More updates are here for the Odyssey 7, 7Q and 7Q+ model recorders. Check the list out. I’m looking forward to the new expanded 3D-LUTs. Lets get to it! Here is whats new and if you havent seen my review check it out.
Convergent Design Odyessy 7Q+ Hands On Review from Erik Naso on Vimeo.
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Odyssey Release version 2015.5
NEW FEATURES (ODYSSEY7 / ODYSSEY7Q / ODYSSEY7Q+)
Expanded Odyssey LUT System, including custom 3D-LUTs
Improved & Expanded set of Preset LUTs
Support for user-loadable custom 3D-LUTs (up to 140, Odyssey7Q, Odyssey7Q+)
17x, 32x, 33x, 64x, 65x 3D-LUT (.CUBE format) Supported
.CUBE Luts translated for Odyssey using CD 3D-LUT Converter App
LUTs are currently for MONITORING only, not “baked in”
LUTs viewed during recording noted in XML file metadata
(new CD Apple ProRes Transfer Utility 1.7 required)
Extended and Legal Range LUTs Supported (EE vs LL)
LUT Routing to Tools & Outputs
Image Analysis Tools can measure “LUTTED” image or original source
Video outputs can independently turn ON/OFF LUT or Mirror OLED
Anamorphic Desqueeze
2.0x, 1.5x, 1.33x Support
Corrected image sent to video outputs, recording unaffected
4K / 2K Monitoring Modes (Odyssey7Q, Odyssey7Q+)
17:9 Letterboxed within 16:9 image or Center-Cut to 16:9
Letterbox or Center-Cut image sent to video outputs, full frame recorded.
Monochrome Monitoring Mode
View Luma only or individual Red, Green, or Blue channel in grey tone
Dual Zebras
Set high & low for each, can overlap, separately selectable colors
Expanded False Color Mode
Added Pink for Six colors
Each color set high & low, can overlap
Expanded OLED Controls
Advanced Monitor Calibration Controls
Color channel bias controls, SMPTE color bars reference
Improved Multi-Stream Mode Switching
Switch between inputs without image flicker or glitch.
Safe Eject at power down
Automatically closes all file directories on shut down
Improved Sony FS RAW color reproduction
Improved image quality in CinemaDNG and Apple ProRes recording
FS700 Apple ProRes recording with S-Log2 or REC709(800%)
FS7 CinemaDNG & Apple ProRes require SGamut3.Cine Color Space
FIXES & IMPROVEMENTS
- FIXED AUD OUT (Headphones) unmute
- FIXED Audio gain settings when switching Analog to SDI
- FIXED Safe Eject process to remove OLED flashing during procedure
- FIXED FS700 4K RAW -> HD Apple ProRes detection
- FIXED HDMI Legalize Input setting
- IMPROVED 4K Apple ProRes playback
- IMPROVED 4K pixel zoom 1:1 and 2:1
- IMPROVED PSF output support in all modes
- IMPROVED Reduced overall power usage
- IMPROVED Interlaced playback support
- IMPROVED 4K -> HD Apple ProRes playback
SOFTWARE UPDATES
- CD Apple ProRes Transfer Utility 1.7
LUTs viewed during recording noted in XML file metadata
– Pomfort LiveGrade support for Odyssey LUTs
Lots of good stuff but I didn’t see the ability to use Samsung EVO SSD media included in the update. I have one ready to go. Hopefully that will come soon. I think a lot of people are going to go with this option when it’s available.
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