Odyssey7Q April 2014 Firmware Update

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Mitch Gross

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After 130 pages, I figure this is a good time to start a new thread.


Today we release a patch firmware update, firmware 1.11.100. There are a few new functions, some improvements of old functions, and a number of fixes to various issues. Highlights of the firmware update include:

New Features (All Modes)

- Pixel Zoom memory
When using Pixel Zoom, the screen coordinates in 1:1 and 2:1 zoom modes are remembered from previous use. Drag with finger on OLED display to position zoom window. Window will return to same position upon returning to Pixel Zoom setting. Reset zoom window to center by tapping frame reference map in lower right corner. Coordinates retained until changing record mode or powering down Odyssey7Q.

- Multi-Stream switching
Multi-Stream interface updated with A/B/C/D input selector buttons. Multi-Stream initializes in Quad Split view (display divided into four separate images). Tap A, B, C, or D buttons to select a single input for full screen display. Inputs can be directly switched to by selecting the corresponding button without need to scan through other inputs. To return to Quad Split view, tap on the currently selected input to de-select it.


Sony FS700 Record Option

FS700 4K à HD ProRes (4K2HD)
- 4K2HD in REC709 (800%)
Added support for REC709 (800%) gamma setting. On FS700, in Picture Profile menu, select a PP with Gamma set to ITU709(800%). This setting increases Dynamic Range in highlights by three stops.

- 4K2HD LUTs
Added LUT function in 4K2HD mode. If S-LOG2 or REC709 (800%) is selected as camera gamma, tapping LUT button applies a LUT to adjust viewed image to a standard REC709 without altering the recording. LUT is applied to the OLED display as well as SDI and HDMI outputs.


Fixes & Improvements


Multi-Stream
- Fixed support for PSF input signals (1080psf 23.976/24/25/29.97)

ProRes(HQ)
- Fixed “Variframe mode detected” compatibility issue with Canon C300

4K2HD
- Reduced color fringing at high contrast edges
- Reduced noise in dark areas

ProRes(HQ) & 4K2HD
- Fixed playback issues


Scroll over the FIRMWARE UPDATES tab at the top of every page on the Convergent Design website and click on ODYSSEY7Q from the dropdown menu. You will be directed to a page where the firmware can be downloaded, with release notes, and updating instructions. An Odyssey SSD is required to perform the update.

http://www.convergent-design.com/FirmwareUpdates/Odyssey7Q.aspx
 
Outta nowhere I clicked on the page and it was there. Glad to hear all of this! Since mine is in for fixing will it come back with the new firmware installed? Thanks!
 
Thanks for the update. You're probably very reluctant to answer this but do you have any ideas on the 2k ProRes @ HFR and the 4k ProRes @ 50p?

Cheers
 
Mitch, are all the multi-stream issues fixed that were introduced in the last update? - Was it the PSF issue that caused that?
 
The LUT for Slog2 is very welcome. Thankfully I can now go back to retarded exposure control: apply Rec709 LUT, set Zebras to 70% and shoot away.

The Hypergamma (800% 709) profile is very exciting too. Especially with the LUT!
 
Anyone else having playback issues? All I'm getting is a black screen during playback on both the March and April firmwares
 
Ooh that's not good... I'm already mid-update, so no turning back now. Is it just not playing ProRes or not playing back any clips?
 
Excuse my ignorance on this, but the press release says that the ITU709 (800%) setting "increases Dynamic Range in highlights by three stops."

Increases the DR relative to what?
 
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