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Canon

Magic Lantern for the EOS R8 ↗ Developer demonstration · Research; not a user release

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS R8 3D

The Ritual v1.2.1 ↗ Creator demonstrations · Public download; independent testing limited

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. runs from the card

EOS 5DEOS 5D Mark IIEOS 5D Mark IIIEOS 6D

M-Film v0.2.1 ↗ Owner-tested features · Latest loader not confirmed on every body

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS MEOS 6DEOS 550D / Rebel T2iEOS 650D / Rebel T4i

M-Film for the EOS 1300D ↗ Build available for testers · No camera validation yet

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 1300D / Rebel T6

Soup Engine beta ↗ Developer-demonstrated beta · Exact-body build required

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 5D

Magic Lantern RAW / crop_rec ↗ Established RAW-video platform · High-resolution modes experimental

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 5D Mark III

Magic Lantern for the EOS M (Danne's builds) ↗ Widely used community builds · Specialist modes experimental

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS M

Magic Lantern for the EOS 200D ↗ Official development build · Developer-tested features; limitations remain

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 200D / Rebel SL2

Magic Lantern development ports ↗ Official development builds · Limited feature sets

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 6D Mark IIEOS 7D Mark IIEOS 750D / Rebel T6i

Magic Lantern for the 5D Mark II and 6D ↗ Established community functionality · Recording limits depend on setup

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 5D Mark IIEOS 6D

Magic Lantern toolbox ↗ Established Magic Lantern toolbox · Features vary by model

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 60DEOS 70DEOS 100D / Rebel SL1EOS 500D / Rebel T1iEOS 550D / Rebel T2iEOS 600D / Rebel T3iEOS 650D / Rebel T4iEOS 700D / Rebel T5iEOS 1100D / Rebel T3

Magic Lantern Dual ISO ↗ Established specialist technique · Artifacts and processing trade-offs

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 5D Mark IIIEOS 7DEOS 200D / Rebel SL2

Magic Lantern for the EOS 50D ↗ Established legacy add-on · No internal audio

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 50D

CHDK ↗ Established CHDK ports · Camera-specific limitations

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. runs from the card More info ↗

PowerShot SX260 HSPowerShot SX40 HSIXUS 220 HS / ELPH 300 HSPowerShot A590 IS

CHDK for the EOS M3 and M10 ↗ Public CHDK builds · Port-specific capabilities

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS M3EOS M10

400plus ↗ Established legacy enhancement · 400D / XTi only

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. runs from the card More info ↗

EOS 400D / Rebel XTi

EOS C300 145 Mbps claim ↗ Unverified community claim · No usable public release established

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. patched firmware

EOS C300

tapin-cli ↗ Developer-tested combinations · Unofficial lens modification

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. patches the lens firmware

EOS 3

Community Picture Styles ↗ Working native import workflow · Third-party looks vary

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

EOS R8 3DEOS R5 Mark II 3DEOS R6 Mark II 3D

furble ↗ Tested external controller · Protocol-dependent features

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

EOS R6 Mark II 3DEOS RP 3DEOS M6PowerShot G9 X Mark II

Nikon

NikonFirmwarePatch v0.4.0 ↗ Public experimental patch · Partial camera validation

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. patched firmware More info ↗

Z8 3D

NikonFirmwarePatch v0.4.0 ↗ Camera-tested subset · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

Z8 3D

NikonFirmwarePatch v0.4.0 ↗ Camera-tested limited cases · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

Z8 3D

NikonFirmwarePatch v0.4.0 ↗ 4/16-frame merges tested · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

Z8 3D

Wonder Lantern for the Z30 ↗ Core features camera-tested · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

Z30 3D

Wonder Lantern for the Z30 ↗ Mixed camera/emulator evidence · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

Z30 3D

1dlut-z30-filters ↗ Developer camera-tested · Experimental external tool

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. changes saved settings

Z30 3D

Wonder Lantern for the Z6 ↗ Public developer release · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

XCQi patched firmware v11.1 ↗ Creator/owner camera tests · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

1 J5

XCQi patched firmware v11.1 ↗ Limited lens/camera tests · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware

1 J5

Nikon 1 V2 language patch ↗ One-body camera test · Experimental language patch

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. patched firmware

1 V2

Nikon Patch for the D3200 1.04 ↗ Clean HDMI/audio camera-tested · 1.04 patches marked beta

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. patched firmware More info ↗

D3200

Nikon Patch ↗ Established legacy patches · Model/version dependent

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. patched firmware More info ↗

D3100D3200D3300D5100D5200D5300D7000

Nikon Patch ↗ Established legacy patches · Model/version dependent

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. patched firmware More info ↗

D4D600D610D800D800E

Nikon Patch ↗ Released core patches · HDMI variants remain beta

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. patched firmware More info ↗

D5100D7000

Nikon Patch ↗ Released filtering/NEF patches · Dark-current options alpha/beta

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. patched firmware More info ↗

D5100D7000D300D300S

mtplvcap ↗ Working external software · Listed bodies user-confirmed

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

D90D5600D750D850Z6 III 3DZ8 3D

furble ↗ Tested external controller · Nikon feature limits apply

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

Z6 III 3DCOOLPIX B600

Community Picture Controls ↗ Working third-party presets · Uses Nikon’s built-in 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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

Zf 3DZfc 3DZ5 3DZ6Z7Z8 3DZ9 3D

Sony

Shutter angle on the α7S III ↗ Owner-demonstrated · Experimental

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. patched firmware More info ↗

α7S III 3D

Variable Shutter and BIG6 on the α7S III ↗ Creator menu demonstration · Experimental

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. patched firmware More info ↗

α7S III 3D

α7 IV feature research ↗ Display verified · Other features unproven

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. changes saved settings

α7 IV 3D

A6100 PP Unlock ↗ Developer-reported · Experimental

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. changes saved settings More info ↗

α6100 3D

α6000 custom firmware (work in progress) ↗ Creator-demonstrated prototype · Build-dependent results

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. patched firmware More info ↗

α6000

α6400 firmware research ↗ Developer-demonstrated components · Research

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. patched firmware More info ↗

α6400 3D

Sony Alpha Research ↗ Loader demonstrated on camera · Research

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. runs from the card More info ↗

α1 II 3D

FX30 firmware research ↗ Research tools · Shooting features unproven

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. changes saved settings More info ↗

FX30 3D

Language unlock ↗ Community-tested examples · Firmware-dependent

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. changes saved settings More info ↗

α6400 3Dα6600α7Cα7C II 3Dα7CR 3Dα7 III 3Dα7R IIIα7R IVα7R IVARX100 VARX100 VII 3DRX1R III 3D

OpenMemories: Tweak ↗ Established tools · Model-dependent

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. camera app More info ↗

α7α7Rα7Sα7 IIα7R IIα7S IIα5100α6000α6300α6500RX100 IIIRX100 IVRX100 V

PMCA-RE Reloaded for the NEX-6 ↗ Camera-tested on NEX-6 · Other models vary

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. changes saved settings More info ↗

NEX-6NEX-5RNEX-5T

Recipe Lab ↗ Released camera app · Developer/community tested

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. camera app More info ↗

α6000α5100α6300α6500α7 II

PMCA-HDMICam ↗ Creator-tested on HX400V · Other models unconfirmed

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. camera app

HX400V

Sony PMCA Wi-Fi Installer ↗ Creator-tested configuration · Experimental installer

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

α7R II

Alpha-Fairy ↗ Working DIY remote · Feature coverage varies

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

α1 3Dα6600α6000RX100 IVRX0 II 3D

Director Mode ↗ Released third-party app · Features vary by camera

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

α7S III 3Dα1 3Dα1 II 3Dα9 III 3Dα7 V 3Dα7R VI 3Dα7C II 3DFX2 3DFX3 3DFX3AFX30 3D

Fujifilm

FujiMod ↗ Core features demonstrated · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

X70

FujiMod ↗ Public test build · Feature testing incomplete

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. patched firmware More info ↗

X70

FujiMod ↗ Developer-listed video features · Verification incomplete

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. patched firmware More info ↗

X70

X-T3 film simulation experiment ↗ Creator/owner reports · Experimental; bugs reported

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. patched firmware More info ↗

X-T3

X Pixel Map ↗ Developer-tested on one body · Experimental calibration tool

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. changes saved settings More info ↗

X-T1

Fujihack ↗ Public firmware research · Developer-oriented

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. patched firmware More info ↗

X-A2XF1

Fuji Cookbook ↗ Released external app · Model-specific hardware evidence

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

X-T50 3DGFX100SX-M5 3D

Fuji Cookbook ↗ RAW workflow offered · Direct recipe-slot writes blocked

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

X-Pro3X-T3X-T30X-T20

FilmKit ↗ Developer-tested browser app · Beta

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

X100VI 3D

FujiSync ↗ Released Android app · Two confirmed reference bodies

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

X-T5 3DX-H2 3D

fujicli ↗ Released external CLI · X-T5 extensively tested

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

X-T5 3D

furble ↗ Developer/community-tested DIY remote · Check exact firmware compatibility

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

X-T5 3DX-T4X100VGFX100SGFX100 II 3DGFX100RF 3D

furble-lite ↗ Developer-listed compatibility · DIY project

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

X100VI 3DX-T50 3DX-H2 3DX-T5 3D

Caduceus for the OM-3 (v0.27) ↗ Developer camera-tested · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

System OM-3 3D

db firmware v0.4.0 ↗ Developer-tested beta · Additional owner reports

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. patched firmware More info ↗

System OM-1

db firmware v0.4.0 ↗ Developer-reported beta · Known compatibility problems

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. patched firmware

System OM-5

db firmware ↗ Developer/community tested · Unofficial beta patch

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. patched firmware More info ↗

System OM-1System OM-3 3DSystem OM-5System OM-5 Mark II 3DOlympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M5 Mark IIIOlympus OM-D E-M10Olympus PEN-F

db firmware ↗ Developer camera-tested · Firmware-dependent beta

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. patched firmware More info ↗

System OM-1

db firmware ↗ Available beta patch · Model-dependent validation

Korean menu localization, including font, size, weight and translation editing. Testing differs by model. patched firmware

System OM-1System OM-1 Mark II 3DSystem OM-3 3DSystem OM-5System OM-5 Mark II 3D

omtether ↗ Developer camera-tested · Early external software

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

System OM-1 Mark II 3D

N.I.N.A. OM Camera driver ↗ Developer software project · Hardware coverage unverified

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

System OM-1 Mark II 3D

Olympus

PEN-F HSL firmware ↗ Camera-tested alpha · Public firmware package

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. patched firmware More info ↗

PEN-F

Caduceus for the E-P7 (v0.31c) ↗ Core features camera-tested · Experimental beta

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. patched firmware More info ↗

PEN E-P7 3D

Caduceus for the E-P7 (v0.31c) ↗ Mixed testing status · Live ND is early alpha

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. patched firmware More info ↗

PEN E-P7 3D

om10mi-mods v56 ↗ Creator-tested on one body · Experimental firmware

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. patched firmware More info ↗

OM-D E-M10

db firmware ↗ Developer-listed features · Hardware coverage less documented

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. patched firmware

PEN E-P7 3D

db firmware ↗ Developer-listed patch · Camera test unverified

Raise the selectable Auto ISO upper limit to ISO 25600. E-M1X hardware confirmation was not found in the release's tested-camera list. patched firmware More info ↗

OM-D E-M1X

E-M5 Mark II firmware mod (2019) ↗ Historical community mod · Current availability unverified

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. patched firmware

OM-D E-M5 Mark II

E-M1 Capture ↗ Developer-tested external app · Other bodies/OSs unconfirmed

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

OM-D E-M1

Panasonic

Magic Lumix ↗ Developer claim · No verified public release

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. runs from the card

Lumix S9 3D

V-Log Alchemy ↗ Released LUT/software workflow · Validation varies by model

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

Lumix S1 II 3DLumix S1R II 3DLumix S1 IIE 3DLumix S5 II 3DLumix S5 IIX 3DLumix S9 3D

Sosang ↗ Public LUT tool · Camera-specific accuracy varies

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

Lumix S1 II 3DLumix S1R II 3DLumix S1 IIE 3DLumix S5 II 3DLumix S5 IIX 3DLumix S9 3D

LUMIX Remote ↗ Developer-tested external software · S5 specifically verified

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

Lumix S5

lux-lat-long-log ↗ Developer hardware-tested · DIY accessory

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

Lumix S5

liblumix ↗ Early developer library · S5 IIX used for testing

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. outside tool, camera unchanged

Lumix S5 IIX 3D

AXAGON ADE-TXCA adapter ↗ Single-owner compatibility report · No firmware modification

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

Lumix S1R II 3DLumix S5 IIX 3D

Sigma

fpSup ↗ Formats demonstrated on camera · Experimental builds

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. runs from the card More info ↗

fp 3D

fpSup ↗ Selected configurations camera-tested · Experimental

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. runs from the card More info ↗

fp 3D

fpSup ↗ Demonstrated post-stabilization workflow · Build/platform limits apply

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. runs from the card More info ↗

fp 3D

fpSup ↗ Public experimental tools · Latest ports partly tested

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. runs from the card More info ↗

fp 3D

fpSup Sensor Lab ↗ Short developer capture test · Experimental research

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. runs from the card More info ↗

fp 3D

sigma-fp-supmod R168 ↗ Creator-tested on one fp · Per-mode validation varies

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. runs from the card More info ↗

fp 3D

Jose Hurtado's fpSup fork ↗ Community fork · Mixed testing status

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. runs from the card More info ↗

fp 3D

Hasselblad

HRAP (Hasselblad hacks) ↗ Project shut down

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. patched firmware More info ↗

X2D 100C 3DX2D II 100C 3D

Other

PMCA-RE Reloaded v1.12.0 ↗ Released desktop tool · v1.12.0: 11 November 2026

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. outside tool, camera unchanged More info ↗

Samsung

NX500 / NX1 modding ↗ Established community mod

Higher video bitrates, no recording time limit, silent shutter and focus stacking on Samsung's last mirrorless cameras. runs from the card

NX1NX500

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