Fujifilm GFX 50S, X-T2, X-T20 Gets new Firmware Updates and RAW Studio for Mac

Fujifilm has released a new firmware update for its GFX 50S, X-T2 and X-T20 cameras. All three versions are available for download on its official website, including firmware update Ver.2.00 for GFX 50S, firmware update Ver.3.00 for X-T2 and firmware update Ver.1.10 for X-T20. The main changes made are as follows:

Fujifilm GFX 50S

• Support “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” for Macintosh
  Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The fast batch processing will also be available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
• Improve radio flash controller usability
  The upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
• Support for backup/restore of camera settings via “FUJIFILM X Acquire”
  Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X Acquire” allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
• 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.
• 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.
• Addition of “Shoot Without Card” mode                                                                                                    With the update, you can have the “Shoot Without Card” mode turned OFF so that the camera will not shoot when there is no SD card inserted.
• Addition of “-6” and “-7” to EVF’s brightness setting                                                                                 The update will extend the “EVF Brightness” setting options to “-6” and “-7” so that, even in an extremely low-light condition, the brightness of the EVF does not distract you from shooting.
• Support for ” Instax SHARE SP-3″                                                                                                 Additionally, “Instax SHERE SP-3” has become compatible with this camera.

Fujifilm X-T2

• New AF tracking algorithm for moving subject
  Thanks to the newly developed image recognition algorithm, the update enhances AF-C to track moving subjects twice as fast as previous firmware. In addition, the update also enhances tracking to be able to capture up to 50% smaller moving subjects than before.
• Support “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” for Macintosh
  Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The fast batch processing will also be available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
• Improve radio flash controller usability
  The upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
• Support for backup/restore of camera settings via “FUJIFILM X Acquire”
  Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X Acquire” allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
• Support for “Instax SHARE SP-3″
  Additionally,” Instax SHERE SP-3″ has become compatible with this camera.
• RGB histogram display and highlight warning
  If you press the function button allocated to the histogram, RGB histogram and highlight warning (High brightness portion will blink.) are displayed.
• The phenomenon is fixed that exposure compensation is not correctly reflected to brightness of live view on LCD and EVF when ISO setting is “AUTO”, exposure compensation is “C” and it is changed by the command dial.

Fujifilm X-T20

• Touch panel operation when using the EVF
  The firmware update will make it possible to use the touch panel while looking into the viewfinder. According to the operation method, it’s possible to set the effective range of the touch panel to the full screen, right half, left half, or OFF.
• Support for “Instax SHARE SP-3″
  Additionally,” Instax SHERE SP-3″ has become compatible with this camera.

The most relevant news is the introduction of Fujifilm RAW Studio, is now available for download at this address for Mac users and arriving in February 2018 for Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. The software allows you to quickly and easily convert RAW files, connecting the camera to a Mac or in the future to a PC via a USB cable.