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Fujifilm is releasing firmware updates, both large and small, for six of its X-series cameras, with the X-T2 receiving the most significant changes. These updates will begin rolling out this month and will continue through May. Some of the highlights include:
GFX 50S
- Compatibility with new GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR lens
- New flicker reduction feature
- Large Indicators Mode for LCD and viewfinder
X-H1
- Focus bracketing
- Enlarged/customizable indicators in viewfinder and LCD
- Enhanced phase detection during video recording; more phase detection AF area options for still shooting
- Enhanced Bluetooth connectivity
X-T2
- Focus bracketing
- Enlarged/customizable indicators in viewfinder and LCD
- F-log recording to SD card
- 1080/120p high speed mode
- Improved Phase Detect AF performance
- Flicker reduction
X-Pro2
- Enlarged/customizable indicators in viewfinder and LCD
- Improved Phase Detect AF performance
- Flicker reduction
X-E3
- Enlarged/customizable indicators in viewfinder and LCD
- Compatibility with XC 15-45 F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens
- Improved radio flash controller usability
- Supports FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO
X100F
- Enlarged/customizable indicators in viewfinder and LCD
Press Release
New Firmware Updates for GFX, X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3 and X100F
Fujifilm will release new firmware updates for the FUJIFILM GFX 50S, X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3 and X100F. Updates will vary by model and are expected in April 2018 and May 2018.
1. FUJIFILM GFX 50S (Ver.3.10) – Available in May 2018
• Compatible with the newly developed FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR lens including “Focus Preset,” “AF-L” and “AF-ON”.
• Addition of “Flicker Reduction” to reduce flicker in both pictures and display when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
• Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder” allowing users to choose the folder that images are stored in and to create a new folder.
• New “Large Indicators Mode” enabling users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor and to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.
• Addition of Fn button support for “35mm Format Mode” for quick setting changes.
2. FUJIFILM X-H1 (Ver.1.1.0) – Available in May 2018
• Addition of Focus Bracketing allows the photographer to shoot focus distance bracketing of up to 999 frames.
• Compatible with new cinema lenses FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9.
• Enlarged and customizable indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. Users can also customize the location of where information is shown on the display.
• Enhanced Phase Detection AF during movie recording.
• Expanded Phase Detection AF Area options during still shooting.
• Enhanced Bluetooth® connectivity with FUJIFILM Camera Remote app.
• Addition of Fn button support for “IS Mode”.
3. FUJIFILM X-T2 (Ver.4.0.0) – Available in May 2018
• Addition of Focus Bracketing allowing the photographer to shoot focus distance bracketing of up to 999 frames.
• Compatible with new cinema lenses FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9.
• Enlarged and customizable indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. Users can also customize the location of where information is shown on the display.
• Addition of F-log SD card recording.
• Addition of 1080/120P high-speed video mode ideal for recording slow motion footage.
• Enhanced Phase Detection AF to improve performance in various shooting environments.
• Addition of “Flicker Reduction” to reduce flicker in both pictures and display when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
• Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder” allowing users to choose the folder that images are stored in and to create a new folder.
4. FUJIFILM X-Pro2 (Ver.5.0.0) – Available in May 2018
• Enlarged and customizable indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. Users can also customize the location of where information is shown on the display.
• Enhanced Phase Detection AF to improve performance in various shooting environments.
• Addition of “Flicker Reduction” to reduce flicker in both pictures and display when shooting under fluorescent lighting.
• Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder” allowing users to choose the folder that images are stored in and to create a new folder.
5. FUJIFILM X-E3 (Ver.1.2.0) – Available in Late April 2018
• Supports FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO.
• Support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire when the camera is connected to a computer.
• Compatible with the newly developed FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens.
• Improved radio flash controller usability allowing users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync or TTL mode via a radio controller.
• Enlarged and customizable indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. Users can also customize the location of where information is shown on the display.
• Enhanced Bluetooth® connectivity with FUJIFILM Camera Remote app.
6. FUJIFILM X100F (Ver.2.1.0) – Available in Late April 2018
• Enlarged and customizable indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. Users can also customize the location of where information is shown on the display.
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)