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Olympus Issues E-System Firmware Updates

Improvements focus on AF performance, image stabilization and better accessory compatibility.


January 29, 2008


Olympus Issues E-System Firmware Updates
Click photo for more images of the Olympus E-3.

Olympus has issued the following firmware upgrades to its E-System components:
 
E-3 DSLR body:
• Dial operation on the power grip HLD-4 has been improved. The relationship between the rotation of the dial and the movement direction of the AF target has been optimized.
• Battery check function has been improved to extend shooting time when the power grip HLD-4 is attached.
• Focusing now stops immediately when the AF start button (AEL/AFL or Fn button) is released.
• Improved performance with the FL-50R or FL-36R flash units when undertaking bounce flashes at short distances.
• The selection and prioritization of the central five ranging points when shooting in C-AF mode and dynamic-single target mode has been improved.

E-3 DSLR and E-510 DSLR bodies;
• Image stabilization is now available for OM mount non-Four Thirds System interchangeable lenses.
 
Zuiko 70mm-300mm Digital Specific™ Lens;
• Stabilized exposure precision


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