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SONY PRESS RELEASE : Firmware Upgrade For EX Cameras
Posted by Mal Hamilton on 2010/3/7 1:40:00 (0 reads)
part from use of the new media card from Sony there’s a few menu changes. The Sony press release is here in full.
More info and download links from Sonybiz EuMal

Enabling a wide selection of solid-state media

Downloading this new firmware allows you to choose the recording media that best suits your requirements from the widest selection of applicable solid-state media, to ensure you never miss an opportunity to capture your footage.

Developed in response to demand from users for an affordable, high-capacity card, the 32GB SxS-1 is just as fast as a standard SxS card and just as robust and reliable. It provides an average lifetime of five years based on daily use, making it a cost effective alternative to SxS-PRO media.

What’s more MEAD-MS01 & MEAD-SD01 adaptors allow users to make use of readily available consumer Memory Stick & SD Card media respectively – perfect for situations on location where additional media is required, or for cost-conscious users where ultimate performance is less important.

With so many recording media options and improved functionality, the XDCAM EX range continues to go from strength to strength.
Convenient, user-upgradable firmware

To minimise the inconvenience to you there is now no need to return your camcorder for this firmware upgrade. With the new PMW-EX1R and PMW-350 this firmware can simply be uploaded onto the camcorder via the SxS card. For the PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 there is a simple firmware version-up upgrade tool which allows user to upload the firmware via the service USB port.

IMPORTANT! Before attempting to upgrade your firmware please read the installation instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in damage to your camcorder. If you don’t feel confident to upgrade the firmware yourself, contact either PrimeSupport, your Sony Accredited Dealer or Authorised Service Centre*

*There may be a charge incurred.
This firmware upgrade applies to the following products in our XDCAM EX range:

PMW-EX1 features:
Useable media – SxS-1 memory card added, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX added (with the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor) and also SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
New Menu options – Version information available on the OTHERS menu
Download new firmware for PMW-EX1
PMW-EX3 features:
Useable media – SxS-1 memory card added, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX added (with the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor) and also SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
New Menu Options – Version information available on the OTHERS menu

Download new firmware for PMW-EX3
PMW-350L & PMW-350K features:
Useable media – SDHC card can be used (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
Clip name – A maximum 46 characters can be set for the title. Checking a long clip name on the CLIP INFO screen enabled (Long-Display mode)
Filter position – The electrical filter position can be indicated when the function that switches the electrical CC filter is assigned to an assignable button.
Download new firmware for PMW-350
PMW-EX1R features:
Useable media – SDHC card (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
Clip name – A maximum 46 characters can be set for the title. Checking a long clip name on the CLIP INFO screen enabled (Long-Display mode)
Download new firmware for PMW-EX1R
Please Note: The PMW-EX30 can only be upgraded by returning to PrimeSupport, your Sony Accredited Dealer or local Authorised Service Centre*

*There may be a charge incurred.

PMW-EX30 Features:
Useable media – SxS-1 memory card added, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX added (with the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor) and also SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
New Menu options – Version information available on the OTHERS menu

From Braveheart country, the HD Warrior, Philip Johnston gives his impressions of Sony’s PMW-350.
Make sure you have a ‘cuppa’ with you with a dash of JW….helps soothe the accent
Exposure Room

Again on the Able Cine Technica pages comes this tutorial for XDCAM proxies to USB Stick – great for the client to take away and review.
Check it out here.

Andy Shipsides from Cine Technica gives a quick run down on the 2/3″ lens supplied with the PMW-350
Cine Technica

Captured a lot of attention at CES this year. The Parrot AR Drone is WiFi controlled from an iPhone or iPod and has two onboard cameras.
Go to the website – let your imagination run wild.
Parrot

World Wide Angle website has an amazing list of iPhone apps for film / video makers.
Have fun!

The Snow Leopard compatible XDCAM Transfer for Final Cut Pro PDZK-P1 V2.11 has been released supporting EX formats – PDW U1 and Pro Disc support is due in March.
Features include:
New XDCAM EX format – 1440×1080 (HQ 35Mbps) is supported.
New XDCAM EX format – 4 Channel Audio is supported
Apple Final Cut Pro 7 support
Apple Snow Leopard (10.6) support

More details later.

Download Sonybiz Canada
http://support.sonybiz.ca/esupport/eSupportHome.asp

NEW FEATURES (Version 2.6):
(1) Supports the new HD and SD recording formatted offered in the PMW-EX1R and PMW-350.
(2) CMOS Flash band removal.
(3). Enhanced Metadata display.
(4) Improved User Interface in response to customer feedback.
Sonybiz Eu

New PHU-120K offers Professional Videographers more capacity to capture their XDCAM EX footage Sony Professional Media increases the efficiency of XDCAM EX even furtherwith the launch of the new PHU-120K.

This light but robust external Professional Hard Disk unit offers 120GB of XDCAM EX storage capacity, striking HD pictures, excellent mobility and high operational efficiency at a very affordable cost. XDCAM EX camcorders using PHU-120K can now record up to 520 minutes of HD content in SP mode and 400 minutes in HQ mode. The 120GB hard diskunit includes two high performance 60GB improved partition drives for highcapacity storage with stable data transfer during recording. It also features an optimized protocol for controlling communication with PMW-EX series cameras.

An ideal solution for longer video shots and lengthy interviews, while offering a great alternative to SxS PRO memory cards for low budget productions.As well as dramatically improving capacity, PHU-120K fully protects preciousdata with a variety of high security features such as Cybercapture technologyfor stable data transfer while recording video. Despite weighing only 220g,PHU-120K is a robust and resilient hard disk unit.

If dropped, the drive is protected by a new insulator designed against mechanical shock and vibration while a 3G sensor protects data by parking the HDD head. It even includes a Data Salvage function for camcorder and Metadata protection enabling the drive to write important metadata with backup, decreasing the risk of losingentire recordings.PHU-120K is a perfect partner for XDCAM EX camcorders, giving today’s filmmakers the ideal solution for high capacity, low cost HD video production.

via XDCAM Pro User Group-News.

“E-films are pleased to announce their new product line the HDR, to join
our expanding line of devices aimed at Sony EX1/EX3 customers”, says Ross
Herewini, Product Development Manager and Professional Videographer at
E-films.

The e-films HDR is a portable hard disk recording system for the EX series
cameras, allowing the user to record to an external hard disk while on
location, gaining long recording times at affordable prices. The user inserts
the HDR express card into the EX-1 or EX-3 camera and connects the cable
to the hard disk enclosure and presses record. The unit comes with a
battery pack to allow up to 5 hours of recording on 84GB hard disks.

The HDR is $299.95 and made up of the following items.

1) Expresscard/34 Card with USB interface for the camera and a Mini-
USB out to connect to the hard disk.
2) Custom “L” shaped Mini-USB cable made of the highest quality
cabling and connectors.
3) Customised hard disk enclosure to allow the highest compatibility
with HDD and SSD.
4) Rechargeable power supply for the HDD enclosure.

All the user needs to do is provide a Hard Disk Drive!

EFilms