E-3 firmware 1.4 is available

[Hitman]

http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/...tware/firm/e1/

[aryanto]

Patch of a patch
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E-3 Firmware Ver1.4 has incorporated the following upgrade.

[Modification]
- Improved the AF operation in firmware version 1.3.

* Upgrade history *
E-3 Firmware Ver1.2 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

[diCam]

Patching up a patch u mean?

[aryanto]

Originally Posted by diCam Patching up a patch u mean?

well at least they fix it which is good. Now I can patch mine to 1.4 skipping 1.3

[OlyFlyer]

I'll definitely update my camera later today as well. I hear there are real improvements, especially with the faster lenses...

[say123]

I volunteer to be the white lab mouse!

[harper]

not sure if it is the sentence but sure feels the AF is faster...

going to test it out tomorrow outfield...

[aryanto]

fkcsks! I cannot find my USB cable!

[selamatlzh]

Originally Posted by aryanto fkcsks! I cannot find my USB cable!

i use my normal portable hdd usb cable, it works.

[aryanto]

Originally Posted by selamatlzh i use my normal portable hdd usb cable, it works.

OK will try tonight now need to go out. thanks.

update: updated firm wire. found my USB cable too.

[shengliang1981]

Just updated, the S-AF and C-AF is noticeably so much faster and more accurate. Two thumbs up for Olympus.

However, the AF area on small setting seems to be little larger than the viewfinder box.

[baolong]

why they don't improve the dynamic range of E3 instead??

[aryanto]

Originally Posted by baolong why they don't improve the dynamic range of E3 instead??

may not be able to if they already max out the sensor, this kind is hardly a firmwire thing. For that most likely you will need E4 or E5

[OlyFlyer]

I don't know why so many people say AF is faster now. I notice no difference in speed, but definitely in accuracy. Tested with the 50/2, 14-54 MK1 and 50-200 SWD, plus a chipped OM 100/2.8.

[aryanto]

It is already fast in the first place I cannot differenciate the diff between then and now

[Oly5050]

Originally Posted by OlyFlyer I don't know why so many people say AF is faster now. I notice no difference in speed, but definitely in accuracy. Tested with the 50/2, 14-54 MK1 and 50-200 SWD, plus a chipped OM 100/2.8.

Should have done an objective test to see if the speed is faster.

[morganoh]

can any one please advice me where and how to download the firmware?

cos I can find the link that will allow me to download any firmware
http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/...tware/firm/e1/


Can anyone advice and teach me how to do it?

my current body firmware is 1.0

thanks

[spidey89]

install your olympus master,connect your camera to the computer by usb cable,click update camera,choose the firmware and follow on screen

[OlyFlyer]

Originally Posted by morganoh my current body firmware is 1.0

...then it's really high time for an update.

[aryanto]

Originally Posted by morganoh can any one please advice me where and how to download the firmware? cos I can find the link that will allow me to download any firmware http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/...tware/firm/e1/ Can anyone advice and teach me how to do it? my current body firmware is 1.0 thanks

2 clicks on the link above can give you this if you are using olympus master v2:
http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/...software10.cfm
or if you are using olympus master v1:
http://www.olympus.co.jp/en/support/...ssoftware7.cfm
or if you are using olympus studio:
http://dl01.olympus-imaging.com/en/e...l/inf001a.html