The BIG Samsung NX1 firmware update is now available!

Samsung finally released that awesome big NX1 firmware update. You can download it here: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/EV-NX1ZZZBZBUS.

 

Those are the new features and fixes:

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

 

 

New image of the Olympus E-M5II with ECG-2 grip.

This is a small but first image of the E-M5II with ECG-2 grip. The camera and grip will be announced in early February right before the start of the CP+ show.

The strange thing on that leak is the message from the anonymous leaker which says “Olympus has betrayed us“. LOL :)

 

Panasonic announces it’s first “selfie-ready” MFT camera: Panasonic GF7!

Oh gosh do I hate selfies :) But that’s me and the market thinks otherwise. So here is the new Panasonic GF7 which is the first selfie-ready MFT camera from Panasonic. Preorders are already up here:
Panasonic GF7 in Black at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).
Panasonic GF7 in Pink at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here) and BHphoto (Click here).

A long list of image samples, tests and reviews can be found at 43rumors.com

P.S.: I guess that particularly that Pink version will appeal the Female Asian market:

 

New leaked images of the Panasonic GF7 and Olympus E-M5II.

There is no secret anymore about what’s coming from the Micro Four Thirds companies at CP+ in February :)

The image on top shows the new Panasonic GF7 which has the following specs:
– 16MP sensor
– ISO 200-25,600
– 1.04 million dot titlting LCD monitor (180 degrees)
– no 4K recording- Come with 12-32mm kit lens.

And than we have new images of the E-M5II with the HLD-6P and HLD-8G grip and a new FL-LM3 flash:

Do you like them? :

via Digicameinfo, Photorumors, 43rumors.