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Olympus E-M1II, E-M5II and PEN-F Firmware Updates Released

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Olympus released a new firmware updates for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, E-M5 Mark II, PEN-F Micro Four Thirds cameras as well as 12-100mm and 300mm IS PRO lenses.

With this firmware the E-M1 Mark II updated to firmware V1.2, E-M5 Mark II to Ver 3.0, PEN-F to Ver 2.0 while the 12-100mm f/4 updated to ver 1.1 and 300mm to ver 1.2.

You can download the newest firmware to your camera below. As a side note when you update your firmware of PEN-F and E-M5 Mark II the camera settings are reset.

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Olympus Relases New Firmware for E-M1II, E-M5II, PEN-F Cameras 12-100mm and 300mm Lenses

E-M1 Mark II Firmware Ver 1.2 Details

Ver.1.2
(May. 08 2017)
  • Improved color reproduction of EVF.
  • Corrected the issue of other brand flashes not flashing for High Res Shot, Focus Bracketing, and Focus Stacking.
  • Corrected issue of Rec View screen not displaying in the rear monitor when using EVF to shoot photos.
  • Corrected issue of home position of AF target not being retained when the power is turned off.
  • Improved stability of the battery level indicator.
  • Improved noise reduction of sequential shooting while the lens’s IS is on.
  • Flash controllers manufactured by Profoto are supported.

E-M5 Mark II Firmware Ver 3.0 Details

[ Precautions when updating firmware ]

When you update your firmware to version 3.0, camera settings are reset.

Ver.3.0
(May. 08 2017)
  • Flash controllers manufactured by Profoto are supported.
  • Backup of camera settings is possible.
  • Compensation for mid-range gradation when using Highlight & Shadow Control is possible.
  • Position of AF target and range of spot metering can be linked.

PEN-F Firmware Ver 2.0 Details

[Precautions when updating firmware]

When you update your firmware to version 2.0, camera settings are reset.

Ver.2.0
(May. 08 2017)
  • Flash controllers manufactured by Profoto are supported.
  • Backup of camera settings is possible.
  • Art filters can be selected by using touch operations while viewing sample images in Art Filter mode.
  • Setting minimum value for shutter speed to increase ISO sensitivity while auto ISO is set is possible.
  • Improved operability of AF targeting pad.

[ M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO ]

Ver.1.1
(May.8 2017)
  • Improved noise reduction of sequential shooting while the lens’s IS is on when using an E-M1 Mark II.
  • Improved performance of synchro image stabilization while using the E-M1 or E-M5 Mark II.

[ M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO ]

Ver.1.2
(May.8 2017)
  • Improved noise reduction of sequential shooting while the lens’s IS is on when using an E-M1 Mark II.

Download Olympus E-M1II, E-M5II and PEN-F Firmware Updates