nanoFlash / XDR Firmware Preview

Here's a quick summary of the major features and fixes we have planned for the new firmware release (scheduled sometime in the next 2-3 weeks):

1) 10-40% improvement in CF card write speeds (most cards will bump up one notch in bit-rate performance)
2) New MXF file format to support XDCAM Optical media and drives
3) Add 18 Mbps rate to QT/MXF for proxy recording
4) Add Record Duration time: HH:MM:SS (great for time lapse)
5) Add LTC Jam-Sync
6) Add pull-down removal on HDMI
7) Add 2Master mode: create two identical CF cards during record: one for director/one for editor or maybe one for editor and one for safe keeping, etc.
8) Add 4X fast-forward (and possibly 6x)
9) Correct audio latency on headphone output (when audio is embedded)
10) Correct HDMI color levels, SD-SDI locking issues
11) Qualify Photofast 32/64GB CF cards
12) Fix A/V sync issues on some tape-based cameras

Naturally, this will take a considerable amount of time to test and re-test, so the exact release date is a little tenuous at this point.

Best-
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Mike Schell
Convergent Design