Fujifilm Firmware Updates for GFX100II and GF55mmF1.7

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for the Fujifilm GFX100 II and the Fujinon GF55mm f/1.7.

These are not the two main updates we are waiting for, which are:

• the tracking AF bug fix for X-T5, X-H2 and X-H2S
• Reala Ace & more on all 5th generation camera models

You can find all the details about today’s firmware below.

• GFX100 II
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• GF 55mm f/1.7 R WR
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama

Firmware Details

Fujifilm GFX100II ver. 2.20 – download here
The firmware update Ver.2.20 from Ver.2.10 incorporates the following issues:

1. The operability of the “Focus ring” is improved when using the following applicable lens.
   1) Applicable lens (*1)
   ・GF55mmF1.7 R WR
   2)Improved items (*2)
   ・Lens vibration at zooming using the “Focus ring” is reduced.
   ・Focus tracking when operating the focus ring is improved.
   ・Focus ring rotation angle is optimized for movie taking.*1：Lens firmware update is required to enable the above improvements. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.
   ・GF55mmF1.7 R WR firmware update
   *2：“FOCUS RING OPERATION” must be set to “LINEAR” to enable these improvements. Be aware that these improvements will not be enabled when “NONLINEAR” is selected.
   Operation flow to set “FOCUS RING OPERATION”: SEUP MENU ＞ BUTTON/DIAL SETTING ＞ FOCUS RING OPERATION
2. A firmware bug is fixed that the minor noise sometimes appears on the image depending on the subject when RAW images were processed by image processing software to emphasize image quality-related corrections.
3. A firmware bug is fixed that the false coloration on the edges of text in rare cases when shooting the fine text, such as a text chart and enlarging this text for display

Fujinon GF55mmF1.7 ver. 1.10 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.10 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issue:

1. The operability of the “Focus ring” is improved when using the following applicable camera.
   1) Applicable camera (*1)
   ・GFX100 II
   2) Improved items (*2)
   ・Lens vibration at zooming using the “Focus ring” is reduced.
   ・Focus tracking when operating the focus ring is improved.
   ・Focus ring rotation angle is optimized for movie taking.
   *1：Camera firmware update is required to enable the above improvements. Be sure to update the camera firmware to the latest version before updating the lens firmware.
   GFX100 II Firmware update Ver.2.20
   *2：“FOCUS RING OPERATION” must be set to “LINEAR” to enable these improvements. Be aware that these improvements will not be enabled when “NONLINEAR” is selected.
   Operation flow to set “FOCUS RING OPERATION”: SEUP MENU＞BUTTON/DIAL SETTING＞FOCUS RING OPERATION