Quick update on the E-P5 firmware update. I have been told that it will be released on Thursday. And also that focus peaking improvement will allow colour choice and rather than simply an outline of what is in focus, full coverage of the in focus item will display.
Thanks to the anonymous source for keeping me informed on that!
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Nice!
Alltough another color could be usefull it would be far more important to deal with the lag.
Is there any improvement on that end?
It would also be important to have a way to adjust the strenght of the peaking effect. Well not so much on the EP5/VF4 but on the EM10 it would be very important.
No update for M5 ?
I hope they don’t forget the premium OM-D. 1-touch bracketing, please!
I am hoping in vain this might include the ‘live composite’ mode of
the E-M10. In the UK the body prices of the E-M10 and EP-5 are basically
the same now, with the EP-5 a little less. The EP-5 is the more
compelling choice for me: best build quality of any mirroless camera (my
opinion); great handling with twin dials; 1/8000 max shutter; 5-axis
IBIS; 10fps drive.
I am really intrigued this live composite thing though…..
Yep, still no news on e-m5 update? If e-m10 had same big evf as vf-4 or e-m1 would be a steal, it’s so much better than e-m5.
This is great! The shutter shock issue should have been addressed a long time ago. I am sure the it significantly hurt the sales of a very good camera. The improved focus peaking is a bonus. (I have to laugh at the people wanting every new feature from subsequent cameras in the firmware update. I am happy that Oly is fixing a documented flaw that is unacceptable in a camera at this level ).
Yes, I share your amusement too, but hope this update can/will also come to the E-M5.
Amused Ross and Phred? So you share the cynicism of the camera marketeers then – who withhold features often for arbitrary reasons? If it’s possible from a software point of view then yes, it should be done. EM-5 owners should not be waiting peak-focusing at this stage in this game. They have paid a lot of money and committed to a system for the long term. The companies should do something to maintain that relationship. Some, like Ricoh seem to understand that.
Major problem is refresh rate (lag) while focus peaking is activated. Hope they address this too.
So, which Thursday will this be. It isn’t looking good for this one!
Any news about the firmware?