X-H2 Firmware update

“FUJIFILM XApp” is the advanced application software for the current one, “FUJIFILM Camera Remote”, with which wireless communication becomes more stable and faster so that images and movies transportation from the camera becomes more smooth and comfortable with the smartphone and tablet terminal.
Moreover, the operation with the smartphone and tablet terminal becomes much simpler than the current application software, since all the data transportation operations, except for the “Bluetooth Pairing” between camera and the application software required at the first time only, are completed with the smartphone and tablet terminal.
Adding on the “Live View Mode” and access/download functions of the data in camera, several new functions are available, such as “Backup/Restore” to store the setting data in the shooting and setup menus, “Timeline” to review the shooting information of the camera/lens, shooting count/location, etc. and “Activity” to show the accumulated summary of the shooting count total, film simulation usage, etc., which should make GFX and X series cameras attractive more and more.

Note-1: Please see NEWS RELEASE for the details of “FUJIFILM XApp”.
Fujifilm releases the FUJIFILM XApp for the GFX / X Series of digital cameras

Note-2: “FUJIFILM XApp” works with iOS/iPad OS 13 or later and Android OS 11 or later.
Please download the “FUJIFILM XApp” from the following site by selecting the OS version of your smartphone / tablet terminal and the camera.

“FUJIFILM XApp” Download Site

Note-3: “FUJIFILM XApp” will be available as soon as it is ready.

・“FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1, 2, 3” has been added.
・“ISO” and “NONE” has been added as one of the selection items for “FRONT COMMAND DIAL 1, 2, 3” and “REAR COMMAND DIAL”.

Note: Because of the above changes, the data allocated to “FRONT COMMAND DIAL” and “REAR COMMAND DIAL” will be back to the default values after upgrading the firmware. Please write down your setting data if you have modified them before upgrading.

(1) Current subject detection function improvement
Subject detection performance has been greatly improved in situations that were difficult to detect with the current firmware, such as “backlighting”, “looking sideways”, and “small subjects”. The subject detection function can be used more than ever, regardless of the scene.
(2) New subject category added “Insect” and “Drone” detection is newly realized In addition to the existing “Face”, “Eyes”, “Animal”, “Bird”, “Automobile”, “Motorcycle & Bike”, “Airplane” and “Train”. Insects can be detected by setting the subject as “Bird” and drones can be done by setting it as “Airplane”.

(1)The motion prediction algorithm has been improved to enable stable tracking of subjects moving at high speed in the frame.
(2)The AF focusing speed has been improved when continuous shooting is started by simultaneously pressing the AF-ON button and the release button while the camera is out of focus. The AF starts to focus at a faster rate than before, even in situations where the situation changes moment by moment, such as in sports. This makes it difficult to miss a shutter release opportunity, even in situations such as sports where the situation changes from moment to moment.

You can upload your still images and movies to the Frame.io platform directly through internet connection when you attach File Transmitter (FT-XH) with X-H2.
Since this function enables direct data transfer from the camera to the cloud at the shooting location, you can access and edit those still images and movies from anywhere, which will accelerate your photo and video production workflow by real time and remote editing.

Note-1
FT-XH firmware must be updated with the latest one before using this function. Make sure to update FT-XH firmware after upgrading the firmware for the camera with the latest version
FT-XH firmware update Ver.2.00

*Adobe Camera to Cloud and Frame.io are trademarks of Adobe Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries.

・FLASH SETTING is TTL.
・FACE DETECTION is on and detecting plural faces.
・Exposure Compensation is set to around “-2” using ISO, APERTURE or SHUTTER SPEED settings.

When the camera and “TG-BT1” are connected via Bluetooth, you can shoot still images and movies while holding the grip, as well as zoom in on lenses (*1) with an electric zoom function.
*1:Lenses with an electric zoom function (“Power Zoom Lens”)
・FUJINON LENS XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR (Ver.1.00 or later)
・FUJINON LENS XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ (Ver.1.10or later)

Note-1:
For the “TG-BT1” initial settings and operating instructions, please download the “Tripod Grip (TG-BT1) User’s Manual” from our website (See the link below).
・Tripod Grip (TG-BT1) User’s Manual

Note-2:
Firmware update for the camera and lens is required to enable this function.Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the lens firmware.
・FUJINON LENS XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Firmware update Ver.1.10

The live view frame rate from camera to terminal has been Improved when connecting the “FT-XH”.

Note-1:
Firmware update for the camera and “FT-XH” is required to enable this function.Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the “FT-XH” firmware.
・”FT-XH” Firmware update Ver.1.10

(1)”IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER” has been renamed to “COMMUNICATION STATUS”, which appeared through the following operation flow.
　・[SCREEN SET-UP] ➔ [DISP. CUSTOM SETTING] ➔ [COMMUNICATION STATUS]
(2)“COMMUNICATION STATUS” can now be used to toggle the image transfer order and connected device displays on or off simultaneously.

“Bluetooth DEVICE LIST” has been added in the “Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING” in the “NETWORK/USB SETTING” menu.

[ Conditions ]
・FILM SIMULATION：“NOSTALGIC Neg.” or “ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS”
・LENS MODULATION OPTIMIZER：ON
・SMOOTHS SKIN EFFECT：“STRONG” or “WEAK”
・LENS APERTURE：F10 to F18

Note-1:
The following versions of “FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in/Plug-in PRO” will be required for the network tether shooting functions will be required. 
・FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in/Plug-in PRO (Win) Ver.1.26
・FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in/Plug-in PRO (Mac) Ver.1.26

Note-2:
Versions of “Capture One” that will be required for the network tether shooting functions is to be decided. We will also make an announcement as soon as they are released.