Anyone have a crystal ball? Updating lens firmware on BMPCC? at DVinfo.net

Jeff Troiano · June 2nd, 2013, 10:36 AM

I was hoping someone could pull out their crystal ball, and speculate something for me.

I have preordered the pocket cinema camera. When I did, I also ordered the Panasonic Lumix 12-35 f2.8 lens. I have recently learned there is a firmware update for this lens, that is suppose to make the IS better for shooting video.

(Here where ill need the crystal ball)

I don't own any mft mount camera bodies, so I can't update the firmware. I'm wondering if the Pocket Cinema Camera will allow for me to update this firmware? Or do I need to buy a mft body to do this with? I'm wondering with the active mount if this could be an option?

Any speculation?

John McCully · June 3rd, 2013, 02:41 AM

Hey Jeff, crystal balls I do not have nor any notion of how to read the unreadable. Be that as it most certainly is I have a couple of suggestions. If all else fails BMPCC-wise, and it might, then you could perhaps briefly rent an appropriate Panasonic body and do the job in the comfort of your own home with nobody watching, or you might send the lens to your nearest Panasonic service center and politely suggest they do it for you free of charge. They should.

In any event I suspect, again crystal balls totally absent, time is on your side; I don’t imagine your pre-ordered BMPCC is about to show up on your doorstep tomorrow and present what would then be a horrific problem (we should all be so fortunate).

I am holding off on a lens purchase until such time as the elusive takes a step towards reality and I get even the faintest hint of imminent shipment.

Cheers.

Bob Willis · June 3rd, 2013, 02:56 PM

Jeff, my crystal ball says

"Concentrate and try again"
and
"Outlook not so good"

Jeff Troiano · June 3rd, 2013, 03:15 PM

I'll end up renting a body for a day, and doing the update myself. Thought of taking e lens and sd card (with update on it) to a local shop, ask if I can snap a few photos with the body, to see how the photos look. Then update the firmware while I'm doing it.

Daniel Epstein · June 4th, 2013, 04:54 PM

Ask the rental company ( if they are local ) will they do the firmware upgrade on the lens for you as a favor without renting the camera for the day? Or for a small fee.

June 2nd, 2013, 10:36 AM	#1
Jeff Troiano Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 480	Anyone have a crystal ball? Updating lens firmware on BMPCC? I was hoping someone could pull out their crystal ball, and speculate something for me. I have preordered the pocket cinema camera. When I did, I also ordered the Panasonic Lumix 12-35 f2.8 lens. I have recently learned there is a firmware update for this lens, that is suppose to make the IS better for shooting video. (Here where ill need the crystal ball) I don't own any mft mount camera bodies, so I can't update the firmware. I'm wondering if the Pocket Cinema Camera will allow for me to update this firmware? Or do I need to buy a mft body to do this with? I'm wondering with the active mount if this could be an option? Any speculation? __________________ You motorboating SOB!

June 3rd, 2013, 02:41 AM	#2
John McCully Major Player Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South Island, New Zealand Posts: 609 Images: 2	Re: Anyone have a crystal ball? Updating lens firmware on BMPCC? Hey Jeff, crystal balls I do not have nor any notion of how to read the unreadable. Be that as it most certainly is I have a couple of suggestions. If all else fails BMPCC-wise, and it might, then you could perhaps briefly rent an appropriate Panasonic body and do the job in the comfort of your own home with nobody watching, or you might send the lens to your nearest Panasonic service center and politely suggest they do it for you free of charge. They should. In any event I suspect, again crystal balls totally absent, time is on your side; I don’t imagine your pre-ordered BMPCC is about to show up on your doorstep tomorrow and present what would then be a horrific problem (we should all be so fortunate). I am holding off on a lens purchase until such time as the elusive takes a step towards reality and I get even the faintest hint of imminent shipment. Cheers.

June 3rd, 2013, 02:56 PM	#3
Bob Willis Major Player Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 292	Re: Anyone have a crystal ball? Updating lens firmware on BMPCC? Jeff, my crystal ball says "Concentrate and try again" and "Outlook not so good"

June 3rd, 2013, 03:15 PM	#4
Jeff Troiano Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 480	Re: Anyone have a crystal ball? Updating lens firmware on BMPCC? I'll end up renting a body for a day, and doing the update myself. Thought of taking e lens and sd card (with update on it) to a local shop, ask if I can snap a few photos with the body, to see how the photos look. Then update the firmware while I'm doing it. __________________ You motorboating SOB!

June 4th, 2013, 04:54 PM	#5
Daniel Epstein Trustee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,267	Re: Anyone have a crystal ball? Updating lens firmware on BMPCC? Ask the rental company ( if they are local ) will they do the firmware upgrade on the lens for you as a favor without renting the camera for the day? Or for a small fee.