UK new firmware for EX1 at DVinfo.net

Greg Hawkes · October 25th, 2010, 05:32 AM

Sony emailed me re a free upgrade so my EX1....

Doe anybody think there is any point in my case (read below the Sony message)

We are pleased to bring you the Firmware Version Up software
update for yourPMW-EX1. This update gives you the flexibility
to use the new Sony SxS-1 A series memory cards with your
existing camcorder.

The new SxS-1 A cards offer increased recording times, with
a new 64GB card that provides 200 minutes at 35Mbps. Plus,
increased transfer speeds of 1.2 Gbps, enable you to ingest
32GB of content, in just 6 minutes. So shoot for longer, ingest faster!

I have firmware V1.20 and do not intend usng S X S-1 A cards.
I normally use S X S pro and if I have to Kingston SC cards with the Kingston express 34 adaptor.

John Peterson · October 26th, 2010, 07:59 AM

Firmware 1.25

Here we go again.

John

Robert Young · October 26th, 2010, 06:09 PM

If a firmware upgrade seems to be of only marginal value to me personally, I tend to skip it- at least until lots of others have upgraded & report no problems with it.
If it's going to really do something I need done, I'll bite the bullet.

Piotr Wozniacki · November 8th, 2010, 08:57 AM

Anyone upgraded to the 1.25 yet?

The reason for my question is that - even though I'm not interested in the new SxS-1 compatibility - my camera is still at the 1.11, and I'd like to upgrade. Now with the new 1.25 available, I'm not sure which one to choose :)

- any other changes in 1.25 vs. the 1.20, particularly in the USB interface support?
- safe to upgrade straight from the 1.11, or should the 1.20 be installed first?

TIA

Piotr

Zoran Vincic · November 8th, 2010, 01:54 PM

I bit the bullet and did the upgrade from 1.20 -> 1.25

nothing to write home about...

Steven Thomas · November 8th, 2010, 04:39 PM

I upgraded yesterday from 1.11 to 1.25 with no issues. I was using Windows Vista x64.

The only thing I noticed was there is no install program for the firmware uploader.

Just start up the software upload executable with the camera disconnected (USB). Make sure your battery is at 100% and you're plugged in.
Next, plug in the USB cable (to the special USB port under the cover held by a screw (not the normal USB connection). A window appeared asking for permission to install the USB driver. Select OK. Once completed, the software showed the EX1 connected with current 1.11 version and 1.25 upgrade displayed.

Make sure ALL screen saver crap is off and follow the prompts to the end. It will go 50% then ask you to shut off the EX1 for 30 seconds then repower to finish the install.

I did not have an issue with the upgrade, but always remember this is done at your own risk.

October 25th, 2010, 05:32 AM	#1
Greg Hawkes Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 83	UK new firmware for EX1 Sony emailed me re a free upgrade so my EX1.... Doe anybody think there is any point in my case (read below the Sony message) We are pleased to bring you the Firmware Version Up software update for yourPMW-EX1. This update gives you the flexibility to use the new Sony SxS-1 A series memory cards with your existing camcorder. The new SxS-1 A cards offer increased recording times, with a new 64GB card that provides 200 minutes at 35Mbps. Plus, increased transfer speeds of 1.2 Gbps, enable you to ingest 32GB of content, in just 6 minutes. So shoot for longer, ingest faster! I have firmware V1.20 and do not intend usng S X S-1 A cards. I normally use S X S pro and if I have to Kingston SC cards with the Kingston express 34 adaptor.

October 26th, 2010, 06:09 PM	#3
Robert Young Trustee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Coronado Island Posts: 1,472	If a firmware upgrade seems to be of only marginal value to me personally, I tend to skip it- at least until lots of others have upgraded & report no problems with it. If it's going to really do something I need done, I'll bite the bullet. __________________ Bob

November 8th, 2010, 08:57 AM	#4
Piotr Wozniacki Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Poland Posts: 4,086	Anyone upgraded to the 1.25 yet? The reason for my question is that - even though I'm not interested in the new SxS-1 compatibility - my camera is still at the 1.11, and I'd like to upgrade. Now with the new 1.25 available, I'm not sure which one to choose :) - any other changes in 1.25 vs. the 1.20, particularly in the USB interface support? - safe to upgrade straight from the 1.11, or should the 1.20 be installed first? TIA Piotr __________________ Sony PXW-FS7 \| DaVinci Resolve Studio; Magix Vegas Pro; i7-5960X CPU; 64 GB RAM; 2x GTX 1080 8GB GPU; Decklink 4K Extreme 12G; 4x 3TB WD Black in RAID 0; 1TB M.2 NVMe cache drive

October 26th, 2010, 07:59 AM	#2
John Peterson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 703	Firmware 1.25 Here we go again. John

November 8th, 2010, 01:54 PM	#5
Zoran Vincic Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Split, Croatia Posts: 189	I bit the bullet and did the upgrade from 1.20 -> 1.25 nothing to write home about...

November 8th, 2010, 04:39 PM	#6
Steven Thomas Trustee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,896	I upgraded yesterday from 1.11 to 1.25 with no issues. I was using Windows Vista x64. The only thing I noticed was there is no install program for the firmware uploader. Just start up the software upload executable with the camera disconnected (USB). Make sure your battery is at 100% and you're plugged in. Next, plug in the USB cable (to the special USB port under the cover held by a screw (not the normal USB connection). A window appeared asking for permission to install the USB driver. Select OK. Once completed, the software showed the EX1 connected with current 1.11 version and 1.25 upgrade displayed. Make sure ALL screen saver crap is off and follow the prompts to the end. It will go 50% then ask you to shut off the EX1 for 30 seconds then repower to finish the install. I did not have an issue with the upgrade, but always remember this is done at your own risk.