GuyB
Well-known member
Hi all,
Here is some info from Convergent Design on an upcomming firmware update, due out pretty soon.
"Just a quick note that the time-lapse recording is coming along faster than I had expected. I saw the first files this afternoon with a 1 frame per second and 1 frame per minute interval. The video looked great, with the clouds moving over Pikes Peak and the cars streaming by on the interstate.
Just for clarification, time-lapse recording is done in I-Frame only mode, since the changes from one frame to another can be significant. Since the actual data-rate to the CF cards is greatly reduced (compared to full-motion video), we are recommding that everyone use the 220 Mbps I-Frame only CODEC, which gives fantatsic video quality. We are modifying the firmware to allow all qualified CF cards (even the 133X cards) to be used at the 220Mbps rate (in time-lapse mode only).
Also, the pre-record buffer has been greatly expanded. Previous the pre-record buffer was fixed at 4.5 seconds for all bit-rates. The new firmware will now provide the following:
1) 4.5 seconds for 140/160 Mbps rate
2) 7.0 seconds for 100 Mbps rate
3) 11.0 seconds for 50Mbps (and lower) rates
The new firmware is scheduled for release in Oct, the exact date is pending reliability tests."
I have also been told the new Sandisk Extreme and Extreme Pro cards have been successfully tested up to the 32GB model, no problems are expected for the test of the 64GB card once they can get their hands on one.
How's that!
Here is some info from Convergent Design on an upcomming firmware update, due out pretty soon.
"Just a quick note that the time-lapse recording is coming along faster than I had expected. I saw the first files this afternoon with a 1 frame per second and 1 frame per minute interval. The video looked great, with the clouds moving over Pikes Peak and the cars streaming by on the interstate.
Just for clarification, time-lapse recording is done in I-Frame only mode, since the changes from one frame to another can be significant. Since the actual data-rate to the CF cards is greatly reduced (compared to full-motion video), we are recommding that everyone use the 220 Mbps I-Frame only CODEC, which gives fantatsic video quality. We are modifying the firmware to allow all qualified CF cards (even the 133X cards) to be used at the 220Mbps rate (in time-lapse mode only).
Also, the pre-record buffer has been greatly expanded. Previous the pre-record buffer was fixed at 4.5 seconds for all bit-rates. The new firmware will now provide the following:
1) 4.5 seconds for 140/160 Mbps rate
2) 7.0 seconds for 100 Mbps rate
3) 11.0 seconds for 50Mbps (and lower) rates
The new firmware is scheduled for release in Oct, the exact date is pending reliability tests."
I have also been told the new Sandisk Extreme and Extreme Pro cards have been successfully tested up to the 32GB model, no problems are expected for the test of the 64GB card once they can get their hands on one.
How's that!