WHICH FIRMWARE IS THE BEST ?

[Alex Macneal]

Hello again,
once more a perhaps strange question:

Which firmware is the best or the most solid for a new Epic? Especially for commercial jobs?

I´m looking forward to your answers.

P.S.: @Terry VerHaar: Please, spare me ;-)

 

[Peter Stelzhammer]

usually; just the latest release version…

 

[Johnathan Guest]

usually; just the latest release version…

Agreed. Avoid beta versions for commercial jobs but we load our Epic up with the latest release version as soon as we can.

 

[Peter Stelzhammer]

of corse there are "additional rules" to "overrule" my rule;
1. don't change a working firmware during a project or shoot (if not necessary) -> basically the "never change a running system"-rule.
2. if you need a certain feature only available with beta firmware and you can live with the fact that you loose warranty with it on commercial jobs; go with it -> just make sure to know all the beta-glitches and do enough testing in advance before an actual shoot.
3. if you don't have time to test stuff; don't update on "hour one" after a fw-release -> better wait until first response appears online (this forum here is a good and fast source).

my attempt or personal best practice; always use the latest release build but only update after finished projects (not during shoots) or when needed because of certain features or bugs/glitches…

 

[Noel R.]

Make copies of the last couple release versions and store them on a laptop you take with you on shoots.