Olympus Releases New PEN Series Firmware Update

oly_E-PL1_Blu_550.jpgOlympus has just announced a new firmware update for their Digital PEN models, the E-P1, E-P2, and E-PL1. This new update will be available on the 22nd of this month (April 2010), and includes the following improvements:

  • Enhanced AF performance in all three models; depending upon the lens one can expect at least a 15% increase in AF speed
  • Improved continuous AF tracking in both Still and Video modes on the E-P2 and E-PL1
  • Added functionality when using the VF-2 EVF on the E-P2 and E-PL1; You now have the ability to display the Menus and review images on the LCD instead of the VF-2.
For more information about these PEN cameras, please read our in-depth review of each model by click on their names above. To learn more about this new firmware, please visit the Olympus America website.