Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 at DVinfo.net

Mark Forman · November 16th, 2011, 03:39 PM

Coming around the New Year Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100.

I will have details soon of what exactly what will be updated but i do know the following.

The camera will work on both 50 and 60hz systems, will have shutter angle settings, will

have additional aspect ratio overlays for 2.35, 1.85, 1.66:1, and will have expanded focus settings for 4X and 8X.

User picture profile settings will be recordable to memory cards.

STAY TUNED!

Mark Forman
Mark Forman Productions, Corp.
"Mark Forman Productions HDTV Digital cinematography, Digital Cinema, Forman Electric Camera Bikes,screening room, camera bicycles,Helicopter cinematography"> index.html

Glen Vandermolen · November 16th, 2011, 04:32 PM

Whoa, seriously? That's quite a lot. Where did you hear this?

Mark Forman · November 16th, 2011, 05:26 PM

From Sony directly with clearance to publish.
as I said before details to follow.
Mark

Jean-Philippe Archibald · November 16th, 2011, 06:36 PM

If they add shutter angles, they might also add ISO rating instead of gain setting which would be really nice.

Carlos Acosta · November 16th, 2011, 08:39 PM

Sony seams to be committed to this system which I am glad to see. Thanks Mark for posting this, I have put an awful lot into this camera and more than a little happy to see it grow. Dollar for dollar, the FS100 is a good deal. You have to spend way more money to get a significantly higher performance camera IMO.

Chris Barcellos · November 16th, 2011, 10:06 PM

So Mark, did they say anything about updating firmware on the Nex VG 20 so that we have specs advertized for that camera ? (Like sharpening, saturation and contrast adjustments )

Doug Jensen · November 16th, 2011, 10:39 PM

Here's the details.

Scheduled for early 2012. No cost. You will download package from FS100 webpage, connect PC to camera via USB and run user installable update.

Additional Camera Features (subject to change)

1. Added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920x1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280x720 50p.
2. Camera Profile (camera settings can be saved to and loaded from a memory card).
3. Additional 4x and 8x Expanded Focus magnification: (with user selectable focus area).
4. Selectable ISO or GAIN sensitivity display.
5. Selectable Focus indication in FEET or METERS (E-mount lens only).
6. Selectable Shutter indication as EXPOSURE TIME or SHUTTER ANGLE.
7. Added the following Aspect-Ratio markers: 2.35:1, 1.85:1 and 1.66:1.
8. Display ON/OFF button enables Zebra and/or Histogram overlay onto video output.
9. Compatible with the new A-Mount to E-Mount adaptor, model LA-EA2. One push Auto-IRIS and Continuous 15-point, Phase-Detection Auto-Focus operation with most Alpha A-Mount lenses is available. Lens metadata is displayed onscreen and stored real time to image file.

http://www.vortexmedia.com/DVD_FS100.html

Rob Katz · November 16th, 2011, 11:34 PM

doug and mark-

that is really excellent news!

thank you for keeping us informed.

be well

rob
smalltalk productions

Mark Forman · November 16th, 2011, 11:35 PM

Looking forward to testing the firmware.
Mark

Gabe Strong · November 17th, 2011, 01:47 AM

Doug and Mark,

Thanks a bunch for the info!! Sony is making a pretty nice
camera even better...nice!

Glen Vandermolen · November 17th, 2011, 05:17 AM

I recently attended a seminar showcasing the Panny AF100. They made a list of the features the AF had over the FS100. It looks like that list will get a lot shorter come 2012. Of course, we'll never get the HD/SDI out and ND filter wheel.

Jean-Philippe Archibald · November 17th, 2011, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

Here's the details.

Scheduled for early 2012. No cost. You will download package from FS100 webpage, connect PC to camera via USB and run user installable update.

Additional Camera Features (subject to change)

1. Added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920x1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280x720 50p.
...

Doug, I don't know if you have access to speak to a Sony rep about this (and since it is subject to change, they might consider implementing it), but is there any chance that more frame rates will be added with this release? It's mostly for slow motion work so if it's only implemented via the S&Q function, that's ok for me. I would really like to get 36 and 48 fps for music video work, to be able to do 1,5 and 2X slower speed. 2.5X is sometime too much.

Do you know if the 50p will be accessible in SQ too? Like shooting in 50p in a 24 or 30p stream? Since it's close to 48 fps, it might do the trick.

Ben Fullerton · November 17th, 2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

Here's the details.

Scheduled for early 2012. No cost. You will download package from FS100 webpage, connect PC to camera via USB and run user installable update.

Additional Camera Features (subject to change)

1. Added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920x1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280x720 50p.
2. Camera Profile (camera settings can be saved to and loaded from a memory card).
3. Additional 4x and 8x Expanded Focus magnification: (with user selectable focus area).
4. Selectable ISO or GAIN sensitivity display.
5. Selectable Focus indication in FEET or METERS (E-mount lens only).
6. Selectable Shutter indication as EXPOSURE TIME or SHUTTER ANGLE.
7. Added the following Aspect-Ratio markers: 2.35:1, 1.85:1 and 1.66:1.
8. Display ON/OFF button enables Zebra and/or Histogram overlay onto video output.
9. Compatible with the new A-Mount to E-Mount adaptor, model LA-EA2. One push Auto-IRIS and Continuous 15-point, Phase-Detection Auto-Focus operation with most Alpha A-Mount lenses is available. Lens metadata is displayed onscreen and stored real time to image file.

Mastering the Sony NEX-FS100 training DVD

Dammit. Now I really, REALLY want this camera!

Saving, saving, saving, buying lattes, crap, saving, saving...

Scott Caplan · November 17th, 2011, 11:15 AM

Sweet!

Scott Caplan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

Here's the details.

Scheduled for early 2012. No cost. You will download package from FS100 webpage, connect PC to camera via USB and run user installable update.

Additional Camera Features (subject to change)

1. Added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920x1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280x720 50p.
2. Camera Profile (camera settings can be saved to and loaded from a memory card).
3. Additional 4x and 8x Expanded Focus magnification: (with user selectable focus area).
4. Selectable ISO or GAIN sensitivity display.
5. Selectable Focus indication in FEET or METERS (E-mount lens only).
6. Selectable Shutter indication as EXPOSURE TIME or SHUTTER ANGLE.
7. Added the following Aspect-Ratio markers: 2.35:1, 1.85:1 and 1.66:1.
8. Display ON/OFF button enables Zebra and/or Histogram overlay onto video output.
9. Compatible with the new A-Mount to E-Mount adaptor, model LA-EA2. One push Auto-IRIS and Continuous 15-point, Phase-Detection Auto-Focus operation with most Alpha A-Mount lenses is available. Lens metadata is displayed onscreen and stored real time to image file.

Mastering the Sony NEX-FS100 training DVD

Mark Forman · November 17th, 2011, 03:46 PM

This is a copy of the Official Announcement regarding both the FS100 and the HXR-NX70U from Sony USA

AS always things are subject to change upon the final release

NEX-FS100U, NEX-FS100UK and HXR-NX70U Firmware Upgrade Programs.

Timing
Firmware upgrade programs of NEX-FS100U, NEX-FS100UK & HXR-NX70U are scheduled for early 2012.

Update Cost & Procedure
No cost: download package from FS100 webpage, connect PC to camera via USB and run user installable update. Optionally, the upgrade may be professionally installed by Sony Professional Service Depots (labor charges apply).

Additional Camera Features*

[For NEX-FS100U, NEX-FS100UK]
Added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920x1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280x720 50p.
Camera Profile (camera settings can be saved to and loaded from a memory card).
Additional 4x and 8x Expanded Focus magnification: (with user selectable focus area).
Selectable ISO or GAIN sensitivity display.
Selectable Focus indication in FEET or METERS (E-mount lens only).
Selectable Shutter indication as EXPOSURE TIME or SHUTTER ANGLE.
Added the following Aspect-Ratio markers: 2.35:1, 1.85:1 and 1.66:1.
Display ON/OFF button enables Zebra and/or Histogram overlay onto video output.
Compatible with the new A-Mount to E-Mount adaptor, model LA-EA2. One push Auto-IRIS and Continuous 15-point, Phase-Detection Auto-Focus operation with most Alpha A-Mount lenses is available. Lens metadata is displayed onscreen and stored real time to image file.  
[For HXR-NX70U]
Improvement of zoom rocker operation (Selectable zoom speed).
Dual Recording Mode enables simultaneous HD recording to its 96GB internal memory and memory card.
Added 1920x1080 30p and 1280x720 60p recording modes.
The EXPANDED FOCUS and HISTOGRAM buttons are now assignable keys.
Added Last Scene Review feature.
The Display ON/OFF button now also controls display of the Face Detection Box onto video output.
Display ON/OFF optionally overlays Zebra and/or Histogram display onto video output.

*Supported features and specifications may change before the actual update program release.

Mark Forman
Mark Forman Productions, Corp.
Sony I.C.E. Member

November 16th, 2011, 03:39 PM	#1
Mark Forman Tourist Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 4	Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 Coming around the New Year Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100. I will have details soon of what exactly what will be updated but i do know the following. The camera will work on both 50 and 60hz systems, will have shutter angle settings, will have additional aspect ratio overlays for 2.35, 1.85, 1.66:1, and will have expanded focus settings for 4X and 8X. User picture profile settings will be recordable to memory cards. STAY TUNED! Mark Forman Mark Forman Productions, Corp. "Mark Forman Productions HDTV Digital cinematography, Digital Cinema, Forman Electric Camera Bikes,screening room, camera bicycles,Helicopter cinematography"> index.html

November 16th, 2011, 04:32 PM	#2
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 Whoa, seriously? That's quite a lot. Where did you hear this?

November 16th, 2011, 05:26 PM	#3
Mark Forman Tourist Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 4	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 From Sony directly with clearance to publish. as I said before details to follow. Mark

November 16th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#4
Jean-Philippe Archibald Trustee Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Saguenay, Québec, Canada Posts: 1,051	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 If they add shutter angles, they might also add ISO rating instead of gain setting which would be really nice. __________________ Jean-Philippe Archibald http://www.jparchibald.com - http://www.vimeo.com/jparchib

November 16th, 2011, 08:39 PM	#5
Carlos Acosta Tourist Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 Sony seams to be committed to this system which I am glad to see. Thanks Mark for posting this, I have put an awful lot into this camera and more than a little happy to see it grow. Dollar for dollar, the FS100 is a good deal. You have to spend way more money to get a significantly higher performance camera IMO.

November 16th, 2011, 10:06 PM	#6
Chris Barcellos Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Elk Grove CA Posts: 6,838	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 So Mark, did they say anything about updating firmware on the Nex VG 20 so that we have specs advertized for that camera ? (Like sharpening, saturation and contrast adjustments ) __________________ Chris J. Barcellos

November 16th, 2011, 10:39 PM	#7
Doug Jensen Vortex Media Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,415	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 Here's the details. Scheduled for early 2012. No cost. You will download package from FS100 webpage, connect PC to camera via USB and run user installable update. Additional Camera Features (subject to change) 1. Added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920x1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280x720 50p. 2. Camera Profile (camera settings can be saved to and loaded from a memory card). 3. Additional 4x and 8x Expanded Focus magnification: (with user selectable focus area). 4. Selectable ISO or GAIN sensitivity display. 5. Selectable Focus indication in FEET or METERS (E-mount lens only). 6. Selectable Shutter indication as EXPOSURE TIME or SHUTTER ANGLE. 7. Added the following Aspect-Ratio markers: 2.35:1, 1.85:1 and 1.66:1. 8. Display ON/OFF button enables Zebra and/or Histogram overlay onto video output. 9. Compatible with the new A-Mount to E-Mount adaptor, model LA-EA2. One push Auto-IRIS and Continuous 15-point, Phase-Detection Auto-Focus operation with most Alpha A-Mount lenses is available. Lens metadata is displayed onscreen and stored real time to image file. http://www.vortexmedia.com/DVD_FS100.html __________________ Vortex Media http://www.vortexmedia.com/ Sony FS7, F55, and XDCAM training videos, field guides, and other production tools

November 16th, 2011, 11:34 PM	#8
Rob Katz Major Player Join Date: May 2003 Location: new york city, new york Posts: 594	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 doug and mark- that is really excellent news! thank you for keeping us informed. be well rob smalltalk productions

November 16th, 2011, 11:35 PM	#9
Mark Forman Tourist Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 4	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 Looking forward to testing the firmware. Mark Last edited by Mark Forman; November 16th, 2011 at 11:38 PM. Reason: Duplicate post

November 17th, 2011, 01:47 AM	#10
Gabe Strong Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Juneau, AK Posts: 814	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 Doug and Mark, Thanks a bunch for the info!! Sony is making a pretty nice camera even better...nice!

November 17th, 2011, 05:17 AM	#11
Glen Vandermolen Space Hipster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,596	Re: Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 I recently attended a seminar showcasing the Panny AF100. They made a list of the features the AF had over the FS100. It looks like that list will get a lot shorter come 2012. Of course, we'll never get the HD/SDI out and ND filter wheel.

November 17th, 2011, 03:46 PM	#15
Mark Forman Tourist Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York City Posts: 4	Sony will release a firmware update to the NEX FS100 This is a copy of the Official Announcement regarding both the FS100 and the HXR-NX70U from Sony USA AS always things are subject to change upon the final release NEX-FS100U, NEX-FS100UK and HXR-NX70U Firmware Upgrade Programs. Timing Firmware upgrade programs of NEX-FS100U, NEX-FS100UK & HXR-NX70U are scheduled for early 2012. Update Cost & Procedure No cost: download package from FS100 webpage, connect PC to camera via USB and run user installable update. Optionally, the upgrade may be professionally installed by Sony Professional Service Depots (labor charges apply). Additional Camera Features* [For NEX-FS100U, NEX-FS100UK] Added 50Hz recording system (PAL): 1920x1080 50p, 50i, 25p and 1280x720 50p. Camera Profile (camera settings can be saved to and loaded from a memory card). Additional 4x and 8x Expanded Focus magnification: (with user selectable focus area). Selectable ISO or GAIN sensitivity display. Selectable Focus indication in FEET or METERS (E-mount lens only). Selectable Shutter indication as EXPOSURE TIME or SHUTTER ANGLE. Added the following Aspect-Ratio markers: 2.35:1, 1.85:1 and 1.66:1. Display ON/OFF button enables Zebra and/or Histogram overlay onto video output. Compatible with the new A-Mount to E-Mount adaptor, model LA-EA2. One push Auto-IRIS and Continuous 15-point, Phase-Detection Auto-Focus operation with most Alpha A-Mount lenses is available. Lens metadata is displayed onscreen and stored real time to image file.   [For HXR-NX70U] Improvement of zoom rocker operation (Selectable zoom speed). Dual Recording Mode enables simultaneous HD recording to its 96GB internal memory and memory card. Added 1920x1080 30p and 1280x720 60p recording modes. The EXPANDED FOCUS and HISTOGRAM buttons are now assignable keys. Added Last Scene Review feature. The Display ON/OFF button now also controls display of the Face Detection Box onto video output. Display ON/OFF optionally overlays Zebra and/or Histogram display onto video output. *Supported features and specifications may change before the actual update program release. Mark Forman Mark Forman Productions, Corp. Sony I.C.E. Member