Much Anticipated Yi-M1 Firmware 3.0 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 4, 2017


YI released firmware 3.0 for the Yi -M1, which you can find here. This very attractive and affordable camera had a lot of fans until the early reviews trashed it for having poor performance, but the latest firmware update is supposed to correct things. You can find a list of the improvements below.

New

  1. Added exposure control in the mode P/A/S/M for video capture
  2. Added AF/MF control for video capture.
  3. Added RAW+JPG format for still capture
  4. Added still image option in Time Lapse
  5. Added the option to shoot 1-3 images when using the self-timer function with an initial 2 second or 10 second timer settings
  6. Added a histogram in live view mode for both still and video capture
  7. Added new focus viewing modes with improved image quality including: 6x, 8x and 10x magnification in MF mode
  8. Added 2 ways to show the Metering mode in the UI
  9. Added the user guide (Restoring factory settings to view)
  10. Added multiple selection of images for deletion.
  11. Added 2 new options for the display grid
  12. AE algorithm optimization
  13. Master Guide template display logic optimized
  14. Improved AF speed

Fixed

Fixed some known bugs, and improved the overall stability of the system.

Changed

Change the thumbnails in each screen from 9 to 12 images.

Download Firmware 3.0 Here

YI M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 12-40mm F3.5-5.6 Lens Storm Black
YI M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 42.5mm F1.8 Lens Storm Black
YI M1 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 12-40mm F3.5-5.6 Lens / 42.5mm F1.8 Lens Storm Black

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PhotoRumors Leaks First Image of Panasonic G9

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 2, 2017

Photorumors leaked the first image of the Panasonic G9, while others copy and it’s an interesting change over the G85. Panasonic moved the top dial to make space for the new LCD screen and a joystick has been added.

Here are the rest of the specs that have leaked:

  • To be announced in the next 1-2 weeks, available after Christmas
  • Same photo capabilities as the GH5
  • Different video capabilities (compared to the GH5)
  • Second display on top of camera
  • Rumored price: €1,200 (around $1,400)
  • Very fast shooting rate with a large buffer (60 fps burst)
  • 80MB shooting mode – it can stitch multiple pictures (for example 6 pictures can produce 1GB final image)
  • 20MP sensor
  • 6k photo mode
  • Two memory card slots
  • New joystick (see leaked picture)

via Photorumors

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Luminar 2018 Takes on Adobe Lightroom

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 1, 2017


Press Release
New Luminar 2018 delivers a breakthrough photo editing experience for photographers on Mac & Windows with new filters, tools, non-destructive editing, major speed boosts, and a digital asset management platform that will arrive in 2018.

San Diego, CA – November 1, 2017 — Macphun (Skylum), the California-based software developer today announced Luminar 2018. New users will be able to purchase Luminar 2018 for $59, and current users of Luminar may upgrade at a special price of $39. Preorders start November 1 at www.macphun.com/luminar.

Luminar 2018 offers everything a modern photographer needs for photo editing, including new filters powered by artificial intelligence, major speed improvements, a dedicated RAW develop module and a forthcoming in 2018 digital asset management platform. Users will also benefit from the new intelligent Sun Rays filter, LUT support, and real-time noise removal. With adaptive workspaces that match styles of shooting, Luminar adapts to deliver a complete experience that avoids clutter and complexity.

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Panasonic Lumix G9 camera officially registered with Wi-Fi Alliance

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 1, 2017
Panasonic’s mirrorless camera “LUMIX DC-G9” was posted on the Wi-Fi Alliance.
  • LUMIX DC-G9
    • Wi-Fi Alliance
    • Digital still camera
    • Panasonic Corporation
    • Authentication date: August 29, 2017
    • Wi-Fi standard: IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac

via Nokishita, Photorumors

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Panasonic G9 Will Most Likely Launch Before The End Of The Year

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 29, 2017


Photorumors has been following the latest Panasonic rumors closely and cites public leaks in addition to private sources that Panasonic should be releasing a Panasonic G9 before the end of the year.

It will have the same photo quality and photo functions like the GH5. It will not have the same video options. It will have a second display on the top like DSLR cameras. I don’t know whether the top display will be LCD or OLED. The new camera is rumored to cost around €1,200 (around $1,400).

While the price point is a little disappointing some of the specs make it sound very Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark II like. We will have to wait and see if the Panasonic G9 is seen as a value similar to the Panasonic GH5, but the price inflation that has been occurring with m43 cameras is incredibly disappointing. m43 is supposed to offer significantly more performance per dollar than APS-C cameras. Panasonic should revisit their philosophy from when the Panasonic GF1 launched.

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