Anyone tried the nikonhacker firmware?

Vinnydude

Senior Member
I've been looking at this and can't decide if I'd benefit from it or not.

Here is a list of things it does:


  • Remove Time Based Video Restrictions
  • NEF Compression Off
  • NEF Compression Lossless
  • Remove NEF Nikon Star Eater, for Astro folks
  • Jpeg Compression - Quality (vs. Space)
  • Non-brand Battery
  • Live View Manual Control ISO/Shutter

The main points that I'm most curious about is the NEF compression, lossless and stareater!

Has anyone used it? Does it improve NEF quality much?
 

weebee

Senior Member
Every time I hear "hack" I get nervous about damaging whatever I'm trying to hack. I tried to hack my Apple I-touch and ruined it.But, with that being said I never heard of it. Is there any reviews on it? Personally I think the gains are not worth the risk. Another thing to consider with any hack is whether it can be removed and how it violates the warranty if it still has one.
 

Jonathan

Senior Member
Every time I hear "hack" I get nervous about damaging whatever I'm trying to hack. I tried to hack my Apple I-touch and ruined it.But, with that being said I never heard of it. Is there any reviews on it? Personally I think the gains are not worth the risk. Another thing to consider with any hack is whether it can be removed and how it violates the warranty if it still has one.
I've jailbroken iPod Touches and iPads with no problem. It helps if the "hack" is an established one. I'd also be interested in understanding what this hack actually gives.
 

Jonathan

Senior Member
Thank you. Looks like it's early days and just the geeks are at play (AKA simple users back off!). I'll try and look properly tomorrow.
 
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