Olympus has released a new firmware for its DSLR camera "E-500". The new version number is 1.2.

Compared to version 1.1, the new ver1.2 has added a function switching menu for AEL/AFL button and one touch WB button.

Also,  this new version has improved the exposure accuracy of the built-in strobe when using with certain lens, including Sigma "18-50mm F3.5-5.6 DC", "18-125mm F3.5-5.6" and "55-200mm F4-5.6 DC".

E-500 is an entry-purpose DSLR camera product equipped with Four-Thirds System. It uses full frame transfer CCD with 8 million pixels, dust reduction system, double slot for both CF and xD picture cards. Its weight is the lightest among all the DSLR cameras, which is only 435g. The price of the product is less than 90,000 JPY ($762.7 USD).

Download: [Olympus E-500 Firmware Version 1.2]