Olympus has announced firmware version 3.0 for the E-M1 Mark II mirrorless camera (which was announced in 2016). The update improves the camera's autofocus and image quality to be on par with the new E-M1X announced in January 2019.
Panasonic has announced an upcoming "Upgrade Firmware Key DMW-SFU2" for the LUMIX S1 full-frame mirrorless camera that will add a number of advanced video features that will make the S1 more suitable for pro-level filmmaking.
Nikon announced back in January 2019 that Eye AF would be added to the Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras in an upcoming firmware update, and today that new firmware (version 2.0) was just launched.
Canon upset photographers recently after it was discovered that its latest entry-level DSLR cameras lack the standard center hotshoe pin common on cameras, making them incompatible with many affordable 3rd-party flashes. But there's good news: Godox has responded by releasing firmware updates that fix this issue.
Nikon Europe just published this 15-second video that provides a preview of the Eye-Detection AF functionality that's coming to the Z6 and Z7 mirrorless cameras.
Sony has just released firmware version 3.0 for the Sony a7R III and a7 III mirrorless cameras. It's a major update that adds Real-Time Eye AF, Animal Eye AF, and Time Lapse features to the cameras.
Sony has launched firmware version 5.0 for its flagship a9 mirrorless camera. The major software update brings AI-powered autofocus capabilities, better image quality, and workflow improvements.
In unveiling the new a6400 last week, Sony also announced its next-generation AI-based tracking features that are also coming to existing cameras in a firmware update. Sony Artisan Patrick Murphy-Racey shared this 2-minute video showing just how impressive the tracking is.
Sony has just announced major upcoming firmware updates to the a9, a7R III, and a7 III mirrorless cameras that will include improved autofocus performance and features.
After releasing firmware v2.0 for the a7 III and a7R III in October, Sony abruptly took down the update earlier this month citing a bug that would cause photographers to lose RAW photos they've captured. Sony has since fixed the issue and today released firmware v2.10 as a replacement.
Two months ago, Sony released a major firmware version for its popular a7 III and a7R III mirrorless cameras. Version 2.0 brought new features and improvements... including the ability for a wide range of adapted lenses to make use of all the camera's autofocus modes.
If you own the latest GoPro HERO (2018) action camera, get this: your $199 camera is reportedly actually a $299 GoPro HERO5 camera that has been "crippled" in firmware. And what's more, you may actually be able to unlock the full potential of your camera yourself.
Leica has announced a set of new firmware updates that add new features and changes to its major camera lines. The updates cover the Leica M10, Leica Q, Leica CL, Leica TL2, Leica TL and even the original Leica T,
Fujifilm has taken down its highly anticipated v4.0 firmware update for the X-T2, stating that "malfunctions" have been discovered. The new firmware launched about a week ago and brought internal F-log, HD 120fps, and focus bracketing to the X-T2, among other things.
Fujifilm has just rolled out another 'Kaizen' firmware update that brings major new features to an older camera. Among the upgrades arriving in v4.0 for the Fujifilm X-T2 are internal F-log and 120fps slow motion recording in HD.
Fujifilm announced today that a series of firmware updates are coming to X Series mirrorless cameras later this year. As rumors foretold, the X-Pro2 will be getting 4K video recording as part of its update.
DJI is releasing a new firmware update for the Spark camera drone, and this is one update that Spark owners will not want to ignore. If you fail to properly update your Spark, DJI will disable it and prevent it from flying at all.
If you own a new Leica TL2 mirrorless camera and Leica's Visoflex electronic viewfinder attachment, stop using the viewfinder immediately. Leica has found that the Visoflex can cause a failure with the TL2 that renders it completely unusable. In other words, it can brick your camera.
Sony recently released firmware v.4.0 for its a7S II and a7R II mirrorless cameras. The announcement that this firmware version “Improves image quality when Long Exposure NR setting is off” raised hopes for many photographers that Sony had at last addressed the issues caused by their automatic smoothing of all exposures of 4 seconds or longer, sometimes referred to as the "Star Eater" effect because of the way that it removes stars in astrophotography images.
Sony has just released a wave of new firmware updates for its mirrorless cameras. Found among the various fixes and improvements are solutions to the a9 overheating warning issue and the "star eater" issue reported by astrophotographers.
Sony makes excellent cameras. In the last few years, they launched a completely new full frame camera system that has pushed the bounds of digital photography. I switched entirely to Sony gear after first seeing the tremendous low-light capability of their a7S and have enjoyed many outings shooting astrophotography on many different Sony camera bodies since.
One of the best April Fools trolls in the photo industry wasn't a troll at all... which made it that much better. Announced as a joke yesterday to many a rolled eye and "suuuure," Magic Lantern has managed to add Super 35mm 4K RAW video recording to the 5-year-old 5D Mark III.
Photographers using Cactus' new V6 II and V6 IIs wireless flash transceivers are about to get a huge update. Cactus is launching a series of brand-specific firmware upgrades that will allow you to mix and match camera and flash brands without losing TTL or HSS... and they're free!
If you use the Canon 5D Mark IV for shooting serious video projects, here's some news that may be music to your ears: C-Log is coming to your camera.
Fujifilm has a history of releasing firmware updates so significant that you feel like you're downloading a brand new camera. The company has just announced this type of upcoming update to the X-T2 and X-Pro2: the new firmware will bring a whopping 33 functional and operational improvements.
If you're an Olympus OM-D E-M1 user, we'd suggest you hold off on updating to the latest firmware. Version 4.2, which added some focus stacking capabilities, seems to be leading to corrupt images and locking up cameras.
Last year I bought a new Fuji X-Pro 1. I bought it as a camera to keep in my pocket, not really as a serious option, but I've loved it from the moment I snapped the first pictures. I even bought a second one, used, and converted it to infrared.
Great news Canon lovers. That new 5D Mark IV you just bought won't be limited to the manufacturer firmware for too much longer. It seems the talented hackers at Magic Lantern have already managed to break into the new camera.
Panasonic just announced version 2.5 for the firmware of its flagship mirrorless camera, the GH4. The update adds a few powerful features to the already impressive camera.
Tamron today announced a new accessory that helps photographers apply firmware updates and custom settings to Tamron lenses. It's called the Tamron TAP-in Console.
Back in July, Panasonic announced an upcoming feature called "Post Focus" that allows photographers to select their focal point after photos are shot. Instead of using light field technology like Lytro or an array of cameras like Light, Panasonic's feature uses rapid-fire focus bracketing.
Panasonic has begun publishing videos around the world that show how the new feature works.
DJI has just announced a new geofencing system that will prevent pilots of camera drones from flying over restricted or unsafe airspace. The information will be continually updated so that authorities can restrict drone flights in response to major events.
Sony's rollout of uncompressed 14-bit RAW continues: the company announced today that it will be releasing a new firmware update for the Sony a7 II on November 18th that adds the ability to the camera.
When Phase One announced its new XF camera system back in June, the goal was to unleash a new high-tech camera that can stay relevant long into the digital age. The company today announced the first firmware update that helps to fulfill that promise. It's a feature update that brings a number of exciting new features to the XF, including one called Seismographic Vibration Delay.
Sony announced today that its new a7S II "low-light monster" camera will feature user-selected compressed and uncompressed 14-bit RAW when it ships in October. What's more, the already-shipped a7R II will also be upgraded with 14-bit RAW via a free firmware update.
Videographers wielding the Panasonic GH4 will be excited to learn that the company will soon be making a compelling new update available. Firmware version 2.3 will allow GH4 cameras to shoot with a new ‘V-Log’ recording mode that enables the camera to capture an additional 2-stops of dynamic range. The technology was previously shown off at NAB 2015 and is finally landing on consumer devices.
Today, some GoPro users are getting quite a nifty upgrade for their action cameras. The company has introduced a new firmware that allows HERO4 Black, HERO 4, and HERO+ with equipped LCD screens to trim video directly from the back of the device. In addition, you can now also trim and share videos directly from your smartphone.
More and more still photography cameras are getting advanced video features, so it only makes sense that cinema cameras are moving more into the world of still photos as well. Last week, RED launched a new version 6.0 firmware for its cameras, which brings a number of powerful new features for shooting photographs alongside video.
If you're a Nikon photographer using iOS devices, you may be in for a treat in the near future. Rumor has it that Nikon and Apple are currently collaborating on a secret new iOS app for Nikon cameras.
Nikon has just released a new firmware update for the D750. The download is version C:1.02 and is designed to make your D750 "more reliable."
That's literally all Nikon is saying about this update.