Applicable Model

This information is for the following models:

ILME-FX30
ILME-FX30B

About this download

Things to keep in mind before performing the update

Updates should be installed in chronological order.
- For example: When updating from Ver. 1.02 or earlier, you need to update to Ver. 1.05 first, and then to Ver. 5.00. Only upgrade to Ver. 5.00 after updating to Ver. 1.05. If you try to install Ver. 5.00 without updating to Ver. 1.05, an error will occur and you will not be able to update your camera.
This update is only available for memory cards. Windows and macOS versions are not provided.
You can download the software update using the Creators' App available in the App Store and Google Play.
We suspended the Ver. 5.00 software release on 09-13-2024 due to some products failing to update. However, after taking the necessary measures, we resumed the release on 10-09-2024. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If your camera successfully updated to Ver. 5.00, you may continue using it without issue. (Added on 10-09-2024)

Benefits and Improvements

Allows you to choose the exposure time (from either shutter speed or shutter angle) when shooting movies
Allows you to add OK/NG/KEEP flags to clips during or after movie recording
Improves the image quality when using 3D LUT software
Updates the name of the color mode Pro in the Picture Profile to 709tone
Allows notifications to be displayed when the latest software is available for your camera
You can now continue shooting while transferring captured photos and videos to a smartphone or tablet
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators' App is necessary. The Creators' App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators' Cloud support website.
Transfer to smartphones and tablets can now be resumed even if interrupted in the middle of a transfer
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators' App is necessary. The Creators' App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators' Cloud support website.
You can now transfer only the differences that have not yet been transferred to your smartphone or tablet, or add videos to be transferred during the transfer process
Note: Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators' App is necessary. The Creators' App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators' Cloud support website.
Adds support for the Network Streaming function
Notes:
- Settings must be adjusted in the Creators' App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators' App support website.
- Ver. 2.5.0 or later of the Creators' App is necessary. The Creators' App may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators' Cloud support website.
- Confirmation has been made that input is possible in M2 Live using SRT.
  M2 Live is an All-in-One cloud switcher service that allows real-time switching of video and audio, overlaying of graphics, and playback of video files on the cloud.
  A contract is required to use M2 Live. This service may not be available in some countries or regions.
Supports the following Monitor & Control app functions
Note: Ver. 2.1.0 or later of the Monitor & Control app is necessary. The Monitor & Control app may not be available in some countries or regions.
- Wired connection via a USB cable
- Clip review during camera playback mode
- Focus map display
- IRIS operation bar display
- Selection from shutter speed or shutter angle for exposure time
Improves the functionality and operational stability of the camera

Note: Refer to the Help Guide for details on all updated functions.

Previous Benefits and Improvements

View previous benefits and improvements

The following benefits and improvements are also included in this update.

Allows you to upload camera images directly to the Creators' Cloud app
Notes:
- Make sure you have updated the Creators' App to the latest version (Ver.2.3.0 or later).
- Settings must be made in the Creators' App in advance. For more information, please visit the Creators' App support website.
- Service may not be available in some countries or regions. For more information, please visit the Creators' Cloud support website.
Enables display of the Wi-Fi signal strength
Fixes an issue where certain custom key operations may cause a restart
Fixes an issue where the time may not be retained after a power restart
Improves the exposure stability when using Extended ISO during movie recordings
Improves the operational stability of the camera
Adds support for the Monitor & Control
Notes:
- Monitor & Control app is a mobile app that connects wirelessly to a camera and enables video monitoring and remote control with a smartphone or tablet device.
- Monitor & Control app may not be available in all countries or regions.
Adds support for the Creators' App for enterprise
Notes:
- You can connect to the Creators' App for enterprise and load a setting file and LUT file from the C3 Portal. A subscription to the C3 Portal or Ci Media Cloud service is required to use the Creators' App for enterprise.
- Creators' App for enterprise may not be available in all countries or regions.
Improves the operational stability of the camera
Adds support for the Creators' App
Note: The new Creators' App mobile application replaces the Imaging Edge Mobile app. The Creators' App allows you to transfer images from the camera to your smartphone, shoot remotely, and use various functions.
Adds a function that improves remote shooting and image transfer security when using the Creators' App and Imaging Edge Desktop software
Note: Please update the Imaging Edge Desktop software to the latest version (Ver.3.6 or later).
Adds support for DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) and 24.00p recording
Adds a function that during movie recording and playback, movies compressed using an anamorphic lens are displayed on the monitor with correction (de-squeeze) to the CinemaScope aspect ratio according to the ratio of the anamorphic lens
Adds a function that allows the Slow & quick and Movie modes to be switched with a custom key
Movie file names now support the Long File Name format
Fixes an issue where the camera may not operate properly after installing the System Software Update to Version 1.01. We apologize for the inconvenience
This update also includes the following benefits from the Version 1.01 update:
- Fixes an issue where a movie file rotated in the camera may not be rotated on the computer
- Fixes an issue where the touch operations do not work in the Imaging Edge Mobile apps when the DISP (Screen Disp) Set option is set to No Disp. Info
- Improves the operational stability of the camera

File Info

Name: BODYDATA.DAT
Version: 5.00
Size: 902 096 296 bytes
Release Date: 09-12-2024

Preparation

Check the system software version

Follow the instructions below to check the system software version. If the system software version is Ver. 5.00, the update is not required.

Notes:

When updating from Ver. 1.02 or earlier, please update to Ver. 1.05 first, and then to Ver. 5.00. If you try to update to Ver. 5.00 without updating to Ver. 1.05 first, an error will occur and you will not be able to update the software.
If the Date/Time setting screen appears when you turn on your camera, be sure to set the date or time to the correct values.

Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version.
The system software version will be displayed.

Saving system software data to memory card

IMPORTANT: Make sure that there is only one BODYDATA.DAT file on the memory card.

Click the Download button.
After reading the disclaimer, click Download.
Save the file to your computer.
Insert the formatted memory card into a computer.
Save the BODYDATA.DAT file in the root directory of the memory card. Do not change the file name.

Notes:

Please format the memory card in advance using this product.
Before formatting, copy the data to a computer or other device. Once you format the memory card, all the data recorded on the memory card will be deleted and cannot be restored.
Please refer to the instruction manual of the camera for compatible memory cards.

Other Hardware

Power source for the camera: Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack (NP-FZ100).
Note: The update can only be performed when the battery power level is three bars (or more) or above 51%. We recommend that you use a fully charged battery.

Updating the System Software Version

Important Notice

Use a fully charged rechargeable battery pack (NP-FZ100).
Do not remove the battery during the update as the sudden loss of power may render the camera inoperable.
It may not be possible to update if the camera temperature is high. Please wait to update until after the temperature drops.

Step 1: How to download the Updater

Insert the memory card that contains the saved system software data into slot 1 of the camera. Only slot 1 will recognize the system software data.
Select Menu → Setup → Setup Option → Version.
Select Software Update.
Select Execute on the system software update confirmation screen. The software version update will start.

On-screen message:
- A Version Update X.XX → Y.YY message will appear.
  - X.XX: Existing version number
  - Y.YY: Latest version number
Notes:
- Do not remove the battery or the memory card during the update.
- After confirming the details, you may click Execute.
- Please scroll down the screen as necessary to view the full text.
When the system software update starts, a black screen will be displayed and the access lamp will flash 1 time → 3 times → 5 times depending on the progress of the update. The update will take approximately 6 minutes to complete.

Notes:
- If the system software data copy is incorrect, the message The target model for the update file is incorrect will be displayed on the camera monitor.
- If the access lamp repeats 5 long blinks (0.5-second cycle) and 6 short blinks (0.25-second cycle), the system software may have been incorrectly copied to the memory card.
  - In this case, remove the battery and memory card from the camera, then start over from the Saving system software data to memory card section of this article.
When the update is complete, the camera will automatically restart. After restarting, when the Body update complete screen appears, press OK.