The X-T1 gets a firmware update: FujiFilm’s firm push in the right direction
Back to Blog |FujiFilm have announced a new firmware update for the Fujifilm X-T1 digital camera, the X-series flagship body will soon have firmware version 4.00 made available which is packed with features that will revitalize your X-T1 mirrorless digital camera. We will take you through the subtle improvements and not so subtle additional features that version 4.00 brings, which will have you snapping away happily in the near future.
FujiFilm X-T1 Digital Camera
Addressing some issues
One the bug fixing side, FujiFilm has remedied some of X-T1 users’ biggest photographic gripes by adding overhauling its performance when autofocusing with the introduction if a new Autofocus system.
Significant improvements have also been made with regards to with issues when capturing moving targets or focusing in low contrast conditions. Which should go a long way with owners of the X-T1, but is it enough to rekindle the original love affair that began at the unboxing stage?
FujiFilm X-T1 Digital Camera Zone Focus
Not just improvements but something brand new too
Firmware 4.00 for the Fujifilm X-T1 add zone and wide/tracking modes. This allows the user to select a group of Auto focus points in 3x3, 5x3 and 5x5 pattern which in turn helps keep the moving target in focus.
For those you use single-point auto focus it will now device focus areas into smaller sections, to determine the distance between subjects for a better focus accuracy.
Eye detection Auto Focus will now be an accessible feature along with automatic macro focusing. So feel free to assign the Macro button as a quick key for one of your favourite features.
FujiFilm X-T1 Digital Camera Eye Detection
More improvements and adjustments include:
• Broadening the shutter speed range
• Exposure compensation dial can be used to alter exposure in manual mode (when ISO is active)
• Grid display on its rear screen and in the view finder will use finer lines (To obscure less of the subject you’re shooting) • Silent mode has been renamed to Sound and Flash Off mode.
• Built in phase detection pixel sensitivity increased from 2.5EV to 0.5EV.
For those eager beavers who can’t wait to get a hold of the software update, you will have to be patient just a little bit longer, Fujifilm will only make it available to the public in June. Once released you can find it here, Firmware version 4.00.