posted Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 1:30 PM EST
Fujifilm has introduced a number of firmware updates for the Fujifilm X-H2S, X-H2 and XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens.
Fujifilm X-H2S firmware replace model 3.00
The X-H2S already delivers wonderful autofocus efficiency, which is a part of why the X-H2S earned the “runner-up” award in our Finest Skilled Crop-sensor Digicam class for 2022. That glorious autofocus efficiency is even higher now due to enhanced topic detection primarily based on synthetic intelligence know-how, and an improved autofocus algorithm for fast-moving objects, best for sports activities and fowl images.
Particularly, Fujifilm states that topic detection efficiency has been “vastly improved in conditions that had been beforehand tough to detect, corresponding to backlighting, topics trying sideways and small topics.” Along with improved topic detection efficiency, new topic kind performance is included within the newest firmware replace. If you wish to autofocus on bugs, choose the “fowl” setting. If you wish to monitor drones, use “airplane.” Whereas the names do not essentially match the brand new topics, the topic detection operate is suitable with bugs and drones.
Further AF enhancements to the X-H2S embrace a greater movement prediction algorithm and sooner focusing velocity when steady taking pictures is began by concurrently urgent the AF_ON button and shutter launch button whereas the digicam is out of focus.
Different enhancements not associated to focus, together with diminished show lag when set to “Efficiency Enhance EVF Body Price Precedence” and new compatibility with the TG-BT1 tripod grip. When utilizing an influence zoom (PZ) lens, you need to use the T/W button on the grip to regulate the lens (this works with the XF 18-120mm F4 LM PZ WR and XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ).
Firmware 3.00 for the Fujifilm X-H2S is on the market now.
Fujifilm X-H2 firmware replace model 1.20
The Fujifilm X-H2’s newest firmware replace additionally provides assist for the TG-BT1 tripod grip. The performance is similar as with the X-H2S, together with PZ lens compatibility.
When utilizing the FT-HX File Transmitter, the reside view body price from the digicam to the terminal has been improved. Be certain that to replace the FT-XH firmware, which is at present at model 1.10.
Alongside minor bug fixes, model 1.20 additionally adjustments the identify of “Picture Switch Order” to “Communication Standing.”
The firmware replace is on the market now.
Fujinon XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens firmware replace model 1.10
To make use of the XC 15-45mm lens with the tripod grip, you could replace the lens to model 1.10. The lens is comatpible with the TG-BT1 on the next cameras: X-H2S, X-H2, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, X-T30 II, X-T30. It’s also possible to management the lens’s zooming utilizing customized management capabilities on all the identical cameras aside from the X-T30 II and X-T30.
To obtain the brand new lens firmware, click on right here.
Completely satisfied New Yr from Fujifilm
Fujifilm additionally launched a particular “New Yr Greeting” video to briefly recap 2022 and set the stage for the corporate in 2023.
Within the greeting video, Fujifilm additionally introduced that the following X Summit is scheduled for April, alongside a Fujikina occasion. What’s going to Fujifilm announce in April? Solely time will inform, however we’re excited to search out out.
If you would like to look at the “Reflections” video referenced within the video above, you possibly can test it out under.
