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Thanks Bart. Is there a document pointing out the changes?You're absolutely right, Godfrey (this time ... ).
Besides, I can't notice much, if any, difference at all.
Better wait a bit, folks !
Kind regards.
Here you goThanks Bart. Is there a document pointing out the changes?
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.
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.
Hi Scott,Bart, where did you find the instructions for installing this firmware in an SD card directory, as opposed to through Olympus software and their (unique) USB cable, which I never seem to have with me? Is there a similar card installation process for lens firmware upgrades?
scott
Reactions found on the internet suggest that this firmware indeed improves CAF and tracking.Just did the SD card method to update my E-M1 to 3.0. All good so far, when using CAF H, I see the extra "four thirds PDAF" sensor area light up. I guess the firmware enables the dedicated PDAF only mode usually reserved for adapting older four thirds lenses for use with micro four thirds lenses.
The CAF is better than before, but don't expect DSLR phase based performance yet
Hi there Godfrey,How much people talk about C-AF and AF-Tracking is always surprising to me. I have yet to find a use for it, with any camera.
What do you use it for?
G
I use it for example when the family is skiing, I use it if kids are running or riding the bike, thing s like that.How much people talk about C-AF and AF-Tracking is always surprising to me. I have yet to find a use for it, with any camera.
What do you use it for?
G
the firmware 3.0 updates the CAF H and not the CAF L. CAF L (low speed burst) still will be at max 6.5fps but now the CAF H which would only pre AF the first shot in a sequence will now AF continuously using the PDAF feature on the E-M1.Reactions found on the internet suggest that this firmware indeed improves CAF and tracking.
I had no time yet to test this in the wild nor did I find any change in operation.
Especially this "raising the former C-AF sequential shooting speed of 6.5 fps to a maximum high speed of 9 fps." puzzles me.
In the menu it still says 6.5 fps max.
Perhaps I'm missing something here ?
Kind regards.
The firmware version 3.0 update’s primary function is to boost maximum framerate from 6.5 fps to 9 when shooting in continuous AF mode.
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.
Link to the instructions document: http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/manual/omd/correction_em1_e.pdfAF tracking during C-AF continuous shooting in continuous shooting H mode is supported.
Previously, in continuous shooting L mode 6.5 frames per second was possible, but now taking a maximum of 9 frames per second in continuous shooting H mode is possible.
* We recommend setting C-AF Lock as standard when using C-AF.
OI.Share Ver. 2.5 is supported.
Live view display when shooting movies is possible.
Update Olympus E-M1 Firmware Update V3.0 via Digital Camera Updater
I doubt the C-AF changes will do much for me, but the ability to stream video to the iPad or iPhone when shooting might prove useful. I'll try the update process from OV3 this evening.
G