New Firmware Released for Olympus E-M1X, E-M II, E-M1 III & E-M5 III Update Stopped

Olympus released a new firmware update. Version 3.4 for the OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Version 2.0 for the OM-D E-M1X and Version 1.2 for OM-D E-M1 Mark III now available for download.

This new firmware provides feature enhancements for photographers and ability to use focus stacking photography with M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f/4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO lens which is $7500 at Adorama and B&HPhoto.

Check out the details below with download links. The company also suspended the E-M5III firmware release due to a technical issue.

[ E-M1 Mark II ]

[ Precautions when updating firmware ]

When updating the firmware from version 1.x/2.x/3.0/3.1 to 3.4, the camera settings are reset. When updating the firmware from version 3.2/3.3 to 3.4, the camera settings are maintained.

Ver.3.4 (Dec. 03 2020)	Possible to use focus stacking photography with “M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO”. Stability of image stabilizer operation when shooting video has been improved.

[ E-M1 Mark III ]

Ver.1.2 (Dec. 03 2020)	RAW output is possible for HDMI recorder NINJA V from Atomos Limited. The HDMI recorder NINJA V uses Apple ProRes RAW codec to record video. Possible to use focus stacking photography with “M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO”. Focus distance indicator can be displayed when shooting with manual focus. Stability of image stabilizer operation when shooting video has been improved.

[ E-M1X ]

[ Precautions when updating firmware ]

• Be sure to have a fully charged battery in the camera.
  Without sufficient power, the update may fail or will not start.
• It takes time to complete the update depending on the internet speed due to the large file size for the firmware.
• Do not disconnect the USB cable during the update until the OK icon is displayed.
  It takes about 5 minutes until the OK icon is displayed after the writing icon is displayed on the monitor of the camera.

Ver.2.0 (Dec. 03 2020)

“Birds” was added to Tracking Subject. RAW output is possible for HDMI recorder NINJA V from Atomos Limited. The HDMI recorder NINJA V uses Apple ProRes RAW codec to record video. Possible to use focus stacking photography with “M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO”. Focus distance indicator can be displayed when shooting with manual focus. Stability of image stabilizer operation when shooting video has been improved.

Download page for latest Olympus firmware.

$1,000 off on Olympus OM-D E-M1X: $1,999 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

$1,150 off on Olympus OM-D E-M1X with 40-150mm Lens: $3,348 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

In addition, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III is now $400 off at Amazon, B&H, Adorama for $1,399.

The Olympus M.Zuiko 150-400mm F4 TC1.25x IS Pro is available for pre-order and will be released in late January 2021 for $7500 at Adorama and B&HPhoto. See Best Micro Four Thirds Lenses

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