Samsung launches another massive firmware update for the NX1
Samsung launches another massive firmware update for the NX1
We’re only just about past half a year since the launch of the Samsung NX1 camera, and Samsung has just launched another major firmware update for the camera, bringing a whole host of improvements for both stills and video. You can download the firmware package from the NX1 page here, or from running the i-Launcher program that comes with your NX1.
Here is a list of features that will see improvements:
Still Photo Enhancements
- Enhanced AF performance in low light condition
- Enhanced AF performance in backlit and spot light
- Enhanced AF performance in the corners when utilizing 16-50mm PZ lens
- Enhanced Face Detection AF performance
- Enhanced AF performance in movie mode
- Added “Zone AF” mode
- Increased the size of AF to 5 steps in AF “Area Size”
- No time limitation in Bulb mode
- Increased the time-lapse to 3000 shots
- Includes 4 most popular Pro Suggest presets (Cinematic, Memories, Gorgeous night, & High Speed)
- Simplified EXIF data preview
Video Recording Enhancements
- Larger sensor read out data size with improved FHD quality up to 60P (Not for Slow Movie)
- Time code added features:
- Count Up: Rec run / automatic restart when shooting / Free run
- Time Notation [Manual time setting (Hour/Min/Sec/Frame), Internal camera time]
- Internal time / External recorder
- Drop frame / Non-drop frame“1920x1080 (120)” setting in the Movie Size Menu for easy access
- Auto Mic Control On/Off
- Histogram & Digital Level is displayed during standby / recording mode
- Capture individual 4K frame forward and backward with precision (Embedded EXIF data in jpeg)
- Added new MF Responsiveness mode (With Low, Medium and High focus angle settings).
- Remains in Standby mode after recording
Connectivity Enhancements
- JPEG, RAW (JPEG preview only), & Video transfer via Wi-Fi (RAW files are converted to JPEG thumbnail with Picture Wizard setting embedded and then transfer to smartphone for preview only.)
- New Samsung Remote Studio software and SDK (Download via launcher from 1st week of June, Full control of NX1 through USB)
- Supports Tizen OS TV connection (One touch connection)
Source: MirrorlessRumors.com, Samsung
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