Olympus E3 and ZUIKO 14-54mm F2.8-3.5 II firmware updates

Thursday, 05 February 2009

Olympus Logo Olympus has announced firmware updates for E-3 Digital SLR camera and ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-54mm F2.8-3.5 II lens. E-3 Firmware Ver1.3 has added [ FUNCTION] menu that switches the AF point using the arrow pad under, Enhanced the accuracy of the battery check when using the Power Battery Holder HLD-4, Improved AF accuracy for large aperture lenses. and Improved sequential shooting speed when using C-AF

E-3 Firmware Ver1.3 has incorporated the following upgrade.

Added [ FUNCTION] menu that switches the AF point using the arrow pad under [ Custom Menu 1] [ BUTTON/DIAL].
Enhanced the accuracy of the battery check when using the Power Battery Holder HLD-4.
Improved AF accuracy for large aperture lenses.
Improved sequential shooting speed when using C-AF.

E-3 Firmware Ver1.2 has incorporated the following upgrade.

Improved the consistency of the auto white balance.

E-3 Firmware Ver1.1 has incorporated the following upgrade.

Enabled use of the Image Stabilization function with non-Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses by inputting a specific focal length.
For details on operations, please click on the URL. Matched the rotation of the dial on the rear of the Power Battery Holder HLD-4 and the movement direction of the AF target.
Increased the number of storable still pictures by improving the battery check when the Power Battery Holder HLD-4 is attached.
Focusing now stops immediately when the AF start button (AEL/AFL or Fn button) is released.
Corrected the phenomenon where the flash control caused an under exposure while using bounce flash at short distances with the FL-50R or FL-36R Electronic Flash.
Improved selection and prioritization of the central 5 ranging points when shooting in C-AF mode and Dynamic-single Target mode.

ZUIKO DIGITAL14-54mmF2.8-3.5II Firmware Ver1.1 has incorporated the following upgrade.