Unofficial Version 1.8 Firmware Got posted late Sunday evening at DVinfo.net

Chris Barcellos · June 24th, 2014, 03:11 AM

Late last evening a user was able guess at at a location for the long awaited Blackmagic update. it looked like an official version to me based on the link address. I was able to download it, but this morning Blackmagic announced users should not using the version released.

As I had already uploaded it to my BMCC ef, I did test it today. It seemed to run stable. So far, I have noted vastly improved tonal range in the audio. However, there are no level meters as those were projected for a second release. Also new is actual auto focus in which a box is displayed at center of screen as the autofocus area. Works with EF lenses like my tokina 11 -16mm f 2.8 zoom. For manual focus there is an improved focus assist that displays in focus areas in a bright green. While I havent actually tested it, the new Prorez has been reported to be much better in the Cinema series, due to new debayering applied. Also, the GUI has been modified in the Cinema cameras, giving it a different look.

John Richard · June 24th, 2014, 10:06 AM

Now 1.8 is official on the BM Website.

Audio appears to greatly improved!!!! Yeah!

Chris Barcellos · June 24th, 2014, 01:24 PM

Yes. I saw that posting, so 1.8 is now official.

I expect that audio meters will be added on next firmware upgrade, whenever that is, but it is good to have functionality with sound available again. To accomplish professional in camera sound, we still need meters, though.

Casey Danielson · June 27th, 2014, 06:38 PM

Firmware 1.8 successfully installed, and it's pretty snazzy. Seems to be worth the wait. Really nice job on the new ProRes code, BMCC folks.

Frank Grygier · June 28th, 2014, 06:57 AM

The audio is nothing short of magical. It just took so long the magic is nearly gone.

Jim Andrada · June 28th, 2014, 06:06 PM

Installed last night - everything went smoothly. Will be testing over the next few days.

June 24th, 2014, 03:11 AM	#1
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Unofficial Version 1.8 Firmware Got posted late Sunday evening Late last evening a user was able guess at at a location for the long awaited Blackmagic update. it looked like an official version to me based on the link address. I was able to download it, but this morning Blackmagic announced users should not using the version released. As I had already uploaded it to my BMCC ef, I did test it today. It seemed to run stable. So far, I have noted vastly improved tonal range in the audio. However, there are no level meters as those were projected for a second release. Also new is actual auto focus in which a box is displayed at center of screen as the autofocus area. Works with EF lenses like my tokina 11 -16mm f 2.8 zoom. For manual focus there is an improved focus assist that displays in focus areas in a bright green. While I havent actually tested it, the new Prorez has been reported to be much better in the Cinema series, due to new debayering applied. Also, the GUI has been modified in the Cinema cameras, giving it a different look. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

June 24th, 2014, 10:06 AM	#2
John Richard Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: Incline Village, Nevada Posts: 604	Re: Unofficial Version 1.8 Firmware Got posted late Sunday evening Now 1.8 is official on the BM Website. Audio appears to greatly improved!!!! Yeah!

June 24th, 2014, 01:24 PM	#3
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Re: Unofficial Version 1.8 Firmware Got posted late Sunday evening Yes. I saw that posting, so 1.8 is now official. I expect that audio meters will be added on next firmware upgrade, whenever that is, but it is good to have functionality with sound available again. To accomplish professional in camera sound, we still need meters, though. __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

June 27th, 2014, 06:38 PM	#4
Casey Danielson Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 76	Re: Unofficial Version 1.8 Firmware Got posted late Sunday evening Firmware 1.8 successfully installed, and it's pretty snazzy. Seems to be worth the wait. Really nice job on the new ProRes code, BMCC folks.

June 28th, 2014, 06:57 AM	#5
Frank Grygier Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Austin,TX Posts: 125	Re: Unofficial Version 1.8 Firmware Got posted late Sunday evening The audio is nothing short of magical. It just took so long the magic is nearly gone.

June 28th, 2014, 06:06 PM	#6
Jim Andrada Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 2,211	Re: Unofficial Version 1.8 Firmware Got posted late Sunday evening Installed last night - everything went smoothly. Will be testing over the next few days.