Do the new Sony EX-1's come with v1.11 out of the box? at DVinfo.net

Dennis Joseph · February 26th, 2009, 09:53 PM

Quick question, I'm looking at purchasing a second EX-1. I know that the last one I purchased 10 months ago came with v1.05. What are the latest firmware versions you are seeing. Please respond if you have purcased one in the last 3 months or can confirm what version the new cameras are coming with.

Would it be better to wait or will they never come with v1.11. Having to send it back in is such a pain.

Any feedback is appreciated.

D

Paul Kellett · February 27th, 2009, 04:48 AM

Any new EX1 you buy now should be V1.11 by now.

Paul.

Tuomas Sebastien · February 27th, 2009, 06:33 AM

It's probably 1.12

Dennis Joseph · February 27th, 2009, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuomas Sebastien

It's probably 1.12

I have not heard of 1.12. Did that JUST come out?

Also, is it fact that they are coming with 1.11 out of the box or speculation?

Thanks

Barry J. Weckesser · February 27th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Joseph

I have not heard of 1.12. Did that JUST come out?

Also, is it fact that they are coming with 1.11 out of the box or speculation?

Thanks

See my post on the HD workflow discount. I mentioned that the unit I received yesterday from B&H had version 1.11 and the MxR cards work fine.

Dennis Joseph · February 27th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry J. Weckesser

See my post on the HD workflow discount. I mentioned that the unit I received yesterday from B&H had version 1.11 and the MxR cards work fine.

Fantastic, thank you very much.

Tuomas Sebastien · February 27th, 2009, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis Joseph

I have not heard of 1.12.

If you send in your EX1 now for firmware update it will come back with 1.12.

Dennis Joseph · February 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tuomas Sebastien

If you send in your EX1 now for firmware update it will come back with 1.12.

Interesting, when I called Sony last week they did not even mention 1.12. What are the advantages of 1.12 over 1.11?

Matt San · February 27th, 2009, 12:53 PM

not much - its only 0.01

Tuomas Sebastien · February 27th, 2009, 03:53 PM

I don't know the details of the 1.12... probably minimal compared to 1.11 as it hasn't get that much publicity, but it's out there since people are reporting recently that their units have been upgraded to this firmware. Based on the fact that the firmware is out, it's also safe to say that all the EX1s manufactured within few weeks already ship with 1.12. But it's also safe to assume that many retailers have still stock with 1.11. Since the 1.11 has been out a longer while already it's probably almost impossible to buy a new unit with original firmware... unless someone forgot the box behind the storage room or the unit has been in display case for almost the last half of a year.

Kellen Dengler · February 27th, 2009, 04:14 PM

I'm wondering, has it been confirmed that a certain version of the firmware will eliminate the use of SDHD cards with an adapter? I had heard that before, and assumed this post was somewhat related. I ask because I will be purchasing an EX3 before March 31...

Shawn Dooling · February 28th, 2009, 03:26 AM

i just had my EX3 firmware updated from v1.02 - v1.03 - v1.04 yesterday why wouldn't they update it up to v1.11?

i didn't realize that the updates were so high. my cams are only 3 months old,.

currently confused to al hell?????

Bruce Rawlings · February 28th, 2009, 04:01 AM

Each camera has its own range of firmware updates to cover various issues. For the EX3 it only goes to 1.4 at present.

Scott Hayes · February 28th, 2009, 05:36 AM

NO, 1.12 does NOT eliminate using the SDHC adapters. mine came back from service and thats the first thing I did was pop one in, it worked fine.

Shawn Dooling · February 28th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce Rawlings

Each camera has its own range of firmware updates to cover various issues. For the EX3 it only goes to 1.4 at present.

THANK YOU!!!! i appreciate the reply and it makes sense which is always nice...lol

Cheers

February 26th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#1
Dennis Joseph Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 206	Do the new Sony EX-1's come with v1.11 out of the box? Quick question, I'm looking at purchasing a second EX-1. I know that the last one I purchased 10 months ago came with v1.05. What are the latest firmware versions you are seeing. Please respond if you have purcased one in the last 3 months or can confirm what version the new cameras are coming with. Would it be better to wait or will they never come with v1.11. Having to send it back in is such a pain. Any feedback is appreciated. D

February 27th, 2009, 04:48 AM	#2
Paul Kellett Trustee Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1,273	Any new EX1 you buy now should be V1.11 by now. Paul. __________________ Round 2 GH5,FZ2000

February 27th, 2009, 06:33 AM	#3
Tuomas Sebastien Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 107	It's probably 1.12

February 27th, 2009, 12:53 PM	#9
Matt San Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wales UK Posts: 121	not much - its only 0.01

February 27th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#10
Tuomas Sebastien Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Finland Posts: 107	I don't know the details of the 1.12... probably minimal compared to 1.11 as it hasn't get that much publicity, but it's out there since people are reporting recently that their units have been upgraded to this firmware. Based on the fact that the firmware is out, it's also safe to say that all the EX1s manufactured within few weeks already ship with 1.12. But it's also safe to assume that many retailers have still stock with 1.11. Since the 1.11 has been out a longer while already it's probably almost impossible to buy a new unit with original firmware... unless someone forgot the box behind the storage room or the unit has been in display case for almost the last half of a year.

February 27th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#11
Kellen Dengler Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 118	I'm wondering, has it been confirmed that a certain version of the firmware will eliminate the use of SDHD cards with an adapter? I had heard that before, and assumed this post was somewhat related. I ask because I will be purchasing an EX3 before March 31...

February 28th, 2009, 03:26 AM	#12
Shawn Dooling Regular Crew Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. John's, NL Canada Posts: 79	i just had my EX3 firmware updated from v1.02 - v1.03 - v1.04 yesterday why wouldn't they update it up to v1.11? i didn't realize that the updates were so high. my cams are only 3 months old,. currently confused to al hell?????

February 28th, 2009, 04:01 AM	#13
Bruce Rawlings Major Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cardiff, Wales, UK Posts: 410	Each camera has its own range of firmware updates to cover various issues. For the EX3 it only goes to 1.4 at present.

February 28th, 2009, 05:36 AM	#14
Scott Hayes Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 692	NO, 1.12 does NOT eliminate using the SDHC adapters. mine came back from service and thats the first thing I did was pop one in, it worked fine.