Olympus Digital Camera Updater 1.2.1/E-M5 Mark II Firmware 2.0 Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Olympus Digital Camera Updater 1.2.1/E-M5 Mark II Firmware 2.0 Description

New functions, 5 items:

- Focus bracketing is now possible.
- Simulated Optical Viewfinder was added. Setting is possible when the mode dial is P/A/S/M. Shooting settings are not reflected in the EVF display.
- 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. Supports Olympus's linear PCM recorder LS-100.
- Slate Tone generation function was added. Supports Olympus's linear PCM recorder LS-100.

Major improvements to operability, 7 items:

- Movie picture mode Flat was added.
- Movie setting function was added: Movie Noise Filter and Movie picture mode
- MF clutch/Snapshot Focus can be disabled. Please also update supported lenses to the latest firmware.
- Expand LV Dyn. Range was changed to S-OVF.
- S-OVF was added to button functions.
- S-OVF was added to Multi Function.
- Supports Windows 10.

Supports OI.Share, 1 item:

- Supports OI.Share Ver.2.6. Live composite shooting with O.I.Share is now possible.

Supports OLYMPUS Capture, 1 item:

- Supports OLYMPUS Capture Ver.1.1.

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product’s installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will boost your camera’s performance. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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