Z CAM E2 Series Firmware (ver. 0.98) Update Available

The latest firmware (ver. 0.98) update for Z CAM E2 series cameras adds 5K 60fps recording to the E2-F6 camera, support for ProRes 422 recording in all resolutions and frame rate combinations (except C8K 2.4:1), improved external SSD recording through USB and more!

See below for everything added and improved in ver. 0.98.

Added Features:

• Added 5K 60fps recording on E2-F6

Improvements – E2, E2C, E2-M4, E2-S6, E2-F6, E2-F8:

• All resolution and frame rate combinations now support ProRes 422 recording (except C8K 2.4:1)
• ProRes proxy records in separate files
• External SSD recording through USB performance improved
• UVC (USB camera) bug fixes

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Previous Firmware Update to ver. 0.97 for all Z CAM E2 Series Cameras

November 10, 2020: Firmware ver. 0.97 update for Z CAM E2 series cameras adds new, higher frame rates for ProRes recording on the ES-S6, E2-F6 and E2-F8 cameras and adds a brand new C4K 3:2 aspect ratio to the E2-S6 and E2-F6 cameras.

This update also extends the manual ISO range and moves the VFR selection setting to the record screen.

See below for more details and information for ver. 0.97.

Added Features:

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

Improvements:

• 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

Previous Firmware Update to ver. 0.96 for all Z CAM E2 Series Cameras (except E2G)

Updated August 6, 2020: Z CAM with Version .96 or greater can now be used as a USB webcam. Simply connect to your computer with a USB A to C type cable.

Added USB webcam and streaming features for Mac and PC:

• In-camera SRT push (web interface) – Secure Reliable Transport Protocol
• In-camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface) – Public Standard Open Streaming Protocols
• UVC web camera, supports both H.264 and MJPEG – Standard USB Plug & Play Webcam Protocol

This is the simplest way to connect with live meeting and collaboration apps like Zoom, etc.

Features Added:

Added USB Webcam & Streaming Features for Mac and PC

• In camera SRT push (web interface) – Secure Reliable Transport Protocol
• In camera RTMP/RTMPS push (web interface) – Public Standard Open Streaming Protocols
• UVC web camera, supports both H.264 & MJPEG – Standard USB Plug & Play Webcam Protocol

Additional Features

• Concert image profile is added
• 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 settings
• [E2C][E2-F8][E2-S6] White balance range extension to 10000K color temperature
• 23.98fps is now supported frame rate for output on HDMI
• Camera preview LUT updated
• Bug Fix: H.264 meta data error
• Bug Fix: Audio gain incorrect
• Other bug fixes

Note: Z Raw is now also directly supported in Premeire (PC only) or Scratch MAC & PC

Download Plugin here: http://www.z-cam.com/lut/