Robert Niessner wrote:Kyle, I wouldn't have a problem if there are no updates at all - I just want to know so I can act accordingly. ATM I am on hold because of BMDs promises to solve some of the problems bothering me, but I won't wait forever. I'd wish that BMD just tells us honestly what can be fixed and improved and what not. Then I can go an and make business decisions.
I am planning to sell my camera if in the next quarter nothing happens on the firmware front. Since I got my BMCC in Feb 2013, I have waited over a year patiently for any updates.
I understand that not everyone is concerned about bugfixes and new features, because if you can work with the camera as it is, than it is a great tool. Unfortunately in my situation I am not always the person who does the post. Some of my clients just want me for doing the shooting and deliver the footage to them. For those cases I would really love to have less troubles with the audio and REC709.
And when there is stress on set, I just want to keep my head free for more important things than to calculate the storage space left on the SSD.
Yeah, that is totally reasonable.
I think we all agree more than it seems. I think we all know that there are a few issues that need fixing, and most would like to see a few features added, although you correctly differentiate between the fixes and new features. I agree that the former is critical while the latter would be nice, but not promised.
I also agree that the communication has been awful. I wonder if the fact that we all get so upset is part of why they are reluctant to say ANYTHING until they know with certainty what will and won't work.
I wonder if we were all more forgiving and understanding, if they mightn't communicate more with us?
Anyway, NAB is coming, and I hope/expect some information on the firmware. I agree if not, it's going to change a LOT of minds, including those who have not been loud or "angry" about it so far.
We'll know soon enough I guess.