Raven and Firmware v7.0.0 issues?

[Edry Hilario]

Hi guys,

Been wanting to update to firmware 7.0.0 but I've been seeing a lot of conflicting info on here about the reliability of the new firmware. Specifically with raven are you guys having any major issues ? I just don't want to update if reliability is compromise, let me know how it is going for you guys.

Thanks!

 

[J. Van Auken]

Installed it the release day and shot with it for a few days on a job. Zero issues thus far, and it's kinda nice not to have the BETA CANDIDATE splash screen in front of clients.

 

[Edry Hilario]

Installed it the release day and shot with it for a few days on a job. Zero issues thus far, and it's kinda nice not to have the BETA CANDIDATE splash screen in front of clients.

Van,

Thanks so much for replying, I went ahead and updated so far it everything is looking great. The only thing that bother me a bit is the "auto calibration" message showing up every now and then, I wish i didn't have to see that.

 

[Ryan Zimmer]

I just got my Raven last week so I had it only a few days before I updated to 7.0.0, so far no issues, other than I did format a mini mag as as UDF (I think one of the new features that allows Pro Res files to not be broken up into 4gb chunks) for a shoot and occasionally I got an error that it could not mount the media, just had to take it out and replace to get it working. Nothing happened to the previously recorded files so not a big deal just something worth noting. Agreed, I wish I didn't have to see the Auto Calibration notification pop up so frequently but I am guessing I'll get used to it!

 

[Edry Hilario]

I just got my Raven last week so I had it only a few days before I updated to 7.0.0, so far no issues, other than I did format a mini mag as as UDF (I think one of the new features that allows Pro Res files to not be broken up into 4gb chunks) for a shoot and occasionally I got an error that it could not mount the media, just had to take it out and replace to get it working. Nothing happened to the previously recorded files so not a big deal just something worth noting. Agreed, I wish I didn't have to see the Auto Calibration notification pop up so frequently but I am guessing I'll get used to it!

Ryan thanks for replying, I just got word from red and other guys here and it turns out that the auto calibration message is by design, so it appearing often is not a bug or anything. It'd nice to turn it off but in the meantime they told me that if you do an manual instead of the auto black shade the camera will not prompt this message.. but like you said I'd probably just get used to this so I guess it is ok.

 

[Daniel S]

So i guess ill skip this fw update...

 

[Ed Yazbeck]

Issues for me:
-longer time to boot
-menus and functions seem a bit laggier and slower
- not a fan of the auto calibration message that keeps popping up.

I have downgraded back to Version: 6.3.105

 

[Graeme Meiklejohn]

Audio recording during over-cranking is the single best new feature I have gotten on my Raven through firmware. It's so damn handy.
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[Daniel Hornkvern]

Are you telling me you can finally record 48 fps on a 24 fps project and get sound?!

 

[Graeme Meiklejohn]

Yup, recorded as a accompanying WAV file within the folder structure... time to switch from the Jetpack to base I/O

 

[Flo Armengaud]

Only one real bug for me: I tried a Canon EF 24 F/2.8 STM for a weight check on a Ronin, and I tried to activate the autofocus, my Raven completely blocked on fucusing (with fans full-speed) and without a best solution than hard reboot.
If anyone had this issue with another lens ? Yes, the best solution is to avoid autofocus, for sure ! But I'll need Fool Control when Raven is mounted on Ronin.

 

[Kelly Conlin]

I've had a number of issues with the RAVEN since updating to firmware 7.0. The issues are intermittent and I can only fix them by restarting the camera, I'm going to open a ticket.

The camera says the media isn't mounted (even after formatting in camera).
The camera says the media is full when it has 98% availability
Touch screen controls don't work at all (after restart they work).
The record button doesn't work (either), then sometimes it does, then doesn't. Other physical buttons don't work.
The Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 G2 series lens which is native Canon and fully auto, sometimes doesn't work, the camera greys out aperture controls or lets me change aperture but doesn't actually change anything. Autofocus doesn't work. I assume this is an issue with all of Tamron's new G2 series.

I'll wait to hear what RED says but I'll likely go back a previous version.

 

[Sean R. Finnegan]

Van,

Thanks so much for replying, I went ahead and updated so far it everything is looking great. The only thing that bother me a bit is the "auto calibration" message showing up every now and then, I wish i didn't have to see that.

This is still happening to me, with Raven 7.0.1 firmware. Seeing it pop up on screen throws me off for a just second every time it pops up, and it's a bit frustrating. What gives?

 

[James Codeglia]

Auto calibration requires the camera occasionally switch to different calibration maps as conditions require. This has always caused a slight pause in live monitoring in the past. Now, a message appears to explain why there's a pause, as users previously assumed the pause was some kind of glitch or bug when it's actually auto-calibration. You can use manual calibration maps if you find it super annoying. Cheers!

 

[Ed Yazbeck]

can anyone confirm that Version: 7.0.3 is working well ? no record button delay, cycling through settings all smooth ? the annoying calibration message still there?
I am still on V6.3.106 , because version 7.0.0 was a huge setback in many aspects.

 

[Christophe Deshoux]

For my Raven Red, apparently v 7.0.3 fixes all my previous problems ... except that I can no longer display the percentage of the charge of my batteries. (Globalmediapro) If anyone would have the solution ...