Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but its not immediately obvious. Olympus has announced a firmware update for the 1240 pro lens. Dont miss out on also downloading the newest version of our olympus workspace software when you upgrade your camera. Nov 10, 2016 olympus has announced a firmware update for the 1240 pro lens. If you are keen on photography this channel will hopefully help you. Enhanced stability of sequential shooting when using the em1 mark ii. Olympus legacy in industryleading scientific, industrial, medical and consumer optics continues with the zuiko promise of impeccable image quality and the pursuit of lens perfection. Even with the hood on, the lens is tiny in comparison. The focus ring is nicely ridged and the snapshot focus mechanism makes a. The camera body both dmcl1 and l10 must have firmware version 2. Sep 15, 2009 this update purportedly aims to calm olympuss loyal following by solving one of the greatest grievance of ep 1, which is the slow operation for auto focus. Dec 15, 2012 olympus makes an unfeasibly small 17mm f2. Jan 28, 20 though not as diminutive as the 17mm f2.
Olympus camera gear viewing 1 post of 1 total author topic. You can read specs online, but its basically a small light weight lens with a manual focus clutch and nice feeling construction. Corrected issue of autofocus af function not operating correctly when using the leica dg elmarit 200mm f2. For updating the firmware of e 1, use olympus studio 2, olympus. Joint update service for olympus esystem olympus digital. The focusing speed while not as quick as the newer primes olympus 17mm 1. Today olympus released firmware updates for the olympus ep1 camera and two lenses, the zuiko ed 1442mm f3.
On the olympus omd em5, the lens balances rather well. Designed to meet the needs of the professional photographer, zuiko digital lenses were born of an uncompromising commitment to performance. Together with the release, olympus posts firmware upgrade for ep1s two kit lenses. This premium class lens isnt quite so tiny but its. Alongside the new camera firmware updates, olympus also announced version 1. In this channel i will help you to become a better photographer. A firmware update has been given to three of olympus pro lenses. Olympus dictation for iphone is a beautifully simple recording app for making dictations on the go. The focus ring is nicely ridged and the snapshot focus mechanism makes a big difference in the overall handling. The 3440mm equivalent focal length range is already pretty well served for the micro four thirds system with users being able to choose between panasonics lumix g 20mm f1. The lens is designed to fit the micro fourthirds mount, and will not mount on standard fourthirds bodies. If olympus wanted to have an equivalent of a full frame 35 mm device in its lineup it could have offered its customers an expensive, solid lens, made in japan, with f 1. Olympus lenses firm update for panasonic camera body. With an equivalent focal length of 34mm, it delivers a field of view thats almost identical to the classic 35mm lenses adored by street photographers.
It is also not a lens i will fall terribly in love with, unlike the m. Those two attributes continue with what i consider to be the modern incarnation of. A flexible lens for general shooting, the silver m. This tool allows you to flash your desired firmware with a better.
Info is here, and instructions to complete the firmware update. This update purportedly aims to calm olympuss loyal following by solving one of the greatest grievance of ep 1, which is the slow operation for auto focus. Sep 15, 2015 alongside the new camera firmware updates, olympus also announced version 1. Mar 14, 2016 so olympus answer to the fast 35 is the 17mm f 1. Notice as of october 2, 2019 the olympus digital camera updater is incorporated into olympus workspace and is fully 64bit compatible. This lens is a perfect fit for any of the pens or either version of the em10 its size and weight make it a great match. The focal length was perfect for street and the size made it easy to pocket. Performance focal length17 mm comparable 35mm focal length. Years ago when i first bought my original epl 1 i paired it with the m. Pulling the focus ring back reveals a distance scale, engages manual focus mode and gives an impressively mechanicalfeeling manual focus experience. Update your olympus firmware with this online tool 0.
Nov 22, 2016 a firmware update has been given to three of olympus pro lenses. Firmwareupdate fur em1 mark ii, em1x, em5 mark iii. Olympus em1 olympus em5 ii panasonic lumix g fisheye 8mm. Stability of lens aperture when shooting videos has been improved. When updating the firmware for the lens accessories e. Supports mf clutch snapshot focus disabled settings in camera settings. Take photos and video, apply filters, manage settings and update your firmware. Micro four thirds interchangeable lenses olympus australia. I make all my content with mirrorless olympus micro four thirds gear.