Firmware version 5.10.1 for Phase One IQ digital backs
Today Phase One released a firmware update for its IQ1 and IQ2 series digital backs. This update is a service release and contains a number of stability improvements. Below is a list of major features of this update:
- IQ2xx menu system fully localized in following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Russian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese.
- IQ1xx and IXA / IXR integration updated with new menu structure and stability fixes
- B&W display style for IQ1xx series
- Maintenance charging on IQ1xx over USB3 and USB2 (extends battery life when tethered)
- Live View is now possible with IQ back set to Zero latency
- Stability improvements for 645DF+ communications.
- Improved rotation sensor accuracy with IQ2xx.
You can apply this update using the Firmware Updater utility from Phase One’s website or by downloading the firmware and loading it on to a CF card.
Installing the Firmware Updates
Update should be performed with the digital back disconnected from the camera, and without FireWire or USB connected. Also make sure you have a newly charged battery in the IQ back.
- Download the latest IQ Firmware from the link above.
- Transfer the .fwr file to an empty compact flash card and insert it into the IQ’s compact flash card slot.
- Select “Update Firmware” from the Firmware menu and the IQ back will automatically detect and implement the update from the card.
- After upgrade the digital back will have to be rebooted, a full reboot is performed by removing the battery from the IQ back, and reinserting it.
If you regret any updates, the “Restore Firmware” option will revert to the factory installed firmware version. If you experience errors you can use the menu “Dump Log” to transfer Log information to the CompactFlash card – this log file you can use to send to support for further analysis.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact our support team!