e-m1 firmware update, version 2.0

E-M1 Firmware Update, Version 2.0 The 8 most important new functions for professional photography as of September 2014

Contents

1.  Tethered Shooting system (OLYMPUS capture)

2.  Keystone Compensation (Digital Shift)

3.  Live Composite

4.  Photo Story !  Zoom In/Out and Layout

!  Save (complete/part way/through), Temporary Save and Resume function

5.  New Art Filters: Vintage and Partial Colour

6.  New Movie Effect: Old Film Effect

7.  Aperture Lock function

8.  New Scene mode: Panning Shot

Ralph Man Camera: OM-D E-M1 Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 45mm 1:1.8

1. Tethered Shooting system (OLYMPUS capture)

Featuring Camera Control and the dedicated OLYMPUS Capture computer application

As a result of the many requests from studio photographers, the Camera Control function is now included for the OM-D E-M1. The newly developed, dedicated OLYMPUS Capture software enhances professional photographers’ workflow. Thanks to these new functions, you can enjoy a stress-free environment that enables you to focus on shooting and which enhances collaboration with clients such as advertising agencies.

It works together perfectly with third-party software solutions such as Lightroom or Capture One.

1. Tethered Shooting system

For more information click here.

How to get started 1.  Connect the E-M1 to the computer via a USB cable. 2.  Click on the camera screen to select the

Tethered Shooting mode. 3.  Open OLYMPUS Capture software.

4.  Shoot, change camera settings and quickly transfer images. 5.  Control is possible from the camera or computer without switching.

1. Tethered Shooting system

http://app.olympus-imaging.com/olympuscapture/index.php?lang=en

Andreas Levers Camera: OM-D E-M1 Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12–40mm 1:2.8 Pro

2. Keystone Compensation (Digital Shift)

Immediately correct the perspective with any lens Just as if shooting with a shift lens, you can view the Live View screen and take advantage of trapezoidal compensation in high image quality to enhance the perspective. There’s no need for additional post-processing work. Because these functions are available on the OLYMPUS Viewer 3 computer application, detailed corrections are available upon correcting images, including RAW processing.

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More information in the E-M1 Manual: pp. 86 and 104 (English version)

How to get started 1.  Click on the Menu button. 2.  Select and Keystone.

3.  Select On. 4.  Adjust the effect in the display using the front or rear dial.

5.  Click on the Info button to adjust the exposure and shoot.


Front dial for vertical adjustment

Rear dial for horizontal adjustment

Andreas Vögele Camera: OM-D E-M5 Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm 1:2.0

3. Live Composite

Capture movement of light as solid light trails Live Composite seamlessly merges images in lighten mode so photographers can capture starscapes without over-exposure, unlike with conventional bulb shooting. This function is perfect for capturing beautiful star trails, fireworks and fireflies in the background while shooting a bright building in the foreground. Progress can be checked on the LCD monitor.

Base exposure time: 3 sec.

Shooting time: 3 sec. Shooting time: 30 min. (600 shots, merged)

Shooting time: 60 min. (1,200 shots, merged)

3. Live Composite

More information in the E-M1 Manual: p. 41 (English version)

How to get started

1.  In M mode , set the shutter speed to LIVECOMP. When the shutter speed is set to LIVECOMP, you can display the Composite Settings by pressing the “Menu” button to set the time interval.

2.  Press the shutter button once to ready the camera.

3.  Press the shutter button to start shooting. A composite is displayed at each standard exposure interval, allowing you to view changing light trails.

4.  Press the shutter button again to end shooting.

3. Live Composite

Patrick Ludolph Camera: OM-D E-M5 Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm 1:1.8

4. Photo Story

Zoom In/Out and Layout It’s easier than ever to create unique collages

Zoom In/Out creates an image consisting of both a wide-angle shot and a telephoto shot in one image.

4. Photo Story

Layout has been added for enjoying photo-album-style expressions.


How to get started 1.  Rotate the mode dial to Photo Story 2.  Use to select Zoom In/Out (3) or Layout (4).

Effects are available.

3.  Press OK. 4.  Start shooting.

5.  Press OK to save it.

6.  Or click Menu to return to the Photo Story menu.

4. Photo Story

New hold function Create unique compositions while shooting multiple times

While shooting in Photo Story mode, it is now possible to save results in progress without ending full-screen shooting in the theme. Because photographers can continue shooting later, this function expands their creative possibilities even further.

4. Photo Story


How to get started To save the result: 1.  Click on the Menu button while you are shooting.

2.  Select Finish later.

To continue shooting: 1.  Click on the Menu button.

2.  Move up or down to select Work in progress. 3.  Select the project you want to finalise.

4.  Take the picture(s). 5.  Click on the OK button.

4. Photo Story

Grant MacDonald Camera: OM-D E-M5 Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75–300mm 1:4.8–6.7 II

5. New Art Filters: Vintage and Partial Colour

Vintage Create vintage-like images for a special aged-photo effect

By reproducing effects that occur in ageing film prints – such as colour changes and darkening – a regular everyday scene can be turned into a nostalgic moment.

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5. New Art Filter

Alexander Hahn Camera: OM-D E-M1 Lens: Panasonic 25mm 1:1.4

Art Filter was added by OLYMPUS


How to get started 1.  Rotate the mode dial to ART 2.  Select the Vintage Art Filter using.

Effects are available in Types I, II and III.

3.  Press OK or the shutter button. 4.  Start shooting.

To return to the Art Filter menu, click on the OK button.

5.  Press OK to return to the Art Filter menu.

5. New Art Filter

Partial Colour Create images with more impressive subjects

This option keeps just a single specific colour and converts all others to monochrome for emphasizing just part of a subject.

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5. New Art Filter

Vittore Buzzi Camera: OM-D E-M5 Lens:OLYMPUS M.ZUIKO 17mm 1:1.8

Art Filter was added by OLYMPUS


How to get started 1.  Rotate the mode dial to ART 2.  Select the Partial Colour Art Filter using.

Effects are available in Types I, II, and III.

3.  Press OK or the shutter button.

4.  Move one of the dials to see the colour ring selector.

5.  Select the colour you want to maintain.

5. New Art Filter

6. New Movie Effect: Old Film Effect

Create movies featuring a vintage effect

With the Old Film Effect, noise, scratches and dust are randomly inserted and the entire screen is slightly darkened to give any movie a vintage look and feel.



How to get started 1.  Rotate the mode dial to 2.  Touch the icon on LCD to apply the effect.

3.  Touch the icon again to cancel the effect. 4.  Press the button to begin recording.

5.  Press the button again to end recording.


7. Aperture Lock function

Hold the preview of depth of field in different modes The preview of the depth of field is always available when shooting. Just press a single button and see the real result on the LCD or in the viewfinder (available in the M, S, A, P and Art Filter modes).

To easily deactivate the function, just press the depth of field button a second time.



How to get started 1.  Click on > Lock. 2.  Select On.

3.  Set the aperture as needed. 4.  Press the Preview button on the front of the camera.

5.  The Hold Aperture icon will appear on the LCD. 6.  Press the Preview button again to deactivate.


Barnaby Robson Camera: OM-D E-M5 Lens: M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 75mm 1:1.8

8. New Scene mode: Panning Shot

Obtain creative results in a easy way Activate the Panning mode to take images of moving objects – the background appears to be flowing past the subject. This mode is also strongly recommended during action shots or for capturing moving subjects, such as cars and bicycles.



How to get started 1.  Rotate the mode dial to SCN 2.  A menu of scenes is displayed.

3.  Select the Panning scene using .

!  Panning detects the motion and limits shutter speed for optimum results.

!  In Panning mode, the camera displays if panning motion is detected and if it is not.


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