Blackmagic released a new firmware update for their Micro Four Thirds system cameras.
The Camera Utility 1.8 allows you to update your Blackmagic Camera to the latest software release for new features, bug fixes and other enhancements.
The new firmware update updates the user interface for all cameras and adds AF support for compatible EF lenses. See other details as follows.
Blackmagic Firmware Update Camera Utility V1.8 Now Available
Blackmagic Production Camera 4K
- Updated user interface
- Losslessly compressed RAW DNG recording support
- Addresses an issue where pixel artefacts are seen in edges with strong highlights while shooting in 1080 mode
- Adds autofocus support for compatible EF lenses
Blackmagic Cinema Camera
- Updated user interface
- Adds autofocus support for compatible EF lenses
- Improved debayering when shooting to ProRes or DNxHD
- Improved focus peaking display
- Improved ISO handling when shooting at ISO 1600
- Improved general audio performance
- Iris setting is retained when switching between camera recording and clip playback
Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera
- Updated user interface
- Improved performance when recording using internal microphones
- Improved instances where a grid-like pattern may occur in some flare highlights
- General improvements in autofocus with active MFT lenses
- Adds supports for stabilization in MFT lenses without physical O.I.S switches
- Improved support for Sigma MFT lenses
- Improved support for Lumix 12-42mm PZ lens
- Improved support for Olympus 60mm f/2.8 MFT lens
- Iris setting is retained when switching between camera recording and clip playback
See more at Blackmagic support site.
