[Tech] Panasonic Locks Out Third Party Camera Batteries With Latest Firmware


	[Tech] Panasonic Locks Out Third Party Camera Batteries With Latest Firmware

Laxon

6-25-2009 1:42 AM

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Technically that is a clear attempt to cut off a lot of businesses.

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