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Z CAM E2 Firmware Updates

Firmware Upgrade using Z CAM web client:

  1. Connect Z CAM E2 to the computer through an Ethernet cable.
  2. Menu -> Connect -> Network -> ETH. Mode -> Direct
  3. Read the ETH. IP 10.98.32.1 (normally).
  4. Open your browser on computer and enter: http://10.98.32.1/www/html/controller.html
  5. Z CAM web client screen would show up.
  6. Go to Upgrade, select the firmware file and follow the step to complete.

* MAKE SURE THAT CAMERA IS CONNECTED TO A STABLE POWER SOURCE.
** MAKE SURE THAT FIRMWARE FILE IS NOT UNZIPPED BY THE BROWSER (SAFARI IS NOT RECOMMENDED) DURING THE DOWNLOAD PROCESS.

Z CAM E2

Firmware 1.0.0
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Release note for firmware 1.0.0

Added:
  • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

Fixed:
  • Minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.98.2
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Release note for firmware 0.98.2

Added:
  • 4K 120fps RAW over HDMI

Bug fixes:
  • Low jello mode prohibited (RAW over HDMI)
  • Minor bug fixes

Z CAM E2-M4

Firmware 1.0.0
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Release note for firmware 1.0.0

Added:
  • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

Fixed:
  • Minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.98.2
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Release note for firmware 0.98.2

Added:
  • 4K 120fps RAW over HDMI

Bug fixes:
  • Low jello mode prohibited (RAW over HDMI)
  • Minor bug fixes

Z CAM E2C

Firmware 1.0.0
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Release note for firmware 1.0.0

Added:
  • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

Fixed:
  • Minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.98.0
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Release note for firmware 0.98.0

  • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
  • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
  • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
  • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
  • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
  • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
  • Other bug fixes.
Firmware 0.97.1
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Release note for firmware 0.97.1

Added:
  • C4K 3:2 aspect ratio (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
  • Extended manual ISO

Improvements:
  • ProRes 422 Proxy, 4K up to 120fps (for E2 & E2-M4)
  • ProRes HQ, C4K up to 50fps (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
  • ProRes 422, 8K up to 25fps (for E2-F8)
  • ProRes LT, 8K up to 30fps (for E2-F8)
  • VFR selection moved to Record menu
Bug fixes:
  • ISO setting not memorized
  • Pre-roll not working
  • Other minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.96
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Release note for firmware 0.96

Added:
  • In camera SRT push (web interface)
  • In camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface)
  • UVC web camera, supports both H.264 & MJPEG
  • Concert image profile
  • F2 F3 F4 can be assigned for Mode Switching

Improvements:
  • RAW over HDMI performance
  • [E2-F6][E2-S6] Noise performance further improved in high ISO
  • [E2C][E2-F8][E2-S6] White balance 10000K color temperature
  • 23.98fps output on HDMI
  • Camera preview LUT updated
  • Bug Fix: H.264 meta data error
  • Bug Fix: Audio gain incorrect
  • Other bug fixes
Firmware 0.95
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Release note for firmware 0.95:
  • NOT POSSIBLE to rollback to previous firmware releases once upgraded to 0.95
  • Only possible to upgrade through camera settings: Menu -> System -> Version
Features added:
  • RAW output over HDMI
  • File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON 
  • Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
  • Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
  • Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
  • Denoise Off/Weak/Medium
  • Refined shadow area saturation
Bug fixes:
  • In camera playback audio video sync issue
  • Performance optimization
  • Other minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.94
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Newly added:
  • Low Jello Mode (Z CAM E2 & Z CAM E2-F6).
  • De-noise options (off/weak/medium) for Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8.
  • USB-Serial converter is supported.
  • eND is supported.
  • HEIF/DNG is supported for still capture.
  • PTP is supported.
  • Leica DG 45mm (MFT) lens is supported.

Improvements:
  • Partial debayer ZRAW, compression ratio 8:1, 4K@60fps / 6K@30fps max.
  • VFR 4K up to 90fps on Z CAM E2-F6.
  • VFR 4K 49~60fps, enhanced FOV on Z CAM E2-F6.
  • Refined saturation in shadow (Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8)

Other bug fixes

Z CAM E2G

Firmware 0.98.0
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Release note for firmware 0.98.0

  • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
  • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
  • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
  • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
  • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
  • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
  • Other bug fixes.
Firmware 0.97.1
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Release note for firmware 0.97.1

Added:
  • C4K 3:2 aspect ratio (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
  • Extended manual ISO

Improvements:
  • ProRes 422 Proxy, 4K up to 120fps (for E2 & E2-M4)
  • ProRes HQ, C4K up to 50fps (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
  • ProRes 422, 8K up to 25fps (for E2-F8)
  • ProRes LT, 8K up to 30fps (for E2-F8)
  • VFR selection moved to Record menu
Bug fixes:
  • ISO setting not memorized
  • Pre-roll not working
  • Other minor bug fixes
Firmware 0.95
Download

Release note for firmware 0.95
  • NOT POSSIBLE to rollback to previous firmware releases once upgraded to 0.95
  • Only possible to upgrade through camera settings: Menu -> System -> Version
Features added:
  • RAW output over HDMI
  • File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON 
  • Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
  • Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
  • Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
  • Multicam co-exposure aperture setting sync
  • Resolution 2880x2160 30fps
  • Denoise Off/Weak/Medium
  • Refined shadow area saturation
Bug fixes:
  • In camera playback audio video sync issue
  • Multicam master camera AWB one button push to set
  • 23.98 & 50 project fps exposure issue
  • Performance optimization
  • Other minor bug fixes
  • Firmware 0.94
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    Newly added:
    • Low Jello Mode (Z CAM E2 & Z CAM E2-F6).
    • De-noise options (off/weak/medium) for Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8.
    • USB-Serial converter is supported.
    • eND is supported.
    • HEIF/DNG is supported for still capture.
    • PTP is supported.
    • Leica DG 45mm (MFT) lens is supported.

    Improvements:
    • Partial debayer ZRAW, compression ratio 8:1, 4K@60fps / 6K@30fps max.
    • VFR 4K up to 90fps on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • VFR 4K 49~60fps, enhanced FOV on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • Refined saturation in shadow (Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8)

    Other bug fixes

    Z CAM E2-S6

    Firmware 1.0.0
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    Release note for firmware 1.0.0

    Added:
    • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

    Fixed:
    • Minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.98.0
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.98.0

    • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
    • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
    • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
    • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
    • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
    • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
    • Other bug fixes.
    Firmware 0.97.1
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.97.1

    Added:
    • C4K 3:2 aspect ratio (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
    • Extended manual ISO

    Improvements:
    • ProRes 422 Proxy, 4K up to 120fps (for E2 & E2-M4)
    • ProRes HQ, C4K up to 50fps (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
    • ProRes 422, 8K up to 25fps (for E2-F8)
    • ProRes LT, 8K up to 30fps (for E2-F8)
    • VFR selection moved to Record menu
    Bug fixes:
    • ISO setting not memorized
    • Pre-roll not working
    • Other minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.96
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.96

    Added:
    • In camera SRT push (web interface)
    • In camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface)
    • UVC web camera, supports both H.264 & MJPEG
    • Concert image profile
    • F2 F3 F4 can be assigned for Mode Switching

    Improvements:
    • RAW over HDMI performance
    • [E2-F6][E2-S6] Noise performance further improved in high ISO
    • [E2C][E2-F8][E2-S6] White balance 10000K color temperature
    • 23.98fps output on HDMI
    • Camera preview LUT updated
    • Bug Fix: H.264 meta data error
    • Bug Fix: Audio gain incorrect
    • Other bug fixes
    Firmware 0.95
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.95
    • NOT POSSIBLE to rollback to previous firmware releases once upgraded to 0.95
    • Only possible to upgrade through camera settings: Menu -> System -> Version
    Features added:
    • RAW output over HDMI
    • File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON
    • Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
    • Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
    • Noise performance improved for high frame rate
    • Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
    • Programmable button for eND quick setting & auto
    • Low jello mode in C5K/5K/C4K/4K/4K 2.4:1
    • 2.8K 120fps (2868x1512)
    Bug fixes:
    • In camera playback audio video sync issue
    • Performance optimization.
    • Other minor bug fixes.
    Firmware 0.94
    Download

    Newly added:
    • Low Jello Mode (Z CAM E2 & Z CAM E2-F6).
    • De-noise options (off/weak/medium) for Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8.
    • USB-Serial converter is supported.
    • eND is supported.
    • HEIF/DNG is supported for still capture.
    • PTP is supported.
    • Leica DG 45mm (MFT) lens is supported.

    Improvements:
    • Partial debayer ZRAW, compression ratio 8:1, 4K@60fps / 6K@30fps max.
    • VFR 4K up to 90fps on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • VFR 4K 49~60fps, enhanced FOV on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • Refined saturation in shadow (Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8)

    Other bug fixes

    Z CAM E2-S6G

    Firmware 0.98.0
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    Release note for firmware 0.98.0

    • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
    • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
    • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
    • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
    • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
    • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
    • Other bug fixes.

    Z CAM E2-F6

    Firmware 1.0.0
    Download

    Release note for firmware 1.0.0

    Added:
    • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

    Fixed:
    • Minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.98.0
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.98.0

    • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
    • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
    • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
    • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
    • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
    • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
    • Other bug fixes.
    Firmware 0.97.1
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.97.1

    Added:
    • C4K 3:2 aspect ratio (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
    • Extended manual ISO

    Improvements:
    • ProRes 422 Proxy, 4K up to 120fps (for E2 & E2-M4)
    • ProRes HQ, C4K up to 50fps (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
    • ProRes 422, 8K up to 25fps (for E2-F8)
    • ProRes LT, 8K up to 30fps (for E2-F8)
    • VFR selection moved to Record menu
    Bug fixes:
    • ISO setting not memorized
    • Pre-roll not working
    • Other minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.96
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.96

    Added:
    • In camera SRT push (web interface)
    • In camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface)
    • UVC web camera, supports both H.264 & MJPEG
    • Concert image profile
    • F2 F3 F4 can be assigned for Mode Switching

    Improvements:
    • RAW over HDMI performance
    • [E2-F6][E2-S6] Noise performance further improved in high ISO
    • [E2C][E2-F8][E2-S6] White balance 10000K color temperature
    • 23.98fps output on HDMI
    • Camera preview LUT updated
    • Bug Fix: H.264 meta data error
    • Bug Fix: Audio gain incorrect
    • Other bug fixes
    Firmware 0.95
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.95
    • NOT POSSIBLE to rollback to previous firmware releases once upgraded to 0.95
    • Only possible to upgrade through camera settings: Menu -> System -> Version
    Features added:
    • RAW output over HDMI
    • File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON
    • Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
    • Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
    • Noise performance improved for high frame rate
    • Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
    • Programmable button for eND quick setting & auto
    • Supports ISO auto
    Bug fixes:
    • In camera playback audio video sync issue
    • Performance optimization.
    • Other minor bug fixes.
    Firmware 0.94
    Download

    Newly added:
    • Low Jello Mode (Z CAM E2 & Z CAM E2-F6).
    • De-noise options (off/weak/medium) for Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8.
    • USB-Serial converter is supported.
    • eND is supported.
    • HEIF/DNG is supported for still capture.
    • PTP is supported.
    • Leica DG 45mm (MFT) lens is supported.

    Improvements:
    • Partial debayer ZRAW, compression ratio 8:1, 4K@60fps / 6K@30fps max.
    • VFR 4K up to 90fps on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • VFR 4K 49~60fps, enhanced FOV on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • Refined saturation in shadow (Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8)

    Other bug fixes

    Z CAM E2-F8

    Firmware 1.0.0
    Download

    Release note for firmware 1.0.0

    Added:
    • Added BRAW support over HDMI on Blackmagic Video Assist (E2, E2-M4, E2-S6 & E2-F6 only)

    Fixed:
    • Minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.98.0
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.98.0

    • All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1).
    • ProRes proxy records in separate files.
    • Preview & in camera playback with 3D LUT banding issue fixed.
    • External SSD recording through USB performance improved.
    • Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6.
    • UVC (USB camera) bug fixes.
    • Other bug fixes.
    Firmware 0.97.1
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.97.1

    Added:
    • C4K 3:2 aspect ratio (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
    • Extended manual ISO

    Improvements:
    • ProRes 422 Proxy, 4K up to 120fps (for E2 & E2-M4)
    • ProRes HQ, C4K up to 50fps (for E2-S6 & E2-F6)
    • ProRes 422, 8K up to 25fps (for E2-F8)
    • ProRes LT, 8K up to 30fps (for E2-F8)
    • VFR selection moved to Record menu
    Bug fixes:
    • ISO setting not memorized
    • Pre-roll not working
    • Other minor bug fixes
    Firmware 0.96
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.96

    Added:
    • In camera SRT push (web interface)
    • In camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface)
    • UVC web camera, supports both H.264 & MJPEG
    • Concert image profile
    • F2 F3 F4 can be assigned for Mode Switching

    Improvements:
    • RAW over HDMI performance
    • [E2-F6][E2-S6] Noise performance further improved in high ISO
    • [E2C][E2-F8][E2-S6] White balance 10000K color temperature
    • 23.98fps output on HDMI
    • Camera preview LUT updated
    • Bug Fix: H.264 meta data error
    • Bug Fix: Audio gain incorrect
    • Other bug fixes
    Firmware 0.95
    Download

    Release note for firmware 0.95
    • NOT POSSIBLE to rollback to previous firmware releases once upgraded to 0.95
    • Only possible to upgrade through camera settings: Menu -> System -> Version
    Features added:
    • RAW output over HDMI
    • File name display on HDMI when OSD is ON 
    • Audio track left/right gain setting adjustable
    • Hot pixel algorithm improved for high ISO
    • Noise performance improved for high frame rate
    • Maximum ISO refined for Z-Log2
    • Programmable button for eND quick setting & auto
    • Noise performance improved for high frame rate & high ISO
    Bug fixes:
    • In camera playback audio video sync issue
    • Performance optimization.
    • Other minor bug fixes.
    Firmware 0.94
    Download

    Newly added:
    • Low Jello Mode (Z CAM E2 & Z CAM E2-F6).
    • De-noise options (off/weak/medium) for Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8.
    • USB-Serial converter is supported.
    • eND is supported.
    • HEIF/DNG is supported for still capture.
    • PTP is supported.
    • Leica DG 45mm (MFT) lens is supported.

    Improvements:
    • Partial debayer ZRAW, compression ratio 8:1, 4K@60fps / 6K@30fps max.
    • VFR 4K up to 90fps on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • VFR 4K 49~60fps, enhanced FOV on Z CAM E2-F6.
    • Refined saturation in shadow (Z CAM E2, Z CAM E2-S6, Z CAM E2-F6 & Z CAM E2-F8)

    Other bug fixes
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