Sony FS5 Firmware 1.1 Available in UK, USA Available in 1 Week: Texas Media Systems

PXWFS5 Ver. 1.1 Simultaneous Recording Details

PXWFS5 Ver. 1.1 Simultaneous Recording Details

Just received the memo below from Sony regarding FS5 Version 1.1 Firmware:

Sony’s PXW-FS5 gives independent producers and owner/operators the flexibility and performance they need to produce “high-end camera” images with minimal running costs – a combination vital to high-volume workflows like unscripted TV production.

As with other F-series platform cameras, Sony is protecting the customers’ investment in the PXW-FS5 through future firmware updates that will install additional useful features. This prevents obsolescence and extends the camera’s creative capabilities without the need to buy a new camera body.

The current Firmware Version 1.0 offers multiple internal recording options and acapability to record to external devices -- plus much more.

This document outlines the current Firmware Version 1.0 for the PXW-FS5 and provides initialdetails of Version 1.1, planned for release in January 2016.

Firmware Version 1.0
The PXW-FS5’s Firmware Version 1.0 enables “dual recording” for writing identical content to two SD cards simultaneously. This firmware also supports simultaneous proxy recording of the main HD or Quad Full HD (QFHD)recording at a lower bit-rate to 720P HD or 640 x 360 pixels. Each proxy recording has the same filename and timecode as the main recording and is stored in different folders on the same SD card.

With Firmware Version 1.0,the PXW-FS5 records to Sony or to third-party external recorders viaits HDMI, SDI or Composite Video outputs. SDI output is always HD,10-bit 4:2:2. The HDMI output can be Quad Full HD (QFHD) or HDdepending on the camera settings. The bit depth and color sampling ofthe HDMI output signal is always 8-bit 4:2:2.

The PXW-FS5 also providestimecode and REC trigger signals via SDI and HDMI to compatibleexternal devices. Using SMPTE RDD18, the PXW-FS5 outputs camerametadata including timecode and REC trigger via SDI. For HDMI output,timecode and REC trigger/status usemanufacturer-specific data areas, which Sony provides by request.

Firmware Version 1.0 supports simultaneous internal and external recording ofHD. When internally recording HD, the SDI and HD-SDI outputs areactive, carrying HD, timecode and REC trigger signals. Compatibleexternal recorders can be set to follow the camera’s timecode andrecord ON/OFF commands automatically.

With Firmware Version 1.0,the PXW-FS5 can record QFHD to internal storage or to an externalrecorder, but not to both simultaneously. When the PXW-FS5 is set torecord QFHD internally, the HDMI output is active while the camera ispaused and muted when internal recording starts. This permits use ofan external monitor or third-party recorder/monitor for setting upshots or for playback. However, REC trigger, timecode and digitalsignals are not sent to the external recorder via HDMI. (Note: Firmware Version 1.1 will implement simultaneous QFHD internal/external recording, including REC trigger and timecode via the HDMI output. See below.)

Firmware Version 1.1
Version 1.1 allows simultaneous QFHD internal recording and QFHD output to an external unit that serves as the monitoring device. A new menu item (“QFHDREC OUTPUT”) in the recording menu permits switching between simultaneous QFHD internal/external recording, with loss of VF andLCD operation and internal recording. The loss of VF/LCD does notaffect HD operations.

Version 1.1 is merely the next step in the PXW-FS5’s ongoing development. A future firmware build will add “FS RAW” recording,including simultaneous recording of internal plus external FS RAW.The OLED and VF will remain active regardless of the choice of format.

Sony is planning additional firmware updates based on customer input to expand the PXW-FS5’s creative capabilities and give camera operators more options for capturing any type of content.​
 
On one podcast I watched the author stated the FS5 was 8 bit and 8 bit only in the 4k world, on another blog it was stated future firmware updates will add full 10 bit recording internal and external?
 
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