The Z CAM E2 series of cameras is getting a firmware upgrade that adds RAW output over HDMI as well as some new features and resolves some bug fixes.
Atomos has also announced that it will be adding 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW at up to 4K60p support for the E2 cameras in an upcoming firmware update for their Ninja V monitor/recorder.
Z CAM E2 Cameras firmware ver. 0.95
Release notes:
- IMPORTANT: It’s not possible to rollback to previous firmware releases once upgraded to 0.95
- Only possible to upgrade through camera settings: Menu -> System -> Version
Download the firmware update from the Z CAM website
Added Features and Updates
- Z CAM E2 FW ver.0.95
Features Added:
- RAW output over HDMI
- File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON
- Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
- Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
- Noise performance improved for high frame rate
- Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
- Multicam co-exposure aperture setting sync
Bug fixes:
- In camera playback audio video sync issue
- Multicam master camera AWB one button push to set
- Performance optimization
- Other minor bug fixes
- Z CAM E2C FW ver.0.95
Features added:
- RAW output over HDMI
- File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON
- Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
- Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
- Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
- Denoise Off/Weak/Medium
- Refined shadow area saturation
Bug fixes:
- In camera playback audio video sync issue
- Performance optimization
- Other minor bug fixes
- Z CAM E2G FW ver.0.95
Features added:
- RAW output over HDMI
- File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON
- Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
- Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
- Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
- Multicam co-exposure aperture setting sync
- Resolution 2880×2160 30fps
- Denoise Off/Weak/Medium
- Refined shadow area saturation
Bug fixes:
- In camera playback audio video sync issue
- Multicam master camera AWB one button push to set
- 23.98 & 50 project fps exposure issue
- Performance optimization
- Other minor bug fixes
- Z CAM E2-S6 FW ver.0.95
Features added:
- RAW output over HDMI
- File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON
- Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
- Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
- Noise performance improved for high frame rate
- Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
- Programmable button for eND quick setting & auto
- Low jello mode in C5K/5K/C4K/4K/4K 2.4:1
- 2.8K 120fps (2868×1512)
Bug fixes:
- In camera playback audio video sync issue
- Performance optimization.
- Other minor bug fixes.
- Z CAM E2-F6 FW ver.0.95
Features added:
- RAW output over HDMI
- File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON
- Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
- Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
- Noise performance improved for high frame rate
- Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
- Programmable button for eND quick setting & auto
- Supports ISO auto
Bug fixes:
- In camera playback audio video sync issue
- Performance optimization.
- Other minor bug fixes.
- Z CAM E2-F8 FW ver.0.95
Features added:
- RAW output over HDMI
- File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON
- Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
- Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
- Noise performance improved for high frame rate
- Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
- Programmable button for eND quick setting & auto
- Noise performance improved for high frame rate & high ISO
Bug fixes:
- In camera playback audio video sync issue
- Performance optimization.
- Other minor bug fixes.
Atomos Announces 12-Bit Apple ProRes RAW Support for Z CAM E2 Cameras (Available June 2020)
The upcoming (free) firmware update from Atomos, will allow the Ninja V to record ProRes RAW HQ/ProRes RAW at up to 4K60P from the HDMI port of the E2.
Atomos and Z CAM have also announced the development of touch-screen camera control for any E2 camera with the use of a dedicated Atomos control cable (sold separately).
Atomos says that “for extreme reliability and affordability” footage will recorded to the Ninja V using AtomX SSD mini SATA drives, or other approved SSD media.
Shot on Z CAM E2 + Ninja V in ProRes RAW: ‘Walk on the wild side’ by Ludeman Productions
Note: This film was shot on pre-production firmware. The feature will be available in the Atomos Ninja V via a free AtomOS update expected June 2020.