Current Firmware: ST 003.001.011 / ESP 003.001.005 (08/08/25)
Released: August 8, 2025
- Fixed bug where bluetooth connection occasionally could not be established in Sony HUBs.
Updating Your HUB's Firmware
WHAT YOU NEED:
- HUB Remote
- Paul C. Buff Flash Control APP
Once you have downloaded the app, please follow its instructions on updating your firmware. For more information on navigating the Flash Control App, please click here.
HUB Firmware History
A list of firmware updates with details and release dates. The firmware 'ESP 003.001.003/ST 003.001.006' update includes ALL PREVIOUS UPDATES that have been released.
NOTE: Downgrading to a previous version of firmware is NOT possible.
- Fixed bug where bluetooth connection occasionally could not be established in Sony HUBs.
- Fix bug with Nikon Z9 banding
- Fix banding issue seen on some Canon cameras when using a HUB with Einsteins.
- If the HUB has an internal connection issue, the serial number will now start with "X". Call customer service if this appears.
- Fix bug where Canon 90D would toggle rapidly between HSS and XSync
- Added a power recycle after the “RESET” function sets the HUB back to its factory defaults.
- With this update, Sony HUBs can be used for HSS, TTL, and manual exposures.
- The Sony topshoe will trigger a speedlight in manual mode.
- Factory Reset now available. Scroll to the About Menu. Scroll to the end until “RESET” appears. Press in on the encoder wheel. The HUB has been restored to factory defaults, return to the main menu.
- CPT mode has been removed from the Nikon and Sony systems since it is a Canon-only feature that allows triggering of non-Canon bodies.
- Improved reliability of HSS toggling to the remote flash unit.
This update improves the reliability of flash unit firmware updates while maintaining the improved speed from ESP v002.004.003.
- This update makes future LINK/Celestial updates up to two times faster.
- *Note: The HUB must be on ESP v002.004.003 before upgrading LINK firmware beyond 001.012.101 and Celestial firmware beyond 001.004.101
- Improved TTL performance on both Nikon and Canon systems.
- Reduced the number of times where HUB screen is distorted on power on. If the HUB enters this state, a power toggle via the power button will fix it.
- Reduced firmware update time by a few minutes.
- Added support for Canon R3 and R6 Mk II.
- Improved support for Canon 1Dx MkIII, EOS R, and EOS RP and Nikon Z9.
- Fix bug where Nikon TTL flash exposure compensation offsets were shifting the power level in the wrong direction on the flash unit
- This adds a lightning bolt icon when you trigger the HUB from a camera (the ESP update is also required for this)
- Test flash from app can now trigger connected flash units
- Lightning bolt icon when HUB triggered from camera (the ST update is also required for this)
- Low battery status indicator of battery powered flash units on app
- Center Pin Trigger (CPT) saves state on shutdown/reboot
- Fixed issue where connected lights would flash when during a HUB ST firmware update
- Fixed bug where toggling flash unit power in the app could drop a flash unit out of HSS
- Fixes bug in Canon HUB communication with camera that could cause some Canon models to switch settings.
- Canon topshoe communication with external speedlight is now working with TTL.
- The “TTL OR MAN” now has menu options TTL/MAN instead of ON/OFF
- TTL is now available for both Canon and Nikon.
- To use TTL with your LINK, set the "TTL OR MAN" menu to TTL. If the LINK and HUB are not both displaying TTL, please cycle through the "MAN or TTL" menu on the HUB.
- A new menu option on the HUB can be found called “CTR PIN TRG”. By turning this on, you can use non-matching camera/HUB. For example, you can use a Canon HUB with a Nikon, Fujiflim, or Sony camera. The HUB will simply trigger a flash on your flash unit, but will not have TTL or HSS capabilities.
- When charging, the battery icon will charge up until full.
- Updating the frequency of your HUB in the BUFF Android or iPhone app will update the display on the HUB itself.
- Nikon top hotshoe is fully functional – meaning a Nikon speedlight can use TTL when mounted to the HUB. A Canon speedlight will trigger, but TTL is not available.
- Flash timing consistency improved for all flash modes
- LINK no longer changes flash power level when changing to/from HSS
- HSS flashes improved for more consistent output across all power levels
- Decreased the amount of time between powering the unit up and when it is ready to begin flashing (if the user disconnects AC power without turning off the LINK, it will still default to the 5s turn-on time when AC power is reconnected)
- The fan now runs for 45s instead of 60s after powering off the LINK
- Improved the connection reliability between the Link and Hub during firmware updates