We previously posted about the Samsung announcement of a major firmware update for the Tizen based NX1. Well today the Firmware is finally available to download. Measuring in at 291Mb Zipped, its certainly a huge file for Smart Camera. Firmware 1.2 gives you additional features, which includes customisation and there has been a loads of improvements for people who want to shoot video in this update.
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
Get downloading now !!!
