Z CAM E2 Firmware Update: RAW Over HDMI + Atomos Adds RAW Support

The Z CAM E2 series of cameras is getting a firmware upgrade that adds RAW output over HDMI as well as some new features and resolves some bug fixes.

Atomos has also announced that it will be adding 12-bit Apple ProRes RAW at up to 4K60p support for the E2 cameras in an upcoming firmware update for their Ninja V monitor/recorder.

Z CAM E2 Cameras firmware ver. 0.95

Release notes:

• IMPORTANT: It’s not possible to rollback to previous firmware releases once upgraded to 0.95
• Only possible to upgrade through camera settings: Menu -> System -> Version

Download the firmware update from the Z CAM website

Added Features and Updates

Z CAM E2 FW ver.0.95

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
• Multicam co-exposure aperture setting sync

Bug fixes:

• In camera playback audio video sync issue
• Multicam master camera AWB one button push to set
• Performance optimization
• Other minor bug fixes

Z CAM E2C FW ver.0.95

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

Z CAM E2G FW ver.0.95

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 2880×2160 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

Z CAM E2-S6 FW ver.0.95

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 (2868×1512)

Bug fixes:

• In camera playback audio video sync issue
• Performance optimization.
• Other minor bug fixes.

Z CAM E2-F6 FW ver.0.95

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.

Z CAM E2-F8 FW ver.0.95

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.

Atomos Announces 12-Bit Apple ProRes RAW Support for Z CAM E2 Cameras (Available June 2020)

The upcoming (free) firmware update from Atomos, will allow the Ninja V to record ProRes RAW HQ/ProRes RAW at up to 4K60P from the HDMI port of the E2.

Atomos and Z CAM have also announced the development of touch-screen camera control for any E2 camera with the use of a dedicated Atomos control cable (sold separately).

Atomos says that “for extreme reliability and affordability” footage will recorded to the Ninja V using AtomX SSD mini SATA drives, or other approved SSD media.

Shot on Z CAM E2 + Ninja V in ProRes RAW: ‘Walk on the wild side’ by Ludeman Productions

Note: This film was shot on pre-production firmware. The feature will be available in the Atomos Ninja V via a free AtomOS update expected June 2020.