Ok, there is a bit of confusion regarding the epic Kaizen Firmware update coming for X-T2 and X-Pro2, especially since Fujifilm, just today here, released a firmware for X-T2, X-Pro2 and X-T1 (and the EF-X500 flash).

I went again through the messages the 2 anonymous sources wrote me, and if I got it right (but please sources correct me if I’m wrong) this is what Fujifilm currently plans:

• Announcement of the huge Firmware udpates with 33 improved features on March 23 (Note: Announcement, not release)
• First Firmware coming still in March
• Second Firmware coming in May

Sure, delays can always happen, but the important thing to know is that X-T2 and X-Pro2 owners will soon be able to download a complete new camera… for free :)

long live Kaizen :)
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The Big Kaizen Party

Hold on tight, guys! Because X-T2 and X-Pro2 shooters are going to have a lot of fun soon.

Ready?

Two (2) sources decided to put the entire X-T2 and X-Pro2 shooter community in a frenzy of enthusiasm, by sharing with us via rumor box what follows:

There will be 2 firmware updates coming. One later this month (March), and another one is currently scheduled for May. And now comes the hot part: the firmware for X-Pro2 and X-T2 will bring 33 improved features, such as:

• extended bracketing (maximum of 9 shots in total)
• updates for the AF system
• copyright info to exif
• improved video functionality
• viewfinder enhancements
• GUI change
• many others :)

A massive firmware update, worth of the best Kaizen!

Thanks for sharing, anonymous guys with nick-name. And just in case in future you decide to share more tidbits, don’t hesitate to contact me using the same nick name.

(NOTE: firmware updates can be postponed anytime. In the past, Fujifilm gave public deadlines for firmware updates, but it happened so often that they couldn’t respect their own deadline, that they decided to stop any public statement about new firmware release.)

What else will come? (personal specualtion):

• EF-X500 flash bug fix – as rumored recently here
• ability to change ISO via command dial – like rumored in January here

And what else would you like? :)

P.S.: if you are an X100S/T shooter, please, here is the contact form to write directly to Fujifilm Japan… you may drop them an email asking for a bit of Kaizen Love.

take care,
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I recently told you that Fujifilm is about to release a new firmware update for several Fujifilm cameras. We all hoped from some nice Kaizen update, but it seems we will have to wait a bit longer, since this will be a mere bug fix update.

According to a trusted source (thanks) the next update will fix the bug on the EF-X500, that caused it to completely turn off erroneously.

To fix this bug, Fujifilm will release a new firmware for the flash. You will be able to perform the upgrade by yourself, using your X-T1, X-T2 or X-Pro2, but you will have to update the firmware on these cameras first, too.

EF-X500 Flash: USA: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama