Camera Fiber Converter update?

So NAB came and went without any official word on if the problems we have noted in the forum were being worked on or if we would see anything soon. We are a year in on the product with no updates.

Has anyone heard anything via back channels or from talking with reps at a show?

Matt,

I've already complained about that several weeks ago - no answer.

It doesn't seem to be of priority to BMD to communicate with their "pro" customers - or their customers generally speaking.

Knut

[Tim Schumann]

So NAB came and went without any official word on if the problems we have noted in the forum were being worked on or if we would see anything soon. We are a year in on the product with no updates.

We showed a preview of a new software update that has menus added for changing parameters like talkback setup and XLR microphone gains. This was on the show floor at NAB and being demonstrated to anyone who asked about it.

This software update is not far away.

Thank you for the reply. Im surprised that info didn't manage to find its way to the forums with so many of us waiting on any word about this system.

[Tim Schumann]

All of the Camera and Studio Fiber Converters we had on the stand were flashed with that demo build and we were certainly happy to talk to anyone who asked about it. There were three units available on the stand to play with and one in a glass showcase at the front so it wasn't a secret.

Good to know an update is coming!
I'm dying to hear about the changelog from 5.1.1
- if it's not a secret, do you think you could share what new features the demo build had on the stand?

just got an email -

Camera Update 6.4

This week we are shipping Camera Update 6.4 which includes a much anticipated update for the Camera & Studio Fiber Converters. This release also contains updated features and improvements for the URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2, URSA Viewfinder and URSA Studio Viewfinder.

New features for Blackmagic Studio Fiber Converter and Camera Fiber Converter

• Add menu to Studio Fiber Converter.
• Add audio meters to Studio Fiber Converter.
• Add ability to adjust Camera Fiber Converter XLR input levels.
• Add ability to use program audio feed as source from DB25 connector.
• Add ability to adjust levels for headset gain and microphone gain.
• Add PTZ de-embedding from ATEM via SDI Camera Control Protocol.
• Add ability to configure talkback for production & engineering channels.

New features for URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2

• Retain jam synced timecode after power cycle.
• Improved jam sync timecode accuracy after playback.
• Improved HDR SDI metadata support.
• Improved pixel recalibration.
• Improved door LED behaviour on low battery.
• Improved clip playback for renamed clips.
• Improved EF lens metadata support.
• Fixed still capture to slow media cards.
• Fixed audio playback at 23.98, 29.97, 59.94 fps.
• Fixed XLR gains resetting after power cycle.
• General performance and stability improvements.

New features for URSA Viewfinder

• Improved support for URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 built in LUTs.
• Improved overlays when used with URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2.
• Improved UI elements for drop frame timecode.
• Improved UI elements for URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 USB-C record.
• Improved iris readout.
• Fixed record dot bug with status display.

New features for URSA Studio Viewfinder

• Improved support for URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2 built in LUTs.
• Improved overlays when used with URSA Mini Pro 4.6K G2.

There are no new features in Camera Update 6.4 for any other Blackmagic camera models.