GFX100 II Firmware update

The firmware update Ver.2.20 from Ver.2.10 incorporates the following issues:

1. The operability of the “Focus ring” is improved when using the following applicable lens.

   1) Applicable lens (*1)
   ・GF55mmF1.7 R WR

   2)Improved items (*2)
   ・Lens vibration at zooming using the “Focus ring” is reduced.
   ・Focus tracking when operating the focus ring is improved.
   ・Focus ring rotation angle is optimized for movie taking.

    

   *1：Lens 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.

   ・GF55mmF1.7 R WR firmware update

    

   *2：“FOCUS RING OPERATION” must be set to “LINEAR” to enable these improvements. Be aware that these improvements will not be enabled when “NONLINEAR” is selected.

   Operation flow to set “FOCUS RING OPERATION”: SEUP MENU ＞ BUTTON/DIAL SETTING ＞ FOCUS RING OPERATION

    

2. A firmware bug is fixed that the minor noise sometimes appears on the image depending on the subject when RAW images were processed by image processing software to emphasize image quality-related corrections.

3. A firmware bug is fixed that the false coloration on the edges of text in rare cases when shooting the fine text, such as a text chart and enlarging this text for display.

The firmware update Ver.2.10 from Ver.2.00 incorporates the following issues:

Regarding the details of No.2, download the “GFX100 II New Features Guide［Ver.2.10]” from our website.
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1. AF performance is improved as follows.

   1)AF tracking start speed gets faster at “Burst” mode under the following conditions.
   ・SHUTTER AF：OFF
   ・Operation: “AF-ON” button ON + simultaneous release
   2)A firmware bug is fixed that the AF focusing accuracy and distance indicator varied when using a wide-angle lens.

2. Wi-Fi connection performance is improved, so that the usability for the communication functions becomes more comfortable, such as Frame.io.

3. A firmware bug is fixed that the area settings in some regions are not automatically updated when connecting the camera to the “FUJIFILM XApp” to synchronize time.

   Note：FUJIFILM XApp, Ver.2.0.3, for iOS & Android are now available

4. A firmware bug is fixed that the preview image freeze when pressing S1 under the following setting conditions.

   ・SETUP MENU＞POWER MANAGEMENT＞PERFORMANCE＞BOOST＞EVF FRAME RATE PRIORITY

5. Other minor bugs are fixed.

The firmware update Ver.2.00 from Ver.1.20 incorporates the following issues:

Regarding the details of No.2, download the “GFX100 II New Features Guide［Ver.2.00]” from our website.
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1. Supports camera linkage enhanced in “FUJIFILM XApp” Ver. 2.0.0 or later.

   1)Camera linkage enhancement by “Equipment” tab, with “FUJIFILM XApp”, Ver.2.0.0 or later, will be available for GFX100 II now.

   ［Camera data to be displayed in the “Equipment” tab in the “FUJIFILM XApp”］
   ・Number of lifetime shots
   ・MECHANICAL SHUTTER
   ・BATTERY AGE
   ・Number of days since the last sensor cleaning
   etc.

   2)Camera firmware upgrade process becomes easier.

   The “FUJIFILM XApp” automatically downloads and transfer the revised firmware to the memory card in the camera in the background, so that you can upgrade the firmware anytime.

   Note-1: Background data transfer is performed while the camera and “FUJIFILM XApp” are connected via Wi-Fi.
   Note-2: Once the revised firmware is automatically downloaded, the firmware update information is displayed on the LCD, prompting the operator to update to the latest firmware.
   Note-3: This feature will be available from the next firmware update.

2. “FIRMWARE UPDATE” function has been added to the setup menu.

   Insert a memory card containing the new firmware into the camera and select “USER SETTING” in the “SET UP” menu to update the firmware.

   The current procedure for firmware update can also continue to be used as follows.
   ・Start the camera while holding down the DISP/BACK button to update the firmware.
   ・Connect to a smartphone application to update firmware.

3. Another minor bug is fixed.

The firmware update Ver.1.20 from Ver.1.11 incorporates the following issues:

Regarding the details of No.1, download the “GFX100 II New Features Guide［Ver.1.20]” from our website.
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1. A “MULTI” button is added to the “Remote Rec Function” menu. Pressing this button splits the screen display into four sections, allowing you to watch Live Views of multiple cameras simultaneously and pressing the “SINGLE” button bring back to the single screen display.

2. A “Clean display mode” is added to the “Remote Rec Function” menu. When “Clean display mode” is selected, only the Live View is displayed.

3. Other minor bugs are fixed.

The firmware update Ver.1.11 from Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issue:

1. The firmware bug is fixed that the EVF display becomes abnormal using some other manufacturers’ flashes and commanders, such as Godox’s.

The firmware update Ver.1.10 from Ver.1.00/1.03 incorporates the following issues:

*Ver.1.10 fixes the following six problems.

1. Black border appears on the left side of the image when making RAW output from DCI-8K movie (ex. Monitor output with “ATOMOS”, “Blackmagic Design”, etc.).

   Note: The above border will be recorded on the movie.

2. EVF display rarely becomes abnormal at continuous shooting under the following condition.

   ・PERFORMANCE＞BOOST：EVF FRAME RATE PRIORITY (120P)

3. RAW images taken with GFX100 II may not be able to be developed depending on the development software.

4. While continuous shooting, camera cannot turn off the power or freeze depending on the following shooting conditions.

   (1) Conditions to cannot turn off the power
   Shutter speed changes from faster than 1/4000 second to slower than 1/4000 second with the following settings.
   ・SHUTTER TYPE：M+E
   ・Continuous shooting mode：HIGH SPEED BURST
   ・Focus Mode：AF-C
   ・BUTTON/DIAL SETTING＞SHUTTER AE：OFF

   (2) Conditions to freeze
   Shutter speed changes from slower than 1/4000 second to faster than 1/4000 second with the following settings.
   ・SHUTTER TYPE：M+E
   ・Continuous shooting mode：HIGH SPEED BURST
   ・Focus Mode：AF-C
   ・BUTTON/DIAL SETTING＞SHUTTER AE：OFF

5. The image display on EVF, LCD or external monitor through HDMI seems abnormal under certain conditions.

6. Other minor bugs