Fujifilm releases MAJOR firmware updates for X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S and X-S20

Fujifilm has released several major firmware updates for its fifth-generation mirrorless cameras, including a minor update for the Fujifilm X100VI and Fujinon GF80mmF1.7.

The update brings the Real Ace to older fifth-gen cameras, which was revealed as an upcoming update in a recent interview with Adorama and Fujifilm USA VP Victor Ha, who leaked a few key details.

Autofocus bugs have also been fixed with these new firmware updates. Before the firmware was announced, many Fujifilm users complained about the autofocus on the internet. Issues included getting low AF tracking hit rates and with continuous autofocus users had to set the camera to face/eye detection and the camera would track the closest thing it could find in the face detection frame and not the eye.

New Film Simulation Mode A new “REALA ACE” mode has been added, which combines faithful color reproduction with sharp tonal transitions and is suitable for all kinds of objects and situations.
The camera will focus on another subject in the face frame even if the AF detects the pupil
In rare cases, the camera freezes when the shutter button is pressed at the same time as the “AF ILLUMINATOR” light meter.
The camera freezes in rare cases when recording a movie with an external monitor connected under the following conditions. ［Setting conditions］・MOVIE MODE: 4K 16: 9/59.94P ・MEDIA RECORDING SETTING: H.264/422 MOV ・IS MODE (MOVIE): IBIS/OIS+DIS ・HDMI OUTPUT SETTING: HDMI OUT
Minor bug

New mode for simulating film
A new “REALA ACE” mode is added, which combines faithful color reproduction with sharp tonal transitions and is suitable for all kinds of subjects and situations.
The camera will focus on another subject in the face frame even if the AF detects the pupil
If camera shake is large when recording video under the following conditions, black edges will appear on the sides of the screen in rare cases. ［Setting conditions］・MOVIE MODE: FHD 16:9 ・IS MODE (MOVIE): IBIS/OIS+DIS
In rare cases, the camera freezes when the shutter button is pressed at the same time as the “AF ILLUMINATOR” light meter.
The camera freezes in rare cases when the shutter button is fully pressed without pressing it under the following conditions: SHOOTING MODE: CH HIGH SPEED BURST or CL SLOW BURST SPEED ・SHUTTER TYPE: MECHANICAL, FRONT HINGE, ELECTRONIC ・AF MODE: AF-S or AF- C ・AF/MF SETTING: RELEASE ・AF SHUTTER: OFF
Minor bug

New mode for simulating film
A new “REALA ACE” mode is added, which combines faithful color reproduction with sharp tonal transitions and is suitable for all kinds of subjects and situations.
The camera will focus on another subject in the face frame even if the AF detects the pupil
In rare cases, the camera freezes when the shutter button is pressed at the same time as the “AF ILLUMINATOR” light meter.
Minor bug

New mode for simulating film
A new “REALA ACE” mode is added, which combines faithful color reproduction with sharp tonal transitions and is suitable for all kinds of subjects and situations.
The camera will focus on another subject in the face frame even if the AF detects the pupil
In rare cases, the camera freezes when the shutter button is pressed at the same time as the “AF ILLUMINATOR” light meter.
The camera freezes in rare cases when recording a movie with an external monitor connected under the following conditions. ［Setting conditions］・MOVIE MODE: 4K 16: 9/59.94P ・MEDIA RECORDING SETTING: H.264/422 MOV ・IS MODE (MOVIE): IBIS/OIS+DIS ・HDMI OUTPUT SETTING: HDMI OUT
Minor bug

The camera will focus on another subject in the face frame even if the AF detects the pupil.
In rare cases, the camera freezes when the shutter button is pressed at the same time as the “AF ILLUMINATOR” light meter.
The camera freezes in rare cases when recording a movie with an external monitor connected under the following conditions. ［Setting conditions］・MOVIE MODE: 4K 16: 9/59.94P ・MEDIA RECORDING SETTING: H.264/422 MOV ・IS MODE (MOVIE): IBIS/OIS+DIS ・HDMI OUTPUT SETTING: HDMI OUT
The camera freezes when assigning “ND FILTER” to the Fn touch function and starts the Fn function under the following setting conditions. ［Setting Conditions］ FUJIFILM XApp Settings：Fn Button Control Recording＞Activity Camera recording settings
Minor bug

The functionality of “Focus Ring” will be improved when using the following applicable camera
1) Usable camera (*1)
FUJIFILM GFX100 II2) Improved items (*2)
Lens vibration when zooming with the “Focus Ring” is reduced
Focus tracking when operating the focus ring is improved. ・The rotation angle of the focus ring is optimized for shooting movies.*1：A camera firmware update is required to enable the above improvements. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware
GFX100 II Firmware Update Ver.2.20*2：“FOCUS RING OPERATION” must be set to “LINEAR” to enable these improvements. Note that these enhancements will not be enabled if “NON-LINEAR” is selected.
Operation procedure for “FOCUS BELL OPERATION” setting: SEUP MENU＞BUTTON/DIAL SETUP＞FOCUS BELL OPERATION

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