Our reader Dan just found the link to the new E-M1 firmware update file:
“The E-M1 3.0 firmware is already available on the Olympus website, the download link is: http://dl01.olympus-imaging.com/OLYMPUS_MASTER/FIRMWARES/0001/1090/OLY_E_109_3001_0000_0000.BIN
One can update it using the SD card method:
1. rename the downloaded file to “E1092100.BIN”
2. put the file into a folder called “DCOLYMP” on the SD card.
3. start the camera while pushing the OK button. The red LED will go on for a while.
4. when the red LED is flashing on/off you know, restart the camera now and all is done”
Thansk Dan for sharing this!
OLYMPUS ADVANCES FLAGSHIP CAMERA WITH INCREDIBLE SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING SPEED
Olympus Announces Firmware Version 3.0 for the Award Winning OM-D E-M1 with Improved Capabilities for Sequential Shooting
CENTER VALLEY, Pa., February 5, 2015 The award-winning flagship Olympus OM-D E-M1, featuring 5-axis image stabilization, TruePic VII image processor and tethered shooting, is now more impressive than ever before. With the introduction of new firmware Version 3.0, the weather-resistant camera is now capable of an impressive maximum 9 fps in the C-AF sequential shooting mode when using a Four Thirds or Micro Four Thirds lens, improving the ability to capture moving subjects.
The newest firmware upgrade features an enhanced algorithm for phase-detection, raising the former C-AF sequential shooting speed of 6.5 fps to a maximum high speed of 9 fps. With this update, AF tracking performance is improved when using continuous-AF (C-AF) Sequential H mode. When set to C-AF, 37-point on-chip phase detection AF is used. Now, when capturing a quick-moving subject, photographers never need to miss the shot. A maximum 10 fps remains available when set to single-AF (S-AF) Sequential H mode.
The update also adds support for the latest Version 2.5 of the Olympus Image Share Android and iOS app. Users can now select Movie as a shooting mode, and record movies while viewing the Live View screen on a smartphone.
The Olympus firmware Version 3.0 will be available in February 2015.
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Brave souls, let us know how you go 😉
More interesting: RAW-plugin for E-M5 II
http://support.olympus-imaging.com/hp1download/
serial No. 1213456789
Does this version/method wipe mysets? I’m not sure I can be bothered if that’s the case.
I wonder why you would rename the file to E1092100.BIN not E1093001.BIN?
Because this is the manual method to install firmware so that the installed camera software recognizes the firmware. In the binary when installed it will update the version to the new number. This method is used by service techs and hacks as a shortcut to install.
Otherwise wait for the official update and use the olympus updater software.
Ah that makes sense, thanks 🙂 I will wait 2 days methinks…unless the Blue Angels call me and ask me to take some fotos of them in action 😉
Nice.. That would be a good test!
Worked for me and kept mysets. Thanks
Thanks Zeeton. Worked for me too. For those it’s not working for: it may be that the filename and/or folder name are case-sensitive. Also, I updated from… whatever the previous firmware version was, and perhaps it won’t work directly from earlier versions.
Any news how the viefinder works with 9 FPS?
Isn’t the EVF up to 120fps?
I meant the blackout periods.
Is it working
Nothing happens. Are there regional versions of the firware?
its not offical, i will wait 24.02. – thats offical date of 3.0 relase on oly updater..
once i brick my pl3 because i was in hurry – never again will i rush on stupid Oly firmware update
It’s fully functional so far and if your updating from v2 or higher you keep your Mysets.
When updating the firmware from Version 1.0/1.1/1.3/1.4 to Version 3.0, the camera settings other than the AF focus adjustments are reset.
When updating the firmware from 2.0 / 2.1 / 2.2, the camera settings are maintained.
I’m tempted, but after checked the activity of the ones that are saying that it’s working, i’ll pass this method and wait.
Has 25p become available with the update?
Unfortunately i don’t think so.
Not that I can see – there’s nothing in the mode selection or configuration options.
So, let’s hope for a 3.1
I’m not sure why you’re asking this as you’ve been told already (else where) that it won’t be happening this time around.
I’d like to know if this method is officially approved. Don’t want to risk my guarantee just to get it three days earlier.
No, the only public official way is via the OlyUpdater. Maybe this method is just for olympus technicians.
thanks. So I’d rather wait.
I just updated my Sigma dp2 Quattro firmware in this way.
You do it in that way also with Leica M cameras.
That’s not the point. If it’s not officially approved and they can see that you updated this way, you later could get guarantee problems.
I wish that this was the typical method, as I use a similar method for my Panasonic GH4 body.
Any other changes besides the improved CAF capabilities? Was hoping for some video improvements…
Anyone knows why such a big jump in numbers (1.4-2.0) brought us many improvements and new features but the jump from 2.2 to 3.0 “just” the C-AF improvement? Maybe a lot of small improvements in many aspects other than C-AF tracking?
Nope. I wished video framerates but just PDAF+C-AF High Speed mode. That in couple min testing :-/
It appears they put a lot of effort to re-write the CAF algorithm but also adds support for on-chip PDAF with M43 lenses which previous used Contrast Detection and PDAF was only for FT lenses. This also boosts CAF performance from 6.5 to 9. Do the math there on percent of improvement! Also keep in mind that level of effort in relation to lens support they had to do.
I also think its because Olympus sees this as a game change for them to compete with DLSR and keep momentum on the E-M1, this is all why it is 3.0.
I don’t want to be a complete detractor, good job for Oly on the update. I’m sure this will be great. We still need badly needed improvements with video!
PDAF was used all the time with m4/3 but only in C-AF mode and it was a hybrid where first PDAF was used to get close and then CDAF to get focus. It was slow because hybrid mode. Now we can just use PDAF without CDAF and it speeds up framerate but accuracy is with PDAF always not so accurate than is CDAF with any system. Even when PDAF is on sensor.
Yep, looking forward to feedback about that update. 9fps with AF sure is nice, but I’d most like to hear that AF accuracy is markedly improved. Fewer missed shots.
No, there is nothing new as already known. I was last week with a resp. guy from Olympus for some days in ireland for holiday. He told me, that they not plan to update the videocap. of the EM-1. If the compatitors will push hard they have to bring the EM-1 MK II in autum. But they hope to concentrate on EM-1 suc. for fotokina 16 in Köln. There they will bring the so called Gamechanger. So for them is one question: will the EM-1 still sell good in the next 18 month or not ? They have already the plan for MK II on the table.
NEWS for people like me, they wait for 300mm f4: sadly dilivery starts in november 15. But good news they will bring a camera like the Ricoh RG V
Greets
Simon
If E-M1 doesn’t get video 25fps, it means E-M1 is dead and will not be easy to sell as second hand unit or keep as backup body.
Nothing else needed than 25fps.
And 24fps.
24 is no different to 25 and if you have other files in 24fps, you can downrate easily if sound isn’t special that doesn’t scale.
Why do you say EM1 would be difficult to keep as a back up body???
25fps?
I don’t give a damn about 25fps!
I want 60 or even better 120 fps!
Those of us in 50Hz power regions do though, 60Hz framerates as the only option makes video useless.
25fps is required basically everywhere else than US or Japan as lights flicker 50 times a second because 50Hz power grid. A 50fps is then required for high speed framerates.
Most people in the market for an E-M1 are likely not much bothered by video and most likely have done their research on its specs so won’t be expecting 25fps. I doubt it’s lack affects resale value in the slightest.
Wishful thinking. The problem is that Oly needs to correct video as the resale is currently lower. E-M1 used 800+, GH4 1100+.
Expectations were high from the beginning that Oly would fix video which I guess was also wishful thinking but time will tell.
The purchase price is $200 lower so if the resale wasn’t lower that would be rather surprising. Looks like they might be able to fix the video later in the year.
The video is always a nice feature when doing hybrid photography where you mix video and stills. Is is one body less to carry. On holidays it is nice, in shooting location scouting it is nice. And quick moments with kids.
Not all are about wanna be movie making. E-M1 has great video quality but framerate is unusable for everywhere else than USA or Japan because 30fps.
I know video is nice and I didn’t argue that it wouldn’t be nice if it was better, I was only commenting on whether it would likely affect resale value. Have you read the posts that hint that Olympus are finalising a major video update for the E-M1 that we might get once Olympus are contractually able to?
It doesn’t seem wrong to have the E-M1 and the GH4 (or even the GH3) in the same bag. My GH4 has good image quality but doesn’t auto focus well for stills, and the face detection on the E-M1 is great.
That’s interesting. I’d better get rid of my ‘dead’ E-M1 then as its video specs aren’t good even though I’ve never switched the video on once since I’ve got the camera. Or on any camera for that matter. It could be broken for all I know.
Interestng Simon, thank you.
One question: when you write “Gamechanger” do you (Olympus rep) mean the Em1 II or a different model? In the second case it would be quite strange and a surprise.
Hi Marco,
gamechanger doesn´t mean EM – 1 Mark II. The EM-1 II would be (if they have to bring it in oktober 15, what they do not want) a kind of “cliffhanger” until the new Kamera will launch in september 2016. They working on a new modell (EM-DR = internal Name) to bring a new sensor, the hires modus from EM5II (BUT !! they are one a good way to solve the problem “tripod”. That means : hiRes without tripod !!!!, this is great– so no need for FF Kamera), scratchresitance Screen, hires Videomodus (4 or 5K )and an new mic solution (3d sound). More i don´t know.
greets
Simon
Thank you Simon, very nice from you!
DR perhaps stands for Dynamic Range, after all, after the megapickles race, DR will be the new battlefield to attract new customers.
Panasonic new video-photo cam is rumored to have 16 stops DR (and a price of 3/4k $). Read it on photorumors.com.
thhen I wonder what it will be with the Em1 line.
I called my freind 10min ago to ask for some more infos. Well, you were right, “DR” means Dynamic Range. Olympus will NOT join the megapix. race. the new sensor will have 18 MP & a new “foil” on the sensor, they call it geomembrane (whatever this means), but the EM-DR will have a 10 step hires modus to make such fotos with 1/60 sec. out of hand. Great !!!
AND they will bring next Year 3 new lenses with the new EM-DR. 12mm/1.0; 25mm/1.0 & 50mm/1.0.
I have to save money
greets
Simon
This is amazing, thanks Simon!
Admin,…….
This thread rocks! 🙂
Yes, it sounds logical. Similar specs are rumored for the Panasonic camera, therefore I think we can trust these infos and rumors (10 stops DR looks more realistic than 16 to me, but who knows?).
About the fast lenses, these could be a holy trinity of primes, can’t wait to see them!
Thank you again Simon!
I read it as 10 photos hi res composite rather than 10 stops.
The important thing is the final result, perhaps it’s “just” an improved HDR.
Anyway, the m43 sensors don’t need to follow the megapickles race of FF, and I’m glad we will have another interesting jump in performances in the near future.
DR will be the new race, and Olympus and Panasonic seem already be preparing something (read photorumors.com for the rumored Panasonic video-photo camera, delivering noiseless images up to 12k Iso).
Good and interesting times ahead: if someone can’t take a good picture with the tools we have nowadays,it’s better to invest in books 🙂
I asked my fellow how they will bring the EM-1 still “allive” for the next 18 month. He said, Olympus ist in final test for a major videoupdate. I asked him why they didnt do it already. Interresting Aswer :
1. They are a foto company and so they havent enough videodeveloping engeneers. Since 1 year they have some more vidoe developer . result : EM 5 II.
2. It is a problem of their contract with Panasonic. The Sensor of the EM-1 can do more Video rates ( also 4K) but Olympus ist not permitted to bring
the results. As far as he knows the contract limitation was for 2 years. EM 1 enter the market in September 2013 so in September 2015 Olympus could bring a videoupdate with allowens of Pana.
i hope they do it
greets
Simon
@simon
Why you Share the internals of olympus ? I think you use olympus Products. I work for olympus & i’m not happy with this you doing. Shame on you.
If you are really from Olympus, then won’t worry. Knowing if Olympus is making such a better sensor and such fast lenses makes me happier to buy an Olympus camera and lenses NOW, because I know my lenses will work with the advanced sensor in the future.
I hope the OMD DR is true, and the f1.0 lenses are not too expensive, hoping not more than $1000 each.
Yes he said too much but finaly revealed more info about upcoming lenses. Why the hell there is no offical lens roadmap!!! I dont understand this stupid Olympus policy. Look at Fuji. Lenses are the main reason we build our systems.
If you are from Oly
….why does Oly every time suspend the delivery dates on lenses.
I have planned a trip planned for oct/nov on delivery date medio 2015 for the 300mm F4 ….. ( what Oly published before). .
Ive pre- ordered the lens .
Now I hear that I have to wait again ….like with the other Pro lens .
And i have to rearrange my planning …… my job planning etc etc.
Its like hanging that carrot every time in front of your camera …. and in the end ……nothing .
Thats the ……thing about Oly …….theyre planning …..I dislike a lot …. !
Shame on Oly for planning !
I suspected it might be a licensing problem BUT Olympus keeps saying they don’t care. Let’s really hope this is true, otherwise the E-M1 platform is not a keeper and Olympus will lose future sales and their consumer base for future models. They have to do something to keep everyone happy if they are extending the lifecycle as they planned for the E-M1, not just the E-M1 but future models also like the E-M5. They can’t do it with lenses alone. Video is a big problem for them.
Otherwise there will be backlash as other manufacturers continue to outperform Olympus and they won’t be able to take market share and lose current owners. 5Axis is great but not with Video IQ performance problems.
If this is true then I would never need anything bigger than m43. I hope Olympus really is making this camera and those 3 lenses. Wow.
These lenses… yes! 12 25 and 50 sounDS almost perfect, although I’d prefer a 42.5.
I’ll buy them all.
I just sold my Sigma Art trilogy last week as with the Pro Zooms there is no point on having them. We already know that Olympus plans faster lenses. But if any of these lenses really materialises, they would for sure deserve the “Pro” label and starting with the 8mm f/1.8 that would be an amazing prime lineup. It can only get better! Before I was hoping for a T/S but with the high res mode and keystone – no wonder Olympus doesn’t look into those…
Very exciting info. Thx!
November for 300mm? That just sucks! Especially after I was told it would be here by February for sure, then June, now November? VaporLens? Sigh, it looks like I have to switch hardware after all to accommodate my birding habit. Canon 7D MKII / 300mm 2.8 with 2xTLC here I come.
It was never going to be available by February 2015. Getting the 40-150mm f/2.8 and then, the 7-14mm f/2.8 out the door were the priorities.
Now, that they added the 8mm f/1.8 fisheye, it’s not a surprise that the 300mm f/4.0 will be available at the end of 2015.
When my Olympus dealer tells me February or March at the latest and they say “Scheduled to be released 2015 onward” on their site, you start to believe it.
My loss.
Just remember that December 31st is in 2015, and anything earlier is a gift. Olympus’ 14-35mm f/2.0 was supposed to be released in 2005 and wasn’t released until 2007, along with the E-1 successor.
Thanks for the calendar lesson.
I’m not so sure the industry didn’t think it was coming out sooner as even B&H have had it listed on their site for months now, listed as coming soon.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1031587-REG/olympus_300mm_f4_0_pro_m.html
I guess I should of listened when I was told a ‘birder’ shouldn’t go Olympus because of it’s lack of telephoto options. If the longer lenses like the 300 aren’t a priority as you mentioned, then that makes it easier to go down a different path.
Maybe I’ll hang onto my EM-1 body for when it does come out as I’m sure it’ll be a decent lens!
They released the Four-Thirds 300mm f/2.8 very quickly after the 150mm f/2.0, but then, people didn’t take to the price, even though the reach and optical quality were amazing.
I think they’ve become much more cautious.
“will the EM-1 still sell good in the next 18 month or not ?”
If the price reflects situation on the market then it will sell well.
Thanks a lot for your info! You can contact me at 43rumors@gmail.com if you want to chat about a couple of more rumors I got 🙂
Had this firmware already yesterday as one my E-M1 got back from service (3 days including shipping to otherside of world) and had this firmware in.
Hated when I couldn’t take the body with me as settings were reseted and needed to leave it at home.
Nice to hear. Did you had any chance to test the C-AF? Thanks
No, I was just walking out of the door when courier came by. Checked the product before signing and left it in table to wait that I get home tomorrow.
I was so $%&$%% as it was like a present but I had a important emerfency case so no time to tweak settings etc.
Now I have a hour spare time and hate that I left it at behind.
Yeah, well. My upgrade for the E-M1 looks slightly different.
Step 1. Get the E-M5II.
Step 2. Winning!
Until next year when a new sensor is released
Or until 2017 when… or until 2018 when…
There’s always going to be the next best thing.
But there’s limited posibilities to the things you could get now!
For me the E-M5II is a significant upgrade from the E-M1. That is, if you care about hybrid functionality (video). Not going to wait a year if something is availlable next week.
It’s not impossible that Olympus is releasing that(video) for the E-M1 as well.
Seems like they are holding video features back because of some agreement with Panasonic(sensor supplier).
Don’t see them doing that just yet. Besides, everything’s optimized for video on the E-M5II, even hardware, like the vari-angle display and a grip with headphone socket, so for me I see reason enough to switch already. Should be shipping ’em out in 3 days.
They want to go with Photokina ’16 for the E-M1’s successor. I think Olympus doesn’t want to be known for great video, just photo and want to keep their flagship bound to the core of photography.
Now, with the E-M5II they’ve kinda made a statement that they will have to bring something videocentric as well, but clearly made it a different path from the E-M1. The E-M1 will never be as great for video as I hoped from the get-go. But I knew that. I knew I was buying in for a photographic experience mostly. It was just a shame that the video quality wasn’t even that bad, but that some things just made it extremely annoying to use. You couldn’t rely on it. And that’s a shame for something sporting IBIS.
But now they can’t pretend the E-M5II is a photographic experience. They market it as a cinematographic tool. So I’m expecting out of this little camera what I was hoping the E-M1 to always become, but know it will never be. Although there’s the GH4… BMPCC and many others, I believe there’s a place for the E-M5II and I’m pretty certain Olympus is not going to put anything up against it anytime soon.
If you dont mind much worse AF-C performance than it may be ok 🙂
Perhaps – I doubt you’ve tested either and not relevant either way.
I’ll wait for the 24th Feb for the update (of E-M1), but I have done the update for Olympus Viewer 3 (1.4.2) just now though.
Here are the details for the OV3 update.
1.4.2
( Feb 20, 2015 )
– Now compatible with E-M5 Mark II.
– Grid display has been added.
– Fix a bug.
Thank goodness Olympus, that there was only one bug 😉
Just updated mine with the method described. It works. Now some testing 🙂
Will this firmware update require a new User Manual like version 2 did?
Hardly! 🙂
Did a few tests using the 150F2+EC20, but unless i’m doing something wrong, the FPS does not exceed 7.5.Focussing seem better anyway.
If I’m not mistakren, you should use burst mode H
That’s what i’m using. But even disabling all the settings that can interfere with the maximum burst speed, can’t get more than 7.5 FPS.
Settings:
RLS priority C: On
H Fps : 10FPS
Image stabilization in BURST mode :OFF
Anti-Shock :OFF
RecView: OFF
On S-AF i can reach 11FPS almost.
Anybody know if i’ve missed something?
Did you use C-AF instead Single?
Higher ISO slowing things down?
The frame will go up to 9fps, not at at it, depending on the lenses used. You may find the aperture control in that lens can’t keep up with the frame rate of the camera & hence is slowing down. Obviously the shutter speed needs to be high enough for it too.
Ross, i was in manual setting, LNjpg,shutter 1/1600,F4.Iso Auto. So does not look like a lens limitation.
The shutter sound when using 4/3 lenses change drastically,sounding like echoed.
Using mFT is more decise and faster.
I’ve recorded the sounds of both and these are the graph.
This is with 45 1.8 mFT
and this is with C-AF with 4/3 Lens (50-200SWD)
Almost 6.5 fps
My 14-54 II lens (at the moment) slows down the frame rate at 54mm wide open (f3.5) but maintains almost full frame rate at 14mm wide open (f2.8) & that is using Manual with fixed high shutter speed etc., so that is why I say the lens can be a limiting factor, particularly 4/3’s lenses. This is not evident on my E30 though (using OVF).
I should add, this happens on both E-M5 & E-M1.
My OMD still does AF-C slower than my A6000
troll, you have neither.
I have both and they are poles apart.
Think this is bogus firmware using this method ..!! My framerate is still burst L 6.5 fps and that’s all it shows in the menu ..even tho firmware now states vers. 3.0
Anyone else got this or can you see 9 fps in the menu??
You have to set the H burst value to 10 in wrench C, then set that burst mode (H).
Ok, looks like the 9 FPS improvement is there, but just for mFT lenses.Just tried with the 45 1.8 and its about 10fps.Anyway i’ve tested also the 50-200SWD and it’s clearly focussing much better. Later i’ll post some sequences.
“nyway i’ve tested also the 50-200SWD and it’s clearly focussing much better” thats much more important, tell me is it any better with 4/3 lens in low light condition ( af )
thanks
How would you compare focusing with 150 2.0 and 50-200SWD with the new firmware?
Did never had the chance to use the C-AF extensively.
But now the SWD seem to be more confident on achieving and maintain focus.
I’ve done that and double checked frame rates only getting 6.5 to 7 fps..surely the frame rate for burst L would now show the option up to 9 fps??
You need to use H and C-AF together. L speed doesnt go up. When you use H and S-AF then it is 10fps and focus from first frame with CDAF.
ALL RIGHT!!! Another one!
And no improvements for any of the other models, as usual.
thats why you must buy a flagship and no 5, 5mk2 or 10 😉
Surprisingly evf blackout is reduced too.
Seem to me too. Still difficult to keep the focussing point on the the subject.
So am I reading that press release right, you only see an improvement in AF performance if you use Sequential H? That’s how I see it anyway
I suppose oly decided c-af in sequential low was already good enough.
Albeit, It is nice to have c-af with such a high burst rate.
Remember with oly it’s not just good, it’s good enough. Ha!
Love my em1, I AM just not good enough to use it for fast action 🙁
It seems Seems speed and accuracy of initial focus lock still don’t match my e5 with 50-200 swd on static objects.
When I get some more time to compare I’ll see how it is with moving subjects..
Another thing I noticed: when using m43 lenses the af point grid still has the layout for contrast detect af, I thought it would only give the option of using the 37 point phase detect af grid when using m43 glass with c-af enabled.
Weird.
CDAF system is a discret system while PDAF not, so a CDAF lens will not work well on PDAF system, it will be go back and forth around the focus and never stop
Are you using Sequential H? afaik Sequential H shows the PDAF array, Sequential L will still show the CDAF array
I’m not seeing the 37 points either. Still shows 81 points. When you release the shutter, you do see the framing on the LCD and viewfinder. On that note, I wish it would show us the af points it is using in real-time than just the one box pointer for tracking.
Hmm, I wonder if this is a pre-release build? I’m not seeing anything above 6.5fps in the Sequential Low menu…
Then you failed to read the announcement. “H”
Au contraire, oh walrus: the original announcement appeared to state that 9fps with focus would be available in th pe sequential L menu…
Je contraire vous contraire. You mean this official announcement that stated “H C-AF”. Not sure where you got your bad info “original announcement” showing “L” anywhere.
http://www.olympus-global.com/en/news/2015a/nr150205em1e.jsp
“raised to a maximum high speed of 9 fps in Version 3.0. This improves AF tracking performance when using C-AF to shoot in Sequential H mode. When set to C-AF, 37-point on-chip phase detection AF is used”
or the one from 43rumors a while back
http://www.43rumors.com/olympus-e-m1-firmware-update-coming-features-list/
“With this update, AF tracking performance is improved when using continuous-AF (C-AF) Sequential H mode. When set to C-AF, 37-point on-chip phase detection AF is used.”
People people people, it is High Framerate (H) + C-AF mode only.
Not low framerate (L) + C-AF or High + S-AF etc.
I was really hoping for better video frame rates, 30fps is great but when the em5 ii has 60fps and a similar sensor and processor, I can’t help being a little envious especially when I slow down my videos on Final Cut and see my video stutter at just 50% speed =(
give FCPX’s Optical Flow a chance.Results may vary from scene to scene,but when it work the results are not bad.Even slowing down to 10%.
Ah that’s the thing I’m using FCP 7 and the algorithm is pretty bad, maybe I’ll consider upgrading to FCPX just to see how it goes
http://photorumors.com/2015/02/20/new-panasonic-video-and-stills-camera-to-be-announced-at-the-2015-nab-show/
hope,let it’s true,wait wait
and oly fanboy ,i guess this is new sensor for E-M1 Mark II,
useless shift-high-res on flagship model. 😉
That sensor + the coming 4.4Mpix EVF panel = game changer.
16Mpix is already multiple times more than needed in most situations, it is possible to make very large prints with very good quality (5′ / 150cm wide).
A larger EVF (current is 1.48x = equivalent to 0.74x on 35mm) would make it clearly far more better than anything on DSLR (even Canon 1D has only 0.76x, rest are way below 0.74x, and Fuji X-T1 has 0.78x that is largest in digital cameras AFAIK). Compare that to old film cameras where 0.82-0.84x was top standard, but there were even couple ones that had far bigger than that, like Olympus OM-1 and OM-2 that had 0.92x! At that size magnification you couldn’t see each corner at once but you needed to turn head little bit to see each corner.
16 EV exposure range with high dynamic range (= sensor capability to detect individual photons and register those as electrons != exposure range in stops) means just more flatter unusable RAW files that requires heavy post processing to get anything usable.
The current 16Mpix sensor in E-M1 is capable to capture over 21 stop exposure range, as the 12-bit RAW file allows to pull shadows by over 5 stops without quality loss and highlights by 4-5 stops with awesome recover capability, that by the normal over 12 stop exposure range gives possibility easily over 21 stop exposure range and you get everything in most situations anyways. 16+ stop + recovery possibilities means there is at least 26 stop exposure range possibility. It isn’t anymore much more needed than what current m4/3 sensor already can provide but always there are some very extreme situations where little wider exposure range capture capability is welcomed for post production. So far I have not yet really got to situation where E-M1 exposure range would hit its limits as I can recover any shadow and highlight expect the sun or total black surface that doesn’t reflect any light. More often I don’t like to touch RAW files because they are very flat by default and requires more post processing to get anything like JPEG already produces, if not using OV3.
If that sensor is the new organic one, and E-M1 II is hold for that to come, I could really well wait it to come. But so far E-M5 II killed E-M1 totally for new sales.
And that is very serious problem the Olympus needs to correct just by adding new framerates to E-M1 as the over 24Mbits bitrate (depends from scenery, can go up to 36Mbits) and it is far more than needed in many situations. Just giving 25fps would make E-M1 viable option if buyer isn’t mainly doing production videos, 50 and 60 fps would make E-M1 not to worry about E-M5 II in possible buyers hands.
Could Olympus release E-M1 II later this year or early next year without game changing features? Not by my opinion if Panasonic is releasing such rumored sensor in 2015. Would there be really a photographer that would seriously consider Olympus at that day if E-M1 II would be more like the current one, not even with the IBIS benefit? As Olympus could not release E-M1 III then later than 2 years from that time, or at least 1-2 years from E-M5 II release.
price was nonsense,but i care about image sensor info,what is,which,
on m4/3 format usable iso6400 and 13stop DR that is final end my desire,
but if it’s true that seem like next generation image sensor.
and it will heat imaging market,who had mimic patents let it out!!!
6400 is usable and DR is over 21. What is your problem?
Something I thought was interesting in relation to this was, that there would be lens firmware updates coming to keep up with the new C-AF capability, I wonder if those will come on the 24th of Feb too
Well, if the focusing is already top speeds from any system, I don’t really much believe there is need for firmware updates as the objectives already have fast focusing and capability to 10fps speeds.
IIRC it was reported here, we’ll see I guess
We see.
But as we already have 10fps, it means the objectives are already capable for high framerates. And this is 9 framerates instead 10.
The focus motor in the most m4/3 objectives is top speed of any format, so there isn’t holding out in that.
So question really is how these work together. But the fact is, objective doesn’t need to do anything with aperture when at continues shooting mode, it doesn’t need to open and close it to get focus or exposure as it is just for first frame.
True but the 10fps we already have is not with continuous focussing
It’s not working for me when I’m starting the camera with pressed OK button.
What is your current firmware version? The folder and filename may be case sensitive. Did you create using UPPERCASE?
You can always wait for the official release and use the Olympus updater software.
My firmware is 2.2 and of course is uppercase, I don’t know why is not working.
In this case I’ll wait for the offical release 🙂
I followed the instructions precisely. It did not work with my camera either. I was, like you, updating from firmware version 2.2.
I cut and pasted the file name in the post above..so I have no idea why it will not load? ..but I have never tried to load firmware onto my Oly in this fashion..so I am not surprised that it did not work… 🙂
I can’t believe how many ppl couldn’t even read and so many comments were about I can’t use it on L-sequential
Hey mine does not work on Sequential L either can you help me please?
Hehe
I agree with TheTree …..
A lens roadmap on which you can rely on ….
And not to hear that another new camera has gained more time for developement and so lens developement goes into hold.
This DOES NOT work for the 4.0 update