Bug warning: Do not install firmware 4.2 on your E-M1

As reported by many readers (including Pen And tell and Denjw) the 4.2 firmware update for the E-M1 contains a major bug on. It locks down and creates corrupted images when using those functions:
– Focus Stacking
– Keystone
– HDR
– Starlight mode

So please do not install the firmware. Or if you already installed it don’t use those functions until Olympus will release a bug fix (hopefully soon).

a bit of everything…


olympus EM1 mark II auto focus test in low light conditions

Best of 2016: Digital Cameras (Explora).
The LUMIX GX8 and GX80/85 in London (CosySpeed).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Sample Video by DPReview.com
The Most Influential Images of All Time (Time.com).
G85 vs GX85 at Mirrorlesscomparison

Ogawa:LUMIX got many prizes in Digital Camera Grand Prix:
http://www2.phileweb.com/pdf/dc2017/ebook_dc2017/
e.g. 12mm Leica, GX7 II, etc…
I also heard that E-M1 II and 12-100mm got the “best camera of 2016” from “Nippon Camera” magazine, but there is no official web info. (very conservative magazine, less internet literacy)
https://www.nippon-camera.com/monthly.php
https://twitter.com/yaotomicamera/status/801317123230498816
https://twitter.com/yaotomicamera/status/801318757020921856

New firmware update for the E-M1, E-M5II, E-M10II and PEN-F

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The E-M1. E-M5II, E-M10II and PEN-F got a firmware update: cs.olympus-imaging.jp/en/support/imsg/digicamera/download/software/firm/e1/#fmzdl

Updates on the E-M1

  • Macro Flash STF-8 is supported.
  • Electronic Flash FL-900R is supported.
  • Improved stability of exposure when shooting videos.
  • Focus stacking function is now supported by the following lenses:
    • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 30mm F3.5 Macro
    • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO
    • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
    • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO

Updates on the E-M5II

  • Macro Flash STF-8 is supported.
  • Electronic Flash FL-900R is supported.
  • Improved stability of exposure when shooting videos.

Updates on the E-M10II

  • Macro Flash STF-8 is supported.
  • Electronic Flash FL-900R is supported.
  • Improved stability of exposure when shooting videos.

Updates on the PEN-F

  • Macro Flash STF-8 is supported.
  • Electronic Flash FL-900R is supported.
  • Improved stability of exposure when shooting videos.

a bit of everything…

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II // First tests. from Janne Amunét on Vimeo.

Go Wild with an Olympus (Olympus Imagespace).
Extreme lens modding with the Helios 44-2 (Diyphotography).
We Take a Close Look at Their New M.ZUIKO Digital ED 12-100mm F/4 IS PRO Lens (Steve Digicams).
Chasseurs d’Images tested the E-M1II and says the G80 has better autofocus.
Will The Olympus OMD EM1 Mk II Survive Being Under a Running Faucet? (ThePhoBlographer).
FIRST LOOK: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II (Photoreview).

a bit of everything…


WILD VALLEY – OM-D E-M1 Mark II test & try in Andalusia

Memory Card Buying Guide (Explora).
2016 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras around $500 (Dpreview).
Introducing Panasonic LUMIX FZ2500 – The ultimate 4K hybrid camera (Panasonic Australia).
Curiosity: Sensor improved by 1,5 stops only in 10 years development (Mirrorlessrumors).
Zhongyi Mitakon Speedmaster 25mm f/0.95 Lens for Micro Four Thirds Review: Fast & Cheap Glass (Shutterbug)

Bartosz:Hi, I’d like to share this little video shot on Olympus OMD EM5 Mark II with Nikon 50mm f1.4, focal reducer and anamorphic adapter: https://youtu.be/Sj5LxGl7QyE

Irfan:Here is the new short Documentary video with Panasonic LX10 | LX15. This video is entirely filmed & edited on 4K. Movie: Running With Nature.
Link: https://youtu.be/dhGhci7NASQ