Samsung have posted a firmware update for the professional grade Samsung NX1 compact system camera. Version 1.30 incorporates no less than 19 new features, enhancements and bug fixes. These include major improvements to AF operation in low light, spot light and backlight, a brand new Zone AF mode, various movie mode enhancements, and much more. You can download the firmware upgrade from the website below.

Website: Samsung UK

NX1 Firmware Description

1. Sensor reads larger data size, resulting in improved FHD quality - up to 60P (not for Slow Movie)
2. Time code added features
  -  Rec Run option is added
3. 1920x1080 (120) setting in the Movie Size Menu for easy access
4. Auto Mic Control On/Off
5. Histogram and Digital Level are displayed during standby / recording mode
6. Capture individual 4K frame forward &backward with precision
   -  Embedded EXIF data in jpeg
7. Added NEW MF Responsiveness mode
   (Capable of setting to Low, Medium, High focus angle in manual focus mode)
8. Remains in Stand By mode after recording
9. Overall AF improved:
  - Enhanced AF performance in low light condition
  - Enhanced AF performance in backlight 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
10. Added Zone AF mode
11. Increased the size of AF to 5 steps in AF Area Size
12. No time limitation in Bulb mode
13. Increased the time-lapse to 3,000 shots
14. Includes the 4 most popular Pro Suggest presets (Cinematic, Memories, Gorgeous Night, and High Speed)
15. Simplified EXIF data preview
16. JPEG, RAW (JPEG only), and Video transfer via WiFi Actual RAW file does not transfer via WiFi.  It only transfers JPEG file with Picture Wizard setting embedded to smartphone.
17. Introducing NEW Samsung Remote Studio software and SDK
  - Download via iLauncher
  - Full control of NX1 through USB
  - SRS and SDK will be available to download on 1st week of June 2015
18. Supports Tizen OS TV connection
  - One touch connection
  - Launched 2015 Samsung TV models operated by Tizen are compatible with NX1
19. Overall fixed minor bugs

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