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From 43rumors.com

They have an e-mail from Olympus Australia claiming firmware v1.1 will be released on the 15th, improving C-AF performance. It does not state how it is improved. Firmware updates for the lenses claim improved AF performance.

Taking this cautiously, it only mentions C-AF improvement, not general for the body firmware update. The lens firmware updates claim improved performance, but you have to wonder how?

We'll have to wait and see. Less than 2 weeks to go.

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Canon DSLRs: 7D, 5D2, 1D, 600D, 450D full spectrum, 300D IR mod
Lenses: EF 35/2, 50/1.8, 85/1.8, 135/2+SF, 28-80 V, 70-300L, 100-400L, TS-E 24/3.5L, MP-E 65, EF-S 15-85 IS
3rd party: Zeiss 2/50 makro, Samyang 8mm fisheye, Sigma 150 macro, 120-300 f/2.8 OS, Celestron 1325/13
Tinies: Sony HX9V.

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Yep, it's happened. The firmware is upgraded in the usual way, as described here. The update description from Olympus reads as follows:

Improved operation when using C-AF (continuous AF).
* We recommend Version 1.1 or later of the lens firmware if you are using the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F2.8 or the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6.

Bob.

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OM-D E-M5 + ED 12-50mm, H-PS14042E, H-F007014E, L-RS014150E, M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm 1:1.8.
Gitzo GT1541T, Arca-Swiss Z1 DP ball-head.
Astrophotography: TEC 140 'scope, FLI ML16803 camera, ASA DDM60 Pro mount.

Any real improvement?

I'll let you all know when I get home and try it...

Might check the another dedicated forum before then.

Edit: I've scanned user comments elsewhere. They report a welcome improvement in single shot AF speed in good light. Comments about continuous don't sound so promising. One reported bricking their lens when the update failed (computer related).

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Canon DSLRs: 7D, 5D2, 1D, 600D, 450D full spectrum, 300D IR mod
Lenses: EF 35/2, 50/1.8, 85/1.8, 135/2+SF, 28-80 V, 70-300L, 100-400L, TS-E 24/3.5L, MP-E 65, EF-S 15-85 IS
3rd party: Zeiss 2/50 makro, Samyang 8mm fisheye, Sigma 150 macro, 120-300 f/2.8 OS, Celestron 1325/13
Tinies: Sony HX9V.

Just put the updated firmware on... can confirm that single shot AF is a bit more responsive. Still not what I'd call fast, but a bit faster than before. Haven't tried C-AF yet - the only time I ever tried it was on BIF. No light left for that today.

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Canon DSLRs: 7D, 5D2, 1D, 600D, 450D full spectrum, 300D IR mod
Lenses: EF 35/2, 50/1.8, 85/1.8, 135/2+SF, 28-80 V, 70-300L, 100-400L, TS-E 24/3.5L, MP-E 65, EF-S 15-85 IS
3rd party: Zeiss 2/50 makro, Samyang 8mm fisheye, Sigma 150 macro, 120-300 f/2.8 OS, Celestron 1325/13
Tinies: Sony HX9V.