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Samsung has just released a major firmware update for the NX1, improving shooting in movie mode.

By Marcus Wong - on 26 Jan 2015, 11:33am

Samsung has just released a major firmware update for the NX1, improving shooting in movie mode.

A major firmware update for the Samsung NX1 has just been released, and it seems they’ve packed a lot of features specifically targeting video users to allow them to better capitalize on the native 4K output of this camera.

Two gamma curves have been added, and features like output of timecode over HDMI for users with external recorders, and things like master black level controls, luminance limit options, and a higher bitrate setting for 1080p shooting. Autofocus speed is now controllable in movie mode, as well as a setting to determine how closely it sticks to a subject in continuous AF mode.

You can also now swap functions between more buttons, and reverse the direction of the dials to one that you’re more comfortable with if you’re coming from another system.

Here’s a full list of the changes in firmware v1.2 -

Movie mode:

  • Audio levels adjustable during movie capture
  • ISO adjustable during movie capture
  • 23.98p and 24p frame rates for 4K UHD and 1080 video
  • 'Pro' movie quality setting added for 1080 capture
  • Wider range of display options, including gridline, center, aspect ratio and action-safe area markers
  • Output time code over HDMI (for use with external recorders)
  • C Gamma and D Gamma curves added for movie shooting
  • Master black level
  • Luminance level limiting [0-255], [16-235], [16-255]
  • AF speed control for smoother refocusing (3 settings)
  • AF responsiveness control (dictates camera's readiness to change AF subject)
  • Added tools for selecting and grabbing frames from video

Physical interface changes:

  • Autofocus lock option in movie mode (if set to AEL button)
  • AF/MF toggling in movie mode (AF ON button option)
  • Wi-Fi and [REC] buttons' functions can be swapped
  • AF On and AEL buttons' functions can be swapped
  • Command dials' direction of operation can be reversed
  • Add ISO or Exposure Comp. to command dial (customizable per PASM mode)
  • DoF Preview and Delete buttons customizable
  • Auto ISO options (ISO, ISO Customizing, Minimum Shutter Speed) arranged together in menus

Wireless features:

  • Smartphone App can operate as remote release using Bluetooth
  • 'Quick Transfer' to automatically send thumbnails to a smartphone as they're shot
  • Pair with multiple smart devices
  • Check for firmware updates over Wi-Fi

Other additions:

  • Trap Shot feature - fires shutter when a subject crosses a specified guideline
  • Samsung Remote Studio for thethered shooting from Windows PC
  • Samsung to release SDK for Windows to allow independent remote control software creation

Sources: Samsung, DPreview, Mirrorless Rumors

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