Ver. 1.4
22.06.2006

Improved exposure precision when taking pictures in the macro mode and SPOT metering.

Ver. 1.3
19.07.2005

The Top Pro lenses ED 35-100mm 1:2.0 as well as the ED 90-250mm 1:2.8 can only be used to their full potential once the E-300 is updated with Ver. 1.3

It is now possible to set the time period for how long one setting in the menu remains active until it reverts to default.

Stability of Digital ESP and Centre weighted average metering has been improved.

The camera start up process has been changed to support interchangeable lenses that will be released in the future.

Two scene modes, Underwater Macro and Underwater Wide, have been added.

Notice:
If the firmware is updated to version 1.3, all settings except the date will be cleared and returned to the factory default setting.

Please download additional manual sheet for firmware update 1.3:
Manual sheet firmware update 1.3 (English)

Ver. 1.2
28.03.2005

New high speed CompactFlash cards are supported.

The battery check indicator for use with the HLD-3 Power battery holder has been improved.

Following camera functions are added:

- Shading Compensation
- Anti-shock
- Release priority ON/OFF (in C-AF mode)
- Release priority ON/OFF (in S-AF mode)

Ver. 1.1
14.02.2005

[AUTO] of the white balance setting has been improved to better accommodate subjects containing yellows.

Highlighted parts appeared pink when the color space was set to [Adobe RGB] and [CUSTOM WB] was set to a low colour temperature. This situation has been improved.

Battery consumption during sleep mode has been improved.