Olympus updates firmware for OM-D E-M1, XZ-2, and 12-50mm lens
Published Nov 28, 2013
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dpreview staff
Olympus has released firmware updates for its OM-D E-M1 mirrorless camera, XZ-2 enthusiast compact, and 12-50mm F3.5-6.3 lens. Version 1.1 for the E-M1 promises improved autofocus and image stabilisation operation, and better image quality in Live Bulb mode. Meanwhile version 1.3 for the XZ-2 should improve autofocus in low light, and the 12-50mm lens should work better when using electronic zoom on Panasonic cameras.
Both camera and lens firmware can be updated using Olympus's Digital Camera Updater:
http://www.olympus.co.uk/site/en/c/cameras_support/help/firmware_updates/digital_camera_updater.html
Panasonic camera owners wishing to update the 12-50mm firmware can download it from this page:
http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/pana/m_ed1250ez.cfm
Improvements following the firmware updates are as follows:
OM-D E-M1 Version 1.1
• Live Bulb image quality while noise reduction is on has been improved
• Improved AF operation
• Image stabilisation in sports, children mode and C-AF has been improved
• Chromatic aberration caused by LUMIX G VARIO 14-140mm 1:3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S (H-FS14140)
XZ-2 Version 1.3
• Improved AF performance when single target in low light situation is used
M.ZUIKO 12-50mm 1:3.5-5.6 EZ lens
• Improved stability after using electronic zoom in combination with Panasonic cameras
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