Firmware upgrade for EF-FZ CINE Smart Adapter (Windows)

Firmware upgrade for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart Adapter^TM

RELEVANT PRODUCTS

This information is for the following models:

• 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 V6.48 (#1695) for Canon EF - Sony FZ CINE Smart Adapter
• Release date: 23 January 2025
• Benefits and improvements: 
  • Add support for Canon CN10x25 CINE-SERVO lens (25-250mm with built-in teleconverter). Please be advised that an external DC power source must be connected to the lens.

FIRMWARE HISTORY:

• 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.

• 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 Systems

The latest version of the firmware update is compatible with most commonly-used versions of Microsoft Windows:

• Windows® 10 1809 or newer (64-bit)
• Windows® 11

A micro-USB cable is required to connect the Smart Adapter^TM or Speed Booster® to the computer.

While performing the firmware update, don't disconnect the USB cable, otherwise, the adapter may become inoperable due to sudden disconnection. In most cases, an adapter made inoperable by an interrupted firmware update can be fixed by performing the firmware update again.

Don't connect the adapter to any camara or lens while performing the firmware update.