Fujifilm has just announced that they will be releasing free firmware updates for the following X Series mirrorless digital cameras: X-Pro2, X-T2, X100F, X-T20, and also for the GFX 50S medium format mirrorless digital camera. These updates will be released in November and December 2017. Let’s have a closer look!
Fujifilm X-Pro2 – ver 4.00 (due late December 2017)
- addition of 4K video mode (excluding HDMI out) – the update adds 4K video using the X Series’ famous Film Simulation modes. You can input audio from an external microphone. (Excluding HDMI output for recording)
- support for tethered shooting via USB or Wi-Fi – after connecting a camera to a computer, the compatible software (FUJIFILM X Acquire) will enable users to transfer images taken with the camera to the computer and save them in a specified folder, or to control the camera from the computer.
- new AF tracking algorithm for moving subjects – thanks to the newly developed image recognition algorithm, the update enhances AF-C to track moving subjects twice as fast as previous firmware. In addition, the update also enhances tracking to be able to capture up to 50% smaller moving subjects than before.
- support FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO – once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The first batch processing will also be available. The FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
- improve radio flash controller usability – the upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
- support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire – once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the FUJIFILM X Acquire allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
Fujifilm X-T2 – ver. 3.00 (due late November 2017)
- new AF tracking algorithm for moving subjects – thanks to the newly developed image recognition algorithm, the update enhances AF-C to track moving subjects twice as fast as previous firmware. In addition, the update also enhances tracking to be able to capture up to 50% smaller moving subjects than before.
- support FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO – once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The fast batch processing will also be available. The FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
- improve radio flash controller usability – the upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
- support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire – once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the FUJIFILM X Acquire allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
Fujifilm X100F – ver. 2.00 (due late December 2017)
- support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire – once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the FUJIFILM X Acquire allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
- support FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO – once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The fast batch processing will also be available. The FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
- improve radio flash controller usability – the upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
Fujifilm X-T20 – ver. 1.10 (due late November 2017)
- touch panel operation when using the EVF – the firmware update will make it possible to use the touch panel while looking into the viewfinder. According to the operation method, it’s possible to set the effective range of the touch panel to the full screen, right half, left half, or OFF.
Fujifilm GFX 50S – ver. 2.00 (due late November 2017)
- support FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO – once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The fast batch processing will also be available. The FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
- improve radio flash controller usability – the upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
- support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire – once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the FUJIFILM X Acquire allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
- addition of “Eye Sensor + LCD Image Display” in the View Mode – the update gives the “Eye Sensor + LCD Image Display” option in the View Mode that allows you to shoot through the viewfinder and check images on the LCD, just as you would with an SLR.
- ON/OFF for 1/3-step shutter speed adjustment – the update allows you to turn off the Command Dial’s function to adjust shutter speed by 1/3 steps in order to prevent unintended adjustments.
- addition of “Shoot Without Card” mode – with the update, you can have the “Shoot Without Card” mode turned OFF so that the camera will not shoot when there is no SD card inserted.
- addition of “-6” and “-7” to EVF’s brightness setting – the update will extend the “EVF Brightness” setting options to “-6” and “-7” so that, even in an extremely low-light condition, the brightness of the EVF does not distract you from shooting.
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