OMDS breaking silence on OM-1.1 Locked

Japanese Press Text :

https://jp.omsystem.com/information/detail/in20240221.pdf?attach=true&fld=pdf&browserview=true

Machine Translation (google) :

Announcement regarding future “OM-1” firmware updates

Thank you for using OM SYSTEM products.
Since the announcement of the mirrorless single-lens camera "OM SYSTEM OM-1 Mark II" on January 30th, we have received many inquiries regarding firmware updates for the "OM SYSTEM OM-1" (released March 18, 2022). I am. We would like to inform you about the current firmware update plan for the OM-1 as follows.

Regarding future “OM-1” firmware updates :

- New firmware for OM-1 is scheduled to be released around fall of this year.

- We are planning to update the following items :

• AF performance: Optimization of some AF performance, such as making it easier to capture the main subject when using S-AF and C-AF all targets.
• Operability: Improved operability by supporting menu operations using the trash can button during shooting and allowing menu operations with the right hand.

We will continue to provide products and services that enrich your photography experience.
*Details are subject to change. Company names and product names listed in this notice are trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.

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I suspect that this notice is mainly about protecting OMDS employee from rampant question about OM-1.1 since the CP+ 2024 exhibition begins tomorrow (Feb 22nd).