Olympus PEN E-PM1 - 5.0111 - Write Protect Errors

[jwoods]

Hi!

I seem to be seeing the same problems as reported here http://forums.eye.fi/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6117

I am using an Olympus PEN E-PM1 with the 1.3 firmware, and Eye-Fi 8GB Pro X2 on the beta 5.0111 firmware.

The OS X helper app seems to get a bit stuck now too. It downloads a few pics, then requires a force-quit and restart before it downloads another batch.

Logs attached.

[DeeJayK]

I am experiencing a similar issue with an Olympus E-PL1, which I have documented here. Good luck, and please let me know if you've found a resolution.

[jwoods]

It would be nice to get some kind of official acknowledgment of this problem...

[DeeJayK]

Hi jwoods,

As I noted above, I have another post on this forum which documents very similar symptoms I experienced with an Olympus E-PL1. In my case I opened a ticket with Eye-Fi support and after a bit they diagnosed my issue as a faulty card. I have yet to receive the replacement card they are sending out, but once I have a chance to test it out, I'll update my post.

If you haven't already done so, I would suggest you reach out directly to Eye-Fi support.

[alanob]

Experienced the same today, Write Protect Error with E-PM1. Firmware 1.0 on camera, EyeFi X2 Pro with latest firmware. Also noticed much slower overall performance with Olympus cameras, with Sony TX10 I get photos almost immediately on computer in direct mode, with Olympus it takes more than half a minute.

Alan

[DeeJayK]

Just wanted to update my situation (described above). As I noted above, I was sent a replacement card. This card worked flawlessly for the past month until yesterday, when I began experiencing the exact same symptoms as before ("Card Error" and "Write Protect" messages on the camera and the inability to either view of take pictures).

I had recently downloaded all of the images off the card and (after making sure I had them backed up), I cleared the contents of the Eye Fi card by formatting it in my camera (a practice that has been recommended to me by Olympus). As I think back, this may have been the first time I cleared the card in this manner since receiving the replacement. It was 2-3 shots after I did this that the errors recurred, so I'm thinking it's probable that there is some connection. I've e-mailed EyeFi support about this issue.

Do you generally format your card in your camera?

[danb]

You should always be able to format the card without fear of a memory card error.

I just ordered an Olympus E-PM1 for the office. We will see if we can reproduce the problem here.

Sorry that you experiencing these problems. Work with our suport team for a resolution. Reply back here if you incur any problems.

[jwoods]

Is this latest release going to help us?

The "detailed" changelog says "Bug fixed that had a negative effect on Eye-Fi Connected cameras"

Will this help all us Olympus PEN users?

[danb]

PLease update you card and try it. The E-PM1 is Eye-Fi Connected, this could possibly be the problem.

Like I said, I ordered an Olympus E-PM1 for testing at Eye-Fi HQ. Not only will be test it again, but it would be great to get your feedback as well.

[raldridge]

I have the latest update and it still produces errors on my E-PL1.

[raldridge]

Any news on this? I don't mind beta testing, but I'd like to know there is some movement on fixing this since it's pretty major bug on the PEN cameras. Thanks

[danb]

Any news on this? I don't mind beta testing, but I'd like to know there is some movement on fixing this since it's pretty major bug on the PEN cameras. Thanks

Yep, we are working on improving the firmware including what you are describing with your E-PL1. Another firmware update for our beta program will be available next week, I am hoping this will adress the problem you are describing.

[raldridge]

Any update? It's been a while.

Thanks

[raldridge]

Why is this forum so quiet now? Any news on the release?

[jwoods]

How are you guys getting on with 5.1002 ?

I took 23 RAW pics on my E-PM1 last week and I didn't get any write-protect errors.

[danb]

Hey guys, we are working on a new release and will update all beta users cards soon. We have a lot of changes coming that I thought were going to be released soon but proved to be a bit more challenging than expected to implement. Hang in there. =)

[raldridge]

Thanks Dan. But the last time you said "soon" it's going on a month or so. Can you tell us what soon means? Couple days? Couple weeks?

[danb]

I understand what you are saying, you are right.. it has been over a month. This is why I don't want to offer an exact time because software development doesn't always work on a linear scale. I apologize for the delays, but please be assured that we are very actively working on the firmware and do plan to get new firmware out to our beta users as soon as we can. Sorry for any frustrations the delays have caused.

[raldridge]

Any news?

[dyndragon]

No news?

[dyndragon]

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!

[danb]