Samsung NX1 firmware version 1.4 released

Samsung NX1 firmware version 1.4 released

Introduction

The previous version 1.3 of the Samsung NX1 firmware, dating back only three months already brought a lot of novelties and improvements. It is now already replaced by a version 1.4 that corrects minor bugs and also increases the performance of Samsung’s flagship camera in nine criteria.

NX1 firmware version 1.4 enhancements

• The 15 fps continuous shooting rate now has an increased capacity of 25% for up to 90 consecutive shots in JPEG and 25 RAW views.
• Better performance of the digital stabilization in video mode.
• Focus peaking can now be set to a customizable button.
• AE lock now applies ISO Sensitivity Auto mode setting to Manual.
• The flash exposure information appears in Live View mode.
• Improvements have been made to the autofocus and operation during the zoom movements for the 16-50 mm S, 50-150 mm S, 16-50 mm PZ 18-55mm, 12-24 mm and 50-200 mm. These lenses will need to be updated too.
• The display of the battery level is more accurate as it is now possible to separately indicate the degree of each battery when the grip is used.
• The display of pictures in playback mode should be faster.
• The quality of sound recorded by an external microphone was optimized when auto mode is disabled.

Download and availability

You can download the NX1 firmware version 1.4 for free from the Samsung website here.