Fujifilm USA uploaded a video called “Understanding Fujifilm Firmware Updates” (video below).
Before going on and showing you, how to update your firmware, Fujifilm manager Michael Bulbenko says:
sometimes cameras and lenses can have minor bugs in it that can be solved via firmware
sometimes it is not about fixing bugs, but about making your camera better, faster, new features, etc.
Fujifilm is well known for providing firmware updates to products that are end of life and discontinued, in order to still improve their performance
those updates are free of charge
Wait, is this it some sort of subliminal and hidden message?
I mean, a video, where a manager reminds us that Fujifilm does update older gear with new features, and the Fujifilm manager holds a nice Fujifilm X-T3 in his hands. Is he trying to tell us, that the rumored Fujifilm X-T3 Kaizen update is about to come?
Anyway, this post is a good opportunity to let Fujifilm know your firmware wishes in the comments.
A simple wish from my side? Well, I expressed them in this old post already, but I will repreat them here, in case Fujifilm did not hear me the first time:
Keep Self-Timer Enabled
Ability to change color of the focus frame
Addition of RAW files to Auto Mode
If you want to read more in depth what I mean, and why I picked these 3, check out this post.
Many FujiRumors readers are getting their long awaited Fujifilm X-T4 in these days. As a consequence, I also already get the first firmware suggestions and possible bug reports.
by Gerald & Richard
Loving the X-T4 but why the regression in the Q menu so custom simulation names aren’t shown?
the Q menu custom items can’t be renamed as it is possible on X-T3
So, even if you set the custom names, they will not appear in the display when pressing the Q button (as they do on X-T3 & Co).
Just thought i would share my findings about the IBIS in the X-T4. Fingers crossed they release a firmware update for this.
by Kirill
I just got my pre-ordered X-T4 several days ago. After setting it up similarly to what I had on my previous X-T3, I came up a couple of ideas for even greater customization:
Drive dial in video
Currently, the DRIVE dial only controls camera behavior in STILL mode. Why not propagate it into MOVIE mode, as well? I suggest that each DRIVE setting activate a dedicated video profile. Just a few (potentially predefined, but modifiable) example profiles:
HDR mode
Activates the F-Log video recording.
CL mode
Activates 120 fps slo-mo recording.
CH mode
Activates 240 fps slo-mo recording.
Dedicated Fn-button customization for STILL and MOVIE modes.
This could further improve the (already almost perfect) camera usability. As an example, the Fn1 button can be customized for triggering different actions, depending on currently selected recording mode:
STILL mode
Turns depth-of-field preview on and off.
MOVIE mode
Turns zebras on and off.
I’ve read several times that Fujifilm executives may follow your blog and listen to customer feedback. Maybe, there is a (albeit small) chance that these thoughts can materialize?