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Z CAM E2 Firmware Updates

Firmware Upgrade using Z CAM web client:

  1. Connect Z CAM E2 to the computer through an Ethernet cable.
  2. Menu -> Connect -> Network -> ETH. Mode -> Direct
  3. Read the ETH. IP 10.98.32.1 (normally).
  4. Open your browser on computer and enter: http://10.98.32.1/www/html/controller.html
  5. Z CAM web client screen would show up.
  6. Go to Upgrade, select the firmware file and follow the step to complete.

* MAKE SURE THAT CAMERA IS CONNECTED TO A STABLE POWER SOURCE.
** MAKE SURE THAT FIRMWARE FILE IS NOT UNZIPPED BY THE BROWSER (SAFARI IS NOT RECOMMENDED) DURING THE DOWNLOAD PROCESS.

Z CAM E2

Firmware 1.0.3
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Release notes for firmware 1.0.3

  • Added split duration 120 minutes option;
  • Added 1s preroll, now 1/3/5/7/10s selectable;
  • Support customized frame line png larger than 1920x1080 (7680x4320 max.) pixels;
  • Other bug fixes.

Firmware 1.0.1
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Release notes for firmware 1.0.1

  • E2-S6 resolution 3456x3456 @50fps, 3840x3840 @30fps, 4000x4000 @30fps
  • E2-F6 resolution 4K 4:3 & 4K 6:5 aspect ratios
  • E2-F6 crop feature on user programmable button
  • EzLink multi camera sync feature
  • Lens focal point control (web client)
  • Shutter angle 288º
  • 0.1º step shutter angle adjustment
  • PixelLink multi camera sync bug fixes
  • Other bug fixes
Firmware 1.0.0
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Release note for firmware 1.0.0

Added:
  • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

Fixed:
  • Minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.98.2
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Release note for firmware 0.98.2

Added:
  • 4K 120fps RAW over HDMI

Bug fixes:
  • Low jello mode prohibited (RAW over HDMI)
  • Minor bug fixes

Z CAM E2-M4

Firmware 1.0.3
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Release notes for firmware 1.0.3

  • Added split duration 120 minutes option;
  • Added 1s preroll, now 1/3/5/7/10s selectable;
  • Support customized frame line png larger than 1920x1080 (7680x4320 max.) pixels;
  • Other bug fixes.

Firmware 1.0.1
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Release notes for firmware 1.0.1

  • E2-S6 resolution 3456x3456 @50fps, 3840x3840 @30fps, 4000x4000 @30fps
  • E2-F6 resolution 4K 4:3 & 4K 6:5 aspect ratios
  • E2-F6 crop feature on user programmable button
  • EzLink multi camera sync feature
  • Lens focal point control (web client)
  • Shutter angle 288º
  • 0.1º step shutter angle adjustment
  • PixelLink multi camera sync bug fixes
  • Other bug fixes
Firmware 1.0.0
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Release note for firmware 1.0.0

Added:
  • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

Fixed:
  • Minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.98.2
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Release note for firmware 0.98.2

Added:
  • 4K 120fps RAW over HDMI

Bug fixes:
  • Low jello mode prohibited (RAW over HDMI)
  • Minor bug fixes

Z CAM E2C

Firmware 1.0.0
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Release note for firmware 1.0.0

Added:
  • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

Fixed:
  • Minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.98.0
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Release note for firmware 0.98.0

  • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
  • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
  • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
  • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
  • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
  • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
  • Other bug fixes.
Firmware 0.97.1
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Release note for firmware 0.97.1

Added:
  • C4K 3:2 aspect ratio (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
  • Extended manual ISO

Improvements:
  • ProRes 422 Proxy, 4K up to 120fps (for E2 & E2-M4)
  • 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
Bug fixes:
  • ISO setting not memorized
  • Pre-roll not working
  • Other minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.96
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Release note for firmware 0.96

Added:
  • In camera SRT push (web interface)
  • In camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface)
  • UVC web camera, supports both H.264 & MJPEG
  • Concert image profile
  • 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
  • [E2C][E2-F8][E2-S6] White balance 10000K color temperature
  • 23.98fps output on HDMI
  • Camera preview LUT updated
  • Bug Fix: H.264 meta data error
  • Bug Fix: Audio gain incorrect
  • Other bug fixes

Z CAM E2G

Firmware 0.98.0
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Release note for firmware 0.98.0

  • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
  • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
  • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
  • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
  • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
  • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
  • Other bug fixes.
Firmware 0.97.1
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Release note for firmware 0.97.1

Added:
  • C4K 3:2 aspect ratio (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
  • Extended manual ISO

Improvements:
  • ProRes 422 Proxy, 4K up to 120fps (for E2 & E2-M4)
  • 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
Bug fixes:
  • ISO setting not memorized
  • Pre-roll not working
  • Other minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.95
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Release note for firmware 0.95
  • NOT POSSIBLE to rollback to previous firmware releases once upgraded to 0.95
  • Only possible to upgrade through camera settings: Menu -> System -> Version
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 2880x2160 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
  • Firmware 0.94
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    Newly added:
    • Low Jello Mode (Z CAM E2 & Z CAM E2-F6).
    • De-noise options (off/weak/medium) for Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8.
    • USB-Serial converter is supported.
    • eND is supported.
    • HEIF/DNG is supported for still capture.
    • PTP is supported.
    • Leica DG 45mm (MFT) lens is supported.

    Improvements:
    • Partial debayer ZRAW, compression ratio 8:1, 4K@60fps / 6K@30fps max.
    • VFR 4K up to 90fps on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • VFR 4K 49~60fps, enhanced FOV on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • Refined saturation in shadow (Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8)

    Other bug fixes

    Z CAM E2N

    Firmware 0.9.5
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    Release note for firmware 0.9.5

    • Added NTP server sync set up on web client
    • Added User Profile Export & Import on web client
    • Last used SRT & RTMP URL autosave
    • Other bug fixes
    Firmware 0.9.3
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    Release note for firmware 0.9.3

    • Improved web client user interface
    • Added user management
    • Added RTSP Multicast: rtsp://ip/multicast_stream
    • Other bug fixes

    Z CAM E2-S6

    Firmware 1.0.3
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    Release notes for firmware 1.0.3

    • Added split duration 120 minutes option;
    • Added 1s preroll, now 1/3/5/7/10s selectable;
    • Support customized frame line png larger than 1920x1080 (7680x4320 max.) pixels;
    • Other bug fixes.

    Firmware 1.0.1
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    Release notes for firmware 1.0.1

    • E2-S6 resolution 3456x3456 @50fps, 3840x3840 @30fps, 4000x4000 @30fps
    • E2-F6 resolution 4K 4:3 & 4K 6:5 aspect ratios
    • E2-F6 crop feature on user programmable button
    • EzLink multi camera sync feature
    • Lens focal point control (web client)
    • Shutter angle 288º
    • 0.1º step shutter angle adjustment
    • PixelLink multi camera sync bug fixes
    • Other bug fixes
    Firmware 1.0.0
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    Release note for firmware 1.0.0

    Added:
    • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

    Fixed:
    • Minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.98.0
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    Release note for firmware 0.98.0

    • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
    • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
    • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
    • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
    • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
    • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
    • Other bug fixes.

    Z CAM E2-S6G

    Firmware 1.0.3
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    Release notes for firmware 1.0.3

    • Added split duration 120 minutes option;
    • Added 1s preroll, now 1/3/5/7/10s selectable;
    • Support customized frame line png larger than 1920x1080 (7680x4320 max.) pixels;
    • Other bug fixes.

    Firmware 0.98.0
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    Release note for firmware 0.98.0

    • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
    • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
    • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
    • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
    • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
    • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
    • Other bug fixes.

    Z CAM E2-F6

    Firmware 1.0.3
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    Release notes for firmware 1.0.3

    • Added split duration 120 minutes option;
    • Added 1s preroll, now 1/3/5/7/10s selectable;
    • Support customized frame line png larger than 1920x1080 (7680x4320 max.) pixels;
    • Other bug fixes.

    Firmware 1.0.1
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    Release notes for firmware 1.0.1

    • E2-S6 resolution 3456x3456 @50fps, 3840x3840 @30fps, 4000x4000 @30fps
    • E2-F6 resolution 4K 4:3 & 4K 6:5 aspect ratios
    • E2-F6 crop feature on user programmable button
    • EzLink multi camera sync feature
    • Lens focal point control (web client)
    • Shutter angle 288º
    • 0.1º step shutter angle adjustment
    • PixelLink multi camera sync bug fixes
    • Other bug fixes
    Firmware 1.0.0
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    Release note for firmware 1.0.0

    Added:
    • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

    Fixed:
    • Minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.98.0
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    Release note for firmware 0.98.0

    • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
    • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
    • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
    • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
    • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
    • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
    • Other bug fixes.

    Z CAM E2-F6 Pro

    Firmware 0.9.9
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    Release notes:

    • Added RAW over HDMI (ProRes RAW recording on Atomos Ninja V)
    • Added 4K 4:3 4096x3072 50fps max
    • Optimized Timecode
    • Other bug fixes
    Firmware 0.98
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    Release notes for firmware 0.98

    • added customizable frame line display & 1.43:1 frame line on/off;
    • added selectable up/down button direction, default follows silk print direction;
    • 1080p SDI monitor playback bug fixed;
    • other minor bug fixes.
    Firmware 0.97
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    Release notes for firmware 0.97

    Added:
    • Playback intermittent black screen bug fixed.
    • SDI 1080p playback bug fixed.
    • Other minor bug fixes.
    Firmware 0.96
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    Release notes for firmware 0.96

    Added:
    • iOS & Android device support through USB connection;
    • Still image capture;
    • User customised frame line overlay;
    • 4K 4:3 & 6:5 aspect ratio;
    • 2K resolution SDI output;
    • Crop feature enabled on programmable buttons;
    • Waveform scope display position free to move;
    • Other bug fixes.

    Z CAM E2-F8

    Firmware 1.0.3
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    Release notes for firmware 1.0.3

    • Added split duration 120 minutes option;
    • Added 1s preroll, now 1/3/5/7/10s selectable;
    • Support customized frame line png larger than 1920x1080 (7680x4320 max.) pixels;
    • Other bug fixes.

    Firmware 1.0.1
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    Release notes for firmware 1.0.1

    • E2-S6 resolution 3456x3456 @50fps, 3840x3840 @30fps, 4000x4000 @30fps
    • E2-F6 resolution 4K 4:3 & 4K 6:5 aspect ratios
    • E2-F6 crop feature on user programmable button
    • EzLink multi camera sync feature
    • Lens focal point control (web client)
    • Shutter angle 288º
    • 0.1º step shutter angle adjustment
    • PixelLink multi camera sync bug fixes
    • Other bug fixes
    Firmware 1.0.0
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    Release note for firmware 1.0.0

    Added:
    • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

    Fixed:
    • Minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.98.0
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    Release note for firmware 0.98.0

    • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
    • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
    • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
    • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
    • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
    • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
    • Other bug fixes.