A number of firmware updates has been recently released by various manufacturers. They improve some of the cameras’ functions and enhance operability, some however include minor changes.

As to Olympus FE series firmware update 1.1 (FE-45, FE-25, FE-35), the changes are not dramatic at all. In the FE-45 and FE-35 the compatibility of NiMH batteries was improved and in the FE-25 low battery indicator has been adjusted.

Olympus also updates their new Stylus Tough 6000:

• The volume during playback increased
• The coloring of images shot with UNDERWATER WIDE 1, UNDERWATER WIDE 2, and UNDERWATER MACRO was improved

Olympus firmware download information page.

Canon DSLR cameras (EOS 50D, XSi/450D and XS/1000D) obtain more substantial update:

Canon EOS 50D Firmware Update Version 1.0.6

• Supports the AF assist beam feature of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009
• Changes the error indications that are displayed on the camera
• Addresses the vertical banding noise phenomenon

Canon EOS REBEL XSi / 450D Firmware Update Version 1.1.0 - supports the AF assist beam features of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009

Canon EOS REBEL XS / 1000D Firmware Update Version 1.0.5 - supports the AF assist beam feature of the new flash, Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released in April 2009

Casio has released the V1.02 update for the Z100 and Z200 digital cameras. It fixes a problem that causes the wrong month to appear initially when the calendar screen is displayed. In case you missed or did not apply the previous Casio Z100 or Z200 firmware update, you will get V1.00 firmware update version, which corrects on-screen text in certain geographic regions. (Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional)

Casio Z200 Firmware Update Page
Casio Z100 Firmware Update Page

Ricoh updates their CX1, a compact camera with HDR shooting. Version 1.16 has corrected a part of the information on a file in the MPO / JPEG format to comply with the Multi-Picture Format and fixed the following bugs:

• If you take pictures with M-Cont. Plus, an MP file may be recorded with missing a partial frame(s).
• In Focus Bracketing, a self-timer feature may not work properly.

Ricoh CX1 Firmware Update Page

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