Fujifilm has released a new firmware update for four of its X-series cameras, improving AF accuracy
Fujifilm X-S20 is one of the cameras to get an AF update.(Image credit: Fujifilm)
Fujifilm has released firmware updates that improve autofocus performance for four of its newest and most key X-series cameras.
The new firmware is available for the Fujifilm X-H2S, Fujifilm X-H2, Fujifilm X-T5, and the Fujifilm X-S20. Although there are individual unique updates for each camera, the key improvement in autofocus accuracy (in certain conditions) is common to all of them. The update note for the AF is as follows:
"AF accuracy is improved with the following focus settings and shooting conditions.
・Focus Mode：AF-S / AF-C
・AF Mode: Single point
・Lens used: Wide-angle lens
・Photography subject: High-frequency subjects such as animal hair, fine leaves, or low-contrast subjects"
Perhaps to the delight of Fujifilm wildlife and landscape photographers, the AF improvement emphasizes animal fur and fine leaves as examples of where Fujifilm has improved in detecting high-frequency subjects. Concern has previously been voiced over the X-series' ability to focus on low-contrast subjects, so any improvement here will be a welcome update.
Fujifilm X-T5 (Image credit: Fujifilm)
You can find links to the firmware updates through the links below
If you are not naturally of a technological mind, you may feel a little apprehensive about the process of updating your camera's firmware. I put off updating firmware for years for fear of doing the wrong thing, but there is no need for trepidation as Fujifilm provides a helpful step-by-step instructional guide to updating the firmware, for each individual camera model. This can be found under the Firmware Update Steps section of the link provided above.
Firmware updates are always a great indicator of the level of standards kept by a manufacturer, as well as how it listens to client feedback. This firmware brings an update to a significant performance aspect of the camera and one that, as a Fujifilm user myself, I am grateful for.
Kalum Carter is a photographer, photo editor and writer based in the UK, and for almost a decade he has worked with brands and publications to create, edit, and sequence imagery. Having recently graduated with a Master's Degree in Photography from the University of the West of England (UWE), Kalum joined Digital Camera World as a Staff Writer, covering news, reviews, and his biggest passion – photography books!
Kalum's photography has been published and exhibited around the world, and he continues to photograph on a project-by-project basis. He is currently working on a personal project capturing the people and landscape of Gower, South Wales. Currently untitled, this body of work will be exhibited for the National Trust later this year.
