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Olympus updates PEN E-P3, E-PL3 and E-PM1 firmware for power zooms

Published Jan 19, 2012 | dpreview staff

Olympus has issued updated firmware for its latest PEN models to better cope with the recently launched Micro Four Thirds power zoom lenses. Firmware v1.2 is supposed to result in a more accurate display of focal length on the camera display, in EXIF data and in playback. Firmware can be downloaded either via the Olympus camera software or by using the 'Digital Camera Updater' utility downloaded from the company's website.

Click here to download the Digital Camera Updater software

Olympus statement:

Today Olympus announces the release of new firmware for the E-P3, E-PL3 and E-PM1 that more accurately displays the focal length data for electric zoom lenses shown in playback, EXIF data, and in the monitor while shooting.

Tags: micro-four-thirds, olympus, update

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newyorkunit

Now if they just fix the damn video issue then we'll have a super camera!

Jan 22, 2012permalink

Sam Carriere

Wow, a firmware update for a lens that doesn't exist yet! we are truly blessed.

Jan 21, 2012permalink

Sevventh

No fix for the rattlesnake sound from the Panasonic 25mm?

Jan 21, 2012permalink

Kirppu

So next, if they could spare few hours of the programmers time they could annoucne XZ-1 firmware update.
ps: tired of waiting minor software enchangements

Is there any camera maker that uses opensource menu program?

Jan 20, 2012permalink

Michele Kappa

I wonder: Does this mean that older Olympus cameras, such as my E-PL1, will display accurate measurements without a firmware update or that simply Olympus will not update older cameras - thus leaving us with "not-so-accurate" readings if someone with an older body buys the new lenses?

Jan 20, 2012*permalink

cheenachatze

I would be very mad if Olympus does not update my E-PL1 to work with the new Power Zoom lenses. I am very interested in the new 12-50mm lens. What incentive will I have to buy another Olympus product?

Jan 20, 2012permalink

453C

We'll have to see exactly what the update does, but other factors should be more important than properly displaying FL. O&P need to give all MFT cameras full control and compatibility of all lens features, including all OIS modes, all software corrections, and all "power" features.

This is a step in the right direction for O&P to keep the MFT mount coordinated, but much more can, and should, be done.

Jan 20, 2012*permalink

Peiasdf

I wasn't aware of this. At this rate, pretty soon, m4/3 will just be two systems with a common mount and you'd have to manual focus incompatible lenses.

Jan 20, 2012permalink

453C

It probably won't come to that, but it's getting pretty silly that beyond AF and aperture, you have to consider other compatibility issues on what should be a standard mount for MFT bodies and cameras.

A standard connotes that a MFT camera can mount any MFT lens and have full functionality. It's getting to the point that you have to consult a compatibility chart to see exactly what a body+lens will do together. That's sad for a three year old system.

Jan 21, 2012*permalink

IcyVeins

Will Panasonic's power zooms work on these cameras? Or just Olympus power zoom?

Jan 19, 2012permalink

453C

Olympus doesn't make any power zoom lenses.

Panasonic X lenses work on Olympus bodies, but not all features work, such as OIS. O&P need to return the MFT mount to a true standard and stop this divergent behavior.

Jan 20, 2012permalink

Richard Butler

Actually: http://www.dpreview.com/news/2011/12/14/olympus1250EZ

Though it has a manually-driven zoom mode, too.

Jan 20, 2012permalink

Parappaman

"Olympus doesn't make any power zoom lenses."

http://www.dpreview.com/products/olympus/lenses/olympus_m_12-50_3p5-6p3

Wrong :)

Jan 20, 2012permalink

453C

See what happens when I don't keep up to date? :)

I stand by what I said about O&P needing to rein in the MFT mount, though. It's starting to spin a little far afield from a standard.

Jan 21, 2012permalink


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