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John Gilmore · July 13th, 2009, 05:30 AM

What is the latest version of firmware for the EX1, when was it released and what did it address?

By the way, how do I check which version I currently have?

John Peterson · July 13th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Gilmore

What is the latest version of firmware for the EX1, when was it released and what did it address?

By the way, how do I check which version I currently have?

I heard it's firmware 1.13

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/sony-xdca...13_0542-a.html

I am running firmware 1.11

You can check the firmware on the EX1 by pressing and holding down Menu, the Select Thumb Wheel, and Cancel at the same time to enable the service menus. Scroll down to the “IF” (Information) menu, and check the firmware Version #. Turn the camera off to disable the service menus (Be very careful you don't change any of the settings).

John

Bob Grant · July 13th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Just don't get too hung up on having the latest firmware in your camera. We went to the trouble and expense of getting all our EX1s and 3s updated only to discover that the latest set of updates only affect "NTSC" cameras.

Let me explain this as it might not make a lot of sense. If your camera was setup at the factory as a Region60 (NTSC) camera then after a Reset All, Flicker Reduction will be set to Off.
If your camera was setup at the factory as a Region50 camera (PAL) then after a Reset All, Flicker Reduction will still be set to Auto.

Vaughan Wood · July 13th, 2009, 05:53 PM

Thanks for that Bob.

I was about to get my two cameras done, as I read somewhere that the start up time had been reduced to about 5 secs, very handy for R &G situations.

Can yo tell me whether this is right?

Cheers,

Vaughan

Bob Grant · July 14th, 2009, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaughan Wood

Thanks for that Bob.

I was about to get my two cameras done, as I read somewhere that the start up time had been reduced to about 5 secs, very handy for R &G situations.

Can yo tell me whether this is right?

Cheers,

Vaughan

I don't have my EX1 with me at the moment to really check this but I didn't notice it was any faster. To say for certain I'd have to time it and it could be a day or two before I can my hands back on my camera. If no one else with a "PAL" EX1 chimes in I'll let you know as soon as I can.

Ben Westaway · July 14th, 2009, 07:24 AM

If it helps - my EX1 running firmware 1.05 takes 8.5 seconds to power up into camera mode, then switching from camera to media mode takes 14.5 seconds!

Far too long in my opinion... Can anyone confirm that newer firmware take less time?

Ben Westaway · July 14th, 2009, 07:25 AM

By the way - I'm a PAL area EX1 owner.

Vaughan Wood · July 14th, 2009, 05:46 PM

Gee Ben,

You must have the supercharged version!

Just checked one of mine 9.17 start-up and 15.03 secs to change to replay mode.

I really wonder how a still photographer would react to those start times!!!!!

Cheers Vaughan
Firmware 1.11

Perrone Ford · July 14th, 2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vaughan Wood

I really wonder how a still photographer would react to those start times!!!!!

Cheers Vaughan

I wonder how they react to the fact that we can shoot 60fps for 2 hours straight on $85 worth of media with no card swapping.

Max Allen · July 14th, 2009, 11:41 PM

I think this is a good test. Thank you for bringing it up. Here are my times.

1.11
From switch in off position
8 seconds to cam mode power up
13 seconds to media mode power up

July 13th, 2009, 05:30 AM	#1
John Gilmore Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London UK Posts: 103	EX1 Firmware What is the latest version of firmware for the EX1, when was it released and what did it address? By the way, how do I check which version I currently have?

July 14th, 2009, 05:46 PM	#8
Vaughan Wood Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 278	Gee Ben, You must have the supercharged version! Just checked one of mine 9.17 start-up and 15.03 secs to change to replay mode. I really wonder how a still photographer would react to those start times!!!!! Cheers Vaughan Firmware 1.11 Last edited by Vaughan Wood; July 15th, 2009 at 06:13 AM. Reason: firmware no

July 13th, 2009, 03:29 PM	#3
Bob Grant Trustee Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 1,570	Just don't get too hung up on having the latest firmware in your camera. We went to the trouble and expense of getting all our EX1s and 3s updated only to discover that the latest set of updates only affect "NTSC" cameras. Let me explain this as it might not make a lot of sense. If your camera was setup at the factory as a Region60 (NTSC) camera then after a Reset All, Flicker Reduction will be set to Off. If your camera was setup at the factory as a Region50 camera (PAL) then after a Reset All, Flicker Reduction will still be set to Auto.

July 13th, 2009, 05:53 PM	#4
Vaughan Wood Major Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 278	Thanks for that Bob. I was about to get my two cameras done, as I read somewhere that the start up time had been reduced to about 5 secs, very handy for R &G situations. Can yo tell me whether this is right? Cheers, Vaughan

July 14th, 2009, 07:24 AM	#6
Ben Westaway New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London England Posts: 13	If it helps - my EX1 running firmware 1.05 takes 8.5 seconds to power up into camera mode, then switching from camera to media mode takes 14.5 seconds! Far too long in my opinion... Can anyone confirm that newer firmware take less time?

July 14th, 2009, 07:25 AM	#7
Ben Westaway New Boot Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London England Posts: 13	By the way - I'm a PAL area EX1 owner.

July 14th, 2009, 11:41 PM	#10
Max Allen Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NY Posts: 186	I think this is a good test. Thank you for bringing it up. Here are my times. 1.11 From switch in off position 8 seconds to cam mode power up 13 seconds to media mode power up