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New features & overview of changes:

- Intervalometer: for sophisticated time lapse recordings
- Stop Motion Mode: for stop motion animation and control of shutter timing when ALEXA Mini is used on a motion control system
- Support for Lexar LC 128GB and LC 256GB 3600x (!) cards. Note: 64GB will NOT be supported, same as 3400x or 3500x cards.
- Viewfinder status overlay enhancements, other usability improvements and improved support for accessories
- Sensor clock tuning on timecode input signal: to insure ALEXA Mini stays in sync with the timecode source.

Important Changes and Bug Fixes:

- A bug that occasionally prevented ALEXA Mini from booting unless it was disconnected from power for 15 minutes has been fixed in SUP 3.0. The issue does not indicate a hardware problem of the camera; it is a simple, yet very nasty bug that occurred on a processor of the camera, which is power-buffered through a large capacitor. It required the capacitor to run empty before the software was reset. We are very sorry that we did not catch this bug with 2.6 unfortunately it did not show on any of our cameras during release testing of SUP 2.6.
- Embedded audio in SDI outputs not working: Fixed in SUP 3.0 (except 6G UHD output and initialization issues in projects with project framerates of 24p or 23..976p)

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device’s overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera’s firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device’s performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera’s firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn’t intended to be destructive, but still, it’s best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don’t use the camera’s buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device’s update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product’s installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don’t miss the update that will boost your camera’s performance.