Fujifilm GFX Firmware Bug Found And Suggested Work Around

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 25, 2023


Fujifilm pulled its most recent firmware updates for the Fujifilm GFX100S and GFX 50SII due to an issue with exposure compensation after the update.

May 25, 2023
We have confirmed a problem with the exposure compensation function not working properly.
Therefore, we have removed the download button for this version.
We will release fixed firmware on May 31.

A reader in our Fujifilm GFX Owners group has come up with a workaround for the bug if you already updated and need to use exposure compensation

I found a solution or “work-around” to Firmware (Fe) 2.0 disabling the Exposure Compensation button on my GFX100s. The solution “is in the menu”, as some repeatedly say.
Go to the menu, and instead of choosing “+/- when pressing” (which was the default setting from the factory set-up), now choose “ +/- on/off switch”.
With this option, you will press on your camera the +/- Exp Comp button, then turn the back wheel to make a change, and then press the +/- Exp Comp button to deactivate the back wheel from altering the ExpComp. If you don’t deactivate it, turning the back wheel will not alter your shutter speed.
Here are 2 images that help.

GFX Series Camera Body

Fujifilm X-S20: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fujifilm XApp Distribution Suspension Notice and Apology

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 25, 2023


Fujifilm XApp Distribution Suspension Notice and Apology

Dear Customers

We have recently confirmed a display problem with the new camera application software “FUJIFILM XApp”, which was released on May 25, 2023 (JST).
For this reason, we have suspended download distribution from the App Store and Google Play since May 25, 2023 (JST).

We are currently preparing to release the software that fixes the issue above as soon as possible.
We will notify you when the corrected software is available on the App Store and Google Play.

Customers who have already installed the “FUJIFILM XApp” can continue to use the software as is, but we would ask you to upgrade to the new version when the fixed version is available.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

*App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
*Google Play is a trademark of Google LLC.

XAPP: iOS / Android

Fujifilm X-S20: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Introducing The New Camera App “FUJIFILM XApp”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 24, 2023


Introducing the new camera app “FUJIFILM XApp”
Achieves seamless connectivity between a camera
Features new function for viewing a day’s shooting activities as a photo journal

TOKYO, May 24, 2023 – FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Goto) announces the launch of “FUJIFILM XApp” (XApp)*1, a new app for use with the GFX / X Series of digital cameras. The app will be released for download on May 25, 2023.

The XApp is a new app that connects GFX / X Series digital cameras with a smartphone or tablet device so that users can remotely control the camera and transfer images taken by the camera to the connected device for viewing. It offers an advanced level of wireless communications stability and speed, an improvement from the current “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app (Camera Remote). The new app’s substantially enhanced usability makes it much smoother to transfer images from a camera to a smartphone / tablet device. Images are transferred along with the shooting information such as the camera and lens used and the location of the photo shoot, which can be viewed in the app. The addition of a function that presents a day’s shooting activities in the form of a photo journal further broadens the appeals of the photographic experience provided by the GFX and X Series.

XAPP: iOS / Android

Fujifilm X-S20: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fujifilm Released 13 Body Firmware Updates

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 24, 2023


GFX Series Camera Body

X Series Camera Body

Fujifilm X-S20: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fujifilm X-S20 and XF8mm f/3.5 Launch Coverage

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 24, 2023


Fujifilm X-S20: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

X-S20 and XF8mm Reviews/Hands-on/Previews/Etc…

  • Fujifanboys – First impression with X-S20 + XF 8mm F3.5
  • keithwee – Review of the Fujifilm X-S20 – Evolution of the S(tragetic) series

X-S20 and XF8mm Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seHymxnPfH4

Official Videos Read More »

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Fujifilm X Summit Bangkok 2023: Live Stream / Live Blog

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 24, 2023

Fujifilm X-S20: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Live Blog Below:

  • Fujifilm X-S20 Announced
  • High Capacity Battery
  • 26MP X-Trans IV and X Processor 5
  • The combo is the best power-saving system
  • The X-S20 should be considered a travel camera
  • NP-W235 battery can capture 750 shots in standard CIPA mode, but during field testing, you can get over 1,000 shots with one battery
  • 7 stop IBIS
  • Pop up flash
  • 0.62x EVF 2.36 M dot
  • 3″ 1.84 M dot variable angle
  • 491g
  • New App X App that is easier to use over Bluetooth and has GPS features Available Tomorrow
  • 6.2k
  • Vlog mode
  • H265 All Intra, Long Gop
  • 4:2:2 10-bit internal
  • Cooling fan support
  • AI AF
  • X-T5 and X-H2 AF firmware update
  • Improved motion prediction
  • AI AF technology can deal with more complex scenes with more recognizable subjects now that include insects and drones
  • X-S20 almost X-T5 speed
  • XF8mm f/3.5 Announced
  • 12mm equivalent 112 angle of view
  • Very compact
  • 215g
  • 62mm filter size
  • Took over 1000 photos on their photo walk
  • The X app will let you transfer all of your photos from your camera to your phone pretty quickly you can also upload your activity log which will show where all the photos were taken etc…
  • Nearly all X series cameras work with the new X app
  • The only cameras that won’t work with the X series app are cameras that do not have Bluetooth
  • Firmware updates for compatible cameras can be downloaded today
  • Update your camera tonight for the X app tomorrow
  • X-S20 is $1,299 and will be in stores at the end of June
  • XF8mm f/3.5 is $799 at the end of June

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