Firmware updates are kind of a mixed blessing. We like when they come out and fix issues we’ve been having or add new features. But when they come out too often, they can be a pain to keep updating. But it seems to be the way these days. Get the products out the door, and we’ll worry about fixing them later.
Well, Sony and Fuji seem to be doing a lot of firmware fixing right now. They’ve released a whole slew of firmware updates for a bunch of popular cameras and lenses. Below is a list of all the updates just released, along with the notes for each and links to the download page. Be sure to check the pages for each update to ensure successful application.
Fuji Firmware
- Tether shooting is available by wireless communication.
- Option of “ALL” is added to AF mode. With this option, select “All” in the AF mode so that you can select the AF mode and Focus Area size by only using the Command Dial.
- Function extension for “Shutter AF” and “Shutter AE”. With the update, you can specify different settings for AF-S and AF-C in “Shutter AF” and for AF-S / MF and AF-C in “Shutter AE.”
- Options of “–6” and “–7” are added in the EVF BRIGHTNESS setting. With the additional options, even in an extremely low-light condition, the brightness of the EVF does not distract you from shooting.
- Switchover of the main and sub displays in the Dual Display mode. The update allows you to switch between the main and sub displays in the Dual Display mode.
- Function assignment to the Rear Command Dial. You can assign a specific function to be activated when the Rear Command Dial is pressed.
- Image transfer speed becomes faster to a smartphone or a tablet from a memory card in the slot 2.
- The phenomenon is fixed that in MF mode, a focus can shift in a specified condition (ex. repeated CL shooting).
- Options of “–6” and “–7” are added in the EVF BRIGHTNESS setting. With the additional options, even in an extremely low-light condition, the brightness of the EVF does not distract you from shooting.
- Function assignment to the Rear Command Dial. You can assign a specific function to be activated when the Rear Command Dial is pressed.
- Tether shooting is available by wireless communication.
- Operability improvement of exposure compensation. When EXPO. CMP. BUTTON SETTING in BUTTON/DIAL SETTING is ON/OFF SWITCH, the setting is held even after power off/on, mode change and removing/attaching a lens.
- AF speed becomes faster for a relatively dark object.
- Option for accessory is added in the function of firmware upgrade. This enables you to upgrade firmware for Shoe Mount Flash and so on.
- Compatibility with GF23mmF4 R LM WR is added.
- The phenomenon is fixed that communication can fail when a big capacity image is being transferred to a smartphone or a tablet from a memory card in the slot 2.
- The phenomenon is fixed that setting can change when the setting of EVF COLOR in SCREEN SETTING is changed.
- The phenomenon is fixed that IMAGE SIZE will be displayed when PHOTOMETRY is selected in ADD ITEMS of MY MENU SETTING.
- BACKUP & RESTORE function is added in USER SETTING for Tether shooting function. When Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO or Tether Shooting Software HS-V5 is used, this function can save all camera settings as a file and restore the setting from a stored setting. Therefore, you can change the camera settings at a moment and copy them to multiple cameras.
- The phenomenon is fixed that ISO cannot be changed by the command dial when ISO is set to AUTO by Camera Remote via WiFi connection to a smartphone or a tablet.
- When a camera turns on in MF mode, the focus position comes to the original position where a camera turned off.
- The phenomenon is fixed that in MF mode, a focus can shift in a specified condition (ex. repeated CL shooting).
- Improvement of operability for the command dials.
Fujifilm Tethered Shooting Software HS-V5 for Windows
- Tether shooting is available by wireless communication for GFX 50S and X-T2.
- BACKUP & RESTORE function is added in USER SETTING for Tether shooting function. When Tether Shooting Software HS-V5 is used, this function can save all camera settings as a file and restore the setting from a stored setting. Therefore, you can change the camera settings at a moment and copy them to multiple cameras.
Fujifilm Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe Lightroom v1.6 (Windows and Mac)
- Tether shooting is available by wireless communication for GFX 50S and X-T2.
Fujifilm PC AutoSave v1.0.1.0 and Fujifilm X Acquire v1.6 (Windows and Mac)
Sony Firmware
- Improves the startup speed when using the ILCE–9.
- Adds supports for continuous, blackout free shooting of up to 20 frames per second when using the ILCE–9.
- Improves the autofocus tracking performance during continuous shooting of still images.
Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS v03
- Improves IRIS driving during continuous shooting
Sony FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 v02
- This utility updates the lens system software to version 02 and provides improved IRIS driving during continuous shooting.
- Improves IRIS driving during continuous shooting.
Sony FE 24-70mm f/4 OSS Zeiss v03
- Improves IRIS driving during continuous shooting.
- Improves stability of the autofocus feature.
- This utility updates the lens system software to version 02 and provides improved stability of the autofocus feature.
- Adds supports for continuous, blackout free shooting of up to 20 frames per second when using the ILCE–9.
- Improves the autofocus tracking performance.
- Adds supports for continuous, blackout free shooting of up to 20 frames per second when using the ILCE–9.
- Improves the autofocus tracking performance.
- This update enables the camera to focus continuously on a subject during continuous shooting at speeds up to 10 fps (using Hi or Mid Continuous Shooting mode) when the adaptor is attached to the ILCE–9 camera.
Sony’s firmware updates seem primarily focused on allowing their lenses to keep up with the speed of the new Sony A9. So, if you own any of the above, and you’re thinking about getting an A9, then be sure to hit up the links to download the new firmware.
[via FStoppers]
