HPX300 Firmware Update
 

Panasonic just released new firmware for the HPX300. There are a couple big updates in there including the FBC (flash band correction) function that Panasonic announced a couple months ago. This function works in 1080/60i and 720/60p, and from my tests it seems to do the job - Watch a video on the Abel blog - New HPX300 Firmware | CineTechnica

Also they have reduced noise in 1080 24p, 25p, and 30p modes. The effect seemed noticeable right away. There are also several other updates including better support for E-Series P2 cards. If you have the HPX300 then download the firmware here - https://eww.pavc.panasonic.co.jp/pro...sk/e/index.htm and read about the other changes they made as well.

Hi Andy and thanks for the info, do you know if this is OK for the 301E too?

It's the same upgrade for the HPX301. You can follow the link I provided to find it.

Thanks Andy much appreciated.

Download really easy and update via SD card in progress, will report on new firmware in a new post.

firmware update needed? how do you know if you do?
 

How do you know if you need a firmware update or not?