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The FujiFilm XT-2 Firmware Upgrade History
FujiFilm XT-2 Firmware Upgrade Version 1.1
XT-2 Firmware upgrade history update Ver.1.10 from Ver.1.00
incorporates the following issues:
- Tether shooting is available by USB connection.
One of the application software below is required to use the tether shooting function.
·Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.3 or newer *1
·Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.3 or newer *2
·Tethered Shooting Software HS-V5 Ver.1.3 or newer *3[How to set the PC shooting]
Before connecting your camera to a computer, set the PC SHOOT MODE of the CONNECTION SETTING in the SET UP menu to USB AUTO.
*If the USB AUTO is selected, the camera mode will automatically change to tether shooting mode when the camera is connected to a computer via a USB cable.
*If the USB FIXED is selected, the camera always work as tether shooting mode. Therefore, the camera doesn’t work as normal shooting mode when the USB cable is not connected.
*1: It is available on the Adobe Add-ons sites below.
*Separately, you need to purchase Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 6 / CC.
*To use on macOS Sierra, Lightroom should be upgraded to 6.7 or later / CC 2015.7 or later.
*2:It is available on the Adobe Add-ons sites below.
*Separately, you need to purchase Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 6 / CC.
*To use on macOS Sierra, Lightroom should be upgraded to 6.7 or later / CC 2015.7 or later.
*3: You need to purchase the HS-V5 and download the latest version from the site below to upgrade it.
*Tether shooting function of X-T2 will be supported with HS-V5 Ver.1.3 or later.
*Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.3, which will enable the tether
shooting function of X-T2, will be available for free download to those customers who purchased HS-V5.
- Lock function during shooting mode is added. The update will let users prevent from the unexpected dial/button operation.[How to set]
First, select the function you wish to lock in BUTTON/DIAL SETTING>LOCK>FUNCTION SELECTION” in the Setup Menu.
And then, select the function in BUTTON/DIAL SETTING>LOCK>LOCK SETTING>SELECTED FUNCTION” in the Setup Menu.*Select “ALL FUNCTION” to lock all the buttons and dials. This lock function can be allocated to a function button.
- The shutter speed will be displayed in a preview image with the setting of SHUTTER AE OFF, ISO AUTO and Aperture-Priority.
- The phenomenon is fixed that overexposure could happen with the setting of AF-C mode, AF-C PRIORITY SELECTION and FACE DETECTION ON.
- The phenomenon is fixed that AF function doesn’t work well in the tele-photo area with XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR.
- The phenomenon is fixed that hung-up could happen when carrying out SELECT FROM NETWORK LIST of MANUAL SETUP in PC AUTO SAVE SETTING.
- The phenomena is fixed that CH HIGH SPEED BURST (continuous high speed) doesn’t work well with fixed exposure and fixed amount of flash luminescence (TTL-L or flash M mode) while used with FUJIFILM Shoe Mount Flash (excluding EF-X8)
- The phenomenon is fixed that Flash i40 made by Nissin for FUJIFILM doesn’t fire.
FujiFilm XT-2 Firmware Upgrade Version 1.2
XT-2 Firmware upgrade history update Ver.1.20 from Ver.1.10
incorporates the following issues:
- Accessory option is added in firmware upgrade function. With this upgrade, firmware of accessory like Shoe Mount Flash can be upgraded with the camera.<Important notice for Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500 owners>
The firmware for the EF-X500 is upgraded.
The serial numbers of the flashes which requires this firmware update can be checked in the searching form from the link below.
Update the firmware for X-T1,X-T2 or X-Pro2 first, then upgrade the firmware for EF-X500.
FujiFilm XT-2 Firmware Upgrade Version 2.0
XT-2 Firmware upgrade history Version 2.0 30/3/2017
1 Shooting RAW in Bracketing and Advanced Filters
The update enables you to use the RAW format when shooting not only in AE Bracketing but also in other Bracketing modes (ISO, Dynamic Range, White Balance, Film Simulations) and also in Advanced Filter modes.
2 Extended ISO 125 and 160 selectable
The update adds ISO125 and ISO160 to extended ISO levels available.
3 Programmable long exposure of up to 15 minutes
Long exposure in the T mode currently goes only up to 30 seconds. The update will allow users to extend it up to 15 minutes.
4 ON/OFF for 1/3-step shutter speed adjustment
The update allows you to turn off the Command Dial’s function to adjust shutter speed by 1/3 steps in order to prevent unintended adjustments.
5 Full-range ISO adjustments with the Command Dial
With the update, set the ISO “A” position to “Command” to adjust ISO sensitivity across the full range, including extended ISOs, with the Front Command Dial.
6 “AUTO” setting added for the minimum shutter speed in the ISO Auto setting
The update adds an AUTO option for the minimum shutter speed in the ISO Auto setting, that allows the camera to automatically define the minimum shutter speed according to the focal length of the lens attached.
7 Faster “Face Detection AF”
The update enables the use of Phase Detection AF for faster performance in Face Detection AF.
8 Improved in-focus indication in the AF-C mode
The update reduces focus hunting in the AF-C mode, making it easier to track a subject.
9 Addition of a smaller Focus Point size in Single Point AF
The update adds a smaller Focus Point size in Single Point AF, bringing the total number of available sizes to six. The new smallest size facilitates pin-point focusing.
* This function used with tether shooting will become available with “Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.5.0”.
10 Addition of “Portrait / Landscape AF Mode Switching”
The update allows you to specify separate AF mode and AF point settings for portrait orientation and landscape orientation.
* This function used with tether shooting will become available with “Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.5.0”. If you are using Ver.1.4.0 or before, set STORE AF MODE BY ORIENTATION to OFF in AF/MF SETTING.
11 Change of focus frame position while enlarging it
The update allows you to move the position of focus frame while enlarging it in Single Point in the AF-S mode or in the Manual Focus.
12 Activation of the Eye Sensor in video recording
The update allows you to use the Eye Sensor during video recording to automatically switch between EVF and LCD.
13 Change of ISO sensitivity during video recording
The update allows you to change ISO setting during video recording.
14 Re-autofocusing in video recording
With the update, half-press the Shutter Release button or press the button assigned to “AF-ON” function during video recording to re-do autofocusing.
15 Display live histogram during video recording
The update allows you to display a live histogram during video recording.
16 Optimization of external microphone’s input level
The update optimizes external microphone’s input level (lower limit revised from -12dB to 20dB) to reduce white noise when an external microphone with preamp is connected.
17 Addition of “Eye Sensor + LCD Image Display” in the View Mode
The update gives the “Eye Sensor + LCD Image Display” option in the View Mode that allows you to shoot through the viewfinder and check images on the LCD, just as you would with an SLR.
18 Constant “Dual display mode”
With the update, the small window in the Dual mode stays on even when you half-press the shutter release button.
19 Automatic vertical GUI for LCD
With the update, when you hold the camera in the portrait orientation, the camera will automatically display the GUI on the LCD in the same orientation.
20 Name Custom Settings
The update allows you to assign a specific name to Custom Settings 1 – 7.
[How to set]
IMAGE QUALITY SETTING>EDIT/SAVE CUSTOM SETTING>CUSTOM1-7>EDIT CUSTOM NAME
21 Copyright information in EXIF data
The update allows you to register the photographer’s name and the copyright holder’s name in advance so that the camera automatically adds the information to EXIF data for each image.
[How to set]
SET UP>SAVE DATA SET-UP>COPYRIGHT INFO
22 Voice Memo function
The update enable you to record 30-second “Voice Memo” clips in the Playback mode.
[How to set]
PLAY BACK MENU>VOICE MEMO SETTING>ON
* When recorded images are displayed, press the front command dial for a while to start memo recording. When you remove your finger from the dial, it stops.
23 Extended AE Bracketing
The update extends AE Bracketing from the current 3 frames +/-2EV to up to 9 frames +/-3EV.
24 Addition of “Shoot Without Card” mode
With the update, you can have the “Shoot Without Card” mode turned OFF so that the camera cannot shoot when there is no SD card inserted.
[How to set]
SET UP>BUTTON/DIAL SET
FujiFilm XT-2 Firmware Upgrade Version 2.1
XT-2 Firmware upgrade history update Ver.2.10 from Ver.2.00
incorporates the following issues:
For detail about added and changed functions below, refer to “X-T2 owner’s manual [Ver.2.10]”.
X-T2 owner’s manual [Ver.2.10]
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- Tether shooting is available by wireless communication
* To use the Tether shooting by wireless communication, one of the PC application software below and additional setting are required. For detail of the setting, refer to the setting manual.How to set
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<PC application software>
- Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.6(*1)
- Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.6(*2)
- Tether Shooting Software HS-V5 for Windows® Ver.1.6 (*3)
- FUJIFILM X Acquire Ver.1.6 Installer(*4)
*1: You can purchase it from the Adobe Add-ons below.
- Windows version
- Mac version
- * To use the software, you need to purchase Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 6/CC separately.
- * To use the software by macOS Sierra, Lightroom 6.7(or newer) or Lightroom CC 2015.7 (or newer) is required.
*2: You can purchase it from the Adobe Add-ons below.
- Windows version
- Mac version
- * To use the software, you need to purchase Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 6/CC separately.
- * To use the software by macOS Sierra, Lightroom 6.7(or newer) or Lightroom CC 2015.7 (or newer) is required.
*3: You need to purchase Tether Shooting Software HS-V5 for Windows® Ver.1.6 and download the updater from the website below to upgrade it to the latest version.
- Tethered Shooting Software HS-V5 for Windows® Ver.1.6 Updater
* For customers who purchased Tether Shooting Software HS-V5 for Windows®, we offer Tether Capture Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.6 free of charge from the website below. - Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.6
*4: You need to download FUJIFILM X Acquire Ver.1.6 Installer from the website below to update it.
- Option of “ALL” is added to AF mode.
With this option, select “All” in the AF mode so that you can select the AF mode and Focus Area size by only using the Command Dial.
- Function extension for “Shutter AF” and “Shutter AE”.
With the update, you can specify different settings for AF-S and AF-C in “Shutter AF” and for AF-S / MF and AF-C in “Shutter AE.”
- Options of “-6” and “-7” are added in the EVF BRIGHTNESS setting.
With the additional options, even in an extremely low-light condition, the brightness of the EVF does not distract you from shooting.
- Switchover of the main and sub displays in the Dual Display mode.
The update allows you to switch between the main and sub displays in the Dual Display mode.
- Function assignment to the Rear Command Dial.
You can assign a specific function to be activated when the Rear Command Dial is pressed.
- Image transfer speed becomes faster to a smartphone or a tablet from a memory card in the slot 2.
- The phenomenon is fixed that in MF mode, a focus can shift in a specified condition (ex. repeated CL shooting).