Phase One has released a new firmware package 1.1.3 for the new XF Camera System.
This firmware package is intended for updating components in the XF Camera System, including camera and digital backs. The 1.1.3 naming convention refers to a family of idividual firmware updates organized in separate folders for:
* XF Camera Body (FW1.01.9)
* IQ3 60MP/IQ3 80MP (FW1.01.8)
* IQ3 50MP/IQ250/IQ150 (FW2.02.0)
* IQ280/IQ260/IQ260 Achromatic/IQ180/IQ160/IQ150/140 (FW6.01.8).
Firmware & updater for 645DF/DF+/XF camera, IQ, Credo and P+ digital backs
WARNING: we strongly recommend caution and absorbing the Release Notes before taking on a firmware update.
The firmware will add support for using all IQ digital backs on the XF Camera Body. UPDATE: After extensive CI testing with DF/DF+, we have not encountered any issues during our testing – using several different bodies and backs. If you’d like to upgrade to test the new tools, please note that Phase One does not yet recommend this release. If you encounter issues, please contact the Capture Integration tech support team for assistance.
The firmware package does not support IQ1 or IQ2 digital backs for Hasselblad V, Hasselblad H or Contax, since the firmware only specifically addresses XF Camera compatibility. Do not update your firmware if you have an IQ1 or IQ2 Series digital back if it is in a Hasselblad H, Hasselblad V or Contax 645 Interface Mount.
XF/IQ3 USERS Firmware 1.01.9 for the XF
paired with IQ3 firmware 1.01.8 works fine, the XF system is working the best it has yet with minimal issues.
XF/IQ1/IQ2 USERS Firmware version 6.01.8 for IQ1 and 2 on the XF has issues. We had random errors, though not repeatable that caused issue with use on the XF. It wasn’t completely debilitating, but did stop progress of shooting a few times. Generally, a simple restart / remove batteries solved it.
DF / DF+ USERS Firmware version 6.01.8 for the IQ1’s and 2’s is not recommended for DF and DF+ users (and does not support H, V and Contax), as per Phase One’s release notes.DO NOT UPGRADE. It was not designed for that camera and there can be communication issues.
New Notable Features
XF Camera Body
Hyper focal point setting on the XF is available from the XF top screen by pressing the rear key, and navigating to [Tools > Hyperfocal Point), when set, the Hyperfocal setting becomes available as a third option selectable from focus point selector icon on the top screen.
IQ3 Digital Backs
USB Charging with 1500mA is now possible with this third-party USB hub: http://www.ianker.com/product/68ANHUB-BC7A
IQ3 digital backs can now be charged with 1500 mA on USB – this means that the battery will be charged and maintained with power if the IQ back is connected via the above USB Hub. Charging will require that WIFI is turned off for less power consumption. If WIFI is turned on, the battery lifetime will be prolonged with USB charging at 1500 mA Connected directly to a Macbook Pro, USB charging is limited to 900 mA.
Capture Pilot
Capture from within Live View Capture Pilot is now enabled.
Improvements and Bug Fixes
XF Camera
- In some occasions, updating firmware would end with a “Failed”
- XF body sometimes triggered the flash when it was waking up from sleep mode
- AF did not work smoothly when in Continuous Drive mode
- Long-exposures triggered via Av-mode sometimes showed incorrectly
- When entering LiveView from MUP, it does not return to MUP mode
- Capture in live view now always repeats continuous if capture button is held down
- XF battery low display in top screen is more correctly indicated
- Prism Viewfinder display would not always display shutter time if system is started from IQ digital back
- Mirror would not always flip-up when camera was powered down
- Corrected mismatch in power up/power down sequence
- With XF inactive in low vibration mode and focus priority will allow out of focus capture.
- Long exposure counter is now displayed more correctly
- Flash symbol would sometimes flash when screen is set to off
- Corrected an issue where some IQ digital back sometimes would not power down
- Corrected issue where XF top screen sometimes would flicker
- Corrected an issue where strange value appeared on the top screen after black calibration
- Profoto Flash is now disabled when using FPS shutter above 1/125
- Using the Secondary Capture Button for starting Live view was not always reliable
IQ Digital Backs
- Shooting with the XF body, without lenses, or with lenses that does not provide info to camera – will now write “no Aperture” in Exif aperture field
- FireWire Live View is now more stable (would sometimes show ‘camera error’ in Capture One)
- Charging on IQ1 digital backs are now showed more correct
- CF card robustness- take out CF card and reinsert now is more rugged
- Live View via Firewire for CCD based IQ digital backs is corrected
- Corrected an issue where the exposure was changing when connecting FireWire
XF Camera Body Firmware update
Firmware version 1.01.9
This firmware corrects a number of small issues which were found on the 1.0 firmware.
The XF and IQ3 firmware has tested well, the XF system is working the best it has yet with minimal issues.
Instructions for Update Before this procedure can be carried out, it might be required that you update your IQ back to the latest firmware listed below, which will enable firmware update of camera body from the CF-Card in the IQ:
- Download and extract the FW1.01.9.fwr file
- Place the FW1.01.9.fwr file on a CF Card and load into the IQ digital back
- On the IQ back select [Menu > XF Menu > Update Firmware]
- Answer Yes to “Install XF firmware version 1.01.9?” dialog
Firmware update can take several minutes, and may not be interrupted – the camera will check firmware after install and let you know that everything went well. In case anything goes wrong, please repeat above procedure.
IQ3 60 MP and IQ3 80MP Digital Back firmware update
Firmware version 1.01.8
This firmware correct a number of small issues in the IQ3 firmware. In addition, this firmware gives two new features to IQ3 60MP and IQ3 80 MP digital backs
Instructions for Update
- Please remove the digital back from the XF camera body
- Download and extract the FW1.01.8.fwr file
- Place the FW1.01.8.fwr file on a CF Card and load into the IQ digital back
- On the IQ back select [Menu > Firmware > Update Firmware]
- Answer Yes to “Install firmware version 1.01.8?” dialog
Firmware update can take several minutes, and may not be interrupted – the camera will check firmware after install and let you know that everything went well. In case anything goes wrong, please repeat above procedure.
IQ3 50 MP, IQ250 and IQ150 Digital Back firmware update
Firmware version 2.02.0
This firmware correct a number of small issues in the IQ3 50MP firmware. In addition, this firmware adds support for XF camera body in the IQ250 and IQ150 digital backs.
Instructions for Update
- Please remove the digital back from the XF camera body
- Download and extract the FW2.02.0.fwr file
- Place the FW2.02.0.fwr file on a CF Card and load into the IQ digital back
- On the IQ back select [Menu > Firmware > Update Firmware]
- Answer Yes to “Install firmware version 2.02.0?” dialog
Firmware update can take several minutes, and may not be interrupted – the camera will check firmware after install and let you know that everything went well. In case anything goes wrong, please repeat above procedure.
IQ140, IQ160, IQ180, IQ260, IQ260 Achromatic and IQ280 Digital Back firmware update
Firmware version 6.01.8
Firmware version 6.01.8 for IQ1 and 2 on the XF is a buggy. We had random errors, though not repeatable that caused issue with use on the XF. It wasn’t completely debilitating, but did stop progress of shooting a few times. Generally, a simple restart / remove batteries solved it.
After extensive CI testing with DF/DF+, we have not encountered any issues during our testing – using several different bodies and backs. If you’d like to upgrade to test the new tools, please note that Phase One does not yet recommend this release. If you encounter issues, please contact the Capture Integration tech support team.
This firmware adds support for XF camera body in the above listed IQ1 and IQ2 digital backs.
Instructions for Update
- Please remove the digital back from the XF camera body
- Download and extract the FW6.01.8.fwr file
- Place the FW6.01.8.fwr file on a CF Card and load into the IQ digital back
- On the IQ back select [Menu > Firmware > Update Firmware]
- Answer Yes to “Install firmware version 6.01.8.fwr?” dialog
Firmware update can take several minutes, and may not be interrupted – the camera will check firmware after install and let you know that everything went well. In case anything goes wrong, please repeat above procedure.