Fujifilm Announces New Firmware Updates for FUJIFILM GFX 50S

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) will release a free firmware update for the FUJIFILM GFX 50S (GFX 50S) medium format mirrorless digital camera in May 2018.

Continuing its reputation for consistently striving for excellence for photographers, Fujifilm’s latest update reflects feedback received by GFX users.

This firmware update adds compatibility for the FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR lens and adds the following new functions: Flicker Reduction, Select/Create Folder and Large Indicators Mode, all designed to improve operability for users.

Firmware Version:
FUJIFILM GFX 50S: Ver.3.10

1. Compatible with the newly developed FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR capabilities
   The upgrade will add compatibility for the newly developed FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR capabilities that include “Focus Preset”, “AF-L” and “AF-ON”.
2. Addition of “Flicker Reduction”
   For enhancing the quality of indoor sports photography, the upgrade allows users to reduce flicker in both pictures and display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources.
3. Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder”
   Enables users to choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. Users will also be able to enter a five-character folder name to create a new folder in which to store subsequent pictures.
4. New enlarged and customizable indicators: “Large Indicators Mode”
   The upgrade allows users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. This upgrade will also enable users to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.
5. Addition of Fn button support for “35mm Format Mode”
   The upgrade allows users to set the Fn button as “35mm Format Mode” for quicker setting changes.

The firmware update will be available from May 2018.