Olympus released new firmware updates for four of its most popular cameras. Here is the description for each camera. Important update: according to many users, the new firmware 4.2 for the OM-D E-M1 has a major bug that locks the camera and corrupts the image files (source: 43rumors).  If you own an E-M1, it might […]

A firmware update has been given to three of Olympus’ PRO lenses: the M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO, 8mm f/1.8 fisheye PRO and the 300mm f/4 PRO. The improvements are as follows: M.Zuiko 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO (firmware 1.2) Stability of lens aperture when shooting videos has been improved. MF shooting operations have been improved. Enhanced stability […]

Olympus recently released new firmware updates for three M.Zuiko lenses. The first on the list is the 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 EZ. Firmware 1.4 brings the following improvements: The lens aperture is now more stable when shooting videos. Then we have another kit lens, the 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ. Firmware 1.2 brings the same improvement mentioned above, in […]

Along with Fujifilm, Olympus also released some new firmware updates today, though the improvements are less consistent in this case. For both cameras, the new firmware (4.1 for the E-M1, 2.2 for the E-M5 II) improve the effectiveness of the image stabilization system (5-axis). For the E-M1, it also fixes the problem of the flash not […]

Olympus just released a series of firmware updates for several cameras including the original E-M5, E-M10 mark II, E-M10, E-P5, E-PL7, E-PL6, E-PL5 and E-PM2. Below is the description of this new update: Compatibility with Olympus lens with a built-in image stabilizing function. The camera body recognizes the IS built into the lens, allowing for […]