Firmware Upgrade Instructions
1. Preparation: Download the latest firmware from the official website. The firmware file name format is: kvf_x.xx_xxxx.pack, for example: kvf_1.00_0300.pack. Copy the firmware file to the root folder of a FAT/FAT32/exFAT USB disk. Insert the USB disk with a USB-C connector into the USB-C socket of the powered-on viewfinder.
2. Update: Navigate to [Menu–>Settings–>Frimware Update], confirm the update, and wait for 3-5 minutes. When the [Update Progress] reaches 100%, the system will automatically restart.
3. Finish: After the system automatically restarts, you can remove the USB disk, and the new firmware will be ready for use.
Notice
1. Confirm Current Firmware Version: Before upgrading to the latest firmware, verify your current version. If it’s earlier than kvf_1.01_0324, you must first install the kvf_1.01_0324 update as an intermediate step. After the system reboots, proceed with the latest firmware update.
2. Do Not take any other operation and never lose power firmware update, else it may lead to failure of the update, and the viewfinder has to be sent to Kinefinity for repair.
3. You should only keep 1 viewfinder firmware file on the USB disk at a time. Having multiple firmware files could potentially cause failure of the upgrade.
FIRMWARE V2.2 | Release Date 9/8/2025
1. Feature Updates
1) Log-to-Rec.709 Monitoring:
View Rec.709 color during shooting for quick exposure and color evaluation. Supports SLog3, VLog, FLog2, NLog, Clog, Clog2, Clog3.
2) Focus Assist Sharpening:
Adjustable [1–20], enhancing object edge sharpness for clearer and more precise manual focus.
3) On-Screen Function Notifications:
Shows active functions (Peaking, False Color, Zebra, Magnification) to prevent confusion.
4) False Color Exposure Scale:
Displays exact exposure values for different color regions, improving exposure accuracy.
5) Magnification Indicator:
Shows zoomed area position and movement direction for easier framing and subject tracking.
6) Color Fine-Tuning:
Adjust color temperature or tint for a more comfortable or accurate viewing experience.
7) Enhanced Screen Saver:
Protects the display and extends lifespan, optimized from the original screen-off function.
8) Assist Function State Memory:
Restores previous settings (Peaking, False Color, Zebra, etc.) after reboot for seamless workflow.
2. Bug Fixes
1) EAGLE SDI / EAGLE HDMI:
Fixed potential image misalignment (off-center display).
2) EAGLE SDI:
Fixed timecode display errors that may occur when connected to the Canon EOS C80.
3) EAGLE HDMI:
Resolved occasional frame stuttering under specific conditions when the HDMI input frame rate is 59.94 fps.
4) EAGLE SDI / EAGLE HDMI:
Improved firmware upgrade stability.
FIRMWARE V2.1 | Release Date 1/20/2025
1. Feature Updates
1) EAGLE HDMI:
Added display support for timecode, audio VU meters, and recording status for cameras, like Sony and Canon.
2) EAGLE SDI/EAGLE HDMI:
Expanded support for upgraded USB drives.
3) EAGLE SDI/EAGLE HDMI:
Optimized the upgrade process.
2. Bug Fixes
1) Display Off:
Improved display off feature response speed.
2) Button Response:
Enhanced button response speed after powering on.
3) Stability:
Improved overall stability.
FIRMWARE V2.0 | Release Date 11/19/2024
1. Focus Assist
1) Peaking:
Optimized the Peaking function for finer and more accurate focus outlines.
2) Sharpen:
Added Sharpen feature to enhance the focus area without outlines, making it easier to achieve precise focus.
*Both Sharpen and Peaking functions have been merged into the Focus Assist menu.
2. SDI Metadata
Added TimeCode, UV Audio and Recording Status display.
3. Other Updates
1) ExFAT:
Optimized USB drive recognition. Now supports ExFAT in addition to FAT/FAT32.
2) Overlay Clear:
Added to the Settings menu for quick overlay removal with one click. This can also be assigned to a user button.
FIRMWARE V1.03 | Release Date 10/11/2024
1. Feature Enhancements
1) Improved Peaking Precision:
The peaking function now offers 20 levels of sensitivity adjustment, with the default set to level 10 for better control over focus accuracy.
2) New Frameline Aspect Ratio:
Added support for the 2.35:1 aspect ratio, enabling more framing options.
3) Extended Display-Off Timing Options:
Added additional choices for display-off duration: 1 minute and 5 minutes.
2. Bug Fixes
1) Resolved white line artifacts at the bottom and right edges in specific frameline aspect ratios.
2) Fixed an issue where buttons became unresponsive after long periods of inactivity.
FIRMWARE V1.01 | Release Date 8/16/2024
Bug Fixes
Improved overall stability.
