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Olympus E-300 Evolt v1.2 Firmware Update.
E-300 Firmware Ver1.2 has incorporated the following upgrade.
- New high speed CompactFlash cards are supported. Operation with the following card(s) has been verified: Extreme III (Sandisk)
- The following functions have been added to enhance camera versatility.
- SHADING COMP.
- ANTI-SHOCK
- RELEASE PRIORITY S
- RELEASE PRIORITY C
- The battery check indicator for use with the HLD-3 Power battery holder has been improved.
click here for Firmware update for OLYMPUS E-Systems
Additional functions in E-300 firmware version 1.2
SHADING COMPENSATION
In some cases, the edges of the image may be shadowed due to the properties of the lens. The SHADING compensation function compensates by in increasing brightness at the dark edge of the image. Especially when the Wide-angle lens is used, this function is able to work effectively.
How to set
In the menu, camera2 -> SHADING COMP. -> ON, and press the OK button.
Note
- This function is not available when a tele converter or inner tube extension is attached to the camera.
- At higher ISO settings, noise in image edges may be conspicuous.
- This function is not activated when the record mode is set to RAW mode or RAW record mode (RAW . JPEG).
ANTI-SHOCK
This diminishes camera shake caused by vibrations when the mirror moves. You can select the interval from the time the mirror is raised until the shutter is released.
How to set
In the menu, camera2 -> ANTI-SHOCK -> OFF. Press up-arrow or down-arrow button to select the time from 1 - 30 seconds. Press the OK button.
RELEASE PRIORITY S
In the S-AF mode, you can release the shutter button and take a picture without waiting until focusing and flash charge are 1'inished. This function is useful when you need to take advantage of a shutter release opportunity.
How to set
In the menu, setup1 -> RELEASE PRIORITY S -> ON. Press the OK button.
RELEASE PRIORITY C
In the C-AF mode, You can release the shutter button and take a picture without waiting until focusing and flash charge are 1'inished. This function is useful when you need to take advantage of a shutter release opportunity. When RELEASE PRIORITY C is set to ON, Predictive AF is not available.
How to set
In the menu, setup1 -> RELEASE PRIORITYC -> ON. Press the OK button.
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