01, and D700, v1.01

The new D3 firmware provides improved autofocus for dark subjects, expanded GPS support among other improvements.

The D700 firmware corrects minor bugs.

US Download sites:

 

D3:  Mac   Windows

D700:  Mac  Windows

 

Panasonic has updated firmware for the popular LX3 that includes the following:

• Correct EXIF information for JPEG files
• Inproved white balance flash mode
• Proper shutter speed settings in iA mode and in Scene mode

 

You can download the firmware here.

  Canon Australia has issued the following statement on the "black dot" issue with the new 5D Mark II:

 

To Owners of the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera

 

 

Thank you for using Canon products.

We have learned that some users of the Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital SLR camera have identified two types of image quality phenomena that appear under certain shooting conditions.

1. “Black dot” phenomenon (the right side of point light sources becomes black)
2. Vertical banding noise

We are currently investigating and analysing the causes, and examining measures to reduce or eliminate these phenomena by providing correction firmware. An announcement will be made on www.canon-europe.com as soon as measures have been determined.

Details of the phenomena and shooting conditions under which they are likely to occur are as follows.

1. “Black dot” phenomenon (the right side of point light sources becomes black)
When shooting night scenes, the right side of point light sources (such as lights from building windows) may become black. The phenomenon may become visible if the images are enlarged to 100% or above on a monitor or if extremely large prints of the images are made.

2. Vertical banding noise
If the recording format is set to sRAW1, vertical banding noise may become visible depending on the camera settings, subject, and background.
▪ Vertical banding noise is not noticeable if the recording format is set to sRAW2.
▪ Vertical banding noise does not occur if the recording format is set to RAW or JPEG.
▪ Noise can be reduced if C.Fn II-3: Highlight tone priority is set to 0: Disable.

Canon apologizes for any inconvenience caused and thanks photographers for their patience.