I just want to update. I've postponed my trip (car trip) for 1 day just to figure out what is going on. Fall this year is delayed any way.
I reinstall the firmware to the beta version (6:00:44) instead of the current published version (6:00:52) on my IQ4150. It works like a magic on both XF and Tech Cam! However, it's too soon to conclude.
Although I am a doctor and have a little knowledge about technology, my son is a computer science/biomedical engineer. We talk frequently about everything.
I am also a researcher. Finding the truth is what I do for living. Therefore, I gave him my hypothesis. I told him Phase has a new owner. I asked him if it is possible Phase might have a last minute call to prevent Tech Cam users from using the new upgraded Frame Averaging to promote the XT sale. Then things go haywire. He expressed my hypothesis is possible but for sure they made a final change before the final release. He also said they might have a low budget because they're a new company he never heard of. He was shocked when I told him the camera was $50, 000. He promised he would not tell his mom
It is a big mistake to abandon IQ3100 and Tech Cam users. It certainly will have a negative impact on the XT and Phase One overall.
I hope my hypothesis is wrong and the whole things are about software glitches!!! If I'm right, IMO it is very unethical and it's betrayal to Phase One users.
Most likely, we will never know the truth behind it. Same as many things in life, it's just gray.
Fore sure, I am happier to be able to use the upgraded Frame Averaging on my XF and Tech Cam during my Fall trip.
I will leave it here to prepare my trip. Will update in few days from the field.