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101 projects for 151 cameras, checked 11 Nov 2026. Tap a brand, then a project. At your own risk: back up your settings first.
Sony 17 Shutter angle on the α7S III Experimental Shutter-angle mode Shutter-angle mode demonstrated by an owner, with matching recording metadata after frame-rate changes. Independent exposure validation and a publicly distributed modified firmware package remain outstanding.
Owner-demonstrated · Experimental · patched firmware
Needs: α7S III firmware 5.01
Owner's report ↗ · Video ↗ · SAR article ↗
Variable Shutter and BIG6 on the α7S III Experimental Hidden menus exposed by patches Variable Shutter controls and the BIG6 menu exposed through patches. The creator has shown the menus; a reproducible public installation package has not been established.
Creator menu demonstration · Experimental · patched firmware
Needs: α7S III firmware 5.01 (reported)
Original Reddit demonstration ↗ · SAR article ↗
α7 IV feature research Research Shutter-angle display through service mode Shutter-angle display enabled through USB service-mode research; dial/touch adjustment remains gated. Custom LUT support, anamorphic desqueeze and open-gate recording remain research targets.
Display verified · Other features unproven · changes saved settings
Needs: α7 IV firmware 6.02
A7 IV feature research ↗
A6100 PP Unlock Experimental Picture Profiles and S-Log preview PP1–PP10 Picture Profile menus and Gamma Display Assist/S-Log preview, according to the developer. The Windows tool uses a closed-source executable and rewrites internal system files; its recovery procedure remains untested.
Developer-reported · Experimental · changes saved settings
Needs: α6100 stock firmware 1.00 only; Windows tool
A6100 PP Unlock ↗ · Technical guide and limitations ↗ · Reddit ↗
α6000 custom firmware (work in progress) Research Electronic shutter and Picture Profiles Silent/electronic-shutter experiments, plus a newer demonstration of Silent Shooting and Picture Profile menus with image capture. S-Log3 and exposure calibration remain in development. An earlier build stopped booting and required hardware debugging to recover.
Creator-demonstrated prototype · Build-dependent results · patched firmware
Needs: Based on stock firmware 3.21
A6000 firmware project ↗ · Latest demonstration ↗
α6400 firmware research Research USB webcam and interface experiments 720p USB UVC test-pattern output, a separate 1024 × 680 sensor-JPEG feed over PTP, and custom camera UI experiments. A live sensor-to-UVC webcam implementation and a stable combined PTP/UVC mode remain unfinished.
Developer-demonstrated components · Research · patched firmware
Needs: Research prototype
A6400 research ↗ · Reddit announcement ↗
Sony Alpha Research Research SD-card extensions at start-up on the α1 II Native code extensions loaded from an SD card through a persistent internal bootstrap, including custom-menu experiments. Requires an internal modification; public research notes are available, with no general end-user installer.
Loader demonstrated on camera · Research · runs from the card
Needs: α1 II firmware 4.00; needs an internal modification
Sony Alpha Research ↗ · Creator's demonstration ↗
FX30 firmware research Research Hidden burst settings Hidden burst-mode setting research, with a setting-change/readback/rollback helper. Actual burst-shooting benefits remain unverified. A pixel-shift experiment caused a boot loop; 8K recording has not been unlocked.
Research tools · Shooting features unproven · changes saved settings
Needs: FX30 firmware 6.01
FX30 firmware research ↗ · Tests and limitations ↗
Language unlock Stable More menu languages on region-locked bodies Enable additional menu languages on region-restricted cameras. Support depends on the exact body and firmware; owner reports include A7C II firmware 1.02, 2.00 and 2.01. The linked step-by-step guide was tested on an A6400.
Community-tested examples · Firmware-dependent · changes saved settings
Needs: Depends on the body and firmware (α7C II 1.02, 2.00, 2.01 reported)
Discussion and model reports ↗ · A6400 guide ↗ · Sony-PMCA-RE ↗
OpenMemories: Tweak Stable No 30-minute limit, languages, PAL/NTSC Remove supported software recording limits, including the 30-minute limit and the RX100 IV's five-minute 4K limit; unlock languages and PAL/NTSC selection; remove the NTSC warning; enable Telnet/ADB access. Individual tweaks vary by model. RX100 VA and later RX100 models do not support PMCA apps.
Established tools · Model-dependent · camera app
Needs: Bodies with PlayMemories Camera Apps (not the RX100 VA and later)
OpenMemories: Tweak ↗ · Sony-PMCA-RE installer ↗
PMCA-RE Reloaded for the NEX-6 Stable Brings back the Application menu Restore the hidden Application menu on affected regional models and allow assignment of Application List to a custom key. NEX-6 hardware testing is documented; NEX-5R has an owner report, while NEX-5T support awaits confirmation.
Camera-tested on NEX-6 · Other models vary · changes saved settings
Needs: NEX-6 firmware 1.03 tested; NEX-5R / 5T less tested
PMCA-RE Reloaded ↗ · Implementation and hardware reports ↗
Recipe Lab Stable 76 film recipes as a camera app Recipe Lab adds 76 film-inspired colour recipes, live preview, custom recipe editing, QR sharing and Wi-Fi photo/recipe transfers. Looks are stored in the camera and can remain active after closing the app; they approximate other film/camera looks using available Sony controls.
Released camera app · Developer/community tested · camera app
Needs: And other bodies with PlayMemories Camera Apps
Recipe Lab ↗ · Compatibility and caveats ↗ · Releases ↗
PMCA-HDMICam Stable Clean HDMI live view for streaming Overlay-free HDMI live view for streaming or external capture through PMCA-HDMICam. HDMI output resolution and available controls depend on the body; a capture device is required for computer use.
Creator-tested on HX400V · Other models unconfirmed · camera app
Needs: HX400V tested; other PlayMemories bodies may work
PMCA-HDMICam ↗
Sony PMCA Wi-Fi Installer Experimental Install camera apps over Wi-Fi Install compatible PMCA camera apps over Wi-Fi, useful when the camera's USB port has failed. The demonstrated setup uses Windows 10 and a compatible Ralink/MediaTek Wi-Fi adapter; other cameras and configurations remain untested.
Creator-tested configuration · Experimental installer · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Only the α7R II tested; Windows 10 and a Ralink / MediaTek Wi-Fi adapter
Sony PMCA Wi-Fi Installer ↗ · Creator's explanation ↗
PMCA-RE Reloaded v1.12.0 Stable App installer, backups, service tweaks PMCA-RE Reloaded provides camera-app installation/backup, settings-file inspection/comparison and supported service-mode tweaks. Version 1.12.0 adds an independent-project browser and a diagnostic page with camera usage-log viewing.
Released desktop tool · v1.12.0: 11 November 2026 · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Functions depend on the model, firmware and computer
PMCA-RE Reloaded ↗ · Latest release notes ↗
Alpha-Fairy Stable DIY Wi-Fi remote and focus stacking Alpha-Fairy DIY Wi-Fi remote using M5StickC Plus hardware: focus-bracketing capture, focus pulls, intervalometer and sensor-triggered shooting. Available controls depend on the camera/protocol; no camera firmware modification is required.
Working DIY remote · Feature coverage varies · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: An M5StickC Plus
Alpha-Fairy ↗
Director Mode Stable iPhone and iPad monitoring and control Director Mode iPhone/iPad monitoring and control: shutter-angle workflow in the app, waveform, LUT preview, focus peaking, anamorphic desqueeze and monitoring of up to four cameras. Some features require the paid Pro upgrade; no camera firmware modification is required.
Released third-party app · Features vary by camera · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: See the app's compatibility list
Director Mode ↗ · Supported cameras and connections ↗
Firmware numbers are the versions the projects reported or tested; newer releases may not work. Some research entries need an internal change and have no public installer.
Canon 20 Magic Lantern for the EOS R8 Research Early RAW video on DIGIC X Early RAW-video proof of concept. The developer demonstrated a short 2008 × 664, approximately 24 fps MLV recording without sound. New source work reports clean 10/12-bit RAW packing alongside 14-bit. This does not establish continuous recording, HD/4K RAW output or a ready-to-install public release.
Developer demonstration · Research; not a user release · runs from the card
Needs: EOS R8 firmware 1.4.0 (research target)
Creator demonstration ↗ · 10/12-bit source update ↗ · Discussion ↗
The Ritual v1.2.1 Experimental Film looks developed in the camera In-camera film-inspired JPEG processing with film selection, push/pull development, paper choices, halation and roll folders/contact sheets. Output sizes include a full-sensor Print option. v1.2.1 adds the 6D and improves halation across output sizes. Creator-offered downloads with a price you choose; Mac or Windows is needed to prepare the card.
Creator demonstrations · Public download; independent testing limited · runs from the card
Needs: 5D 1.1.1 · 5D Mark II 2.1.2 · 5D Mark III 1.2.3 or 1.3.6 · 6D 1.1.9; a Mac or PC to prepare the card
Current features, camera requirements and downloads ↗
M-Film v0.2.1 Experimental 72 film looks and an in-camera darkroom 72 film-inspired looks and a film-roll interface, with an in-camera darkroom that develops retained RAWs into JPEGs. v0.2 adds larger print sizes, zoom and four viewfinder layouts. These models have owner testing, but the new module-based loader still awaits confirmation on some bodies. Check the camera matrix; in-camera prints are smaller than full-resolution RAW development on a computer.
Owner-tested features · Latest loader not confirmed on every body · runs from the card
Needs: EOS M 2.0.2 · 6D 1.1.6 · 550D 1.0.9 · 650D 1.0.4
Features and camera test matrix ↗ · Latest release ↗ · Known issues and testing ↗
M-Film for the EOS 1300D Experimental New port, waiting for camera tests New experimental M-Film port built on Magic Lantern’s 1300D work. It requires USB-based mlinstall rather than the usual firmware-update installer. No physical-camera tester is recorded yet. Canon 1.1.0 exists in two variants, and camera settings such as ISO/WB are not changed automatically by this port.
Build available for testers · No camera validation yet · runs from the card
Needs: EOS 1300D 1.1.0; installs over USB with mlinstall
Current camera status ↗ · 1300D-specific instructions ↗
Soup Engine beta Experimental 13 film looks and a web recipe editor 13 film-inspired looks plus a web recipe editor. Saves an additional processed JPEG beside the original RAW. The default JPEG-source processing takes roughly 20 seconds per image; the RAW-source option is much slower and has colour limitations. It replaces Magic Lantern’s autoexec program, so ML’s normal menu is unavailable while Soup Engine is installed.
Developer-demonstrated beta · Exact-body build required · runs from the card
Needs: EOS 5D 1.1.1; build for the exact body
Features and limitations ↗ · Release ↗
Magic Lantern RAW / crop_rec Experimental RAW video and high-resolution crop modes RAW video and higher-resolution sensor-crop modes. Source presets include 3072 × 1920 at 24p, 3840 × 1600 at 24p, and 4096 × 3072 at 12.5 fps. These modes have crop, preview and recording-throughput compromises; preset availability is not a guarantee of continuous recording. MLV files require a compatible post-production workflow.
Established RAW-video platform · High-resolution modes experimental · runs from the card
Needs: 5D Mark III 1.1.3 or 1.2.3
Official builds ↗ · Exact crop-mode definitions ↗ · MLV App workflow ↗
Magic Lantern for the EOS M (Danne's builds) Experimental RAW video and anamorphic presets RAW video, crop/anamorphic presets and recording controls, including specialist 3K/4K-labelled modes. Some anamorphic modes require resampling in post, and resolution, frame rate, bit depth and duration trade against one another. Danne’s presets and touch controls are separate from the standard official build; use the matching project instructions.
Widely used community builds · Specialist modes experimental · runs from the card
Needs: Original EOS M, firmware 2.0.2
Official model requirements ↗ · Developer’s EOS M thread ↗ · Danne release ↗
Magic Lantern for the EOS 200D Experimental RAW video with Dual Pixel AF and Dual ISO RAW video with Dual Pixel AF and Dual ISO, plus intervalometer, crop marks and other utilities. The official developer announcement also confirms an extended MOV/MP4 recording timer. RAW output has quirks and needs compatible processing; the timer change does not promise unlimited recording.
Official development build · Developer-tested features; limitations remain · runs from the card
Needs: EOS 200D 1.0.1 (the original 200D, not the 250D / SL3)
Official builds ↗ · Developer feature announcement ↗
Magic Lantern development ports Experimental Intervalometer, crop marks, shutter count Utility features such as interval shooting, custom crop marks, shutter count and disabling the 30-minute Live View power-save timeout, depending on the model. These ports have a smaller feature set than older ML bodies. The available official builds do not establish the same RAW-video capabilities as the 5D III or 200D.
Official development builds · Limited feature sets · runs from the card
Needs: 6D Mark II 1.1.1 · 7D Mark II 1.1.2 · 750D 1.1.0
6D II ↗ · 7D II ↗ · 750D ↗ · Feature scope ↗
Magic Lantern for the 5D Mark II and 6D Stable RAW video recording RAW-video recording plus exposure monitoring, focusing aids and shooting automation. Resolution, frame rate and recording duration depend on the camera, recording module, bit depth and card performance. Higher-resolution or crop options vary by build; do not assume 5D III presets work on these bodies.
Established community functionality · Recording limits depend on setup · runs from the card
Needs: 5D Mark II 2.1.2 · 6D 1.1.6
5D II builds ↗ · 6D builds ↗ · Feature guide ↗
Magic Lantern toolbox Stable Intervalometer, HDR, ETTR, focus aids Intervalometer, HDR bracketing, bulb ramping, ETTR, focus aids and exposure overlays. The wider toolbox includes zebras, false colour, histograms, focus stacking/rack focus, audio tools and scripting where supported. Availability differs by body and build; the official model list and feature guide are the reference.
Established Magic Lantern toolbox · Features vary by model · runs from the card
Needs: 60D 1.1.1 · 70D 1.1.2 · 100D 1.0.1 · 500D 1.1.1 · 550D 1.0.9 · 600D 1.0.2 · 650D 1.0.4 · 700D 1.1.5 · 1100D 1.0.5
Official camera/build list ↗ · Feature guide ↗ · Source code ↗
Magic Lantern Dual ISO Stable More dynamic range from one shot Samples alternating sensor lines at different ISO settings to recover cleaner shadows and increase usable dynamic range. Requires specialised processing such as cr2hdr. The trade-off is reduced vertical detail and possible aliasing/moiré; it is intended for high-dynamic-range scenes rather than every photograph.
Established specialist technique · Artifacts and processing trade-offs · runs from the card
Needs: 5D Mark III 1.1.3 / 1.2.3 · 7D 2.0.3 · 200D 1.0.1
Module documentation ↗ · 200D support ↗ · 7D requirements ↗
Magic Lantern for the EOS 50D Stable Movie recording on a stills camera Adds movie-recording functions to a body that shipped as a stills camera, alongside Magic Lantern’s shooting and display tools. The 50D has no internal audio recording support, and enabled movie modes still depend on the build and card performance.
Established legacy add-on · No internal audio · runs from the card
Needs: EOS 50D 1.0.9
Official builds ↗ · 50D movie/audio feature definitions ↗
CHDK Stable RAW, bracketing and scripts on PowerShots RAW/DNG capture on supported ports, exposure overrides, bracketing, zebras, live histograms, motion-triggered shooting and Lua/uBASIC automation. Enables timelapse and DIY USB-remote projects. This is a large family of camera-specific ports; check the exact model, firmware subversion and current build rather than treating every feature as universal.
Established CHDK ports · Camera-specific limitations · runs from the card
Needs: Examples of supported compacts; the firmware sub-version must match exactly
Features ↗ · Firmware compatibility ↗ · Maintained autobuild ↗
CHDK for the EOS M3 and M10 Stable Scripted shooting and automation Scripted shooting and exposure automation, including interval sequences, advanced bracketing and remote-control workflows supported by the port. These cameras already have native RAW stills; the practical addition is programmability. They do not inherit the original EOS M’s Magic Lantern RAW-video modes.
Public CHDK builds · Port-specific capabilities · runs from the card
Needs: M3 1.01A / 1.20F / 1.21A · M10 1.10D / 1.10F / 1.10G / 1.11A
M3 port ↗ · M10 port ↗ · Exact firmware matrix ↗ · Builds ↗
400plus Stable Spot metering, Auto ISO, bracketing Spot/multi-spot metering, configurable Auto ISO, intermediate ISOs, extended bracketing, intervalometer, bulb ramping and custom modes. Also adds configurable controls, white-balance presets and release count. This is a dedicated legacy 400D project, loaded from a prepared CF card after camera setup; it is not a general Canon port.
Established legacy enhancement · 400D / XTi only · runs from the card
Needs: EOS 400D 1.1.1
Features and releases ↗ · Firmware requirement and setup ↗
EOS C300 145 Mbps claim Unverified A faster recording mode (not verified) Creator claims a 145 Mbps recording-mode unlock, replacing 35 Mbps 720p entries. A menu photo and early owner claims are public, but no patch, sample recording or independent replication was provided in the discussion checked. Sustained recording and actual encoded bitrate remain unverified.
Unverified community claim · No usable public release established · patched firmware
Needs: Original C300 Mark I; base firmware not stated
Creator’s post and limitations ↗
tapin-cli Experimental Tamron lens patch for film EOS bodies Restores aperture/compatibility with selected Tamron EF lenses. Developer-tested with SP 35mm, 45mm and 85mm f/1.8 VC lenses on an EOS 3. Requires a Tamron TAP-in Console and flashes the lens, not the camera. Other film bodies/lenses are unconfirmed; a failed lens flash can require service.
Developer-tested combinations · Unofficial lens modification · patches the lens firmware
Needs: EOS 3 film SLR with SP 35mm, 45mm or 85mm f/1.8 VC; a Tamron TAP-in Console
Tested lenses, patch and limits ↗
Community Picture Styles Stable Film looks through Canon's own import Community film-style Picture Styles and custom colour/tone profiles using compatible PF2/PF3 files in the camera’s User Defined slots. The community catalog also contains post-production LUTs, which are separate from camera-loadable styles. This uses Canon’s existing import system; it does not add RAW video, extra bit depth or native Canon Log.
Working native import workflow · Third-party looks vary · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Examples; many other EOS bodies take PF2/PF3 styles
Community catalog ↗ · Canon import instructions ↗
furble Stable DIY Bluetooth remote and intervalometer Bluetooth shutter release and interval shooting from a small DIY controller, using the camera’s existing Bluetooth connection. These models appear in the project’s tested list. Focus/GPS functions depend on Canon’s remote-versus-smartphone protocol; do not assume every mode offers both. No camera firmware flashing is required.
Tested external controller · Protocol-dependent features · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Examples from the tested list; an ESP32 / M5Stack controller
Compatibility and feature matrix ↗
Use the exact camera, firmware and build stated. Magic Lantern and CHDK run from the card next to Canon's firmware; experimental builds can hang or stop the camera from starting.
Nikon 19 NikonFirmwarePatch v0.4.0 Experimental Open-gate 8.3K N-RAW and desqueeze 3:2 open-gate N-RAW at 8.3K 30/25/24p, four N-RAW quality tiers and seven anamorphic preview/playback desqueeze factors from 1.25× to 2×. Open gate uses 8256 × 5504 active pixels. No 50/60p open gate or ProRes/H.265 open gate is added; camera testing does not cover every mode.
Public experimental patch · Partial camera validation · patched firmware
Needs: Z8 firmware C3.11 only (released 10 Nov 2026)
Project ↗ · Open-gate modes ↗ · Desqueeze ↗ · Test coverage ↗
NikonFirmwarePatch v0.4.0 Experimental ProRes, H.265 bitrates and log options Selectable ProRes HQ/422/LT/Proxy, five H.265 bitrate targets, and S-Log3/S-Gamut3.Cine or Log3G10/REDWideGamutRGB options. HQ/LT recordings and parts of the log workflow have camera evidence. Editors may require manual colour-space assignment; these options do not make the camera’s processing identical to a Sony or RED camera.
Camera-tested subset · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Z8 firmware C3.11 only
Release notes ↗ · Log workflow ↗ · Limits ↗ · Test coverage ↗
NikonFirmwarePatch v0.4.0 Experimental RAW pre-capture RAW pre-capture at C15/C30 in FX or DX, using HE/HE★ NEF. The project reports 99 decoded pre-capture NEFs. Selecting lossless actually records HE★. Some combinations remain untested, and write failures can trigger JPEG fallback and a persistent stop file; read the project’s buffer and card-space limits.
Camera-tested limited cases · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Z8 firmware C3.11 only
RAW pre-capture ↗ · Camera samples ↗ · Known issues ↗
NikonFirmwarePatch v0.4.0 Experimental Pixel-shift merging in the camera In-camera pixel-shift merging to NEFX, including groups starting at arbitrary file numbers. Requires complete 4/8/16/32-frame FX, full-size, 14-bit lossless NEF sets. Physical-camera checks cover 4- and 16-frame merges. The merged result must be viewed on a computer; camera playback shows the first source frame.
4/16-frame merges tested · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Z8 firmware C3.11 only
Pixel-shift merge ↗ · Test coverage ↗
Wonder Lantern for the Z30 Experimental Histogram with level, 900 s exposures, zebras Histogram and electronic level together, M-mode exposures up to 900 seconds, custom electronic-shutter WAV sounds, six photo aspect profiles, JPEG date stamps and photo-mode zebras. Owners have confirmed core functions on cameras; the separate zebra switch and some menu shortcuts have only emulator checks.
Core features camera-tested · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Z30 firmware C1.20 only
Project and verification ↗ · Display ↗ · Photo zebras ↗
Wonder Lantern for the Z30 Experimental Bitrate profiles and 25-minute slow motion Three selectable video bitrate profiles and a slow-motion recording limit extended from 3 to 25 minutes. The highest 4K profile targets 200 Mbps maximum / 168 Mbps average, but that setting lacks a recorded camera test. Also adds video orientation metadata; users report 5 GHz Wi-Fi connections, without verified throughput gains.
Mixed camera/emulator evidence · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Z30 firmware C1.20 only
Bitrate and slow motion ↗ · Current hardware-test notes ↗ · Video orientation ↗
1dlut-z30-filters Experimental Custom tone curves in Picture Control slots The 1dlut-z30-filters tool writes custom 256-point tone curves directly to Picture Control slots C1–C9 over USB, with read-back verification. Includes presets and curve fitting from reference images or LUTs. This is a single-channel tone curve, not a 3D colour LUT. Existing slots are overwritten; back them up.
Developer camera-tested · Experimental external tool · changes saved settings
Needs: Z30 firmware C1.20; Windows or Android
Project, tests and limitations ↗
Wonder Lantern for the Z6 Experimental Shutter sounds, long exposures, guides Custom shutter sounds with 15 slots, extended exposure with a top-LCD countdown, and custom composition guides including 21:9 and 65:25. Crop & Mask writes recoverable NEF crop metadata that Lightroom can adjust or remove. JPEGs do not receive that crop metadata. The developer reports an unresolved USB/PixelCake tethering slowdown.
Public developer release · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Original Z6 on firmware C3.80 (release v1, 30 Oct 2026)
Project ↗ · English features and limits ↗
XCQi patched firmware v11.1 Experimental Focus magnification, A mode, Auto ISO, 32 languages Manual-lens focus magnification, A-mode shooting and Auto ISO in M/A ; assignable Wi-Fi/Delete buttons; persistent MF magnification settings; and intervals down to one second. v11.1 integrates the Japanese-market 32-language menu unlock. Tests use limited bodies/settings; the language list and Traditional Chinese persistence were checked on one Japanese-market J5.
Creator/owner camera tests · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Nikon 1 J5, C1.01 base
Project ↗ · J5 features, tests and changelog ↗ · Releases ↗
XCQi patched firmware v11.1 Experimental FT1 adapter: AF-area unlock Partial FT1 single-point AF-area unlock, bounded to the central 105-point set; not every point has been tested. A lens-restriction preview enables some previously rejected lenses in MF, including a reported Nikon 200–500mm test. Compatibility varies, and AF-S touch shutter can leave the camera waiting for focus on low-contrast subjects.
Limited lens/camera tests · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Nikon 1 J5, C1.01 base, with the FT1 adapter
FT1 tests and known focus-wait issue ↗
Nikon 1 V2 language patch Experimental International language menu Unlocks the international 29-language menu, including Traditional Chinese. Tested on one Japanese-market V2, including language persistence after power-off. The repository supplies patch scripts rather than firmware; other regions and versions are untested. Its separately generated restoration build has not been camera-tested.
One-body camera test · Experimental language patch · patched firmware
Needs: Japanese-market V2, C1.22 base (A1.22 / B1.21)
Scripts, test scope and limits ↗
Nikon Patch for the D3200 1.04 Experimental Clean HDMI with audio Clean HDMI with audio : keeps sound active when the level meter is hidden. Tested on a physical D3200. The same source update ports bitrate, multilanguage and three-hour Live View patches to 1.04, all marked beta. The public web patcher does not currently list these 1.04 options; see the merged source. Audio capture may increase battery use.
Clean HDMI/audio camera-tested · 1.04 patches marked beta · patched firmware
Needs: D3200 firmware C1.04
Merged patch and tests ↗ · Web patcher/version list ↗
Nikon Patch Stable Higher video bitrates Higher video bitrates, up to 64 Mbps, depending on model and mode. D3100 recording extends to 17:28 ; D3200 offers three-hour Live View. D3300/D5200/D5300 have Live View timeout patches. File playback and available settings vary by patch.
Established legacy patches · Model/version dependent · patched firmware
Needs: D3100 1.02 · D3200 1.03 · D3300 1.02 · D5100 1.02 · D5200 1.02 · D5300 1.03 · D7000 1.04
Exact feature/firmware matrix ↗ · Source code ↗
Nikon Patch Stable Higher video bitrates on full-frame bodies Higher video bitrates : up to 54 Mbps on D4 and 64 Mbps on the other listed bodies, depending on mode. Multilanguage support is also listed for these D600, D610 and D800 versions.
Established legacy patches · Model/version dependent · patched firmware
Needs: D4 1.05 · D600 1.01 · D610 1.01 · D800 1.10 · D800E 1.10
Exact feature/firmware matrix ↗ · D800 source ↗
Nikon Patch Experimental No video time limit, clean HDMI Remove time-based video restrictions and clean the HDMI/LCD Live View display. D5100 also gains manual Live View ISO/shutter control and a six-hour Live View setting. D7000 1.03 offers no-display-auto-off. Timer removal does not remove card, file-size, heat or battery limits; full-screen HDMI options are beta.
Released core patches · HDMI variants remain beta · patched firmware
Needs: D5100 1.02 · D7000 1.03
D5100 features ↗ · D7000 features ↗ · Web patcher ↗
Nikon Patch Experimental No 'Star Eater', uncompressed NEF Disable Nikon’s “Star Eater” filtering on the listed versions. D5100 also offers lossless or uncompressed NEF. Separate True Dark Current options are experimental: alpha on D5100 1.02 and beta on D7000 1.03; they are not part of every listed model’s feature set.
Released filtering/NEF patches · Dark-current options alpha/beta · patched firmware
Needs: D5100 1.02 · D7000 1.03 / 1.04 · D300 B1.11 · D300S 1.02
Camera/firmware matrix ↗ · D5100 RAW patches ↗ · D7000 status ↗
mtplvcap Stable USB webcam without a capture card USB webcam output through mtplvcap and OBS, without an HDMI capture device or camera firmware modification. Many more DSLRs and Z bodies are confirmed in the project’s matrix. This relays Live View: default output is 640 × 424, with higher resolutions on supported bodies; it does not unlock internal HD/4K recording.
Working external software · Listed bodies user-confirmed · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Examples from the tested list; Windows, macOS or Linux
mtplvcap and full compatibility list ↗
furble Stable DIY Bluetooth remote Bluetooth shutter release from a DIY controller, using the camera’s remote connection mode. Both bodies appear in the project’s tested list. Nikon remote support does not provide autofocus or GPS functions. No camera firmware modification is required.
Tested external controller · Nikon feature limits apply · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: An ESP32 / M5StickC controller
furble compatibility and Nikon notes ↗
Community Picture Controls Stable Film looks through Nikon's own import Community film-style Picture Controls and custom tone curves from Nikon Picture Control Editor. Import compatible files through the camera’s existing Manage Picture Control function. These are looks/presets, not new sensor modes or genuine log-recording unlocks; file format and available controls depend on the camera.
Working third-party presets · Uses Nikon’s built-in import · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Examples; compatible DSLRs work too
Nikon Picture Control Editor ↗ · Nikon custom-control guidance ↗
Firmware patches need the exact base version stated; experimental firmware can stop the camera from starting and recovery is not guaranteed. Webcam tools, Picture Controls and DIY remotes don't change the camera.
Fujifilm 13 FujiMod Experimental Extra film simulations and recipes Extra film looks including ETERNA and approximations of Classic Negative, Bleach Bypass, Nostalgic Negative and Reala Ace. An on-camera Film Editor and named recipes stored on the card, with favourites pinned to C1–C7.
Core features demonstrated · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: X70 stock firmware 1.10
FujiMod ↗ · Project tools ↗ · Independent hands-on video ↗
FujiMod Experimental Metering, Snap Focus, XPan crop, controls Highlight/RAW-highlight metering, preset-distance MF Snap Focus, a 65:24 XPan-style crop and other aspect ratios, Ultrafine JPEG, noise-reduction controls and configurable buttons/dials. Touch menus and date-based folders are also listed.
Public test build · Feature testing incomplete · patched firmware
Needs: X70 stock firmware 1.10
Features and camera status ↗ · Project tools ↗
FujiMod Experimental F-Log, HDMI output, desqueeze The developer lists F-Log/F-Gamut movie recording, HDMI shooting-view output and anamorphic desqueeze factors from 1.25× to 2×. These are capabilities of the experimental build; recording/output combinations need checking against its current test notes.
Developer-listed video features · Verification incomplete · patched firmware
Needs: X70 stock firmware 1.10
Video features ↗ · Project documentation ↗
X-T3 film simulation experiment Experimental Classic Negative and Bleach Bypass The creator reports Classic Negative and ETERNA Bleach Bypass; owners additionally report Color Chrome FX Blue and custom white-balance settings saved with recipes. Users report display and RAW-conversion bugs. Shared firmware binaries have not been authenticated here, and exact rendering fidelity remains unverified.
Creator/owner reports · Experimental; bugs reported · patched firmware
Needs: Based on firmware 5.11
Creator’s original post ↗ · Owner report ↗ · Creator’s project notes ↗
X Pixel Map Experimental Hot-pixel fix X Pixel Map scans dark frames and edits persistent defect tables plus RAW/PDAF correction settings to address hot pixels. Tested on one camera, with dark-frame results; effects on real-scene fine detail remain unverified. Unit-specific write guards may reject other bodies. This changes calibration/configuration, not the firmware image.
Developer-tested on one body · Experimental calibration tool · changes saved settings
Needs: X-T1 firmware 5.52 only; Linux
X Pixel Map ↗ · Creator’s discussion ↗
Fujihack Research Firmware research platform Fujihack documents a binary loader/USB code runner on the X-A2 and USB code execution on the XF1. The wider project includes button-remapping and recording-limit research. It is a development platform; the project does not offer a general ready-to-use photographic enhancement package.
Public firmware research · Developer-oriented · patched firmware
Needs: X-A2 1.30 · XF1 1.01
Fujihack status ↗ · Source ↗ · Supported models ↗
Fuji Cookbook Stable Recipe manager for iPhone and iPad Fuji Cookbook for iPhone/iPad reads and writes custom recipe slots over USB, imports settings from JPEGs/recipe files, and offers camera-backed RAF comparisons. Writes are read back and an undo function is provided. X-T50 testing is end-to-end; GFX100S and X-M5 have owner write reports. Other models have differing evidence.
Released external app · Model-specific hardware evidence · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Reported tests: X-T50 1.32 · GFX100S 2.13 · X-M5 1.30
Fuji Cookbook ↗ · iPhone/iPad app ↗ · Compatibility ↗
Fuji Cookbook Experimental Only RAW development on these bodies The app offers camera-backed RAW development for these bodies, but blocks direct custom-slot writing because the documented bank-access path fails. Recipe management and RAW-conversion support must be checked separately. This uses the camera’s existing processing engine, with no firmware flash.
RAW workflow offered · Direct recipe-slot writes blocked · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Recipe-slot writes are blocked on these bodies
App compatibility table ↗ · Per-body protocol evidence ↗
FilmKit Stable Recipes and RAW development in the browser FilmKit runs in a WebUSB-capable browser: read/edit/write camera presets, keep a local recipe library and develop RAF files through the camera for JPEG previews and comparisons. Desktop and Android Chromium browsers are supported. The developer’s confirmed reference body is the X100VI; other models require individual checks.
Developer-tested browser app · Beta · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Reference camera; a WebUSB browser (Chrome, Edge, Android)
FilmKit ↗ · Web app ↗
FujiSync Stable Recipe manager for Android FujiSync is an Android USB recipe manager: read/write custom slots, back up sets, import settings from JPEGs/screenshots and share QR recipes. The app lists X-T5 and X-H2 as confirmed; X-Pro3 is listed as not working. Requires Android 8+ and USB OTG; no firmware modification.
Released Android app · Two confirmed reference bodies · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Tested: X-T5 4.20 · X-H2 5.20; Android 8+ with USB OTG
FujiSync ↗ · Tested protocol/body matrix ↗
fujicli Stable Command-line recipes and RAW rendering Command-line USB tools for camera management, recipe/simulation settings, backups and camera-backed RAF rendering. Useful for scripted recipe comparisons and batch processing. The developer says only the X-T5 is extensively tested. An independent creator demonstrates an AI-assisted USB workflow on a Mac; no firmware unlock is involved.
Released external CLI · X-T5 extensively tested · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Reference camera
fujicli ↗ · Creator workflow ↗ · Video demonstration ↗
furble Stable DIY Bluetooth remote with GPS DIY Bluetooth shutter remote using supported M5Stack/ESP32 controllers. Includes an intervalometer, shutter lock and optional GPS tagging with a separate GPS module. Uses the camera’s native Bluetooth interface; no camera firmware modification. Feature coverage and pairing depend on the body/firmware.
Developer/community-tested DIY remote · Check exact firmware compatibility · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Examples from the tested list
furble and full camera list ↗ · Usage guide ↗
furble-lite Experimental Fujifilm-focused DIY remote A Fujifilm-focused M5StickS3 fork with Bluetooth shutter/focus control, interval shooting, multi-camera connection and reconnection. Its documentation includes legacy pairing and secure pairing for newer camera firmware. Broad model coverage is developer-listed rather than independently verified for every combination.
Developer-listed compatibility · DIY project · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Support listed by the developer; an M5StickS3
furble-lite ↗
Match the exact camera and firmware and back up custom slots before writing over USB. FujiMod's complete build targets the X70 only.
L-Mount 14 fpSup Experimental Open-gate CinemaDNG formats fpSup adds CinemaDNG recording formats including OG2K, OG3K (3008 × 2000), OG3.5K (3456 × 2304), OG4K (3840 × 2560) and a cropped S16 mode. Available frame rates and recording duration depend on format, compression and storage performance.
Formats demonstrated on camera · Experimental builds · runs from the card
Needs: Original fp, firmware 5.02 exactly (not the fp L)
Open-gate formats guide ↗ · Current fpSup builder ↗ · Source/research ↗
fpSup Experimental Lossless CinemaDNG Hardware lossless compression for CinemaDNG, reducing file sizes and write bandwidth. Tested examples include 3K 12-bit recording to SD and SSD. Some frames may remain uncompressed; speed and reliability vary with settings, media and build.
Selected configurations camera-tested · Experimental · runs from the card
Needs: Original fp, firmware 5.02 exactly
fpSup Lossless ↗ · Current build and test notes ↗
fpSup Experimental Gyro data for stabilization (Gyro2) Gyro2 embeds motion, timing and lens data in CinemaDNG frames for stabilization in DaVinci Resolve using the matching fpSup Gyroflow plugin. Uses the camera's existing sensors. The guide requires camera electronic stabilization and lens optical stabilization to be switched off.
Demonstrated post-stabilization workflow · Build/platform limits apply · runs from the card
Needs: Original fp, firmware 5.02 exactly; DaVinci Resolve
Gyro2 workflow ↗ · Resolve plugin ↗
fpSup Experimental RAW-View, desqueeze, tap to zoom RAW-View monitoring for 12-bit CinemaDNG, anamorphic preview desqueeze, tap-to-zoom while recording, and screen rotation/mirroring. RAW-View changes the monitoring curve; recorded RAW pixels stay intact. Testing differs between individual tools and loader versions.
Public experimental tools · Latest ports partly tested · runs from the card
Needs: Original fp, firmware 5.02 exactly
RAW-View ↗ · Desqueeze ↗ · Tap to Zoom ↗ · Screen Flip ↗
fpSup Sensor Lab Research 14-bit lossless experiments Custom sensor-readout experiments and true 14-bit lossless DNG tests. The developer reports 41 compressed frames at 6048 × 4040 on an SD card. A sustained real-time recording rate and long-take reliability are not established by that short test.
Short developer capture test · Experimental research · runs from the card
Needs: Original fp, firmware 5.02 exactly
Sensor Lab ↗ · 14-bit test notes ↗
sigma-fp-supmod R168 Experimental CinemaDNG configurator with gyro data A separate CinemaDNG configurator with 3:2, 16:9 and 2:1 ratios, selectable crops and storage-bandwidth targets, plus gyro data inside DNG frames. R168 uses 12-bit lossless recording. Media targets are estimates, and MOV recording is unavailable in CINE while the mod is loaded.
Creator-tested on one fp · Per-mode validation varies · runs from the card
Needs: Original fp, firmware 5.02 exactly
Julien Acquaviva's supmod ↗ · Releases ↗ · Companion Resolve plugin ↗
Jose Hurtado's fpSup fork Experimental 2:1 mode, zoom keys, desqueeze An alternative fpSup card builder adding a 2:1 3552 × 1776 mode, OK-button/arrow-key zoom controls and configurable anamorphic desqueeze factors. Some components were camera-tested under Loader v3; their Loader v4 ports are not all camera-tested.
Community fork · Mixed testing status · runs from the card
Needs: Original fp, firmware 5.02 exactly
El Cacharrista builder and test notes ↗ · Main fpSup builder ↗
Magic Lumix Research Custom code on the S9 (claim) Andrew Reid's “Magic Lumix” research claims custom code execution from an SD card at startup. A public build, source package and independently verified shooting-feature unlock have not been established. RAW recording and other suggested additions remain prospective.
Developer claim · No verified public release · runs from the card
Needs: Required firmware not stated
Original Magic Lumix discussion ↗
V-Log Alchemy Stable Film looks as LUTs for V-Log V-Log Alchemy adapts Fujifilm and other rendering looks to Panasonic V-Log/V-Gamut, with model-specific Standard-input adapters. Includes.cube LUTs and DCTL workflows. Compatible Real Time LUT bodies can bake looks into JPEGs/video; colour matching varies by camera and input profile. No firmware modification.
Released LUT/software workflow · Validation varies by model · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Bodies with Real Time LUT support
V-Log Alchemy ↗ · Creator's explanation and tests ↗
Sosang Stable Film and print-look LUT studio Sosang is a browser-based film/print-look studio with local image previews, adjustable printing filters and 33-point.cube exports for Panasonic Standard or V-Log workflows. Uses existing LUT functionality. The creator's published camera samples are from an S1 II.
Public LUT tool · Camera-specific accuracy varies · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Bodies with Real Time LUT support
Sosang studio ↗ · Source and technical limits ↗ · Reddit ↗
LUMIX Remote Stable Wi-Fi control and tethering on a Mac LUMIX Remote provides browser/command-line Wi-Fi control, live view, touch focus, still/video capture, interval shooting and automatic file imports. Bluetooth functions are experimental. The developer verified the S5; other Lumix models remain untested. No camera firmware modification.
Developer-tested external software · S5 specifically verified · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Original S5 (developer reports firmware 2.03); macOS
LUMIX Remote ↗
lux-lat-long-log Stable DIY GPS geotagging DIY GPS geotagging using an ESP32 and GNSS receiver over Bluetooth LE. The developer reports actual coordinates written into photo EXIF, clock synchronization and reconnection after camera sleep/power cycling. Requires building an external device; no camera firmware flash.
Developer hardware-tested · DIY accessory · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Original S5; an ESP32 with a GNSS receiver
lux-lat-long-log ↗
liblumix Experimental Wi-Fi driver for DIY and astro liblumix is an early C++ Wi-Fi driver for DIY control and astrophotography: remote exposures and RAW/JPEG downloads, intended for Linux/Raspberry Pi and INDI-related development. Built around the creator's S5 IIX; other models are not guaranteed. No firmware modification.
Early developer library · S5 IIX used for testing · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Linux / Raspberry Pi
liblumix ↗
AXAGON ADE-TXCA adapter Experimental Wired Ethernet tethering An owner reports successful wired Ethernet tethering through the AXAGON ADE-TXCA USB-C adapter on both cameras. This is an accessory-compatibility finding using existing LAN tethering support. The report does not establish streaming compatibility or support on other bodies.
Single-owner compatibility report · No firmware modification · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Firmware versions not reported
Owner's test ↗ · Panasonic tethering support ↗
The Sigma mods need the original fp on firmware 5.02 exactly, not the fp L. Leica SL family: no public, camera-tested firmware unlock found (11 Nov 2026).
OM System / Olympus 16 PEN-F HSL firmware Experimental Hue and lightness in the Color profiles Add Hue and Lightness adjustment to the COLOR profiles, with Hue/Saturation/Lightness ranges of −7 to +7. Changes appear in live view and JPEGs. Hue/Lightness settings are preserved through OM Workspace settings backup/restore.
Camera-tested alpha · Public firmware package · patched firmware
Needs: PEN-F stock firmware 3.1
PEN-F HSL release ↗ · Creator's discussion ↗ · Independent hands-on video ↗
Caduceus for the E-P7 (v0.31c) Experimental 29 film looks, HSL, grain, halation 29 film-inspired colour looks, monochrome presets, per-colour HSL editing, grain, tinted halation, bloom/clarity, tone controls and sharpening/noise-reduction options. On-camera editing, live preview and SD-card recipe storage, with a browser-based Control Panel for creating and sharing looks.
Core features camera-tested · Experimental beta · patched firmware
Needs: E-P7 stock firmware 1.1
Caduceus for E-P7 ↗ · Latest release ↗ · Reddit ↗
Caduceus for the E-P7 (v0.31c) Experimental Auto ISO, log curve, XPan crop, Live ND Auto ISO minimum shutter speed in P/A, an 8-bit log movie curve, XPan 65:24 and 21:9 stills, extra button assignments and extended software recording limits. Experimental Live ND averages three/four frames, captured with separate presses. Grain, glow/clarity, Art and halation effects are disabled in Movie/AP profiles; file and heat limits still apply.
Mixed testing status · Live ND is early alpha · patched firmware
Needs: E-P7 stock firmware 1.1
Feature status ↗ · Current limitations ↗
Caduceus for the OM-3 (v0.27) Experimental 20 film slots, HSL, split toning 20 film slots, 12-colour HSL, split toning, colour grain, glow/clarity and persistent per-look editing. v0.27 (11 November 2026) adds all four arrow-key assignments, Creative Dial remapping with separate films, and recipe/name data in JPEG EXIF for reopening a look from a photo.
Developer camera-tested · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: OM-3 stock firmware 1.1
Caduceus for OM-3 ↗ · 11 November release ↗ · Reddit ↗
om10mi-mods v56 Experimental 18 film looks, longer video 18 film looks with individual colour matrices/tone curves, 12-sector HSL and per-look editing, including separate RAW Data Edit Custom1/Custom2 adjustments. Raises the nominal video limit from 29:59 to 59:50; the 4 GB file limit can stop recording earlier, and full-length recording remains unverified.
Creator-tested on one body · Experimental firmware · patched firmware
Needs: Original E-M10 (model E113), stock firmware 1.4
om10mi-mods ↗ · v56 release ↗ · Creator's demonstration ↗
db firmware v0.4.0 Experimental OM-1 Mark II features on the OM-1 An OM-1 Mark II feature port: the developer reports human subject-detection AF, Live GND and updated menus working on an original OM-1. ND128 and the larger buffer are excluded. Resets camera settings; comprehensive independent validation remains outstanding.
Developer-tested beta · Additional owner reports · patched firmware
Needs: Original OM-1; installing resets the settings
db firmware v0.4.0 ↗ · Developer and owner discussion ↗
db firmware v0.4.0 Experimental OM-5 Mark II menus on the OM-5 Port of the OM-5 Mark II user interface. Current release notes describe it as tested, but list FL-LM3 flash incompatibility and grip-related errors. Installation resets settings. This is a UI port; a full transfer of every Mark II capability has not been established.
Developer-reported beta · Known compatibility problems · patched firmware
Needs: Original OM-5; installing resets the settings
OM-5 UI port and limitations ↗
db firmware Experimental Aperture rings of Panasonic and Leica lenses Enable aperture control from compatible Panasonic/Leica lens aperture rings. The developer lists camera tests across these models, with community confirmation for combinations such as the E-M5 III and DJI 15mm f/1.7. Lens/body coverage varies.
Developer/community tested · Unofficial beta patch · patched firmware
Needs: Firmware support varies by model
Current db firmware tool ↗ · Model test reports ↗ · Community lens tests ↗
db firmware Experimental OM-1: more burst rates, shutter sound, 5 GHz Additional 12.5 fps and 16.7 fps options in SH2 and Pro Capture SH2, plus optional electronic-shutter sound through the speaker and 5 GHz hotspot support. These individual tweaks are separate options from the Mark II feature port.
Developer camera-tested · Firmware-dependent beta · patched firmware
Needs: Original OM-1; depends on the firmware version
Current tool ↗ · OM-1 test details ↗
db firmware Experimental E-P7: minimum shutter speed, AF Home, buttons A separate project offering minimum shutter-speed settings, AF Home, D-pad customization and button remapping. These options are advertised by the developer; specific E-P7 hardware-test coverage is less clearly documented.
Developer-listed features · Hardware coverage less documented · patched firmware
db firmware E-P7 options ↗
db firmware Experimental E-M1X: Auto ISO up to 25600 Raise the selectable Auto ISO upper limit to ISO 25600. E-M1X hardware confirmation was not found in the release's tested-camera list.
Developer-listed patch · Camera test unverified · patched firmware
Original feature notes ↗ · Current tool ↗
db firmware Experimental Korean menus Korean menu localization, including font, size, weight and translation editing. Testing differs by model.
Available beta patch · Model-dependent validation · patched firmware
Needs: Pick the supported firmware in the tool
Localization tool and supported models ↗
E-M5 Mark II firmware mod (2019) Experimental No focus-stacking lens limit, no 30-minute limit Older firmware modification to remove the in-camera focus-stacking lens restriction and the 30-minute video limit. Stacking already needs to exist on the body. The original 2019 discussion survives, but a current working download could not be verified.
Historical community mod · Current availability unverified · patched firmware
Needs: Firmware 4.0; a working download could not be found
Original discussion and forum reference ↗
E-M1 Capture Stable Wi-Fi and USB tethering, webcam view E-M1 Capture adds computer-based Wi-Fi/USB tethering, live view, remote focus/exposure control and image downloads. Includes histogram, peaking and an OBS webcam view; Wi-Fi movie start/stop is supported. No firmware flash. Its HSL processing runs on the computer.
Developer-tested external app · Other bodies/OSs unconfirmed · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: Original E-M1, firmware 4.6; tested on macOS
E-M1 Capture ↗ · v0.2.0 release ↗ · Creator's discussion ↗
omtether Stable Wi-Fi tethering on Linux omtether provides Wi-Fi tethering, live view, remote shutter, ISO/shutter control, timed exposures and automatic RAW/JPEG downloads. Includes a bridge for libgphoto2/darktable and an INDI integration path for astronomy. Initial USB pairing; no firmware flash. Other bodies need testing.
Developer camera-tested · Early external software · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: OM-1 Mark II firmware 1.00 tested; Linux
omtether ↗ · Creator's discussion ↗
N.I.N.A. OM Camera driver Experimental USB astrophotography driver A native N.I.N.A. driver project for USB astrophotography: ORF capture, timed/Bulb exposures, live view and electronic lens-focus control. Requires 64-bit Windows, N.I.N.A. 3.0+ and OM Workspace. The published support list has not been independently validated for every body; no camera firmware modification is required.
Developer software project · Hardware coverage unverified · outside tool, camera unchanged
Needs: And other USB-tetherable bodies the developer lists; 64-bit Windows, N.I.N.A. 3.0+
N.I.N.A. OM Camera driver ↗
Check the exact camera and firmware and keep the restore files. A Caduceus port for the E-M10 Mark IV is in development, with no public build yet.
Hasselblad 1 HRAP (Hasselblad hacks) Stopped Shut down after a legal letter The Hasselblad Refinement & Augmentation Project reverse-engineered the X2D and X2D II: Doom on the X2D, ChatGPT and video recording on the X2D II, and new autofocus features. After a legal letter from Hasselblad the project's GitHub was deleted, so its downloads are no longer available.
Project shut down, 6 Nov 2026 · patched firmware
Digital Camera World report ↗ · What it did (PetaPixel) ↗
Samsung 1 NX500 / NX1 modding Stable Higher bitrates, no time limit, silent shutter Higher video bitrates, no recording time limit, silent shutter and focus stacking on Samsung's last mirrorless cameras.
Established community mod · runs from the card
Project ↗
No hack listed for that camera yet.
