Fujifilm Promises Major Firmware Updates also for X-T5 and X-H2: New AF System of X-H2s? (and Where the Catch is)

The Promise

Fujifilm has released a major firmware update for the Fujifilm X-H2s.

From the tests we could see so far, we can now say that the autofocus tracking is about at the same level of the very best (but much more expensive) full frame cameras out there. Not perfect, like nothing, so improve it further, Fuji!

The question I now get TONS of times via email is: will my Fujifilm camera “xy” also get the same firmware of the Fujifilm X-H2s?

So here is what I can say about it.

During the recent new years greetings, right after launching the new X-H2s firmware, Fujifilm also promised major firmware updates will come for other 5th generation cameras, too.

5th generation cameras are all those cameras featuring the new 5th generation processor, which at the moment are:

So, while Fujifilm did not specifically mention the new AF system, it is easy to assume that major firmware coming in 2023 for X-T5 and X-H2 might include also the vastly improved AF algorithm.

But again, that’s not a rumor, but an educated guess based on what managers officially said here.

Where is the Catch?

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Notice and Apology to Customers using Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, X-T30II and X-T30 – Do NOT Use APP to Update Firmware!

Press Release

To our valued customers

Thank you for your loyalty to Fujifilm products.

We found that the following models of the cameras rarely froze right after the completion of the firmware update with the latest version using a smartphone (tablet) in which Camera Remote application software was installed.

FUJIFILM X-T5 was released on Mid November 2022 and the latest firmware for other five models below were released on Nov. 29, 2022 on our firmware download site for digital cameras.

【Applicable models and firmware versions】

  • FUJIFILM X-T5: Ver.1.00 and Ver.1.01
  • FUJIFILM X-T4: Ver.1.70
  • FUJIFILM X-T3: Ver.4.50
  • FUJIFILM X-S10: Ver.2.60 and Ver.2.61
  • FUJIFILM X-T30 II: Ver.1.20
  • FUJIFILM X-T30: Ver.1.50

In response to the above issue, we will release the revised firmware on the firmware download page on Jan. 19, 2023.

Therefore, we apologize for the inconvenience, but we would like to ask you to update the revised firmware.

When updating the firmware with the revised version, please be sure to update the firmware using an SD card according to steps below.
(This phenomenon does not occur when updating firmware using an SD card.)
Detail of firmware update steps

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Rumors and Discussions

Fujifilm X-Lab X-T5 Edition – Making the Fujifilm X-T5

Fujifilm managers and engineers sat down together to give us insights on the Fujifilm X-T5 development.

Nothing revolutionary is said, but I grab the occasion to make a recommendation to Fujifilm: please give us an English translated version of your X lab episodes, as using the automatic live google translation is a real pain.

It should not break your bank to do that, dear Fujifilm.

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FIRST TIME: Fujifilm X-T5 Black Body In Stock at B&H Photo

Earlier today we shared an article about the X-T5 black body being in stock at Adorama. Well, it sold out at hyperspeeds. [Update: Back in Stock]

The good news: now the black X-T5 body only is in stock at B&H Photo here as well as Amazon US here.

So grab it now if you want one here.

Fujifilm X-T5 – In stock Check
red * marks in stock (at the moment of this post)

Fujifilm X-T5 – EUROPE & World

Top 10 Hottest Topics of 2022: Lost Fujifilm Soul, X-T5 Battery Grip Dispute, No Medium Format Magic & More

When I shared the list of the top 10 articles for 2022, I noticed that some of the articles gathered huge traffic, but are of limited discussion interest.

Take for example the firmware articles. Sure, they always generate traffic, because many people who own the cameras in “firmware need”, go to FujiRumors to check out the details of the firmware and access the download links through our website. But they are not hot topics per se, meaning topics that generate lots of comments and heated debates.

So I thought we should honour also those articles of 2022, that were the most discussed here on FujiRumors. The ones where you guys decided to invest more time than in other articles.

Top 10 Commented Articles

  1. Fujifilm to Release Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 (in XF200mmF2 alike Color)
  2. Is Fujifilm Losing Its Soul? Let’s Talk PSAM Dials! An Error or a Necessity?
  3. Rumor Update: Fujifilm X-H2S with PSAM Dial
  4. Which Fujifilm X Mount Lens Should Fujifilm Give us in 2023? Your Suggestions to Fujifilm Here!
  5. LEAKED: First Fujifilm X-H2S Hands-On Images
  6. Fujifilm X-T5 to Feature 40MP Non-Stacked Sensor (No 26MP Stacked Version Planed)
  7. Fujifilm X-H2S Images in Slightly Higher Resolution
  8. Fujifilm X-T5 with No Battery Grip: a Dealbreaker? VOTE SURVEY
  9. DPRTV: There’s Nothing Magical About Medium Format Depth Of Field… and Not Even About Full Frame (or APS-C) ;)
  10. RUMOR: Fujifilm X-H2S to Record 6K Video

And btw… my new year started like this:

 

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Fujifilm X-T5 Black Body IN STOCK

For the first time ever, the black Fujifilm X-T5 body is in stock and ready to ship at BHphoto here.

Note: in the original article we found the X-T5 black in stock at Adorama, but it quickly sold out. Now you can find it on BHPhoto. Hence we edited the article.

Fujifilm X-T5 – In stock Check
red * marks in stock

Fujifilm X-T5 Body Only in Stock

Finally also the Fujifilm X-T5 body only can be found in stock.

For example, you can find the silver X-T5 at BHphoto here.

Amazon USA has listed nine (9) silver Fujifilm X-T5 cameras that if ordered now, will arrive to you on January 7.

And the black one?

At the time of this post, Amazon is selling a few black bodies via official Fujifilm retailer Focus Camera here.

Overall situation should be good for the black one soon, too. Adorama says they will get new black X-T5 bodies ready to ship on January 3rd.

If you buy it in kit with XF18-55, then you’ll find plenty of options. The kit with the XF16-80 sold out faster but you can still find some here and there.

Fujifilm X-T5

The Rise of the Fujifilm X-T5 – Dominating Sales Rankings

Pre-orders for the Fujifilm X-T5 were stellar. So much so that the most wanted option, the body only, is very hard to find in stock and Fujifilm is busy trying to ship all pre-orders as quickly as possible.

At the time of this post, the silver and black Fujifilm X-T5 are ranked in the top 3 of the new releases at Amazon, beaten only by this camera. But it’s easy to imagine that both, the silver and black body together will beat the current Nr.1 (which comes only in 1 color).

Also in Japan things are going very well. The Japanese site digicame-info collected the various rankings here.

Map camera

  1. Fujifilm X-T5
  2. Sony A7R V
  3. Nikon Z9
  4. Fujifilm X-H2
  5. Sony A7IV

Fujiya Camera

  1. Fujifilm X-T5
  2. Sony A7R V
  3. Canon EOS R5
  4. Canon EOS R7
  5. Nikon Z9

Kitamura of the camera

  1. Canon EOS R7
  2. Fujifilm X-T5
  3. Fujifilm X-S10 Double Zoom Lens Kit
  4. Sony A7R V
  5. Nikon Z9

Yodobashi Camera

  1. Sony A7IV
  2. Nikon Z9
  3. Sony A7R V
  4. Fujifilm X-T5
  5. Canon EOS R5

Bic Camera

  1. Sony ZV-E10 Power Zoom Lens Kit
  2. Fujifilm X-S10 Double Zoom Lens Kit
  3. Nikon Z50 Double Zoom Kit
  4. Sony A7IV
  5. Canon EOS R7, RF-S18-150 IS STM Lens Kit

Fujifilm X-T5

Fujifilm X-T5 – How-To – Fuji Guys

Fuji Guy Francis shows you how to use various features of the FUJIFILM X-T5.

0:00 – Intro
0:21 – Exposure Controls
3:02 – AF Options
5:09 – Back-Button Focusing
5:50 – Customizing the Q Menu
7:40 – Touchscreen Options
10:44 – Bracketing Options
11:53 – Setting Up Geotagging
13:18 – Outro

Fujifilm X-T5