XDCAM EX firmware upgrade

Sony Professional is proud to announce that we are extending the choice of flexible media options for our XDCAM EX range to suit all budgets and applications. To get started all you need to do is install the latest firmware upgrade.

MEAD-MS01 Memory Stick™ Adaptor

Enabling a wide selection of solid-state media

Downloading this new firmware allows you to choose the recording media that best suits your requirements from the widest selection of applicable solid-state media, to ensure you never miss an opportunity to capture your footage.

Developed in response to demand from users for an affordable, high-capacity card, the 32GB SxS-1 is just as fast as a standard SxS card and just as robust and reliable. It provides an average lifetime of five years based on daily use, making it a cost effective alternative to SxS-PRO media.

What’s more MEAD-MS01 & MEAD-SD01 adaptors allow users to make use of readily available consumer Memory Stick & SD Card media respectively - perfect for situations on location where additional media is required, or for cost-conscious users where ultimate performance is less important.

With so many recording media options and improved functionality, the XDCAM EX range continues to go from strength to strength.

Convenient, user-upgradable firmware

To minimise the inconvenience to you there is now no need to return your camcorder for this firmware upgrade. With the new PMW-EX1R and PMW-350 this firmware can simply be uploaded onto the camcorder via the SxS card. For the PMW-EX1 and PMW-EX3 there is a simple firmware version-up upgrade tool which allows user to upload the firmware via the service USB port.

IMPORTANT! Before attempting to upgrade your firmware please read the installation instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in damage to your camcorder. If you don’t feel confident to upgrade the firmware yourself, contact either PrimeSupport, your Sony Accredited Dealer or Authorised Service Centre*

*There may be a charge incurred.

This firmware upgrade applies to the following products in our XDCAM EX range: PMW-EX1 features: Useable media – SxS-1 memory card added, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX added (with the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor) and also SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor) New Menu options – Version information available on the OTHERS menu Download new firmware for PMW-EX1
PMW-EX3 features: Useable media - SxS-1 memory card added, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX added (with the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor) and also SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor) New Menu Options - Version information available on the OTHERS menu Download new firmware for PMW-EX3

PMW-350L & PMW-350K features:

Useable media – SDHC card can be used (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
Clip name – A maximum 46 characters can be set for the title. Checking a long clip name on the CLIP INFO screen enabled (Long-Display mode)
Filter position – The electrical filter position can be indicated when the function that switches the electrical CC filter is assigned to an assignable button.

Download new firmware for PMW-350

PMW-EX1R features:

Useable media – SDHC card (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
Clip name – A maximum 46 characters can be set for the title. Checking a long clip name on the CLIP INFO screen enabled (Long-Display mode)

Download new firmware for PMW-EX1R

Please Note: The PMW-EX30 can only be upgraded by returning to PrimeSupport, your Sony Accredited Dealer or local Authorised Service Centre*

*There may be a charge incurred.

PMW-EX30 Features:

Useable media – SxS-1 memory card added, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo HX added (with the optional MEAD-MS01 Media Adaptor) and also SDHC card added (with the optional MEAD-SD01 Media Adaptor)
New Menu options – Version information available on the OTHERS menu