Upgrading EX1 Firmware - NOT User Upgradeable Anymore? at DVinfo.net

Steve Kalle · February 27th, 2012, 02:57 PM

I went to download new firmware for my EX1 and EX3 last weekend, but Sony doesn't let you download it. I thought that Sony had changed it so we can download and upgrade the firmware ourselves.

I must upgrade my EX1 within the next 2 weeks so I can use a new 64GB 1A card whereas my 32GB 1A card is being used in my EX3 in addition to 4 16GB SxS cards. However, I guess that if I absolutely must, I can always use my nanoFlash for extended recording times.

Are we forced to have Sony perform the upgrade now or what?

Thanks

Mark Morreau · February 28th, 2012, 01:09 PM

Uh, are you sure?

I downloaded and updated my EX1 only a couple of weeks ago. Got the firmware from the Sony Europe site.

Sony | Micro Site XDCAM EX

HTH

Mark

Steve Kalle · February 28th, 2012, 01:34 PM

Go to your link and click the download and you will see what I have seen - it opens up to a PDF stating that you must contact Sony for firmware upgrades.

Aha. I just went thru the UK Sony site and just downloaded the firmware upgrade.

THANKS!

Mark Morreau · February 28th, 2012, 01:48 PM

Blimey, so it does. Sorry about that!
EDIT: Oh, our posts crossed! Glad you managed it! For others:

Try this one:
Sony Support Centre

Put in PWM-EX1, click search, and then on the results page choose EX1 or EX1R as appropriate, then choose the software/drivers tab and the firmwares are all listed there, called "Binary Package".
You have to register (if you haven't before) but I just tried downloading 1.26 for the EX1 and I got the firmware, not a .pdf.

HTH

Mark

Giannis Pass · March 8th, 2012, 05:06 AM

"No Matching Models Found".
That is what i get...
Why?

February 27th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#1
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Upgrading EX1 Firmware - NOT User Upgradeable Anymore? I went to download new firmware for my EX1 and EX3 last weekend, but Sony doesn't let you download it. I thought that Sony had changed it so we can download and upgrade the firmware ourselves. I must upgrade my EX1 within the next 2 weeks so I can use a new 64GB 1A card whereas my 32GB 1A card is being used in my EX3 in addition to 4 16GB SxS cards. However, I guess that if I absolutely must, I can always use my nanoFlash for extended recording times. Are we forced to have Sony perform the upgrade now or what? Thanks

February 28th, 2012, 01:09 PM	#2
Mark Morreau Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kentish Town, London, UK Posts: 157	Re: Upgrading EX1 Firmware - NOT User Upgradeable Anymore? Uh, are you sure? I downloaded and updated my EX1 only a couple of weeks ago. Got the firmware from the Sony Europe site. Sony \| Micro Site XDCAM EX HTH Mark

February 28th, 2012, 01:34 PM	#3
Steve Kalle Trustee Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,554	Re: Upgrading EX1 Firmware - NOT User Upgradeable Anymore? Go to your link and click the download and you will see what I have seen - it opens up to a PDF stating that you must contact Sony for firmware upgrades. Aha. I just went thru the UK Sony site and just downloaded the firmware upgrade. THANKS!

February 28th, 2012, 01:48 PM	#4
Mark Morreau Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kentish Town, London, UK Posts: 157	Re: Upgrading EX1 Firmware - NOT User Upgradeable Anymore? Blimey, so it does. Sorry about that! EDIT: Oh, our posts crossed! Glad you managed it! For others: Try this one: Sony Support Centre Put in PWM-EX1, click search, and then on the results page choose EX1 or EX1R as appropriate, then choose the software/drivers tab and the firmwares are all listed there, called "Binary Package". You have to register (if you haven't before) but I just tried downloading 1.26 for the EX1 and I got the firmware, not a .pdf. HTH Mark Last edited by Mark Morreau; February 28th, 2012 at 01:49 PM. Reason: posts passing like ships in the night

March 8th, 2012, 05:06 AM	#5
Giannis Pass Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 120	Re: Upgrading EX1 Firmware - NOT User Upgradeable Anymore? "No Matching Models Found". That is what i get... Why?