Upgrading firmware using SDHC adapter? at DVinfo.net

Cliff Totten · December 20th, 2011, 07:02 PM

Having trouble upgrading to the latest EX1r Firmware using Sony SDHC adapter. Camera doesn't recognize the update file. Tried several different cards a three adapters. No luck.

Has anybody successfuly upgraded firmware without using a true SxS card?

Cliff

Al Gardner · December 23rd, 2011, 08:11 PM

You do realize Sony suggest that you only use sxs or sxs pro? I would suggest if you don't have one, borrow one. It only takes 30 minutes. I am upgrading my firmware as I type.
Good luck,
Al

Al Gardner · December 23rd, 2011, 08:20 PM

All done. Worked perfect. Actually took less than 30 minutes.
AL

Chris Medico · December 23rd, 2011, 08:50 PM

I have only used the real SxS cards to do firmware upgrades.

Dave Morrison · December 24th, 2011, 05:46 PM

When did that method of firmware updating start? You used to have to attach the camera to a PC via the hidden USB port.

Andre Bernet · January 3rd, 2012, 07:19 AM

There are both options.

The download I have for V1.15 lists instructions only for SxS update. The one for V1.20 has 2 separate documents, "readme-HowToUpgradeViaSxS(E).pdf" and "readme-HowToUpgradeViaUSB(E).pdf", the second requiring you to download the PC updater separately from the actual firmware.

Jack Zhang · August 7th, 2012, 04:48 AM

It works with the Sony SDHC adapter. You have to put the BIN file in PRIVATE > SONY instead of the root of the card. It should be a BPAV folder and a update BIN file in the SONY folder.

December 20th, 2011, 07:02 PM	#1
Cliff Totten Trustee Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,197	Upgrading firmware using SDHC adapter? Having trouble upgrading to the latest EX1r Firmware using Sony SDHC adapter. Camera doesn't recognize the update file. Tried several different cards a three adapters. No luck. Has anybody successfuly upgraded firmware without using a true SxS card? Cliff

December 23rd, 2011, 08:11 PM	#2
Al Gardner Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA. and New Orleans, Loiuisana Posts: 355	Re: Upgrading firmware using SDHC adapter? You do realize Sony suggest that you only use sxs or sxs pro? I would suggest if you don't have one, borrow one. It only takes 30 minutes. I am upgrading my firmware as I type. Good luck, Al

December 23rd, 2011, 08:20 PM	#3
Al Gardner Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego CA. and New Orleans, Loiuisana Posts: 355	Re: Upgrading firmware using SDHC adapter? All done. Worked perfect. Actually took less than 30 minutes. AL

December 23rd, 2011, 08:50 PM	#4
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Re: Upgrading firmware using SDHC adapter? I have only used the real SxS cards to do firmware upgrades. __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

December 24th, 2011, 05:46 PM	#5
Dave Morrison Major Player Join Date: May 2002 Location: West Central Florida Posts: 762	Re: Upgrading firmware using SDHC adapter? When did that method of firmware updating start? You used to have to attach the camera to a PC via the hidden USB port. __________________ EX1, Nikon D750 http://www.morrisonphotographics.com http://www.heritagefilm.com

January 3rd, 2012, 07:19 AM	#6
Andre Bernet New Boot Join Date: May 2011 Location: Payerne, Switzerland Posts: 22	Re: Upgrading firmware using SDHC adapter? There are both options. The download I have for V1.15 lists instructions only for SxS update. The one for V1.20 has 2 separate documents, "readme-HowToUpgradeViaSxS(E).pdf" and "readme-HowToUpgradeViaUSB(E).pdf", the second requiring you to download the PC updater separately from the actual firmware.

August 7th, 2012, 04:48 AM	#7
Jack Zhang Inner Circle Join Date: May 2005 Location: Burnaby, BC, Canada Posts: 3,053	Re: Upgrading firmware using SDHC adapter? It works with the Sony SDHC adapter. You have to put the BIN file in PRIVATE > SONY instead of the root of the card. It should be a BPAV folder and a update BIN file in the SONY folder.