Git2 Firmware

[gitup]

Latest and stable firmware, version number is "GIT2_V1.6_20161028", released on 28th Oct 2016.
http://www.gitup.com/support/firmware/git2/20161028/Git2_FW_V1.6.zip

Change log:
1. Added: Support Image Rotation
2. Added: Update settings from configuration file
3. Added: Photo Shutter Speed Options: 1/2000sec, 1/1000sec, 1/500sec, 1/250sec, 1/125sec
4. Added: New Wi-Fi command for time-lapse, self-timer, etc.
5. Added: Front LED On only option
6. Added: Support mode/menu button to enable quick function
7. Added: Support turn off screen via mode/menu button
8. Improved: Default setting time is same as firmware released time.
9. Improved: No frame drop in 1080P 60fps at low light condition.
10. Improved: Update IQ.

How to update V1.6

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Latest and stable firmware, version number is "GIT2_V1.1_20151130", released on 30th Nov.

http://www.gitup.com/support/firmware/git2/20151201/GIT2FW.zip

Change Log:
1. Added: Configurable function for menu button while recording with options of:

• a) exposure lock
• b) white balance lock
• c) exposure lock and white balance lock
• d) microphone mute/unmute

2. Added: Metering option for Video and Photo

• a) Centre
• b) Average
• c) Spot

3. Added: Color option for Video and Photo

• a) Normal
• b) Black & White
• c) Sepia
• d) VIVID

4. Added: Auto Power Off option:

• a) 15 minutes
• b) 30 minutes
• c) 60 minutes

5. Added: Video Time Lapse

• a) 1F/5Sec
• b) 1F/10Sec
• c) 1F/30Sec
• d) 1F/5Min
• e) 1F/10Min

6. Added: RAW Photo
7. Improved: LCD Brightness
8. Improved: Auto White Balance
9. Improved: Gyro Image Stabilisation
10. Updated: Menu string and icon
11. Updated: Default settings

• a) Screen Auto Sleep: 1 Minute
• b) Auto Power Off: 3 Minutes

12. Fixed: Black screen while power on


Upgrade Instructions:
Please do the following to upgrade the action cam

1. Download the firmware file, and prepare the MicroSD card

2. Unzip the file using available unzip programs, e.g. WinZip or 7-Zip

3. Open the file and copy the .bin file directly onto the MicroSD card root file, make sure you formatted the card for FAT32 mode.

4. Insert the MicroSD card into the cam and power it on via a 5V/1A power source, e.g. cigarette lighter or power bank, it will start upgrade automatically.

5. While upgrading the photo status green light starts blinking(the light blinking slowly at the beginning, then blinking quickly), after the light stop blinking, it means upgrade is finished. (The whole process lasts about 30 seconds)

6. After upgrade, remove the SD card and delete the firmware, otherwise it will upgrade again when you power on the camera next time.

 

[daoust]

Do you know when the next firmware available?

 

[daoust]

New firmware ready now!!! Thank you

 

[Hakim_H]

Sir, just to ask, I just got my new Git2, so do I need to update the firmware from the old one or just the latest only? TQ

 

[Site]

You should upgrade to the latest firmware. Very easy to do and you will get the benefits.

 

[GoStore.cz]

How to update firmware 1.3 - Video manual

 

[Bob Reed]

I downloaded the firmware update for the Git2 and used it to upgrade my friend's Git2 with no problem. But when I tried to upgrade my own Git2, the camera is frozen with the red light on the upper left rear side on. I had placed the GIT2LD.bin file on it, disconnected it and reconnected it. But now there is no video on the rear display of the camera and it doesn't mount on my Mac. Advice?

Bob Reed

 

[tryagain]

Could it be the problem of memory card? Or maybe you could follow below steps and try again
1. First upgrade the git2ld.bin, just copy the .bin file to the SD card, then connect it with computer, after that, delete the .bin file. You can use a card adapter to read the file on computer, then delete that file.
2. After delete the git2ld.bin, then copy the GIT2FW.bin to the card, and connect the camera with computer. Normally you will see the LED blinking.
If that not works, please rename the GIT2LD.bin to LDNH2.bin, then try to do above again.

, another FW update vid for your ref.

 

[gitup]

Normally it can be solved by follow the right instructions, please only using connected with computer for upgrading.

 

[Bob Reed]

I solved the problem. After installing the GIT2LD.bin and rebooting, I rebooted a second time and the camera wouldn't mount on my desktop. So I removed the micro sd card, used the computer to remove GIT2LD.bin and copied GIT2FW.bin to the card, then reinstalled the card in the camera and restarted it. The camera installed the firmware update and worked fine after that.

 

[shiotetsu]

I love the webcam function on Git2.

But one thing dissapointing is that it doesn't have 640*360 resolution.
We don't need 4:3 ratio with 640*480 resolution anymore.

If it has the 640*360 resolution, it will be great for Niconico live streaming, "http://live.nicovideo.jp/".
Could you get the 640*360 resolution for the webcam mode on next upgrade, please?

 

[ivana]

yap agree ,just check some other stream providers and here is the resolution list for stream

• 1280 x 720 (HD)
• 960 x 540
• 640 x 360
• 480 x 270

on ustream faq

• The default Ustream player size is 640 x 360
• We recommend streaming at a resolution with a 16:9 aspect ratio

 

[Lars Persson]

I saw that FW:1,5 beta is out, will absolutely test it tonight

 

[Lars Persson]

FW 1,5 beta is on Dashcamtalk.
Post: 1634

https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/gitup-git2-support-faq-review.14625/page-82

 

[Lars Persson]

3 videos with FW:1,5 beta.
Download them and look.
3 resolutions, 1080,1440 and 2160.
Gyro is on.
Other setting is default.
Waterprof case is on and mounted outside the car.

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=4716DAE764EA26B4!2812&authkey=!AMCDRptnYL-Ic8A&ithint=folder,

 

[Lars Persson]

Omegamoto: added the settings above. And no, i had no pixelproblem when my camera arrived

 

[gitup]

Latest V1.5 Beta:
New V.1.5 beta firmware released:
Change log:
1. Added: 4:3 aspect ratio for 2880x2160P 24fps mode
2. Added: Pause icon on screen while recording is paused
3. Added: Colorful color option in video and photo mode (lower saturation compared to Vivid option)
4. Added: New OSD mode, only show video mode and recording dot
5. Added: Video shutter speed 1/48s
6. Added: Contrast option for video and photo: Normal, High, Low
7. Fixed: 2160P 24fps video not smooth
8. Fixed: Camera powered off while the file reached 4GB in quick capture mode
9. Fixed: Camera restarting issue in quick capture mode, plug the charger while recording, then stop recording and unplug the charger after the camera powered off
10. Fixed: Wrong EXIF info
11. Fixed: Video ZOOM issue while AV out in narrow mode
12. Improved: Stop recording in middle level for remote shutter.
13. Improved: Once press shutter button to start/stop recording while in screensaver mode
14. Improved: Web camera resolution is upgraded to 1920*1440
15. Improved: Wi-Fi stream resolution is upgraded to 1280x960 if enable the Wi-Fi from 1440P or 1080P 4:3 mode.

Download link:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22493212/GIT2FW_V1.5_Beta.zip

 

[Pawlik]

Hi, I am new here so Hello to Everyone

Could someone put here some links to original sample videos from Git2 1.5 firmware with the most natural colours and contrast. It is one thing which hold me to buy this camera - to much saturation and contrast comparing with Xiaomi YI.
Thank you in advance!

 

[Bunji]

Hello, I am using the latest 1.5beta 0512. It fixed the quick start/stop of video recording by shutter button while screen is off. But, in same situation, when I use a remote control, I need to push button twice to start/stop a video since the 1st push wake a video screen, then the 2nd push start/stop a vide. Is there any possibility to change this to just one push? (same as shutter button?) This also confuse to start/stop a video from a remote control. Some of good recommendation here would be:

- Push remote control button, it immediately work as an original function (video, photo, wifi, power-off)
- If it is not power-off, it also wake a video screen together
- No need to push a button twice for wake a screen, then change a condition

I very much appreciate you can make this change similar to the shutter button while a video screen is sleeping.

 

[Pawlik]

3 videos with FW:1,5 beta.
Download them and look.
3 resolutions, 1080,1440 and 2160.
Gyro is on.
Other setting is default.
Waterprof case is on and mounted outside the car.

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=4716DAE764EA26B4!2812&authkey=!AMCDRptnYL-Ic8A&ithint=folder,

Lars, Could you put here link to some video file recorded in light/flat settings, that make the colours and contrast as natural as it is real is? I am thinking about buying this camera, but the colours (too much green, blue, red etc.) and contrast (the shadows are to dark) hold me before decision.

Question: is it possible to change the bitrate in this firmware?