Fuji X100 Firmware Update

[Chris Dodkin]

The boffins at Fuji have continued to support the X100, even though it's no longer a current model, and have today released new firmware to further enhance the camera.

http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/firmware/x/finepix_x100/index.html

The firmware update Ver.2.00 form ver.1.30 incorporates the following issues:

• 1.Improvement of AF speed
  Approximately 20% faster AF speed is achieved in various conditions such as bright scenes, dark scenes and changed focus distance compared to the previous firmware version.
• 2.Improvement of close-up focus performance
  The focus distance from the lens surface without switching to macro mode is approximately 30% shorter compared to previous firmware version.
• 3."Focus Peak Highlight" function for manual focusing is added.
  The function, which features on FUJIFILM X100S and X20, is added and assists accurate and sensitive manual focusing by enhancing the outline of your subject in high contrast.
  * With this update, "Focus Peak Highlight" function is selected as a default setting. Pressing the center of the command dial for a while enables you to switch the setting of "Focus Peak Highlight" and "STANDARD" (off of "Focus Peak Highlight"). And "MF ASSIST" is added in SHOOTING MENU where you can select "HIGH" and "LOW" in "Focus Peak Highlight" and "STANDARD".

• 4.Improved manual focus operation
  This makes it easier to capture the peak of the focus by displaying the image with shallow depth of field, using open aperture, when adjusting the focus with the electronic view finder or the LCD.
• 5.Faster start-up time
  The camera start-up time is shortened by approximately 0.2 second with QUICK START mode OFF.
• 6.Improved operability of selecting focus area
  Previously, the focus area was selected while holding the AF button on the back. With the upgraded firmware, pressing the AF button will switch to the focus area selection screen and the area of your choice can then be selected.
• 7.The phenomenon is fixed that a camera will automatically turn off during "Bulb (B)" shooting with the "CONTINUOUS" setting in "IMAGE DISP."

 

[Dave Green]

w00t!

 

[Dave Young]

The boffins at Fuji have continued to support the X100, even though it's no longer a current model, and have today released new firmware to further enhance the camera.

I think that says it all about Fuji at present.... they are a real forward thinking company in my view.

 

[Pat Reehal]

Its a fantastic upgrade and well done Fuji for supporting such a wonderful, yet at times frustrating, camera.

The difference in focusing performance is such that my refurb X100s is packed up ready to go back. Not just for the improved focus speeds and manual peak highlights either, I prefer the colours of my lovely X100's original sensor.

My wife nearly fell of the chair when I said it was going back and she is, as we speak, sending a letter of thanks to Mr Fuji as the children can now have new shoes and an orange for Christmas. Happy days!

 

[Dave Green]

Done it - AF speed definitely seems better! Off for an afternoon of Street Toggin' in Manchester today so I'll be putting it through it's paces!