Updating Epl1 firmware

[Jasbo]

I bought a used Epl1 and did not get the box and contents (forgot to ask).

I want to upgrade the firmware, but have no cord to connect camera to computer. Is there another method (e.g., via SD card), or must I get an Olympus cord?


Cheers~Jack

 

[Fiddler]

I think you need the cord. There are two ways to update:
1. Via the Olympus master software.
2. Via the olympus updater software.
Both require you to be plugged into your PC.

I might be wrong, but I think that's right.

All the best,

Colin

 

[bilzmale]

Colin is correct - additionally it is an Olympus specific usb fitting on the camera end. I believe cheaper copies may be available on fleabay.

A quick search came up with: usb cord for olympus e-pl1 items at low prices on eBay.com.au

 

[oakvilleonca]

Updating

Load update on a formatted card then insert in camera.

oakvilleonca

Shaded Light -

 

[bilzmale]

Load update on a formatted card then insert in camera.

oakvilleonca

Shaded Light -

Sorry but this does not work for Olympus - it does for Panasonic and most other brands.

 

[Otto]

I just updated the firmware for mine yesterday, and the cable is needed. Like Bill said, it is a special USB cable.

You might contact the seller to see if you can get the cable.

Good shooting,
Otto...

 

[edb]

This might be a dumb question but are you sure it doesn't already have the updated firmware?

The main reason I ask is because it seems that the original owner would have done the update.

 

[Fiddler]

Good point. Latest is 1.4, I think.

This might be a dumb question but are you sure it doesn't already have the updated firmware?

The main reason I ask is because it seems that the original owner would have done the update.

 

[burro39]

I may be mistaken but the olympus website indicates that the latest firmware is version 1.1 for the e-pl1

 

[RetroBoy]

Yep, 1.1
I just did mine a couple of days ago and it went from 1.0 to 1.1, and the 14-42 kit lens didn't have an update available.

 

[BAKatz]

i believe you need the cord. even new out of the box you might have to do an update. you also need the cord to register the camera and its warranty.

 

[Fiddler]

Sorry - my mistake - thought it was an e-p1.

I may be mistaken but the olympus website indicates that the latest firmware is version 1.1 for the e-pl1

 

[Jasbo]

Thanks

Thanks to all for the assistance. Looks like I need a cord at the very least. As usual, Olympus does it their way.

Cheers~Jack

Update: Ordered the above mentioned cord from the auction site for $1.45, plus $4 shipping. Grrr. Loaded Update from Oly website. Hope that's all I need to finish this process. Camera works fine now, so I'm wondering if this is worth the trouble. But then, another firmware update may be released, so what the heck.

 

[edb]

If you don't use a card reader then you'll need the cord to download your pictures.

It is a shame though that Olympus felt they had to build cameras with a proprietary cord.

Olympus must have some ex Sony people working for them.

Then on top of everything else if your cord goes bad or if you simply think you need a spare, Olympus charges about $30.00 for the new cord. Must have solid gold wires.

Then again, if I owned an electronics company I'd probably do the same thing.

 

[zuiko]

I think the video cable uses the same port so at least there is SOME justification for using a special cord here (otherwise they would have to have a separate video port on the camera in addition to the USB).

 

[G'kar]

Yep, 1.1
I just did mine a couple of days ago and it went from 1.0 to 1.1, and the 14-42 kit lens didn't have an update available.

If your kit lens is the newer version (which is distinguished by the letter "L" on the marking "14-42mm L ED" on the lens barrel) it already has the updated firmware, although on your LCD menu it still shows 1.0. This was confirmed to me by Olympus Singapore.

Cheers

Richard