V1 Firmware (again) at DVinfo.net

Miles A. Burke · January 21st, 2008, 11:18 AM

I bought myself a V1U on the first run, when it was first released, and I have in particular noticed the oil painting effect in the image, which has been pretty well documented in various forums. Also the audio issue, but I'm a bit more concerned about the oil painting thing, if it is indeed fix-able.

I had originally thought the problem was just part of the camera, then I found out about the firmware update. I've been talking to various Sony reps and all of them claim that there have been no posted firmware updates to the camera. Which is true, I haven't been able to find any posted stuff about it. However, I know the oil painting thing has been fixed at least at the factory and I was hoping somebody had updated their firmware since buying the camera and had the issue resolved.

Has anyone done this? If I spent the ridiculous amount of money for out-of-warranty work will it (oil painting and/or audio issue) actually be resolved? Any info is appreciated.

Craig Irving · January 21st, 2008, 11:46 AM

I didn't think there were any oil-painting issues confirmed for any V1U cameras, I've yet to notice anything like that on my V1U anyway.

I thought it was only the V1E that was affected by that issue, and I thought it had long since been resolved.

Since you seem to be experiencing the issue on your camera, do you want to post a screen shot or a video clip?

Miles A. Burke · January 21st, 2008, 09:11 PM

Yeah, I'll put up a screenshot pretty soon here. I was reading up on it some more and you're right, I can't find anything about any kind of a real fix. My computer is currently cocked but I'll post something soon.

Stu Holmes · January 22nd, 2008, 01:38 AM

My recollection is that there *was* a publicised firmware fix for this (maybe just V1E rather than V1U - not sure).

That just my recollection on that. A Search on this forum should yield the answer.

K.C. Luke · January 22nd, 2008, 06:34 AM

No issue on V1P as well the paint effects.

January 21st, 2008, 11:18 AM	#1
Miles A. Burke Tourist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hollyweird, California Posts: 2	V1 Firmware (again) I bought myself a V1U on the first run, when it was first released, and I have in particular noticed the oil painting effect in the image, which has been pretty well documented in various forums. Also the audio issue, but I'm a bit more concerned about the oil painting thing, if it is indeed fix-able. I had originally thought the problem was just part of the camera, then I found out about the firmware update. I've been talking to various Sony reps and all of them claim that there have been no posted firmware updates to the camera. Which is true, I haven't been able to find any posted stuff about it. However, I know the oil painting thing has been fixed at least at the factory and I was hoping somebody had updated their firmware since buying the camera and had the issue resolved. Has anyone done this? If I spent the ridiculous amount of money for out-of-warranty work will it (oil painting and/or audio issue) actually be resolved? Any info is appreciated.

January 22nd, 2008, 06:34 AM	#5
K.C. Luke Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 173	No issue on V1P as well the paint effects. __________________ Edit on Adobe Creative Suite Production Premium CS5 Mac 64BIT

January 21st, 2008, 11:46 AM	#2
Craig Irving Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 539	I didn't think there were any oil-painting issues confirmed for any V1U cameras, I've yet to notice anything like that on my V1U anyway. I thought it was only the V1E that was affected by that issue, and I thought it had long since been resolved. Since you seem to be experiencing the issue on your camera, do you want to post a screen shot or a video clip?

January 21st, 2008, 09:11 PM	#3
Miles A. Burke Tourist Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hollyweird, California Posts: 2	Yeah, I'll put up a screenshot pretty soon here. I was reading up on it some more and you're right, I can't find anything about any kind of a real fix. My computer is currently cocked but I'll post something soon.

January 22nd, 2008, 01:38 AM	#4
Stu Holmes Major Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 844	My recollection is that there was a publicised firmware fix for this (maybe just V1E rather than V1U - not sure). That just my recollection on that. A Search on this forum should yield the answer.