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Fujifilm announces firmware updates for X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3 and X100F coming soon

Complimentary upgrades will provide new functions including a new PDAF algorithm, Flicker Reduction and Select/Create Folder, and additional compatibility of the newly introduced MKX18-55mmT2.9 and MKX50-135mmT2.9 lenses.

April 12, 2018

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) will release free firmware updates for the FUJIFILM X-H1 (“X-H1”), FUJIFILM X-T2 (“X-T2”), FUJIFILM X-Pro2 (“X-Pro2”), FUJIFILM X-E3 (“X-E3”) and FUJIFILM X100F (“X100F”) X Series digital cameras. Due for release late April and May, the updates reflect the feedback received by FUJIFILM X Series users with regards to improving usability and adding new functions.

Firmware Version:
FUJIFILM X-E3 (Ver.1.2.0) - due late April 2018

  1. 1.Supports “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”
    After connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. Fast batch processing will also be available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.

  2. 2.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.

  3. 3.Compatible with the newly developed FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens
    The upgrade will add compatibility for the newly developed FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens.

    1) MF ring can be used as zoom ring
    2) Maintain the lens zoom position during interval shooting
    3) Maintain the lens zoom position in playback mode to shorten the startup time for the next shooting

  4. 4.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.

  5. 5.Enlarged and customizable indicators or information
    The upgrade allows users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor.
    This upgrade will also enable users to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.

  6. 6.Enhanced Bluetooth®* connectivity via “ FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app.
    The upgrade allows users to utilize the following functions with the latest “FUJFIILM Camera Remote” app.

    1) The upgrade allows users to select multiple smartphones or tablet devices by paring the cameras.(Up to 7 devices)
    2) Update the firmware** of compatible cameras that offer Bluetooth® capability via smartphone or tablet devices.
    3) It supports Bluetooth® wireless remote control camera shutter release** for cameras that offer Bluetooth® capability.

Firmware Version:
FUJIFILM X100F (Ver.2.1.0) - due late April 2018

  1. 1.Enlarged and customizable indicators or information
    The upgrade allows users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor.
    This upgrade will also enable users to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.


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Firmware Version:
FUJIFILM X-H1 (Ver.1.1.0) - due May 2018

  1. 1.Addition of “Focus Bracketing”
    The update will enable the photographer to shoot focus distance bracketing up to 999 frames. When the photographer begins shooting, the focal location is shifted with each activation of the shutter by the step of focus shift set from 1 to 10.

  2. 2.Compatible with the newly developed cinema lens FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens
    The upgrade will add compatibility for the newly developed FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens

    1) Aperture information can be displayed on the monitor. The upgrade allows users to select T-stop or F-stop.
    2) The upgrade allows users to check the focus distance with the distance indicator shown on the monitor.
    3) Automatically corrects the distortion and the color/brightness shading.
    4) Camera automatically calculate the White Balance based on the lens position and deliver the color expressions with Film Simulation modes.

  3. 3.Enlarged and customizable indicators or information
    The upgrade allows users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor.
    This upgrade will also enable users to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.

  4. 4.Enhanced Phase Detection AF during movie recording
    Enabled phase detection AF at smallest area size when in single point AF, making phase detection AF active all 6 area sizes both in AF-S/AF-C mode.

  5. 5.Expanded Phase Detection AF Area options during still shooting
    Phase detection AF is now available in the smallest size single AF point when shooting in AF-S and AF-C modes. This takes the total phase detection AF areas to 6.

  6. 6.Enhanced Bluetooth® connectivity via “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app.
    The upgrade allows users to utilize the following functions with the latest “FUJFIILM Camera Remote” app.

    1) It synchronizes "date and time" and/or "location information" of smartphone and tablet devices when used with cameras with Bluetooth® capability
    2) The upgrade allows users to select multiple smartphones or tablet devices by paring the cameras.(Up to 7 devices)
    3) Update the firmware** of compatible cameras that offer Bluetooth® capability via smartphone or tablet devices.
    4) It supports Bluetooth® wireless remote control camera shutter release** for cameras that offer Bluetooth® capability.

  7. 7.Addition of Fn button support for “IS Mode”
    The upgrade allows users to set the Fn button as “IS Mode” for quicker setting changes.


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Firmware Version:
FUJIFILM X-T2 (Ver.4.0.0) - due May 2018

  1. 1.Addition of “Focus Bracketing”
    The update will enable the photographer to shoot focus distance bracketing up to 999 frames. When the photographer starts shooting, the focal location is shifted with each activation of the shutter by the step of focus shift set from 1 to 10.

  2. 2.Compatible with the newly developed cinema lens FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens
    The upgrade will add compatibility for the newly developed FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens

    1) Aperture information can be displayed on the monitor. The upgrade allows users to select T-stop or F-stop.
    2) The upgrade allows users to check the focus distance with the distance indicator shown on the monitor.
    3) Automatically corrects the distortion and the color/brightness shading.
    4) Camera automatically calculate the White Balance based on the lens position and deliver the color expressions with Film Simulation modes

  3. 3.Enlarged and customizable indicators or information
    The upgrade allows users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor.
    This upgrade will also enable users to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.

  4. 4.Addition of F-log SD card recording
    The upgrade allows users to record F-log movie data into their SD card.

  5. 5.Addition of 1080/120P high-speed video mode
    The upgrade allows users to shoot 1080/120P high-speed video (1/2, 1/4 and 1/5 speed slow motion), ideal for recording spectacular slow-motion footage

  6. 6.Enhanced Phase Detection AF
    Latest updates to the AF algorithm provide the following performance enhancements :

    (1) The low-light limit for phase detection autofocus has been improved by approximately 1.5 stops from 0.5EV to -1.0EV, raising the precision and speed of autofocus in low-light environments.
    (2) The range at minimum aperture has been expanded from F8 to F11. For example, even when using the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR with the tele converter XF2X TC WR, phase detection autofocus can now be used.
    (3) Major improvements have been made to the AF-C performance while operating the zoom, which provides major benefits when shooting sports and other scenarios in which the subjects moves unpredictably.
    (4) Finely-detailed surface textures of wild birds and wild animals can now be captured at high speed and with high precision as a result of improvement in phase detection autofocus.

  7. 7.Addition of “Flicker Reduction”
    For enhancing the quality of indoor sports photography, the upgrade allows users to reduce flicker in pictures and the display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources.

  8. 8.Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder”
    Enables the user to choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. And also enable to enter a five-character folder name to create a new folder in which to store subsequent pictures.


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Firmware Version:
FUJIFILM X-Pro2 (Ver.5.0.0) - due May 2018

  1. 1.Enlarged and customizable indicators or information
    The upgrade allows users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. This upgrade will also enable users to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.

  2. 2.Enhanced Phase Detection AF
    Latest updates to the AF algorithm provide the following performance enhancements

    (1) The low-light limit for phase detection autofocus has been improved by approximately 1.5 stops from 0.5EV to -1.0EV, raising the precision and speed of autofocus in low-light environments.
    (2) The range at minimum aperture has been expanded from F8 to F11. For example, even when using the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR with the tele converter XF2X TC WR, phase detection autofocus can now be used.
    (3) Major improvements have been made to the AF-C performance while operating the zoom, which provides major benefits when shooting sports and other scenarios in which the subjects moves unpredictably.
    (4) Finely-detailed surface textures of wild birds and wild animals can now be captured at high speed and with high precision as a result of improvement in phase detection autofocus.

  3. 3.Addition of “Flicker Reduction”
    For enhancing the quality of indoor sports photography, the upgrade allows users to reduce flicker in pictures and the display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources.

  4. 4.Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder”
    Enable to choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. And also enable to enter a five-character folder name to create a new folder in which to store subsequent pictures.


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  • *The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by FUJIFILM Corporation is under license.
  • **An upgrade to the “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” that will be available in May 2018 is required to operate firmware update and camera shutter release.