Posts Tagged ‘firmware’
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016
The new FD-1 diffuser accessory for the Stylus TG-4 improves flash illumination for better macro pictures. Price & availability TBA. Firmware update v2.0 (available now) enables flash activation and enhanced control in the microscope shooting mode.
The new FD-1 flash diffuser (left) promises beautifully diffused illumination for macro photography with Olympus’ ruggedised compact camera – Stylus TG-4 (right).
Olympus has announced the launch of the FD-1 Flash Diffuser accessory for the Stylus Tough TG-4 compact camera.
Feature Highlights for the new flash diffuser
- Dedicated for use with the Stylus Tough TG-4
- Directly attaches via camera lens mount
- Creates diffused direct flash illumination for macro photography
- Effective flash range (in Microscope mode): 20 – 300mm
- Built-in switch provides mechanical reduction of flash power by -1.4EV for enhanced flash power control in extreme macro photography
- Usable lens focal length of 5.5mm to 18mm (30-100mm equivalent zoom range)
- Dimensions: 80.6mm (W) × 60.7mm (H) × 19.8 mm (D)
- Weight: 20g
- Mountable when the silicone jacket CSCH-122 is used
- Usable underwater
The FD-1 creates attractive illumination for the macro photography of nature subjects and small objects, by improving the light quality of the camera’s built-in flash.
Complementing the launch of this new accessory is a new firmware for the TG-4, version 2.0.
The latest firmware provides additional flash functionality for macro photography.
The application of direct, on-camera flash illumination brings many benefits to macro photography with the TG-4, making close-up imaging possible in poor ambient lighting conditions.
The aesthetics of direct flash illumination expands the range of creative expression available to the macro photographer.
Sharper, clearer close-up shots can be also captured with a motion freezing burst of flash illumination that helps to overcome camera-shake.
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Tags:accessories, cameras, firmware, Flash, macro, Olympus, software, STYLUS, TG-4, underwater, update
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Monday, October 5th, 2015
Olympus will release – in November 2015 – v4.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M1 and v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M5 Mark II cameras.
v4.0 firmware update for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 (left) and v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-m5 Mark II (right) cameras will be available in November 2015. Exact availability dates will be subsequently announced.
The v4.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M1 (left) professional camera brings 18 new feature enhancements to video recording, macro photography and stealth shooting capabilities.
The v2.0 firmware update for OM-D E-M5 Mark II enthusiast camera will bring 9 new feature enhancements with the introduction of video specific enhancements for professional use.
More details of the updates are in the press release below.
E-M1 firmware v4.0
The fourth iteration of the OM-D E-M1 camera firmware (v4.0) introduces an extensive number of new or improved features that significantly broaden its imaging capabilities.
Update highlights
- E-M1 firmware v4.0
- 24, 25P video frame rates
- Focus Stacking & Bracketing
- Silent electronic shutter mode
- 4K video time lapse
- S-OVF (Simulated Optical Viewfinder)
- E-M5 firmware v2.0
- Flat Picture Mode (for video)
- Video noise filter
- Focus Bracketing
- Synchronised sound recording with Olympus LS-100
- Olympus Capture v1.1
- Faster tethered data transfer speeds
- Keystone compensation
- Super Control Panel interface
- Lens firmware updates
- For all M.Zuiko PRO & Premium lenses
For video recording, 24 and 25P frame rates have been added to the camera’s existing Full HD video recording capability.
The video stabilisation algorithm has been completely revised to deliver a much higher level of dynamic image stability in handheld operations.
Two powerful new focus stacking and focus bracketing modes assist to improve depth of field for close-up imaging.
A new silent electronic shutter mode provides stealth shooting operation in delicate wildlife, concert and stage photography environments.
Other new feature highlights include 4K time-lapsed video recording, and a simulated optical viewfinder (S-OVF) mode that uses high-dynamic range technology for a traditional SLR viewfinder experience.
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Tags:cameras, E-M1, E-M5, firmware, lens, MIL, Olympus, OM-D, OM-D E-M1, OM-D E-M5 Mark II, software, updates, Zuiko
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Tuesday, February 10th, 2015
Olympus Imaging Singapore has announced the launch of 2 new lenses as well as the development of a v3.0 firmware update for their flagship OM-D E-M1 camera. Prices TBA.
From left: M.Zuiko Digital 14-150mm ED f4.0-5.6 II super zoom lens; Olympus OM-D E-M1 MIL camera; fast-aperture 8mm f1.8 fisheye lens.
The two new lenses are the M.Zuiko Digital 14-150mm ED f4.0-5.6 II super zoom lens and a fast-aperture 8mm f1.8 fisheye lens.
M.Zuiko Digital 14-150mm ED f4.0-5.6 II super zoom lens
The new M.Zuiko Digital 14-150mm ED f4.0-5.6 II super zoom lens is suited for ‘one-lens’ travel, sports and family photography given its compact size and versatile wide-angle to long-telephoto 28-300mm zoom range (35mm equivalent focal length).
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Tags:firmware, fisheye, lenses, M.Zuiko, Olympus, software, update, zoom, Zuiko
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