Point Grey Grasshopper Express Camera Firmware 1.30.3.0 Download

Posted at December 24, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

Point Grey Grasshopper Express Camera Firmware 1.30.3.0 Description

Fixes:

Resolved Issues:
- 17671 - White Balance and Brightness may have issues working right after a mode change after a memory channel restore (All models) 

ERRATA LIST (list of known issues with this version):
- 16435 - NI-MAX: GX-FW-28S5M camera failing National Instrument Compatibility test due to invalid parameter for Pixel Format.

NOTE:

Users must use "UpdatorGUI2" or "UpdatorGUI3" to update the firmware on their camera. This can be found in the FlyCapture2 SDK installation, or a standalone installer in the Gazelle firmware package.

Firmware update:

1. Install FlyCapture2 for either windows or linux.
2. Plug your camera(s) in. Cameras must show up in FlyCapture2. If they do not show up, install FlyCapture2.X and the associated drivers (if applicable) and ensure cameras are visible in FlyCap2 demo.
3. Run UpdatorGUI2.exe or UpdatorGUI3.exe (depending on version of FlyCapture2.X) installed in your bin/bin64 folder:
On 32 bit Windows: C:\Program Files\Point Grey Research\FlyCapture2\bin
On 64 bit Windows: C:\Program Files\Point Grey Research\FlyCapture2\bin64
4. Select the camera(s) to update, point to the .ezm2 file downloaded with this package, and select "Update".

Camera(s) should now be updated. Please note a power cycle of the cameras should not be required, as they are automatically rebooted after firmware update.

About Digital Camera Firmware:

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. 

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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