Firmware upgrade for EF-FZ CINE Smart Adapter (Mac)
Firmware upgrade for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart AdapterTM
RELEVANT PRODUCTS
This information is for the following models:
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Canon EF to Sony FZ T CINE Smart Adapter (MB_EF-FZ-BT1)
Disclaimer: these release notes only highlights significant changes to the firmware. There may have been other changes that are not documented.
ABOUT THIS DOWNLOAD
- Name: Firmware update V6.47 for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart Adapter
- Release date: 01 Sept 2020
- Benefits and improvements:
- Add iris display for Sigma CINE 18-35/1.8 T2.0. Iris ring will be displayed in T stops.
- Improves stability with EF300/4L IS USM and other lenses.
FIRMWARE HISTORY:
- Name: Firmware update V6.46 for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart Adapter
- Release date: 22 June 2019
- Benefits and improvements:
- Fixed compatibility issue with lens firmware version 2 of Tamron 10-24/3.5-4.5 VC HLD B023E.
- Name: Firmware update V6.45 for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart Adapter
- Release date: 22 Mar 2019
- Benefits and improvements:
- Fixes and improvements when used with Kenko Pro300 teleconverters, Tamron 10-24/3.5-4.5 VC HLD B023E, CN-E 18-80 T4.4 L IS lens and PZ-E1 zoom adapter for EF-S 18-135/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens.
- Name: Firmware update V6.44 for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart Adapter
- Release date: 26 Jun 2017
- Benefits and improvements:
- Auto iris, servo zoom, and custom function button support for Canon CN-E 18-80 T4.4L lens
- Name: Firmware update V6.43 for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart Adapter
- Release date: 13 Jan 2017
- Benefits and improvements:
- Partial lens hot swapping support, with adapter on camera and camera remaining on. Our recommendation is still turning the camera off first before changing lens.
- Name: Firmware update V6.42 for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart Adapter
- Release date: 23 Jun 2016
- Benefits and improvements:
- Smooth iris support. (Requires lens support.)
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Operating System: macOS 10.13.6 High Sierra or newer.
Micro USB cable required.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
Important notes:
- When performing the firmware update, please don't disconnect the USB cable, otherwise, the adapter may become inoperable due to the sudden power shutdown
- Don't connect the adapter to any cameara and lens when performaing the firmware update.
How to download the firmware updater:
- Make sure that you are logged on as a user with administrative rights.
- At the bottom of the page, read the disclaimer and agree to the terms and conditions by clicking on the checkbox. Then, click on the Download button.
- The download of the [MetabonesApp.dmg] file will start.
- Save the file to the desktop of your computer (recommended).
RUN THE SOFTWARE
Once the file has downloaded successfully, you're ready to upgrade the Firmware update for the Smart Adapter.
STEP 1: START UP THE Metabones App
- Close all currently running programs on your computer.
- Double-click the [MetabonesApp.dmg] file you downloaded to start up the Metabones App.
- Connect your the Smart AdapterTM to the computer by using the USB-MicroUSB cable.
- Then, follow the instructions in the Metabones App to update the firmware.
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