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Firmware Update

Fuji X10 - Before and After the firmware upgrade

Few days ago Fuji released the 1.03 firmware update to reduce the white disc problem of fuji X10, dcresource.com just published the before and after images of fujifilm X10,

before and after images
the white dic problem is not reduced and the images are exactly the same as before.

From DC-Resource

The results: exactly the same as before.

  • The firmware upgrade did not reduce the problem
  • The problem is not limited to EXR mode, as the firmware upgrade notes state
  • Shooting RAW does not reduce the blooming
  • I’m starting to think that this is a hardware issue that cannot be easily fixed

 

Fujifilm X10 firmware Update

fujifilm x10Fujifilm issued a firmware update for prcompact X10, firmware update Ver.1.03 promises to reduce the white blooming effect that users have complained, the update also improves the overall performance of the camera, read more details below

The firmware update Ver.1.03 incorporates the following issues:

  • 1.New function for “RAW” button can be applied by customer’s preference
    By holding down RAW button for approx. 2 second or more, RAW button can be applied into new function similar to “Fn” button setting.
  • 2.Each value set on ISO sensitivity and Dynamic range can be maintained even if aperture setting mode (P / A / S / M) is changed.
  • 3.Face detection function is upgraded to keep tracking face by means of face-tracking AF function. As this function is activated even in movie recording mode, AF on detected face in the movie becomes more effective.
  • 4.Blooming (White disk) phenomena, which can be observed in EXR AUTO mode, is reduced.
  • 5.Compatibility on Mac OS 10.7
    When the camera is connected to Mac PC on Mac OS 10.7, the camera is effectively recognized. Additionally, compatibility on RAW FILE CONVERTER EX with Mac OS 10.7 has been confirmed.
  • 6.AF confirmation sound was controlled on “SHUTTER VOLUME” in the SET-UP menu. By this update, this sound is controlled on “OPERATION VOL.” in the SET-UP menu, just similar to another functions.
  • 7.The image area with high brightness might be recorded as “black-out” area, just in case of dedicated shooting condition, This unpleasant phenomenon is improved.
  • 8.When the flash is used under macro shooting condition, light-reflected area was shown in greenish. This unpleasant phenomenon is improved.

Download the firmware update

See more about white blooming problem at dpreview

Pentax K-5 Firmware Coming Soon

Pentax K-5 firmware update coming soon, Links are not working but you can view the New firmware update notice at
www.pentax.co.uk/en/Photo-Downloads.html#MediaTypeID4

news src – ricehigh

Leica Firmware Updates: Leica S2 and D-Lux 5

Leica S2 5th firmware(FW 1.0.2.0) update is available for download, the latest update is specially developed for the use of the camera with the new Leica Elmarit-S 30 mm f/2.8 ASPH. wide-angle lens, Registered users can download the firmware update from Leica Website.

Leica D-Lux 5: Few months after the Firmware Update of Panasonic LX5 the Leica D-Lux 5 firmware update is coming, The firmware update will improve the AF speed of your D-Lux 5 camera, Improved In Camera noise reduction at ISO 1600 and ISO 3200.

List of improvements made in the current firmware Update

  • Improved autofocus speed in the wide-angle,
  • Enhanced functionality when using manual and automatic focusing
  • Increased automatic white-balance precision in adverse lighting conditions
  • High-ISO-noise reduction for ISO 1600 and ISO 3200
  • Incorporation of an ‘Active mode’ for image stabilization and new ‘Miniature effect’ in the ‘My colors’ mode (available for photo and video modes)
  • Continuous autofocus with the shutter button half depressed
  • Increased longest shutter speed from 60 to 250 seconds
  • Addition of manual adjustment of the LCD monitor and the external viewfinder to the camera settings menu

Visit Leica D-Lux 5 page to download firmware Update

Firmware Update for αNEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3 and NEX-VG10

The new firmware provides compatibility with the recently launched LA-EA2 translucent mirror Lens Mount Adapter,The firmware update is for E-Mount models announced before Oct 2011, the models include αNEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3 cameras, as well NEX-VG10. Prior to this firmware update, the LA-EA2 only worked with the αNEX-5N , NEX-7 and NEX-VG20.

Visit SonyStyle Blog for more information

Firmware Update for Nikon 1

Nikon just announced firmware update to its Nikon 1 cameras to support the FT-1 Mount Adapter that enables Nikkor lenses with an ‘F’ mount to be used with the cameras.

The new firmware update version is 1.10, a new feature is also added with the update “pixel mapping”, The pixel mapping feature to correct for the appearance of ‘hot’ pixels in an image.updates, Nikon has posted detailed instructions on the use of the FT-1, together with a list of compatible Nikkor lenses, along with instructions for applying the pixel mapping function.

Download link:
Nikon 1 J1 Firmware Update 1.10
Nikon 1 V1 Firmware Update 1.10

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Fuji X10 Firmware Update Coming Soon to Fix White Disc blooming

Fuji X10After several test Dpreview found that Fujifilm X10 showing White Disc blooming or Sensor blooming, After shooting bright light sources dpreview found that “white discs” surrounding the light source that are caused by sensor blooming,  Fuji promised to release a firmware update soon that will minimise the white disc problem

Fuji Said

‘Fujifilm engineers have examined a number of sample shots and have concluded that the camera is working within prescribed tolerances. The blooming issue is something not uncommon to many types of digital camera. It is possible to reduce the effects of blooming either by increasing the ISO or widening the dynamic range on the camera.

However, after receiving a number of comments from users, we can understand their concern and plan a firmware upgrade to lessen the effects of blooming. We will announce in due course when the upgrade will be available.’

See more at dpreview