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liquidsky · Apr 23, 2006, 11:28 PM

Hi everybody! Wanna know if there's a way to get firmwares for these cams. Maybe one with new functions. Is it possible to use a ddv-1000 firmware which has night mode on a ddv-m1? Thanks!

Oh and is it possible to increase shutter speed?

sgspirit · Apr 23, 2006, 11:44 PM

Welcome liquidsky,

So far we haven't heard of people getting firmware updates for the Digilife cameras other than the DDV-660, which used the same firmware as the equivalent DXG model.

I wouldn't risk using DDV-1000 firmware in a DDV-M1 unless I also had the original firmware to put back if the conversion didn't work. Seems to me it might be easier to brighten shots using editing sofware, which is basically doing the same thing as night mode.

By increasing the shutter speed, do you mean having the shutter open less time? That requires brighter light, or a larger lens, or a better sensor.

liquidsky · Apr 23, 2006, 11:54 PM

Thanks for the quick response, I thought that would be the answer but kept my fingers crossed anyways. I'm actually really pleased with the camera considering its price but the the only twothings that I really wish could be improved is the low light capability and the slow shutter speed which is kinda slow and causes pictures to blur sometimes. Anyways thanks!

fishycomics · Apr 24, 2006, 5:58 AM

firmware can be obtained

1. at the homepage sometimes drivers are added thee

2. contacting the webhost

3. contacting the Ebay supplier

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Apr 23, 2006, 11:28 PM	#1
liquidsky Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	Hi everybody! Wanna know if there's a way to get firmwares for these cams. Maybe one with new functions. Is it possible to use a ddv-1000 firmware which has night mode on a ddv-m1? Thanks! Oh and is it possible to increase shutter speed?

Apr 23, 2006, 11:44 PM	#2
sgspirit Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 887	Welcome liquidsky, So far we haven't heard of people getting firmware updates for the Digilife cameras other than the DDV-660, which used the same firmware as the equivalent DXG model. I wouldn't risk using DDV-1000 firmware in a DDV-M1 unless I also had the original firmware to put back if the conversion didn't work. Seems to me it might be easier to brighten shots using editing sofware, which is basically doing the same thing as night mode. By increasing the shutter speed, do you mean having the shutter open less time? That requires brighter light, or a larger lens, or a better sensor.

Apr 23, 2006, 11:54 PM	#3
liquidsky Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks for the quick response, I thought that would be the answer but kept my fingers crossed anyways. I'm actually really pleased with the camera considering its price but the the only twothings that I really wish could be improved is the low light capability and the slow shutter speed which is kinda slow and causes pictures to blur sometimes. Anyways thanks!

Apr 24, 2006, 5:58 AM	#4
fishycomics Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NYC NY Posts: 9,684	firmware can be obtained 1. at the homepage sometimes drivers are added thee 2. contacting the webhost 3. contacting the Ebay supplier