Samsung NX1 Firmware Update - V 1.40

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debinatx

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Great work, Samsung. Really appreciating these updates.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/news/samsung_nx1_v140_firmware_adds_numerous_enhancements.html#b

Samsung says the following new features will be available after updating your NX1 to firmware versions 1.40:​
  • Increased minimum shot counts using Continuous Shooting Mode: 15fps JPEG : 70ea → 90ea. 15fps RAW: 20ea → 25ea
  • Added Video DIS (digital image stabilization), except when using 120p, VGA size video
  • Added AEL at M mode, ISO Auto setting
  • Added Focus Peaking menu in button setting menu
  • Improved AF to work during zooming, with 6 Supported Lenses including the 16-50mm S, 50-150mm S, 16-50mm PZ, 18-55mm III, 12-24mm, and 50-200mm III. Lens Firmware should be updated by iLauncher to take advantage of this feature.
  • Added Flash Exposure information display on Live View when Flash is ON
  • Improved battery display to show both internal & external remains together when vertical grip is mounted
  • Improved Playback speed when reviewing photos
  • Improved sound quality of external Mic. with Auto MIC Control OFF
  • Fixed minor bugs
You'll find the download link to the new NZ1 Version 1.40 Firmware Update in the Downloads and Manuals section here:​
 
While other camera manufactures are recycling new models every 9 to 12 months, samsung with all of its past and recent updates have basically given us a new cam with firmware updates alone. With it image quality and support I will be a uses for time to come. Sure the nx2 will be a significant upgrade. Looking forward to it.
 
Yes it is refreshing to see a product maker work as hard for our business as we do for our clients. The incremental "protect" approach never has sat well with me. I know why but that does not make it any better.
 
The tests posted in this thread show a mixed light on the new DIS thing. It works pretty well if you want a steady shot that is not completely locked but has a heavy-camera motion. But if you're going to move the camera (e.g. pan) then it's horrible, you have to turn it off.

Still, just the fact that they would add a feature like this on a firmware update is still mindblowing. I keep my fingers crossed for a wider gamma curve with more DR, particularly after they published this (theck the slide titled "preserve the scene in motion"). Time is running out, though, a new Sony aXXXX with internal 4K and slog2 must be just around the corner.
 
So, can you do a pan with DIS then?
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I haven't done a pan on a tripod because apparently it is not for that. I am getting good results taking the camera in my hands, holding it tight and doing a sweeping pan. Also walking forward and backwards seems to hold up well. Movements that would need a Steadicam in many instances. It takes the same practice and skill as moving with a Steadicam as a matter of fact. This would be helpful in short sequences where the camera would require movement and that is exactly what I will use it for.
 
I didn't mean panning on a tripod, I meant exactly what John tested: doing a pan while handholding the camera. So, thanks! :)

For me this is a tool for those times when even my Nebula 4000 has to stay at home. So, holiday and family videos, basically. I also shoot plenty of those.
 
I didn't mean panning on a tripod, I meant exactly what John tested: doing a pan while handholding the camera. So, thanks! :)

For me this is a tool for those times when even my Nebula 4000 has to stay at home. So, holiday and family videos, basically. I also shoot plenty of those.
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It is very usable for certain types of moving shots certainly.
 
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