Major Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware Ver4.00 Released
Fujifilm released a new major firmware update V4.00 for the X-Pro2 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.
Firmware Ver4.00 adds 4K video recording, support for tether shooting via USB or Wi-Fi and X RAW studio and new AF tracking algorithm for moving subject. More details and download link can be found below.
The X-Pro2 has been released at the beginning of March 2016 for a price of $1,699. It comes packed with a 24.3-megapixel APS-C-format X-Trans CMOS III image sensor with a maximum ISO sensitivity of 51200.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware Ver4.00 Released
The firmware update Ver.4.00 from Ver.3.12 incorporates the following issues:
For detail, download the “X-Pro2 New Features Guide Ver.4.00” here.
Detail of the upate
- Addition of 4K video mode (excluding HDMI out)
The update adds 4K video using the X Series’ famous Film Simulation modes. You can input audio from an external microphone.
(Excluding HDMI output for recording) - Support for tether shooting via USB or Wi-Fi
After connecting a camera to a computer, the compatible software will enable users to transfer images taken with the camera to the computer and save them in a specified folder, or to control the camera from the computer.
To use the Tether shooting by wireless communication, one of the PC application software below and additional setting are required. For detail of the setting, refer to the setting manual.How to set<PC application software >
・Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.7(*1)
・Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.7(*2)
・Tether Shooting Software HS-V5 Ver.1.7 for Windows(*3)
・FUJIFILM X Acquire Ver.1.7 Installer(*4)*1: You can purchase it from Adobe Add-ons below.
*To use the software, you need to purchase separately Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 6/Classic CC. Compatible OS is based on each OS of Lightroom.
*To use it with macOS Sierra, either of Lightroom 6.7 and newer or Classic CC is required.*2:You can purchase it from Adobe Add-ons below.
*To use the software, you need to purchase separately Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 6/Classic CC. Compatible OS is based on each OS of Lightroom.
*To use it with macOS Sierra, either of Lightroom 6.7 and newer or Classic CC is required.*3:You need to purchase the HS-V5 and upgrade it to the latest version downloaded from our website.
- Tethered Shooting Software HS-V5 for Windows® Ver.1.7 Updater
*For customers who have purchased the HS-V5, Tether Capture Plug-in Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.7 is provided for free. - Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.7
*4:You need to download FUJIFILM X Acquire Ver.1.7 Installer from the website below to update it.
- Tethered Shooting Software HS-V5 for Windows® Ver.1.7 Updater
- 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”(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 first batch processing will also be available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
*”FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Ver.1.0 Installer for Macintosh” can be downloaded from the URL below.
- 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.
*Settings other than date, custom white balance, custom registration/edit can be backup and restored.
* FUJIFILM X Acquire Ver.1.7 Installer can be downloaded from our website. - 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. - Re-start of AF function during a movie shooting
AF function can be done again by pressing the shutter button halfway during a movie shooting.