Sony started the New Year with free firmware v2.0 for the Z190 & Z280 camcorders. Update improves cameras’s operational stability, fixes some known issue and unlocks full streaming capabilities for the camcorders.
   

Sony started the New Year with free firmware v2.0 for the Z190 & Z280 camcorders. Update improves cameras’ operational stability, fixes some known issue and unlocks full streaming capabilities for the camcorders.

These handheld 4K pro camcorders announced by Sony at NAB 2018 in Las Vegas: the Sony PXW-Z190 and Sony PXW-Z280 both featuring 4K/50p recording capabilities, identical design and form factor, but some different internals and features.

The Sony PXW-Z190 comes equipped with 3×1/3″-type CMOS sensors, while the PXW-Z280 sports a brand new 1/2″-type Exmor R CMOS image sensor which according to Sony, makes the Z280 the world’s first 4K 3-chip camcorder.

Additionally, both cameras feature Sony’s electronic variable ND system, but unlike the PXW-Z-190 that records 4K video at up to 50p in 4:2:0 8-bit, the Z280 is capable of shooting 4K 10-bit 4:2:2 video at up to 60fps.

Sony PXW-Z190 Firmware v.2.0:

• Supports the NETWORK upgrade license (CBKZ-SLNW1).
• Supports the MPEG HD upgrade license (CBKZ-SLMP).
• Supports Dual Link QoS streaming using two USB modems simultaneously. (CBKZ-SLNW1 is required)
• Supports HEVC QoS streaming. (CBKZ-SLNW1 is required)
• Supports intercom calls with PWS-110RX1A series. (CBKZ-SLNW1 is required)
• Responds to a problem caused by some 3rd party memory cards not being recognized by the camcorder.
• Improves operational stability.

Link to download firmware v.2.0.

Sony PXW-Z280 Firmware v.2.0:

• Supports Dual Link QoS streaming using two USB modems simultaneously.
• Supports HEVC QoS streaming.
• Supports intercom calls with PWS-110RX1A series.
• Supports “Pure” on ATW Mode.
• Improves noise level in HD mode.
• Improves operational stability.

Link to download firmware v.2.0.