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Digital Camera Glossary Terms - Firmware

by Michael Carr
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Definition: The software that is embedded in your digital camera. This is the data that is responsible for controlling your camera or other electronic device. These are instructions that are permanently stored on your digital camera.
Also Known As: firmware updates
Examples: I can't afford this year's version of my digital camera, but I can download a firmware update to bring it up to speed.

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