Bryan B. sent me an email from Olympus Australia with some good news for current and future E-P1 owners ;)
“Hello,
Thank you for contacting Olympus Imaging Australia.
There is a firmware update which will be released on the 15th of September,
which will address the AF issues of the EP-1. Please see below on details.
<< E-P1 >> Revision 1.1
– Improved operation when using C-AF (continuous AF).
* We recommend Version 1.1 or later of the lens firmware if you
are using
the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F2.8 or the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED
14-42mm F3.5-5.6.
<< M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6Â >>Â Revision 1.1
– Improved AF operation.
<< M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17mm F2.8Â >>Â Revision 1.1
– Improved AF operation.
This update should solve all the AF issues you may be experiencing.”