Fujifilm has announced a new firmware update for the Fujifilm X-E1, X-E2 and X100S digital compact system premium cameras. The new firmware updates for its premium X-E1, X100S and X-E2 cameras enhance operability and functionality.
The firmware updates will bring new functionality allowing you to edit image filenames and improvements to in-camera raw file conversion and many more. Fujifilm X-E1, X-E2 and X100S firmware updates will be available on December 19th. See the press text below.
Fujifilm X-E1, X-E2 and X100S Firmware Updates Announced
Fujifilm Press Release
Firmware updates available soon for the FUJIFILM X-E1, FUJIFILM X100S, FUIFILM X-E2
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) will be releasing firmware upgrades for its premium X-E1, X100S and X-E2 models to enhance operability and functionality.
This latest firmware upgrade is being released in response to customer demand and will offer users the chance to update their models to incorporate functionality available on the most recent X series cameras launched in October 2013.
Fujifilm is striving to keep the level of technology offered on these products as up to date as possible so that purchasers of the X series models will have greater longevity of use.
[Release date of the new firmware]
19th December 2013 (Thu.) GMT 05:00/JST 14:00
[Firmware version]
FUJIFILM X-E1 ： Ver. 2.10
FUJIFILM X100S ： Ver. 1.10
FUJIFILM X-E2 ： Ver. 1.10
[Contents of the firmware update]
For an overview of improvements to each model please refer to the list below.
- Updates now available for the X-E1, X100S and X-E2
1. New functionality allowing you to edit image filenames
An image filename (DSCF***) is automatically allocated to each picture when shooting, this can now be changed to your filename of choice.*1 This added functionality is useful when organising the images after shooting, and sorting the images into groups.
*1 It can be changed to a 4-letter filename when selecting “sRGB” and a 3-letter filename when selecting “Adobe RGB” for the color space.
2. Improvement of RAW file conversion function
When developing RAF images in-camera using the built-in RAW file converter, the firmware upgrade improves the flow by taking you back to the original RAF image once the conversion has been done, whereas before it left you with the converted JPG file on screen and the user had to go back to the next RAF file manually.
- Updates available for the X-E1 and X100S
3. See the exposure setting in live-view and histogram
The images and histogram will reflect current exposure levels (with the shutter speed and aperture set during manual exposure also displayed on the image). In scenarios where the live view and the final shot will appear differently, eg: when using flash, this setting can be turned off.
4. Change of numbering for images shot using continuous shooting
When shooting using continuous shooting, only the first image is currently displayed in full screen and subsequent frames are displayed in small on the bottom right, and the file number was set as “S+7-digit number”. With the new firmware, all frames in continuous shooting are displayed as full screen shots in playback. The file number has also been altered to follow numerically as per standard single shots, thereby allowing uniform management of images after shooting.
5. Aperture and shutter speed can be changed once AE lock is selected
The aperture or shutter speed can be changed while maintaining exposure (EV value) with the AE lock button. The photographer has the ability to tweak settings down to the very last moment before shooting.
- Updates available for the X-E1
6. The default and maximum sensitivity and minimum shutter speed can be set when ISO AUTO is selected
When selecting “AUTO” in the ISO setting, users can also set standard ISO, Maximum ISO and a low-speed shutter limit. The Low-speed shutter limit has been extended to 1/500 seconds.
- Updates available for the X100S
Improve the cover range and accuracy of the bright frame in the OVF
By maintaining the position of the bright frame with parallax compensation during AF lock, the shooting area can be checked even when letting go of the shutter release.
