Samsung releases (massive) firmware 1.30 for the NX1!

At last the big NX1 firmware has been released. You can download it here: samsung.com/us/support

Those the the updated:

Still Photo Enhancements:

Enhanced AF performance in low light condition
Enhanced AF performance in backlit 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
Added “Zone AF” mode
Increased the size of AF to 5 steps in AF “Area Size” 
No time limitation in Bulb mode
Increased the time-lapse to 3000 shots
Includes 4 most popular Pro Suggest presets (Cinematic, Memories, Gorgeous night, & High Speed)
Simplified EXIF data preview 

Video Recording Enhancements:

Larger sensor read out data size with improved FHD quality up to 60P
Time code added features:  

Count Up: Rec run / automatic restart when shooting / Free run
Time Notation [Manual time setting (Hour/Min/Sec/Frame), Internal camera time] Internal time / External recorder
Drop frame / Non-drop frame

“1920×1080 (120)” setting in the Movie Size Menu for easy access
Auto Mic Control On/Off
Histogram & Digital Level is displayed during standby / recording mode
Capture individual 4K frame forward & backward with precision (Embedded EXIF data in jpeg)
Added NEW MF Responsiveness mode (Capable of setting to Low, Medium, High focus angle in manual focus mode).
Remains in Stand By mode after recording

Connectivity Enhancements:

JPEG, RAW (JPEG preview only), & Video transfer via WiFi (RAW files are converted to JPEG thumbnail with Picture Wizard setting embedded and then transfer to smartphone for preview only.)
Introducing NEW Samsung Remote Studio software (Download via launcher, Full control of NX1 through USB)
Supports Tizen OS TV connection

Panasonic announces the new G7 4K camera!

Just like Fuji announce the small sister of the X-T1 also Panasonic announced the small sister of the GH4! Here are the preorder links:

Black G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm lens at Amazon, Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm lens at Adorama, BHphoto and Panasonic. In EU at Jessops, WexUK.
Black G7 with 14-140mm and 14mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Black G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.
Silver G7 with 14-42mm and 45-150mm lens kit at BHphoto.

And a list of previews, tests and videos can be found over at 43rumors!

Nikon crisis: Operating profit forecast down 30%.

Also Nikon is suffering the digital camera market collapsing. Bloomberg reports:

Nikon plunged 11 percent, the most since August 2013 and the biggest drop on the Nikkei 225. The camera maker forecast 30 billion yen in operating profit for the year ending March, missing the 49.8 billion yen estimate of analysts. The company also slashed its 2017 operating-profit target to 38 billion yen, down from 110 billion yen in June.

Full data can be read at Nikon.

Fuji announces a new impressive 4.0 firmware update for the X-T1!

Fuji did it again…make current X-T1 owner very happy again :)

They announced the new 4.0 firmware update that will be released by end of June (Source: Fujifilm).

Here is the list of improvements:

(1) New AF system with Zone and Wide/Tracking modes for effortless capture of moving subjects
(2) Improvement of AF accuracy (The built-in phase detection pixels have the detection range of 0.5EV, an improvement from the previous 2.5EV, delivering phase detection AF performance that enables fast focusing in low-light conditions and on low-contrast subjects.)
(3) Eye Detection AF
(4) Auto Macro mode
(5) AF improvement in the Movie mode

Other Improvements

(1) Improved Shutter Speed Dial operation
(2) Exposure Compensation control in Manual.
(3) Finer lines on the framing grid enhances visibility
(4) Name of Silent mode changed to avoid confusion