The info about the yet not released new firmware update 1.4 for the E-M1
A hidden link inside Olympus website leads to a soon to be released E-M1 firmware update. Teh date says May 14 but a hungarian site (Source: Mlzphoto) says Olympus postponed the release to May 21.
- AF response when using four thirds lenses has been improved.
- Stabilization of shooting in C-AF has been improved.
- Shooting images when using the remote control function of the smart phone application “OLYMPUS Image Share” now supports Art Filter, custom self timer, zoom operation when using the electric zoom, Digital Tele-converter, and Release mode.
- * It is necessary to update to the latest version of OLYMPUS Image Share.
Like I told you, the official Olympus Imaging support site doesnt’ display the here leaked fw update yet.
UPDATE: There should be a new E-M10 fw update too with following improvements:
1) Improved image stabilization during movie recording
2) 0-second value is added to the “Anti-Shock” mode
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Now if they said HOT pixel fix for long exposure without the need for dark frame subtraction, then I’d be excited.
Yeah. Before I did not care about it but after light painting for the first time I am afraid to show the end results to my friends that helped me with it
You have that many hot pixels, and this is on your E-m1 ? Is this a commen problem? Just asking because of thinking of buying a new mft cam.
The E-M1 sensor is indeed somewhat prone to long exposure/hot pixel noise. That’s no different from any earlier Panasonic or Kodak sensor Olympus ever used, though; only the E-M5 and probably E-M10 Sony sensor behaves different. And it’s only a problem if you: (1) cannot use the built-in dark frame subtraction NR for some reason, AND (2) can’t be bothered to expose a dark frame image yourself and subtract it from your pictures in post processing afterwards.
Thanks . .
What is next after EM1 firmware ?
Hmm.. perhaps GX7 with DFD firmware update will cheer the users here .
Good suggestion, but it’s doubtful that a firmware update could address that kind of change.
Why not an increase of the video codec bit rate? They said they would focus on video more.
Most probably in the next cameras, so that we buy new stuff.
24MBits is enough…. Really. To get higher you need GH4 kind HW and Bluray disks.
Just look extracted frames from video and there really isn’t anything seriously bad. Convert video to workable format before editing and then export as needed.
The codec does allow more than enough editing capabilities unless trying to be like Stanley cubric with the pixel peeping dream eye….
Adjust shadows and highlights to get flat video and shoot. I have done tests from fast movement high contrast to high contrast slow movement or highly single colored (RGB) situations and not found problems what so many just say as repeating parrots.
It is just that bitrate is for some people like megapixels, they want more, even when their resulting images are seen from low resolution computer display what isn’t even calibrated, or used in color calibrated environment….
Can’t wait to see how AF with the 50-200 SWD improves! Good job Olympus!
Not only the E-M1 but the E-M10 too (according to http://mlzphoto.hu/2014/05/08/gigantikus-firmware-frissites-csomag-erkezik-olympus-fenykepezogepekhez/)
OM-D E-M10 (V1.1) :
Improved image stabilization during movie recording
0-second value is added to the “Anti-Shock” mode
Now, if only this could be brought to the E-M5 as well. It probably won’t because of the earlier processor, but I hope I am wrong.
Well, I’d rather see a visible AF field in burst mode as I’m happy with the E-M1’s performance with both my FT and µFT lenses
Admin, what about the viewfinder improvements, you rumored about previously?
Any news on focus peaking on E-M5? 🙁
When are they going to update their menu?, the only menu I know which never remember the latest function I checked… Not practical at all when I want to try different set up on a specific function I don’t get in the quick menu… Always need to start from the beginning and click, click and click until I get back to the function I was setting few second before…
Also erasing picture is a pain with the safety mode (garbage, yes, ok) or too dangerous with the “fast” mode (garbage only). Why not a double click on the garbage can, like on a Nikon. Safe and fast. Autofocus at night is another weak point especially focus tracking which is just impossible with this camera, very weak compare to my DSLR, the GH3 or some of my point and shoot. I am disappointed by my EM-1, I bought it because I wanted to try something else than my GH3 as the viewfinder of the GH3 is crap and ruin the pleasure of taking pictures, OM-1 is a little better on that point, but that’s it. I checked a Sony A7, the viewfinder is more spacious and the focus peaking is much better as the complete viewfinder do not turn into a cartoonish image like in the Em-1. Perfectly usable all the time on the Sony. No camera is perfect, but I feel the Em-1 is not the best camera I bought so far and for sure I will never rely on it for my work, especially while shooting motion. My GH3 is doing good for my video work (despite the viewfinder and disappearance of sound level + histogram after few seconds) and I still need my D800 for my paid job in photography. I am still waiting for a great all in 1 mirrorless solution able to replace all my gears.
You ought to sell off those “crap” cameras you bought, (on the down low of course). There ought to be a plenty of takers. I’ll be watching for them on eBay.
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why don’t you buy a real OM-1 manual camera and some lenses and start shooting film again. The viewfinder will be a big revelation and the low tech approach will free you from wanting too much. You can wait forever for your individual dream come true camera. Creativity is sparked by limitations in equipment. It is hampered by dogmatic attitudes. You seem to be well equipped, so learn to master the tools you have, and if they do not suit you, take your conclusions and move on. (and did you hear about the 4 custom modes?)
Shame the firmware update can’t improve the tiny sensor, poor ISO and iPhone-like depths of field of the Olym-puss!
Feeling insecure about the Sony offerings? It seems so.
The A77ii might actually offer a usable C-AF mode. We’ll find out.
Which Sony camera and lenses do you own?
And still no improvements to video. The one area in which Olympus has a bona-fide, unequivocal advantage is its groundbreaking 5-axis IBIS. To not improve your video to maximize this potential is a terrible wasted opportunity.
If it’s not too much trouble, can I get a firmware update that lets me shoot C-AF where the feature actually works?
1. Use the small AF points (press OK to reveal Super Control Panel, highlight the AF points options then press OK, press info, then press up/down until the AF points are small). Turn off face detection too.
2. Use fast EVF framerate (press menu, choose custom menu, choose display/PC, adjust the “frame rate” from normal to high. If the frame rate option text is in gray color and unselectable, you have to un assign any button that you assigned for “focus peaking”.
3. Now select CAF
I use this with BIF all the time, the performance highly depends on the lens used.
I don’t have peaking assigned to any button and frame rate is still grayed out.
What am I missing?
Do you have AF+Manual or a button dedicated to Manual and do you have Manual focus assist (peaking) enabled?
I disabled peaking and was able to set the frame rate. Thanks for that.
Take a look at this post on DPReview which includes actual tests of the settings
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/post/53678813
What I am waiting made few fixes in future:
1) when preview is going, disable eye sensor from triggering to go shooting mode. Hate when I look image and suddenly image disappears and I am in shooting mode. If I want to go shooting mode from preview (or menu) I half-press shutter release button.
2) turn the LCD off when its not in use (EVF is active) and Super Control Panel is not shown. Now it draws power in dim mode.
3) when LCD is disabled by disabling eye sensor, switch EVF off when not detecting eye. To save power.
4) give option to store all camera menu settings to MySets from EVF grid to LCD disabled modes.
5) when using 2x crop in video mode, let user to change shutter speed or f-stop (when not recording). Even nicer would be if while recording one could change ISO/as/aperture on the fly digitally.
6) give little more bindable functions for MySets and settings like how dials work.
7) given the awesome view where all OSD information is rotated by camera direction. It would make awesome difference in macro where one needs to mount camera up-side down to get working distance. And rotate the smartphone/tablet application feed as well!
Oh…. And actually 2) should have been is to offer 25FPS for video! 50Hz electricity grid countries means video is impossible to do well under most lights! 24Mbits is far more than most needs but the flickering is a problem. Not even 1/50 shutter speed fix that!
And extra bonus, give 720p@60fps if just possible