Posted on 2013/06/17 7:00 AM by Rob Baker

Phase One IQ firmware | Capture IntegrationNew firmware versions will be released for both the IQ2 and IQ1 at the same time as the announcement of the Profoto capture and light integration. The IQ2 firmware highlights include improved performance and stability.

The big news for the IQ1 firmware is that the new version adds support for the long awaited USB connectivity. This new firmware is also required for the IQ1 backs to function with the new Profoto capture and light integration solution.

Downloads

Capture Integration recommends reading full release notes before installing new firmware

Phase One IQ2 Firmware 5.04.6

Firmware version 5.04.6 for IQ260, IQ280, and IQ260 Achromatic digital backs

  • This firmware specifically corrects an issue with Wi-FI Adhoc mode, where Adhoc mode had difficulty starting up if no other networks where within range.

Phase One IQ1 Firmware 5.00.51

Firmware version 5.00.51 ads new functionality to all IQ1 series digital backs:

USB2 and USB3 Support

With the IQ1 series you can now capture tethered into Capture One 7.1.2 or later via the USB2 or USB3 port. USB3 cable length is limited to 3m which is also what Phase One recommends for both USB2 and USB3 Charging of the battery is not supported due to the limited power on the USB bus, so running continuously on USB, will require you to recharge your battery now and then.

Profoto Automatic Light Control

Requires a 645DF+ camera with firmware version 2.20 or later and Capture One 7.1.2 or later – the Light control installs as a plugin to Capture One 7.1.2 and is compatible with all newer Profoto Air systems. Aperture or ISO can be locked to one or more groups of light, and changing aperture or ISO on the camera will change the light intensity accordingly.

Additional Improvements available with Firmware version 5.00.51 if upgrading from firmware version older than 3.03

Firmware version 3.03 was a service release with some minor stability improvements and corrections for all IQ1 series digital backs. Among this, it specifically corrects the following issues:

  • Exif info time stamp showing one hour offset in some regions is now corrected
  • Fix for for long exposure issues on technical cameras
New Features
  • All 10 languages fully integrated (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Swedish)
  • Support for iXR/IXA camera
  • Browsing, zooming and panning is now possible in the last 10 images when shooting tethered to the computer
  • Custom White Balance 1,2,3 in digital back can now be set in tethered mode
  • Zooming and panning in not yet stored images are now possible on the digital back
  • Custom background can be uploaded as an image (backgrnd.bmp or backgrnd.tif) on the CF card
  • User can now adjust the offset for roll and pitch.
Reliability
  • Camera interface is in general more robust for third party cameras.
  • Improved two-shot noise rejection on trigger pulse, when using third party equipment
  • Battery lifetime in cold weather is improved significantly
  • General stability improvements
  • Known limitations: Lexar 400x 256GB CF card is not supported

Additional fixes if upgrading from version 1.47

  • 9 New languages available in the Menu > Language (French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Japanese and Chinese)
  • 645DF camera control from Capture One
  • 645DF custom settings control from the IQ digital back
  • New Splash Screen option in Menu > Display > Splash Screen for display of custom image (up to 800 x 480 px) at startup.
  • Support for Schneider Kreuznach USB controlled shutter (Native – no need for special setting)
  • New Aerial setting in Menu > Camera Mode for use with special Aerial applications.
  • General speed improvements for all IQ digital backs, especially on the H platform.
  • General stability improvements for all IQ digital backs

Additional fixes if upgrading from version 1.33

  • Fixes an issue where IQ back would lock up with “No DB” displayed in the 645DF LCD, requiring a hard reboot of camera and digital back.
  • Digital back will now correctly charge battery to 100% via FireWire
  • Fixes an issue on IQ back for Hasselblad V, where starting capture from within Capture One was not possible on a 555 ELD camera.
  • General improved stability

Additional fixes if upgrading from firmware version 1.19

  • Live View is now available on the IQ display (see separate white paper)
  • IIQ Small file format is now available
  • New Specific camera mode for Mamiya RZ PRO IID
  • General stability improvements

 

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