Metabones has released a new firmware update V0.56 for Metabones Smart Adapter IV & EF-E Speed Booster ULTRA 0.71x.
This version upgrade for the Metabones adapter adds support for the Canon CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S lens to Metabones EF mount Speed Boosters and Smart Adapters.
Servo zoom can now be controlled using the wide-tele zoom rocker on supported cameras (for example JVC GY-LS300), with a touch screen interface (most Panasonic cameras), or from PlayMemories Mobile App for Sony cameras.
For supported Sony cameras, the Record button on the grip of the Cinema EOS CN-E 18-80mm T4.4 L IS KAS S lens can be assigned to one of more than 50 functions on the A7 series and other supported cameras. By assigning it to the MOVIE function, the user may start/stop recording and zoom with the lens’ hand grip which is handy for a small-form-factor camera like A7R Mark II.
Also added to the new firmware release is support for the new Panasonic GH5 camera, with the usual set of features: user selectable optical image stabilization/5-axis in-body image stabilization (no dual I.S.), fast contrast detection autofocus (no DFD), smooth iris (requires lens support) and detailed EXIF.
Metabones Firmware Upgrade Adds Cinema EOS Lens and GH5 Support
Metabones App 2.7 (E-Mount Version 56) is available immediately from Metabones’ web site. The same download upgrades every Metabones product with a micro USB port. See the accompanying release notes for compatibility and other important information.
Benefits and improvements for (E-Mount Version 56)
- Fixed issue with SteadyShot icon on LCD display of the camera not corresponding to IS switch of Tamron 150-600/5-6.3 VC USD A011 when “choose between OIS and IBIS automatically” is chosen.
- Fixed blackout issue with A7S running Time Lapse application.
- Fixed issue with certain full frame lenses misidentified as cropped lenses (but the reverse may still occur).
- Auto iris, servo zoom, autofocus and custom function button support for CN-E 18-80 T4.4L lens (except Mark I/II/III and original Speed Booster).
- Compatibility fix for Contax N lenses modified by Conurus Canada on CINE Smart Adapter, CINE Speed Booster, Mark V and Speed Booster ULTRA II.
Benefits and improvements for (App 2.7Micro Four Thirds version)
- Support servo zoom, autofocus and auto iris with Canon CN-E 18-80 T4.4 on Blackmagic, JVC and Panasonic (but not Olympus). AF function may require external 5V power supply into the micro USB port of the Speed Booster/Smart Adapter.
- GX7 and GX8 may choose IBIS for still photo and OIS for motion picture by setting the IS switch of the lens OFF, turn on the camera, and then turn on the IS switch of the lens.
- Improves smooth iris response time with Tamron SP 15-30/2.8 VC USD A012.
- Adds GH5 support.
- An irreversible change will be made to the following products which limits the ability to downgrade to version 2.65 but not any further back, even if you have a copy of an older version of Metabones App: Canon EF-BMCC T Speed Booster Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-BMCC-BM1/MB_SPEF-BMCC-BT1), Canon EF-BMPCC T Speed Booster Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-BMPCC-BM1/MB_SPEF-BMPCC-BT1), Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BM1), Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds Speed Booster S (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BM2) and Canon EF-Micro Four Thirds T Speed Booster XL 0.64x Adapter (model number MB_SPEF-M43-BT3).
Metabones App 2.7 (E-Mount Version 56) is available immediately from Metabones’ web site. The same download upgrades every Metabones product with a micro USB port.
