oOdyssey7/7Q/7Q+ December 2014 Firmware Released

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Mitch Gross

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Today Convergent Design releases a firmware update for the Odyssey7, Odyssey7Q and the new Odyssey7Q+. This release adds features, improves current functions and fixes some previous issues.


Highlights of the new firmware include:

NEW FEATURES (Odyssey7Q+)

4K 10-bit HDMI Support
4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 24
UHD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30

1080p60 10-bit HDMI Support
1080p Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 50p, 60p


NEW FEATURES (Odyssey7Q & Odyssey7Q+)

Extended Warranty (Odyssey7Q only)
All Odyssey7Q warranties are automatically extended to January 1, 2016. (See bulletin to Odyssey7Q owners for details.)

Multi-Stream HDMI Input
Allows HD video signal over HDMI as one of the inputs for Multi-Stream Monitoring.


Multi-Stream 720p Input
Allows 720p HD video signal for Multi-Stream Monitoring. Mixable with 1080i and 1080p HD video.

Sony FS7 (with XDAC-FS7 extension back) Support
Record modes available with FS RAW Record Option
4K RAW 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
2K RAW 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94, 100, 119.88 (120), 200, 239.76 (240)
4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97
4K RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.08, 25, 29.97
4K RAW to 2K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
4K RAW to HD (1080p) Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94
NOTE: FS7 S-Log3 supported in RAW & Apple ProRes record modes
Sony FS700 4K RAW to 4K/2K Apple ProRes
Additional record modes available with FS RAW Record Option
4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97
4K RAW to 2K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 25, 29.97, 50, 59.94

Canon C500 4K/QHD RAW to 4K/UHD Apple ProRes
Additional record modes available with Canon RAW Record Option
4K RAW to 4K Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30
QHD RAW to UHD Apple ProRes 422 (HQ) 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30


NEW FEATURES (Odyssey7, Odyssey7Q, Odyssey7Q+)

HDMI Record Trigger
Start/stop recording on Odyssey from Panasonic GH4 (with new GH4 firmware) and Sony a7S.

HDMI Timecode Support
Capture timecode data from Panasonic GH4 (with new GH4 firmware) and Sony a7S.

1TB Odyssey SSD Support
Allows the use of the new Odyssey 1TB SSD in Odyssey monitor/recorder.

Custom Frame Guides
Up to four user-programmable frame guides in six color options. All four frame guides plus one preset frame guide can be displayed concurrently.

Playback Notes
Expanding PLAY Markers functionality, a Notes text field is now available in Clip XML data as well as a Good/Bad take indication. Used in conjunction with new CD APPLE PRORES TRANSFER UTILITY 1.5, a Final Cut XML can transfer Markers and Notes to FCPX, FCP7, Adobe Premier and Resolve 10 & 11.
PSF Video Output Option
Certain modes add choice of true progressive (p) or Progressive-Segmented Frame (psf) video output for expanded compatibility with other equipment.

OLED Calibration Controls
RGB Gain and Saturation controls added for the OLED display, with reset.



To download this firmware, go to the Convergent Design website:
https://convergent-design.com/support/firmware-downloads.html
 
Hey Mitch,

Josh Becker wrote in another thread: "I think with the FS7, it (7Q+) will provide a smaller/lighter option for HDMI UHD capture (doesn't require the giant XDCA unit) if I'm on a gimbal or something."

My question is, on the FS7, do you need the XDCA back unit to record Pro-Res to the 7Q? I'm assuming that what makes the 7Q 4K2HD and 4KUHD so clean is that CD did a great job debayering from the 4K RAW? Can we expect similar results in quality through the HDMI out on the FS7? to the 7Q?
 
Custom frame guides! Coming from a guy who is often shooting for a video board with a 2.51:1 ratio, this is a really nice addition.

Great work all around, CD. Looking forward to updating my unit.
 
Thanks for the update Mitch.

I have a question if you may : with the new 1.10 fimware on the FS7 enabling S-Log2, can we stay in FS7 RAW or is it just compatible with S-Log3 ?

If that not such the case, maybe switching for FS700 RAW will simply do the trick ?

Thanks for your answer,
Stephane.
 
Curious, any improvements to the noise in rec709 in 4k-uhd ProRes? I find it to be really noisy on a lot of my footage
 
Sounds great, the fw updates are coming more regularly, the gear is getting better! Not forced to shoot RAW anymore when full 4K is needed! Frame guides sound awesome as well.

Edit: and oled calibration.. Thank you, very needed feature.
 
gene_can_sing said:
Hey Mitch,

Josh Becker wrote in another thread: "I think with the FS7, it (7Q+) will provide a smaller/lighter option for HDMI UHD capture (doesn't require the giant XDCA unit) if I'm on a gimbal or something."

My question is, on the FS7, do you need the XDCA back unit to record Pro-Res to the 7Q? I'm assuming that what makes the 7Q 4K2HD and 4KUHD so clean is that CD did a great job debayering from the 4K RAW? Can we expect similar results in quality through the HDMI out on the FS7? to the 7Q?
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The Odyssey7Q can only receive 4K via the SDI output. The 7Q+ can receive 4K video via SDI or HDMI.

The FS7 can output 4K video via HDMI. It's SDI outputs are limited to HD. With the accessory back it can output 4K RAW, which either the 7Q or the 7Q+ can then turn into video and record as ProRes.

We really like the work we do turning RAW into video. But Sony can certainly do a fine job of it, especially if you get it in a Log mode. If all you want is HD video, then the FS7 can send that out over HDMI or SDI and the 7Q can receive it either way. I would suggest ALWAYS going SDI if you can. I'll leave it up to others to comparison test between our deBayer and Sony's, but we're quite happy with ours.
 
brazzam said:
Custom frame guides! Coming from a guy who is often shooting for a video board with a 2.51:1 ratio, this is a really nice addition.

Great work all around, CD. Looking forward to updating my unit.
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The new custom frame guides are crazy powerful. Create up to four of them and you can make each in a different color. Combine with one of the presets and you have far more possible combinations than any other solution. Make one a center mark if you want -- you can layer five frames at once!
 
S.Blanchardon said:
Thanks for the update Mitch.

I have a question if you may : with the new 1.10 fimware on the FS7 enabling S-Log2, can we stay in FS7 RAW or is it just compatible with S-Log3 ?

If that not such the case, maybe switching for FS700 RAW will simply do the trick ?

Thanks for your answer,
Stephane.
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We will add S-Log2 to the FS7 selections soon. I have not tried "lying" to the Odyssey as you describe, but it might work. We chose to separate the FS7 and the FS700 in the camera selection menu because (A) we didn't want to confuse owners who were setting up the camera quickly and (B) Sony outputs the signal in such a way that there's really no way for the Odyssey to know the difference without being told.
 
Vectoscope almost made this release. It should be available soon. Not sure on the others but we would like to try to wrap up features sooner rather than later. Seeing 2017 there kinda scares me!
 
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