OM System has issued a warning to Apple computer users, stating that due to security improvements associated with macOS, updating cameras via a Mac computer may not work correctly.
Currently, OM System facilitates camera updates through its OM Workspace desktop app, available for Apple macOS and Windows machines, as well as its OM Image Share smartphone app. Although the company sees no problems in the future for PC users, the opposite is true for those who work on Macs.
“Currently, we use our OM Workspace software to update the firmware of our digital cameras, but due to security improvements associated with macOS updates, it is possible that camera firmware updates are no longer possible,” the company wrote in a notice. on its website, translated from Japanese and noticed by The world of digital cameras.
“Therefore, if you have cameras or lenses whose firmware has not yet been updated, we ask that you update them as soon as possible.”
In February (and then updated again in mid-March), OM System posted a detailed notice on its Japan website explaining that older versions of OM Workspace, OM Capture, and OM DVR Updater would still allow updates. day until March 31. Once April rolled around, even this workaround no longer worked. Now, in mid-April, many older versions of the OM Workspace app, for example, may no longer work properly.
PetaPixel contacted OM System for comment and it appears that the language used seems more urgent and critical than intended.
“There will be changes coming soon to security protocols for USB-connected devices. All OM System users are advised to update their products to the latest firmware version to minimize potential issues with future updates,” said a company representative. PetaPixel by email.
“Please note that this only applies to laptops and desktops and has no impact on smartphone updates.”
OM System adds that it intends to update its website with the new language soon, although OM System did not specify whether they would be published on the English version of the site. The fact that this warning has so far only been issued in Japanese has likely contributed to the confusion and is certainly one reason why much of this warning has been literally lost in translation.
It’s unclear whether OM System was unprepared for the changes to Apple’s macOS or whether the security updates simply didn’t work the way it understood. Regardless, photographers who can always update their hardware to the latest firmware version on their macOS devices are encouraged to do so, as this functionality may not be consistent over time.
If a macOS user cannot update the firmware using OM Workspace, the OM Image Share app remains a viable option.
OM System has issued a warning to Apple computer users, stating that due to security improvements associated with macOS, updating cameras via a Mac computer may not work correctly.
Currently, OM System facilitates camera updates through its OM Workspace desktop app, available for Apple macOS and Windows machines, as well as its OM Image Share smartphone app. Although the company sees no problems in the future for PC users, the opposite is true for those who work on Macs.
“Currently, we use our OM Workspace software to update the firmware of our digital cameras, but due to security improvements associated with macOS updates, it is possible that camera firmware updates are no longer possible,” the company wrote in a notice. on its website, translated from Japanese and noticed by The world of digital cameras.
“Therefore, if you have cameras or lenses whose firmware has not yet been updated, we ask that you update them as soon as possible.”
In February (and then updated again in mid-March), OM System posted a detailed notice on its Japan website explaining that older versions of OM Workspace, OM Capture, and OM DVR Updater would still allow updates. day until March 31. Once April rolled around, even this workaround no longer worked. Now, in mid-April, many older versions of the OM Workspace app, for example, may no longer work properly.
PetaPixel contacted OM System for comment and it appears that the language used seems more urgent and critical than intended.
“There will be changes coming soon to security protocols for USB-connected devices. All OM System users are advised to update their products to the latest firmware version to minimize potential issues with future updates,” said a company representative. PetaPixel by email.
“Please note that this only applies to laptops and desktops and has no impact on smartphone updates.”
OM System adds that it intends to update its website with the new language soon, although OM System did not specify whether they would be published on the English version of the site. The fact that this warning has so far only been issued in Japanese has likely contributed to the confusion and is certainly one reason why much of this warning has been literally lost in translation.
It’s unclear whether OM System was unprepared for the changes to Apple’s macOS or whether the security updates simply didn’t work the way it understood. Regardless, photographers who can always update their hardware to the latest firmware version on their macOS devices are encouraged to do so, as this functionality may not be consistent over time.
If a macOS user cannot update the firmware using OM Workspace, the OM Image Share app remains a viable option.