SELP18105G firmware update?

[Piotr Wozniacki]

Am I dreaming, or is there a fw update for SELP18105G in the works (focus precision)? I'd swear I saw a rumor or announcement somewhere... Can anyone confirm or deny?

Piotr

[Jim Stamos]

I read that very thing Piotr.
That there was gonna be a FW upgrade fixing the horrible focus issue on this lens.
It was last week, but now i cant remember where i saw that, im always searching this topic and came across it. Gonna try and locate it

[Piotr Wozniacki]

Thanks for the confirmation, Jim - I also forget where I saw it... Anyway, it's not the same as the Sony's commitment "to see into perceived IQ problems in the FS5" - 2 separate things.

Piotr

[Jody Arnott]

One can only hope. The manual focus of this lens is driving me crazy!

[Dave Mercer]

Agreed with all. Great lens. Lousy focus. Firmware update needed!

[James Manford]

Fantastic lens, and I was chuffed that the distortion was fixed with a firmware update. But you're all right in pointing out the horrid manual focusing on this lens.

It's so hard !! definitely needs a fix.

[Jody Arnott]

I'm sure Sony can fix it. I used the Canon 18-135mm STM lens for years. That uses the same sort of electronic fly-by-wire focus, and it felt perfectly natural to use. So it can be done!

[Piotr Wozniacki]

Originally Posted by James Manford

Fantastic lens, and I was chuffed that the distortion was fixed with a firmware update. But you're all right in pointing out the horrid manual focusing on this lens.

It's so hard !! definitely needs a fix.

James, I'm little late to the FS5 / SELP18105G party - so please tell me: has the distortion already been fixed by some previous fw update? That would be great indeed!

Piotr

[Lee Berger]

The distortion is handled by the FS7 and FS5 software.

[Piotr Wozniacki]

Originally Posted by Lee Berger

The distortion is handled by the FS7 and FS5 software.

Well - the last time I saw Doug write about it, the correction doesn't work for this lens on the FS7 (in HD or 4K), that's why I'm asking.

[Doug Jensen]

Piotr, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't misquote me.

[Piotr Wozniacki]

Originally Posted by Doug Jensen

Piotr, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't misquote me.

Doug - this thread, from post #6 onward:

http://www.dvinfo.net/forum/sony-xdc...ml#post1877014

Sorry if I misunderstood ALL you were saying then :)

Cheers

Piotr

[Doug Jensen]

And where did I say the lens didn't work in HD?

But as long as you have brought up that old thread, I will say that I have grown less impressed with that lens and wouldn't recommend it anymore. There are better options out there for professionals. For a hobbyist, okay maybe, but not for a professional.

[Piotr Wozniacki]

True - you said

"You can't use Distortion Comp. at 4K or even at HD over 60 fps."

- I stand corrected, sorry. But back to my question: has it been fixed in the meantime, as James' post would imply?

Thanks,

Piotr

[Olof Ekbergh]

I would not buy the 18-105 for the FS7. Now for the FS5 it has its uses. But I would never call it a Pro lens (whatever that is).

I would borrow/rent/demo one myself before deciding.

I have the 18-105 and I used it a lot testing the FS5. But in real world shooting I don't use it much. The only time is if I am just running around doing quick B-roll. Or on a hike/ski in a fanny pack with a monopod, just to be versatile and compact. It is better than an iPhone, don't laugh I have several commercials running all over the NE USA where there are a few iPhone clips mixed in. The best camera is the one you have with you.

As far as I know there is no FW update that makes this lens comp work in 4K or hfr in the FS7.