XDCAM EX Firmware Updates Available

Darren Ruddock · August 6th, 2010, 08:32 AM

Hi,

Is the upgrade for the EX1 only worth it if you are using other cards other than SxS cards?

Anthony McErlean · August 6th, 2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Anthony McErlean

I saw a video in youtube showing the upgrade process to Firmware Version 1.10.

I see on the youtube video that a message box came on screen about an EX3 network interface.
I take it you cancel this as the video shows.

Marcus Durham · August 6th, 2010, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony McErlean

If it wasn't listed how did you know it needed a reboot Marcus?

The software prompted me. I then did what it asked and nothing happened followed by a horrible sinking feeling.

I rebooted again and, slowly, it came to life.

Alot of times during the process it appears as if nothing is happening and you need to be patient. If you are impatient, you will trash the upgrade.

Anthony McErlean · August 6th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Well I decided to carry out the firmware upgrade for the EX3

I am pleased to say that as far as i see... everything seamed to go OK.

A reboot during the upgrade then an OK to continue.
Then after a short while the upgrade was complete and click exit to finish.

The install window disappeared from the PC monitor but the red light was flashing at the back of the camera.
I switch the camera off for 30/40 seconds and switch it back on again and all seamed OK.

I have to do a bit of testing now but if it went OK it just sailed through it. There was no pause along the progress bar at 99.9 % that I've read about. It went really easy.
Unless Sony did something to the firmware since it was first released, I don't know.

Thanks Marcus for your support BTW.

Anthony McErlean · August 6th, 2010, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthony McErlean

I see on the youtube video that a message box came on screen about an EX3 network interface.

Nothing like that happen, just the EX3 upgrade screen.

Robert Bale · August 23rd, 2010, 10:20 PM

Hi, sorry really dumb question, but cam someone post a download link for the update, i can not get the one t the start of this post to work. And is there and difference in the usa download to the UK download ??
ta.

John Peterson · August 31st, 2010, 05:15 PM

Hi, sorry really dumb question, but cam someone post a download link for the update, i can not get the one t the start of this post to work. And is there and difference in the usa download to the UK download ??

Sony | Micro Site - XDCAM EX

No difference AFAIK

John

John Peterson · August 31st, 2010, 06:56 PM

I am thinking of doing the upgrade from 1.11 to 1.20, but the instructions say that Windows XP with Service Pack 3 must be installed. Mine is Service Pack 2, but I have the .Net framework 3.5 installed as they required. Has anyone done the update with Windows XP SP2?

John

EDIT: I updated to SP3. If I don't like it I can always roll it back to SP2 at a later date.

John Peterson · September 2nd, 2010, 11:28 AM

OK,

So I updated from 1.11 to 1.20 and the update went flawlessly. I watched the video that Rob Lagerstrom posted here:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...ailable-9.html Thanks Rob!

Then simply followed the excellent directions Sony included with the firmware download. Overall it was much easier than when I updated to 1.11

Did it on a Windows XP Home Laptop with SP3 and .Net Framework 3.5

I'll be testing some media that formerly did not work with the old firmware on the new firmware to see if indeed the update increased the compatiblity of more SDHC cards.

John

Ed Kukla · September 27th, 2010, 12:52 PM

All went well for me. EX-3 with Mac Leopard.
The first power up after the update is a VERY long wait!

August 23rd, 2010, 10:20 PM	#171
Robert Bale Major Player Join Date: May 2006 Location: australia Posts: 407	download link Hi, sorry really dumb question, but cam someone post a download link for the update, i can not get the one t the start of this post to work. And is there and difference in the usa download to the UK download ?? ta. __________________ Rob. www.rpbproductions.com robert@rpbproductions.com HD101/G5 Mac/4gig Ram/1TB HDD/30" Cinema Display/FCP.

August 31st, 2010, 06:56 PM	#173
John Peterson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 703	I am thinking of doing the upgrade from 1.11 to 1.20, but the instructions say that Windows XP with Service Pack 3 must be installed. Mine is Service Pack 2, but I have the .Net framework 3.5 installed as they required. Has anyone done the update with Windows XP SP2? John EDIT: I updated to SP3. If I don't like it I can always roll it back to SP2 at a later date. Last edited by John Peterson; September 1st, 2010 at 05:36 AM.

August 6th, 2010, 08:32 AM	#166
Darren Ruddock Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Southend, UK Posts: 165	Hi, Is the upgrade for the EX1 only worth it if you are using other cards other than SxS cards?

August 6th, 2010, 10:36 AM	#169
Anthony McErlean Trustee Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 1,077	Well I decided to carry out the firmware upgrade for the EX3 I am pleased to say that as far as i see... everything seamed to go OK. A reboot during the upgrade then an OK to continue. Then after a short while the upgrade was complete and click exit to finish. The install window disappeared from the PC monitor but the red light was flashing at the back of the camera. I switch the camera off for 30/40 seconds and switch it back on again and all seamed OK. I have to do a bit of testing now but if it went OK it just sailed through it. There was no pause along the progress bar at 99.9 % that I've read about. It went really easy. Unless Sony did something to the firmware since it was first released, I don't know. Thanks Marcus for your support BTW.

August 31st, 2010, 05:15 PM	#172
John Peterson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 703	Hi, sorry really dumb question, but cam someone post a download link for the update, i can not get the one t the start of this post to work. And is there and difference in the usa download to the UK download ?? Sony \| Micro Site - XDCAM EX No difference AFAIK John

September 2nd, 2010, 11:28 AM	#174
John Peterson Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Monroe, NY Posts: 703	OK, So I updated from 1.11 to 1.20 and the update went flawlessly. I watched the video that Rob Lagerstrom posted here: http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...ailable-9.html Thanks Rob! Then simply followed the excellent directions Sony included with the firmware download. Overall it was much easier than when I updated to 1.11 Did it on a Windows XP Home Laptop with SP3 and .Net Framework 3.5 I'll be testing some media that formerly did not work with the old firmware on the new firmware to see if indeed the update increased the compatiblity of more SDHC cards. John

September 27th, 2010, 12:52 PM	#175
Ed Kukla Major Player Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: All over, USA Posts: 512	All went well for me. EX-3 with Mac Leopard. The first power up after the update is a VERY long wait!