NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS:

1. Support of additional codec (Apple ProRes and Avid DNxHD®) with CBK-55PD Option : 
PMW-F55/F5 can record and playback ProRes 422 HQ and ProRes 422 on 23.98p, 24p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i, 59.94i and DNxHD220x, and DNxHD145 on 23.98p, 25p, 29.97p, 50i, 59.94i by installing the dedicated CBK-55PD Option (sold separately).

NOTE : 
PMW-F55/F5 with CBK-55PD installed does not work with CA-4000 and BPU-4000, 4K Live Production System. 

2. Support of the EFP Style Buildup Kit CBK-55BK :
The PMW-F55/F5 is compatible with the CBK-55BK (sold separately). The CBK-55BK is a specialized accessory docking Shoulder Pad and Interface for the PMW-F55/F5. This accessory can be attached to the camera easily and allows users to access key functions such as Shutter, Gain, White Balance, Rec Button and Assignable Buttons. In addition the CBK-55BK support Wireless slot-in audio receiver and Audio control like standard Broadcast shoulder camcorders.

3. 4K Upgrade for PMW-F5 with CBKZ-55FX :
By installing the dedicated option CBKZ-55FX (sold separately), recording and playing in XAVC 4K and XAVC QFHD is available for the PMW-F5. Also simultaneous recording function with MPEG Proxy is available.

4. Interval Rec function on XAVC and RAW format : 
Interval Rec function allows you to record frames specified at regular intervals. Interval Rec function is available on XAVC format and RAW recording by AXS-R5. 

5. SStP SR-SQ 422 on 59.94i (PMW-F55 only) : 
PMW-F55 supports SStP SR-SQ 422 in 59.94i. Also simultaneous recording function with MPEG Proxy is available.

6. Memory A/B white balance in Custom mode :
White Memory is expanded to Memory A and Memory B in Custom mode. The color temperature can be set independently.

7. Noise suppression is available in Cine EI mode : 
“Noise Suppression” setting in the Camera menu is available even in Cine EI mode. The default setting is OFF.

8. Added selectable functions for Assignable Button : 
“Colour Bars,” “VF Focus Magnifier and “White Memory” (switching between Memory A/B) are added to “Assignable Button”.

9. Direct Changing FPS (STEP) by a Menu dial : 
During S&Q Motion, FPS can be changed by pushing and rotating a Menu dial directly.  You can set 6 steps of Frame Rate in “Menu Dial Assign” in “Assignable Button” menu. 

Bug Fixes : 
– When using assignable button of marker, incorrect message was displayed. This has been fixed.   
– After APR on HFR mode, in some cases Frame Rate was changed to 60FPS automatically. This has been fixed.
– In some cases false color function of DVF-EL100 and DVF-L700 worked in S-Log3 incorrectly. This has been fixed. False color function is available on only S-Log2 selected.
– While simultaneous recording with RAW and MPEG50 on 50 and 59.94, recording start frame of MPEG50 was delayed. This has been fixed.
– Double Speed VF setting was automatically turned off when HFR mode turns off. This has been fixed. Double Speed VF setting remains when changing HFR mode on/off.

Please note the following :

1. iOS setting for Wi-Fi Remote : 
While using Wi-Fi Remote by iOS devices and Safari, please turn off Private browse function. 

2. All file Support : 
All files which are created with Firmware V5.00 are not compatible with an earlier firmware version. 

3. Auto Reboot after ABB and APR on ProRes and DNxHD : 
When ABB or APR is executed on ProRes and DNxHD mode, PMW-F55/F5 automatically reboot after displaying “Auto Brack Balance OK” or “RPN Auto Detection OK ” and “Rebooting…..”. This sequence is normal and ABB or APR is correctly executed.

4. Assignable buttons setting does not remain : 
When you update V5.0 from earlier version or load ALL file generated in earlier version of firmware, the assignable buttons setting does not remain. Please set each assignable buttons manually.