HPX300 Firmware Update at DVinfo.net

Andy Shipsides · June 30th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Panasonic just released new firmware for the HPX300. There are a couple big updates in there including the FBC (flash band correction) function that Panasonic announced a couple months ago. This function works in 1080/60i and 720/60p, and from my tests it seems to do the job - Watch a video on the Abel blog - New HPX300 Firmware | CineTechnica

Also they have reduced noise in 1080 24p, 25p, and 30p modes. The effect seemed noticeable right away. There are also several other updates including better support for E-Series P2 cards. If you have the HPX300 then download the firmware here - https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro...sk/e/index.htm and read about the other changes they made as well.

Gary Nattrass · July 1st, 2009, 03:22 AM

Hi Andy and thanks for the info, do you know if this is OK for the 301E too?

Andy Shipsides · July 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM

It's the same upgrade for the HPX301. You can follow the link I provided to find it.

Gary Nattrass · July 1st, 2009, 04:48 PM

Thanks Andy much appreciated.

Download really easy and update via SD card in progress, will report on new firmware in a new post.

Thomas Jordan · May 1st, 2010, 10:49 AM

How do you know if you need a firmware update or not?

June 30th, 2009, 08:07 PM	#1
Andy Shipsides Sponsor: Abel CineTech Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 361	HPX300 Firmware Update Panasonic just released new firmware for the HPX300. There are a couple big updates in there including the FBC (flash band correction) function that Panasonic announced a couple months ago. This function works in 1080/60i and 720/60p, and from my tests it seems to do the job - Watch a video on the Abel blog - New HPX300 Firmware \| CineTechnica Also they have reduced noise in 1080 24p, 25p, and 30p modes. The effect seemed noticeable right away. There are also several other updates including better support for E-Series P2 cards. If you have the HPX300 then download the firmware here - https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro...sk/e/index.htm and read about the other changes they made as well. __________________ Andy Shipsides -Camera Technology Specialist AbelCineTech, New York - Visit our Blog - http://blog.abelcine.com

July 1st, 2009, 03:22 AM	#2
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Hi Andy and thanks for the info, do you know if this is OK for the 301E too? __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/

July 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM	#3
Andy Shipsides Sponsor: Abel CineTech Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 361	It's the same upgrade for the HPX301. You can follow the link I provided to find it. __________________ Andy Shipsides -Camera Technology Specialist AbelCineTech, New York - Visit our Blog - http://blog.abelcine.com

July 1st, 2009, 04:48 PM	#4
Gary Nattrass Trustee Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornsay Durham UK Posts: 1,992	Thanks Andy much appreciated. Download really easy and update via SD card in progress, will report on new firmware in a new post. __________________ Over 15 minutes in Broadcast Film and TV production: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1044352/ Last edited by Gary Nattrass; July 1st, 2009 at 07:14 PM.

May 1st, 2010, 10:49 AM	#5
Thomas Jordan New Boot Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 12	firmware update needed? how do you know if you do? How do you know if you need a firmware update or not?