Now this is news that sends chills down our spine - in a good way of course. Samsung's desire into getting their NX D-SLR kits into the hands of avid tweak-loving consumers by providing a new dimension in camera controls via firmware and software customizations is a swing at their more traditional rivals who'd prefer keeping those minimally touched. Now we've got more reason - particularly those who either or is planning to own a GF1 - to keep smiling about.
Thanks to coders who can't keep their naughty hands off openly available compiled code, has tweaked the GH1 firmware made by Tester 13 to work with the GF1 and open a slew of options: namely 1080p video recording with higher bit rates, and 4.2.2 color sampling, and there are further improvements that could be made available in the (near?) future like 24/25p modes and full manual controls. It's not ready for prime time yet though, but if you're open to the risk of testing it out, it could be worth your while. Full HD video samples ahead!
Check out ADAM MADA's videos below for some 1080p action in 32, 53 and 80 Megabit rates.
GF1 MJpeg 1920x1080p 32Mbit from ADAM MADA on Vimeo.
GF1 Firmewarehack 1920x1080p 53MBit (Mbps) from ADAM MADA on Vimeo.
GF1 Firmewarehack 75 - 80 MBit from ADAM MADA on Vimeo.
Check here if you've got a GH1 ripe for a hacked firmware, or here if you've got an EOS 5D Mk II for some Ali Baba magic.