Possible 4K hack of 5D Mark II

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Could be a hoax, but if it isn't, it is definitely news:

http://www.video-dslr.com/Canon-EOS-4k-Firmware-Hack/

This from the administrator over at cinema5D:

If this is legit it's gonna change the way we shoot HDSLR:
Right now someone called Earz62801 is broadcasting via webcam on ustream. He's answering questions about a firmware hack he claims to be releasing this Saturday. Join the broadcast here

There's still no evidence that the said firmware exists but after listening to the guy for 30 minutes I can confirm that he's probably not a crackhead but at least knows hdslr tech. A hoax wouldn't make much sense for this person so it looks like we could really see something here.

Schedule announced:

- Sample video to be uploaded via YouTube channel on Friday (tomorrow)
- 550D/T2i Firmware on Saturday 11:11 EST (download from his homepage which is yet to be announced)
- 5D Mark II Firmware on January 11th 11:11 EST.

Specs:

- 2:35/1 Crop
- 24p
- 2k for 90 seconds (less pixels @ 2:35/1 but more sharpness than 1080p)
- 3k for 30 seconds
- 4k for 6 seconds
- 45mb/s - 175mb/s bitrates
- no LiveView but hdmi output
- no heat issues
- 7D version tba
- longer recording times for 4k coming in future updates
- first 2 firmware versions are gonna be free, later probably 50$
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Also this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkTN7Ayosq0&feature=player_embedded


This from the first link itself:

A Firmware Hack for Canon EOS Cameras will be released on January 1st 2011 which will enable the 800 USD camera to record up to 4K video with up to 175 Mb per second.
YouTube user Earz62801 today reported that he will release a firmware hack for some Canon DSLR cameras on January 1st 2011. The 4k Firmware Hack will enable users to shoot video in 2k, 3k and even 4k resolution with bitrates up to 175 Mb/s. The announcement contributed to a controversy. Some declare the hack to be a hoax because it sounds too good to be true. We will see on Saturday. Earz62801 made a 2 hour long Q&A session on uStream. Below are all the facts Earz62801 revelead about the soon to be released firmware. An audio recording of the Q&A session can be downloaded here:
Update:
Download audio from the Q&A Session (mp3, 91 MB, 2 hours 28 minutes)
All known facts:

(Last update: 2010-12-30 5:10pm)


  • will be released on January 1st 2011 11:11pm EST
  • First two releases will be free. Later releases will cost around 50 USD.
  • 4K resolution will be 4096x2304
  • 60p in 1080p mode possible
  • LiveView doesn't work while recording
  • 1080p with 175Mb/s Bitrate looks gorgeous
  • Color-Space 4:2:2
  • Moire and aliasing "fixed"
  • 5D Mark II support will be released on January 11, 2011
  • Recording time in 4K is only 6 seconds. Maybe 10 seconds in future release
  • Writing 6 Seconds of 4K footage to card takes about 30 seconds.
  • No playback in-camera
  • 25p is NOT going to happen. Probably never.
  • Heating was a problem until 6 days ago. But not anymore.
  • Has built in limiter so you won't brick your camera
  • Battery will be sucked up pretty fast.
  • Will NOT record in 16:9 (coming in future release)
  • Will be first released for T2i (550D) and will later come to 7D, 5D Mark II. No Word on 60D yet.
  • Monthly updated planned on each months 1st
  • "Rolling Shutter isn't much of an issue"
  • No drop frames
  • Youtube User Dod3032 will get the firmare one day early and will put up videos on youtube on 2011-01-01
  • Sourcecode will also be released
  • HDMI Out will still work
  • Works only with fast Class10 cards
  • Working cards are: Sandisk Extreme III class 10 8gb and above. Transcend class 10 16gb and above and Lexar Pro class 10 32gb.
  • 7D Security is a pain in butt because of firmware counter. So no support yet.
  • Not T1i (they don't have one)
  • Development took about 2 month in total
  • Special Website will be up soon
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