“I AM Advancing” Lets petition Nikon!!!!!!!!

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Danielvilliers

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http://petapixel.com/2015/01/08/lea...s-new-program-advanced-dslr-firmware-updates/
Nikon is puting in place an advance firmware update program called I Am Advancing. For those who did not follow Nikon has been producing very good video dslr since the D5200. The latest model like the D810 and D750 produce some of the best all round image with very good 1080p resolution, low light, DR, rolling shutter no apparent moire/aliasing and for me the best colours out of camera. But unfortunately they did lack some things like peaking, 4k (for some important) and quirks like not being able to change aperture while filming (while they have address the latter in the D750, D810 and rumoured D7200).


Now with the new firmware program I would not mind even paying for some advance filmakers firware package that would get things like 10 bit, higher internal bitrate, waveform monitor and why not Raw like Magic lantern. I think things like peaking is a big omission and should be free at least until they have some super AF in liveview and should be provided free. Taking the example of Magic lantern I am sure that the hardware is capable of additional functionality like peaking additional exposure monitoring. A 60 mbit is already possible with hack on cameras like the D800, so a 10 bit 60/100 mbit, 10 bit and log mode should be more than feasible at 1080p. Raw output using hdmi output might be a bit of a dream but the the one I listed before should be easily implemented.
 
I really don't understand exactly how these types of things have been possible with Magic Lantern on the 5D, and yet so NOT possible on the D800 or other brands.
Maybe some hardcore code warrior can break it down for us.

But YES, I would certainly find the D810/D750 FAR MORE appealing if this kind of thing was possible.
While a higher bit-rate hack certainly makes a significant improvement, if these cameras had focus peaking and RAW capability...HUGE.....HUGE game changer.
AND they would absolutely be the best self-contained video/still cameras out there.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but a software bump from H.D. to 4k doesn't sound possible - that sounds more like a core-level design limitation.

Color me hopeful!
 
Andrea189 said:
That would be great, I just hope they include the D7100 in the list of the upgradable cameras
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All DSLR models that support Nikon Picture Controls are upgradable. It's solely a matter of which models Nikon chooses to upgrade, and which they decide to orphan.
 
Meanwhile, Samsung announces their first NX1 firmware upgrade - that addresses about 90% of what video writers have complained about. And it's primarily video improvements.

AND... they're releasing an SDK (software developer's kit) to write apps for the camera. The camera that was released, like, ten minutes ago (I exaggerate).

This is fairly monumental news, as far as figuring out just what Samsung wants to do in the market and how they're gonna play things. Meanwhile, Canon is still silent regarding blocking Magic Lantern. While a price drop for the NX1 hits the rumor mills.

All we need next is a pro-quality H265 to ProRes batch converter. I'm pretty sure there'll be an NX1 in my bag before spring.
 
Samuel H said:
Samsung sure showed us what "listening" actually looks like.
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Two months ago I posted on this forum that the first manufacturer to open their camera architecture to coders would be a game changer, and wondered if there was any chance Samsung would.

As of now, Samsung doesn't seem to be offering full entry into the camera, seems like this is about just remote control.

It's sure a start though - a full-camera SDK is of zero risk to the manufacturer - you brick it, you void your warranty, it's your risk. And a manufacturer that would eventually include a failsafe - like a hard reset hidden in the battery door, or an easy hardware un-bricking step that a service center could charge $100 for - could nullify bricking concerns.

Magic Lantern has a good track record of testing and safety - some folks got bricked but I recall they weren't following instructions. I've been in B2B and consumer marketing for decades and I can't really think of a single reason not to provide a full-camera SDK.

Imagine camera firmware becoming something like the app store? Firmware for timelapse, or for raw, or high frame rates, firmware dev'd by people who specialize in those shooting styles? When the top-ranked timelapse (for example) forum has a thousand posts saying "New to this? Start with camera X and Bob's firmware"? Can't see the cons, but I sure can see sales.
 
Michael Carter said:
Imagine camera firmware becoming something like the app store? Firmware for timelapse, or for raw, or high frame rates, firmware dev'd by people who specialize in those shooting styles? When the top-ranked timelapse (for example) forum has a thousand posts saying "New to this? Start with camera X and Bob's firmware"? Can't see the cons, but I sure can see sales.
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I really think this could help them sell MORE expensive cameras. Most people, myself included, are more willing to pay a higher entry price when we feel the system will be expandable and updatable.
 
DPStewart said:
I really think this could help them sell MORE expensive cameras. Most people, myself included, are more willing to pay a higher entry price when we feel the system will be expandable and updatable.
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Exactly - and not just updateable, but customizable for specific styles and tasks. Manufacturers mass-market a platform, and let the niche users manufacture niche tools.
 
Jan 19, 2015 has come and gone, and nothing has been anounced by Nikon about this rumored "I Am Advancing" FX firmware update program. I have a D800 registered with Nikon, and have received no notification of any such program. The last email I received from Nikon was on Jan 16, 2015, and contained a link to the Nikon Cinema website:

http://cinema.nikonusa.com/pes-stop...-sandwich/?cid=eml-0115-cinemanews-featuredlm

My impression: Precise, clean layout and web design, nice to know Nikon is putting some thought into cinema these days.
 
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