The latest firmware (ver. 0.98) update for Z CAM E2 series cameras adds 5K 60fps recording to the E2-F6 camera, support for ProRes 422 recording in all resolutions and frame rate combinations (except C8K 2.4:1), improved external SSD recording through USB and more!
See below for everything added and improved in ver. 0.98.
Added Features:
- Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6
Improvements – E2, E2C, E2-M4, E2-S6, E2-F6, E2-F8:
- All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1)
- ProRes proxy records in separate files
- External SSD recording through USB performance improved
- UVC (USB camera) bug fixes
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Previous Firmware Update to ver. 0.97 for all Z CAM E2 Series Cameras
November 10, 2020: Firmware ver. 0.97 update for Z CAM E2 series cameras adds new, higher frame rates for ProRes recording on the ES-S6, E2-F6 and E2-F8 cameras and adds a brand new C4K 3:2 aspect ratio to the E2-S6 and E2-F6 cameras.
This update also extends the manual ISO range and moves the VFR selection setting to the record screen.
See below for more details and information for ver. 0.97.
Added Features:
- C4K 3:2 aspect ratio (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
- Extended manual ISO
Improvements:
- ProRes HQ, C4K up to 50fps (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
- Prores 422, 8K up to 25fps (for E2-F8)
- ProRes LT, 8K up to 30fps (for E2-F8)
- VFR selection moved to Record menu
Previous Firmware Update to ver. 0.96 for all Z CAM E2 Series Cameras (except E2G)
Updated August 6, 2020: Z CAM with Version .96 or greater can now be used as a USB webcam. Simply connect to your computer with a USB A to C type cable.
Added USB webcam and streaming features for Mac and PC:
- In-camera SRT push (web interface) – Secure Reliable Transport Protocol
- In-camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface) – Public Standard Open Streaming Protocols
- UVC web camera, supports both H.264 and MJPEG – Standard USB Plug & Play Webcam Protocol
This is the simplest way to connect with live meeting and collaboration apps like Zoom, etc.
Features Added:
Added USB Webcam & Streaming Features for Mac and PC
- In camera SRT push (web interface) – Secure Reliable Transport Protocol
- In camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface) – Public Standard Open Streaming Protocols
- UVC web camera, supports both H.264 & MJPEG – Standard USB Plug & Play Webcam Protocol
Additional Features
- Concert image profile is added
- F2 F3 F4 can be assigned for Mode Switching
Improvements:
- RAW over HDMI performance
- [E2-F6][E2-S6] Noise performance further improved in high ISO settings
- [E2C][E2-F8][E2-S6] White balance range extension to 10000K color temperature
- 23.98fps is now supported frame rate for output on HDMI
- Camera preview LUT updated
- Bug Fix: H.264 meta data error
- Bug Fix: Audio gain incorrect
- Other bug fixes
Note: Z Raw is now also directly supported in Premeire (PC only) or Scratch MAC & PC
