Fujifilm X-T50 Bug Fix Firmware 1.02 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 12, 2024


Fujifilm quickly addressed a firmware bug that it only made us aware of the other day.

Fujifilm Fimware Ver.1.02 Download Here

The firmware update Ver.1.02 from Ver.1.01 incorporates the following issues:

  1. The firmware bug is fixed that the error message, “THIS FIRMWARE IS NOT FOR THIS MODEL TURN OFF THE CAMERA” is displayed on the LCD during the firmware update from Ver.1.00 to Ver.1.01 for specific serial numbers and the firmware update cannot be performed.

Note-1: Refer to the “Notice and apology to FUJIFILM X-T50 users” for the details.

Note-2: Although there are no differences of features and performance of the camera itself between Ver.1.01 and Ver.1.02, all X-T50 users can update this firmware (ver.1.02) even who had already completed the update to Ver.1.01.

Fujifilm X-T50
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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Notice and Apology to FUJIFILM X-T50 Users

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 11, 2024


Notice and Apology to FUJIFILM X-T50 Users

July 11, 2024
FUJIFILM Corporation

Dear sirs and madams,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued use of Fujifilm products.

We have just confirmed the following issue at firmware update to the latest firmware (Ver.1.01) of FUJIFILM X-T50 released on July 9, 2024.

<Phenomenon of this issue>
“THIS FIRMWARE IS NOT FOR THIS MODEL TURN OFF THE CAMERA” message is displayed on the LCD when updating firmware from Ver.1.00 to Ver.1.01 and the firmware update cannot be executed.

<Applicable product>

  • Model：Lens Kit　FUJIFILM X-T50/XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 R LM WR
  • Camera Color：Silver
  • Serial Numbers：4BA24662 to 4BA26561, 4BA30592 to 4BA30661, 4BA34838 to 4BA35137, 4BA35678 to 4BA35857 and 4BA37468 to 4BA37687

<Permanent countermeasure to this issue>
We will soon release the revised firmware with FUJIFILM X-T50 for those customers who are unable to update the firmware because of this issue.
As soon as the revised firmware is ready, we will post it to our global website.

Note: If you have already updated the firmware to Ver.1.01 for FUJIFILM X-T50 without any issue, you can continue to use the camara because all functions with Ver.1.01 will work correctly.

<Contact for inquiries regarding this issue>
Repair Service Center

Fujifilm X-T50
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Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8
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ZhongyI Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 For GFX Preorders Start and Reviews

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 10, 2024


The ZhongyI Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 was announced for GFX a few days ago, but it is now available to preorder from B&H Photo.

ZhongyI Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6 Highlights

  • Aperture Range: f/1.6 to f/22
  • Manual Focus Design
  • Shallow Depth of Field
  • Outstanding Bokeh Imagery
  • Nine-Bladed Diaphragm
  • Excellent Low-Light Performance

ZhongyI Mitakon Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4
ZhongyI Mitakon Speedmaster 80mm f/1.6
ZhongyI Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2
ZhongyI Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/2.5

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SmallRig Cooling System for Sony/for Canon/for FUJIFILM Cameras

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 9, 2024




SmallRig has a new cooling system for Sony, Canon, and Fuji cameras.

  • Rapid Cooling System: Utilizes a high-efficiency fan paired with a TEC cooling module to swiftly cool down the camera, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Intelligent Temperature Control: Features an automatic temperature control design that intelligently regulates the camera’s temperature for consistent operation.
  • Effortless Snap-On Installation: Easily install and remove the device with a snap-on mechanism, enhancing compatibility with a wide range of cameras.
  • Versatile Usage: Can be used independently or with a camera cage, offering a lighter and more flexible shooting experience.
  • Power Flexibility: Compatible with the V-Mount Battery Mount Plate Kit 4064B/4063B, supporting V-Mount batteries and various power supply options for convenient use in diverse settings.




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Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 9, 2024


Laowa announced the Laowa CF 12-24mm f/5.6, but it still isn’t available outside of China yet. You can find Laowa lenses Directly or from B&H Photo and Amazon.

Main Specifications

  • Format:
    Full size: no shift support
    APS-C: ±7mm shift support
  • Mount: E / L / RF / Z / X
  • Focal length: 12-24mm (equivalent to 18-36mm on APS-C)
  • Aperture value: F5.6-F22
  • Aperture blades: 9
  • Lens construction: 15 elements in 11 groups
    , 2 aspherical lenses
    , 3 ED lenses
  • Minimum shooting distance: 0.15m
  • Maximum magnification: 0.4x
  • Filter diameter: 77mm
  • Size: φ80×98.91mm
  • Weight: 575g
  • Dust and water resistance: –
  • AF:MF only
  • Image stabilization: –
  • Other functions:
    ±7mm shift
  • Pre-sale price: 4,499 yuan
  • Regular price: 4,980 yuan

via asobinet, SonyAddict

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Big Fujifilm GFX Firmware Dump Plus X-T4 and X-T50 Firmware Updates

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 9, 2024


GFX Series Camera Body Firmware Updates

FUJIFILM GFX100 II Firmware Update Ver.2.21

The firmware update Ver.2.21 from Ver.2.20 incorporates the following issues:

  1. When the GF50mm/GF35-70mm lens is attached to the camera body and the lens firmware is updated, in rare cases, “LENS ERROR” occurs during the firmware update and the lens stops moving. This revised firmware automatically quits the update to prevent the lens from malfunctioning when detecting the updating error.Note-1：To enable the above fix, update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.
    Note-2：The firmware download for GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR and GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR will be available after this firmware is released.
    Note-3：For details, refer to the “FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR & GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR firmware download resumption”
  2. When the shutter button is half-pressed at the same time as the “AF ILLUMINATOR” light metering operation, the camera freezes in rare cases.
  3. The camera freezes in rare cases while recording movie with an external monitor connected under the following conditions.［Setting conditions］
    ・MOVIE MODE：4K 16：9/59.94P
    ・MEDIA REC SETTING：H.264/422 MOV
    ・IS MODE (MOVIE)：IBIS/OIS+DIS
    ・HDMI OUTPUT SETTING：HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY ON
  4. Image stabilization does not work in rare cases when shooting movies with GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR attached.
  5. A minor bug.

FUJIFILM GFX100 Firmware Update Ver.5.11

The firmware update Ver.5.11 from Ver.5.10 incorporates the following issues:

  1. When the GF50mm/GF35-70mm lens is attached to the camera body and the lens firmware is updated, in rare cases, “LENS ERROR” occurs during the firmware update and the lens stops moving. This revised firmware automatically quits the update to prevent the lens from malfunctioning when detecting the updating error.Note-1：To enable the above fix, update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.
    Note-2：The firmware download for GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR and GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR will be available after this firmware is released.
    Note-3：For details, refer to the “FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR & GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR firmware download resumption”
  2. 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
  3. Image stabilization does not work in rare cases when shooting movies with GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR attached.
  4. A minor bug.

FUJIFILM GFX100S II Firmware Update II Ver.1.01

The firmware update Ver.1.01 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issues:

  1. When the GF50mm/GF35-70mm lens is attached to the camera body and the lens firmware is updated, in rare cases, “LENS ERROR” occurs during the firmware update and the lens stops moving. This revised firmware automatically quits the update to prevent the lens from malfunctioning when detecting the updating error.Note-1：To enable the above fix, update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.Note-2：The firmware download for GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR and GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR will be available after this firmware is released.

    Note-3：For details, refer to the “FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR & GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR firmware download resumption”

  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.
  4. When the shutter button is half-pressed at the same time as the “AF ILLUMINATOR” light metering operation, the camera freezes in rare cases.
  5. Image stabilization does not work in rare cases when shooting movies with GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR attached.
  6. A minor bug.

FUJIFILM GFX100S Firmware Update II Ver.2.12

The firmware update Ver.2.12 from Ver.2.11 incorporates the following issues:

  1. When the GF50mm/GF35-70mm lens is attached to the camera body and the lens firmware is updated, in rare cases, “LENS ERROR” occurs during the firmware update and the lens stops moving. This revised firmware automatically quits the update to prevent the lens from malfunctioning when detecting the updating error.Note-1：To enable the above fix, update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.
    Note-2：The firmware download for GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR and GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR will be available after this firmware is released.
    Note-3：For details, refer to the “FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR & GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR firmware download resumption”
  2. 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
  3. Image stabilization does not work in rare cases when shooting movies with GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR attached.
  4. A minor bug.

FUJIFILM GFX50S II Firmware Update II Ver.2.12

The firmware update Ver.2.12 from Ver.2.11 incorporates the following issues:

  1. When the GF50mm/GF35-70mm lens is attached to the camera body and the lens firmware is updated, in rare cases, “LENS ERROR” occurs during the firmware update and the lens stops moving. This revised firmware automatically quits the update to prevent the lens from malfunctioning when detecting the updating error.Note-1：To enable the above fix, update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.
    Note-2：The firmware download for GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR and GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR will be available after this firmware is released.
    Note-3：For details, refer to the “FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR & GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR firmware download resumption”
  2. 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
  3. Image stabilization does not work in rare cases when shooting movies with GF45-100mmF4 R LM OIS WR attached.
  4. A minor bug.

FUJIFILM GFX50S Firmware Update II Ver.4.51

The firmware update Ver.4.51 from Ver.4.50 incorporates the following issue:

  1. When the GF50mm/GF35-70mm lens is attached to the camera body and the lens firmware is updated, in rare cases, “LENS ERROR” occurs during the firmware update and the lens stops moving. This revised firmware automatically quits the update to prevent the lens from malfunctioning when detecting the updating error.Note-1：To enable the above fix, update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.
    Note-2：The firmware download for GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR and GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR will be available after this firmware is released.
    Note-3：For details, refer to the “FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR & GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR firmware download resumption”

FUJIFILM GFX50R Firmware Update II Ver.3.11

The firmware update Ver.3.11 from Ver.3.10 incorporates the following issues:

  1. When the GF50mm/GF35-70mm lens is attached to the camera body and the lens firmware is updated, in rare cases, “LENS ERROR” occurs during the firmware update and the lens stops moving. This revised firmware automatically quits the update to prevent the lens from malfunctioning when detecting the updating error.Note-1：To enable the above fix, update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.
    Note-2：The firmware download for GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR and GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR will be available after this firmware is released.
    Note-3：For details, refer to the “FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR & GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR firmware download resumption”
  2. 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
  3. A minor bug.

FUJIFILM X-T4 Firmware Update Ver.2.12

The firmware update Ver.2.12 from Ver.2.11 incorporates the following issues:

  1. The EVF display is sometimes distorted when attaching the XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR and repeating the zooming operation.
  2. When the camera is turned on with the flash (EF-60/EF-X500) attached, the flash is not recognized or the flash does not fire.

FUJIFILM X-T50 Firmware Update Ver.1.01

The firmware update Ver.1.01 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issues:

  1. When the shutter button is half-pressed at the same time as the “AF ILLUMINATOR” light metering operation, the camera freezes in rare cases.
  2. The camera freezes in rare cases while recording movie with an external monitor connected under the following conditions.［Setting conditions］
    ・MOVIE MODE:4K 16：9/59.94P
    ・MEDIA REC SETTING：H.264/422 MOV
    ・IS MODE (MOVIE)：IBIS/OIS+DIS
    ・HDMI OUTPUT SETTING：HDMI OUTPUT INFO DISPLAY ON
  3. A minor bug.

Lens Upgrades

Fujinon GF500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR Firmware Ver.1.01

The firmware update Ver.1.01 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issue:

  1. A minor bug.

FUJINON LENS GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR & GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR Firmware download resumption

Fujinon GF50mmF3.5 R LM WR:    Ver. 1.10

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

  1. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking during movie taking.
  2. Focusing motor noise during movie taking has been reduced.

Fujinon GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6 WR:  Ver. 1.10

The firmware update Ver.1.10 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issue:

  1. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking during movie taking.
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