Been meaning to write about these 2 firmware updates for a few weeks now. If you are owners of the Sony A7 II or the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and haven't updated to the latest firmware for these 2 cameras already, then there are new firmwares available which you might want to consider.
-Sony A7 II-
Sony updates include Uncompressed RAW and Phase Detection AF for Faster and More Precise Autofocus. In addition to this, the MOVIE button can now be assigned to a custom button.
Details from Sony
Sony today announced that it will
release a free firmware update for α7 II cameras on November 18 , 2015 that will add
uncompressed 14-Bit RAW image capture and activates phase detection
autofocus for faster and more precise autofocus with lenses designed for interchangeable
lens cameras such as Sony’s A-mount lenses.
The α7 II becomes the latest Sony
full-frame camera, along with α7S II, α7R II and RX1R II to offer uncompressed RAW capture,
which becomes a selectable feature within the menu system.
Additionally, it becomes the second
Sony camera, along with the flagship α7R II, to offer fully functional phase detection
autofocus with A-mount lenses in addition to E-mount lenses. The firmware update
activates the 117-point focal plane phase detection autofocus sensor on the
α7 II for lenses beyond native Sony FE lenses. This includes Sony’s extensive
collection of A-mount lenses, which can be utilised along with the LA-EA3
mount adapter. In addition to these feature
upgrades, the MOVIE button can now be assigned to a custom button.
The new firmware, version 2.0, will
be available for download at no cost through Sony’s e-support site www.esupport.sony.com on
the product page for model “ILCE-7M2”.
The α7 II is compatible with Sony’s
growing line-up of α -mount lenses, which now totals 64 different models including 13
native ‘FE’ full frame lenses. In 2016, Sony aims to build the native FE lens
line-up to over 20 different models.
-Olympus OM-D E-M1-
Olympus has added quite a lot of updated features via the new firmware, almost making the OM-D E-M1 a new camera.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Firmware update Version 4.0
Precautions when updating firmware: When you update your firmware to
version 4.0, camera settings other than the AF Focus adjustments are reset.
New functions:
Focus bracketing is now possible.
Focus stacking is now possible.
Silent shooting is now possible.
Simulated Optical Viewfinder was
added.
4K was added to Time Lapse Movie
for Time lapse shooting.
Supports synchronization of start
and stop of movie sound recording when using linear PCM recorder LS-100.
Slate Tone generation function was
added.
Major improvements to operability:
Anti-shock shooting was moved to
Shooting menu 2.
Keystone compensation was moved to
Shooting menu 2.
Sequential shooting/self-timer
setting menu integrated with Time lapse shooting setting menu and moved to
Shooting menu 1.
M-IS2 was added to movie setting
for Image Stabilizer. Image Stabilizer was moved to Custom Menu [C].
Image quality mode for movies were
changed. Frame rates 24p (23.98p)/25p were added.
Movie setting function was added.
MF clutch/Snapshot Focus can be
disabled.
Sequential shooting setting was
added to silent shooting.
Info display settings are changed,
and custom display settings are possible.
Expand LV Dyn. Range was changed to
S-OVF.
It is possible to change the color
and strength of the Peaking Settings.
It is possible to do setting Menu
Recall.
If digital shift is done by button
functions, it is possible to cancel by pressing and holding the button.
S-OVF was added to button
functions.
S-OVF was added to Multi Function.
Supports shooting movies with
release cable (RM-UC1).
Supports Windows 10.
OI.Share support:
Supports OI.Share Ver.2.6. Live
composite shooting with O.I.Share is now possible.
OLYMPUS Capture support:
Supports OLYMPUS Capture Ver.1.1.
To find out about all features and
improvements in this firmware update, please refer to the Manual.
