HPX2000 - pN firmware? Official word Jan? at DVinfo.net

Shawn Alyasiri · March 1st, 2007, 09:44 AM

Chomping at the bit to get one (or two) as they slowly leak out...

I heard somewhere that there was going to be a progressive native update (firmware or issued that way) for this camera, allowing you to save time in 720 24/30p formats on the P2 cards and the new v.3 firestores, similar to HVX200 options.

It was the only thing I saw 'wrong' with the camera, and was glad to hear that they might be including it afterall.

Any comments, confirmation?

Also looking forward to word on the Intra board and hopeful compatability with my Edius SP system. That could really finish things off nicely for me.

Robert Lane · March 1st, 2007, 01:33 PM

Shawn,

Jan is busy prepping for and going to support the Iditarod project so I'll see if I can get this info for you.

Jan Crittenden Livingston · March 6th, 2007, 12:29 PM

PN mode will be available in August or so as a firmware upgrade.

Best,

Jan

Shawn Alyasiri · March 6th, 2007, 03:28 PM

That's great news indeed...

Can you comment at all as to what that process would be in August? Can it be an easy user-capable firware update (say with the SD card and some good instructions), or will it require a trip to a Panny tech?

Really looking forward to the cam, and this capability really sweetens it...

Rumors of an HPX3000 floating around recently (1920x1080 native) - care to comment, arrival date, etc? I figured it was far off and possibly the P2 Varicam(?).

Thanks again Jan.

March 1st, 2007, 09:44 AM	#1
Shawn Alyasiri Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 256	HPX2000 - pN firmware? Official word Jan? Chomping at the bit to get one (or two) as they slowly leak out... I heard somewhere that there was going to be a progressive native update (firmware or issued that way) for this camera, allowing you to save time in 720 24/30p formats on the P2 cards and the new v.3 firestores, similar to HVX200 options. It was the only thing I saw 'wrong' with the camera, and was glad to hear that they might be including it afterall. Any comments, confirmation? Also looking forward to word on the Intra board and hopeful compatability with my Edius SP system. That could really finish things off nicely for me.

March 6th, 2007, 12:29 PM	#3
Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Broadcast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Secaucus, NJ 07094 Posts: 271	PN mode will be available in August or so as a firmware upgrade. Best, Jan __________________ Jan Crittenden Livingston Panasonic Solutions Company, Product Manager for 3D and Handheld Cameras

March 1st, 2007, 01:33 PM	#2
Robert Lane Go Go Godzilla Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA Posts: 2,823 Images: 15	Shawn, Jan is busy prepping for and going to support the Iditarod project so I'll see if I can get this info for you.

March 6th, 2007, 03:28 PM	#4
Shawn Alyasiri Major Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 256	That's great news indeed... Can you comment at all as to what that process would be in August? Can it be an easy user-capable firware update (say with the SD card and some good instructions), or will it require a trip to a Panny tech? Really looking forward to the cam, and this capability really sweetens it... Rumors of an HPX3000 floating around recently (1920x1080 native) - care to comment, arrival date, etc? I figured it was far off and possibly the P2 Varicam(?). Thanks again Jan.