X-T5 Firmware update

The firmware update Ver.3.01 from Ver.2.10 incorporates the following issues:

Please refer to the “X-T5 New Features Guide” for detailed descriptions.
・X-T5 New Features Guide: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Nederland, Polski, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Pусский, Suomi, 中文简, 中文繁體, 한국어, ภาษาไทย, Arabic

1. The following camera linkage features enhanced with FUJIFILM XApp, Ver.2.0.0 to Ver.2.1.0, are now supported.

   Note:The following functions 1) and 2) are supported with FUJIFILM XApp Ver 2.0.0 or later and 3) to 5) are with Ver.2.1.0 or later.

   1)The following camera data, such as registration and operation information, are now displayed in the “Equipment” tab with FUJIFILM XApp.
   ［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:It will work at next firmware update although the firmware is modified with this version.

   3)RAW image transfer to “FUJIFILM XApp” is now supported

   4)Once FUJIFILM XApp connects to the camera, you can shoot and control the camera with smartphone even if the camera is turned off by “AUTO POWER OFF” mode setting.

   5)You can browse and transfer images to the camera with FUJIFILM XApp even while the camera is turned off.

   Note:Be sure to update “FUJIFILM XApp” to the latest version (Ver.2.1.0 or later) in order to use these new features above.

2. AF performance is improved as follows.

   1)In Focus Mode AF-C, AF tracking performance has been improved in scenes where the camera tends to lose focus.

   2)A firmware bug is fixed that the AF focusing accuracy and distance indicator varied when using a wide-angle lens.

3. The following functions related to movie recording is implemented to improve usability at movie shooting.

   “WIDE/TRACKING” function is added for focusing during movie recording. In case that the focus mode is set to AF-C, the camera automatically tracks the subject while touching the screen and in AF-S, the camera automatically selects the subject to focus on.
   ・AF/MF SETTING＞AF MODE＞WIDE/TRACKING

4. ”FIRMWARE UPDATE” function is 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.

5. “AUTO POWER OFF TEMP.” setting screen is now displayed at initial setup, so that you can set the temperature (STANDARD/HIGH) to automatically turn off the power in case that the camera temperature rises.

   Note:After updating to firmware version 3.01, a setup screen will appear.

6. Connecting to “Adobe Camera to Cloud” is now available

   Still images and movies can be uploaded directly to the Frame.io platform via Internet connection. This enables direct data transfer from the camera to the cloud and edit them at the shooting location, which allows you to access to still images and movie being created and accelerating movie production work in real time and remotely and contributes greatly to the efficiency of movie production workflows.

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

8. A firmware bug is fixed that the exposure of the images taken changes slightly in case that the “INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING“ is set at the manual mode.

9. A firmware bug is fixed that the aperture value fluctuates while zooming at “Burst” mode with fixed aperture value.

10. 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

11. A firmware bug is fixed that the noise reducing effects is emphasized too much when shooting 4K movie under the following setting conditions.

    ・Setting condition: “Manual setting” and “DYNAMIC RANGE”＞200 to 400%

12. Other minor bugs are fixed.

The firmware update Ver.2.10 from Ver.2.03 incorporates the following issues:

1. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.

   [Target interchangeable lens]
   ・XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR：Ver.1.30 or later

   Note:Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

2. The firmware bug is fixed that a white horizontal line appears on the preview image in the LCD monitor when shooting with the focus point locked by touch panel operation.

3. The firmware bug is fixed that the LED catchlight of the FLASH stays illuminated when the SHOE MOUNT FLASH is attached and photographed under the following setting conditions.

   ・SHUTTER TYPE：ES ELECTRONIC SHUTTERES
   ・DRIVE SETTING：High-speed burst or Low-speed burst
   ・LED light：CATCHLIGHT

4. The firmware bug is fixed that the camera does not synchronize properly depending on the shutter speed setting when shooting with “EF E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER” with SHOE MOUNT FLASH (EF-60) attached.

5. Other minor bugs are fixed.

The firmware update Ver.2.03 from Ver.2.02 incorporates the following issues:

1. AF accuracy is improved with the following focus settings and shooting conditions.

   ・FOCUS MODE：AF-S / AF-C
   ・AF MODE：SINGLE POINT
   ・Lens used：Wide-angle lens
   ・Photography subject：High-frequency subjects such as animal hair, fine leaves, or low-contrast subjects.

2. The firmware bug is fixed that the viewfinder (EVF) preview display will become monochromatic and freeze in rare cases under the following conditions.

   ・FOCUS MODE：AF-C
   ・POWER MANAGEMENT＞PERFORMANCE：BOOST
   ・POWER MANAGEMENT＞EVF/LCD BOOST SETTING：EVF FRAME RATE PRIORITY (100P) or (200P EQUIV.)
   ・“FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING”：“SUBJECT DETECTION ON/OFF” is allocated.

3. The firmware bug is fixed that “WRITE ERROR” appears rarely when recording images taken in Memory card slot 2.

The firmware update Ver.2.02 from Ver.2.01 incorporates the following issue:

1. The firmware bug is fixed that the brightness of the subject rarely gets dark momentarily when shooting a movie with “Mode S”.

The firmware update Ver.2.01 from Ver.2.00 incorporates the following issue:

1. The firmware bug has been fixed that “WRITE ERROR” error appears in rare cases when images are saved to the slow data transfer speed memory card installed in the camera.

The firmware update Ver.2.00 from Ver.1.04 incorporates the following issues:

Regarding the details of No.2, 3, 4, 5 and6, download the “X-T5 New Features Guide［Ver.2.00]” from our website.

・X-T5 New Features Guide: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Nederland, Polski, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Pусский, Suomi, 中文简, 中文繁體, 한국어, ภาษาไทย, Arabic

1. The firmware for each model supports new application software “FUJIFILM XApp” for GFX and X series cameras.

   “FUJIFILM XApp” is the advanced application software for the current one, “FUJIFILM Camera Remote”, with which wireless communication becomes more stable and faster so that images and movies transportation from the camera becomes more smooth and comfortable with the smartphone and tablet terminal.
   Moreover, the operation with the smartphone and tablet terminal becomes much simpler than the current application software, since all the data transportation operations, except for the “Bluetooth Pairing” between camera and the application software required at the first time only, are completed with the smartphone and tablet terminal.
   Adding on the “Live View Mode” and access/download functions of the data in camera, several new functions are available, such as “Backup/Restore” to store the setting data in the shooting and setup menus, “Timeline” to review the shooting information of the camera/lens, shooting count/location, etc. and “Activity” to show the accumulated summary of the shooting count total, film simulation usage, etc., which should make GFX and X series cameras attractive more and more.

   Note-1: Please see NEWS RELEASE for the details of “FUJIFILM XApp”.
   Fujifilm releases the FUJIFILM XApp for the GFX / X Series of digital cameras

   Note-2: “FUJIFILM XApp” works with iOS/iPad OS 13 or later and Android OS 11 or later.
   Please download the “FUJIFILM XApp” from the following site by selecting the OS version of your smartphone / tablet terminal and the camera.

   “FUJIFILM XApp” Download Site

   Note-3: “FUJIFILM XApp” will be available as soon as it is ready.

2. “SELECT FRAMES” in “TRANSFER IMAGE TO SMARTPHONE” of the Playback menu has been changed to “SELECT IMAGE & TRANSFER”

3. The contents of the “SMARTPHONE TRANSFER ORDER” of “Fn1 BUTTON SETTING” in “BUTTON/DIAL SETTING” of setup menu has been changed and “SELECT & SMARTPHONE TRANSFER ORDER” has been added on.

4. Subject detection enhancement by AI (Artificial Intelligence).

   (1) Current subject detection function improvement
   Subject detection performance has been greatly improved in situations that were difficult to detect with the current firmware, such as “backlighting”, “looking sideways”, and “small subjects”. The subject detection function can be used more than ever, regardless of the scene.
   (2) New subject category added “Insect” and “Drone” detection is newly realized In addition to the existing “Face”, “Eyes”, “Animal”, “Bird”, “Automobile”, “Motorcycle & Bike”, “Airplane” and “Train”. Insects can be detected by setting the subject as “Bird” and drones can be done by setting it as “Airplane”.

5. Dynamic tracking performance enhancement by the improved AF algorithm.

   (1)The motion prediction algorithm has been improved to enable stable tracking of subjects moving at high speed in the frame.
   (2)The AF focusing speed has been improved when continuous shooting is started by simultaneously pressing the AF-ON button and the release button while the camera is out of focus. The AF starts to focus at a faster rate than before, even in situations where the situation changes moment by moment, such as in sports. This makes it difficult to miss a shutter release opportunity, even in situations such as sports where the situation changes from moment to moment.

6. FUJINON lens, XF8mmF3.5 R WR has been available.

7. Other minor bugs have been fixed.

Revised specification from Ver.1.03 to Ver.1.04

1. The firmware bug has been fixed, which caused that the camera rarely freezes when shooting with flash under the following conditions.

   ・FLASH SETTING is TTL.
   ・FACE DETECTION is on and detecting plural faces.
   ・Exposure Compensation is set to around “-2” using ISO, APERTURE or SHUTTER SPEED settings.

2. The firmware bug has been fixed, which caused that the brightness of the preview image in the EVF was changing dramatically depending on the brightness of the subject while half pushing the shutter button by setting “FOCUS MODE” to “AF-C”.

3. Other minor bug has been fixed.

Revised specification from Ver.1.02 to Ver.1.03

1. The firmware bug has been fixed, which caused that the recorded image becomes abnormal when selecting “NOSTALGIC Neg.” or “ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS” as “FILM SIMULATION” after changing the “WC” and “MG” settings of the “MONOCHROMATIC COLOR” in the “IMAGE QUALITY SETTING” menu.

2. Other minor bug has been fixed.

   Note:
   When updating the firmware with the revised version, please be sure to update the firmware using an SD card according to steps below.
   Detail of firmware update steps

Revised specification from Ver.1.01 to Ver.1.02

1. The firmware bugs have been fixed, which caused that the cameras rarely froze right after the completion of the firmware update with the current version using a smartphone (tablet) in which Camera Remote application software was installed.

   Note:
   When updating the firmware with the revised version, please be sure to update the firmware using an SD card according to steps below.
   Detail of firmware update steps

Revised specification from Ver.1.00 to Ver.1.01

1. The firmware bug has been fixed, which caused that the color reproduction looks bad in the under-exposure area of the image when taking the photo under the following conditions.

   [ Conditions ]
   ・FILM SIMULATION：“NOSTALGIC Neg.” or “ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS”
   ・LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER：ON
   ・SMOOTHS SKIN EFFECT：“STRONG” or “WEAK”
   ・LENS APERTURE：F10 to F18

2. Other minor bugs have been fixed.