Fujifilm Firmware Update - REALA ACE! Autofocus Fixes!

New Fujifilm firmware updates that add REALA ACE and fix autofocus for the following Fujifilm cameras: X-T5, X-H2, X-H2s, X-S20, and X100VI. I go over the firmware updates for each camera. Get the firmware updates here: fujifilm-x.com...
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[@BenjaminLupton]

Crazy you aren't hired by Fuji as their official english-language ambassador, your videos are the best there are!

[@trojanhman8136]

Which is why they don't pay him.

[@inquisitvem6723]

If he’s doing it for free, then why would they?

[@robertcudlipp3426]

Nothing for my ? neglected S10, not to mention my XT20 and XT2?

[@VanaPica]

Think he's busy enough being the voice actor for the Simpsons.

[@titanpocket5944]

​@@robertcudlipp3426of course not.... Still amazing cameras to use on a daily basis!!

[@antoneremin2036]

The best Fuji reviewer in the world!

[@pedroluis412]

I'm very excited to see how Fuji never improved anything about the X-T4, not even the focus, not even anything. This excitement is leading me straight to trying to sell all my equipment.

[@nightowlnzab]

I have the X-T4, it came at the end of that tech platform, it was never likely to get significant upgrades through firmware. You really can’t buy a camera on the hopes it’ll get better with firmware because there is no guarantee, you have to judge it on its capabilities and reviews at the time.

[@AwesomeSaussage]

Well, in earlier days Fuji did exactly this! Shortly after they had launched the X-T4, they massively upgraded the autofocus of the day X-T3. That was one of the reasons to get a Fuji (X-T4). But since then it seems like they've abandoned the older cameras. And the customers with them. I'm disappointed 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@nightowlnzab]

@@AwesomeSaussage because the X-T3 used the same sensor and processor as the X-T4, they merely back-ported the functionality from the newer camera. The key reasons for getting an X-T4 were if you wanted the articulating screen, IBIS, and the much improved larger battery.

[@jayllukeethu4414]

What about X100 VI?

[@andreak4280]

I am wondering why it seems that Fuji & Nikon z series ( 7II & zf ) seem to be lagging behind Sony & Canon, even Olympus too with the eye auto focus abilities?? Why is it difficult for both F & N companies to reach the same level performance ???? I realize they are getting better but C & S cams have been killing it in the eye AF arena for a few yrs now. I would not jump ship from F & N for either of the other 2 companies as i just deal with the hit/miss rate. It is frustrating as to why even w/updates N & F still are not in the same ballpark. Thoughts ?

[@jmlec54]

Firmware 7.0 for the H-2s does not seem to have fixed autofocus issues, not by a long shot. I still get false positives, especially with the xf 150-600 in continuous AF and with subject detection (birds are no longer recognized and, when they are, they come out blurred). Fuji's autofocus woes are not over yet.

[@alf.quijano7582]

You make some of the greatest Fujifilm content. Thank you so much for your hard work and everything you do for the Fuji community

[@andyp5693]

Good content but way too much a Fuji shill. The AF sucks. Really sucks. And he's never admitted it nor tested it. 40mp cameras have unbelievably high false positive rates in all modes. In AF-C taking moving images of cricketers / sports or even ducks in a lake cause absolute chaos. Fuji. Park your film sim junk to one side for a moment. Focus all software r&d into Autofocus. BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT SERIOUS PHOTOGRAPHERS NEED! Canon, Nikon and Sony don't do film sims yet control 80% of the camera market!!!!

[@jergenen]

"A minor bug" = is where the camera would under certain specific circumstances render recorded audio with music playing in A major as A minor instead

[@pal2tech]

😆😆😆

[@jasons147gta3]

I just reverted back to 1.03 fw, the AF on these newer releases is not good.

[@FocusedwithGK]

just so you know I did the test on continuous focus (Which never works) and 97% was in focus! YES PLEASE!

[@DelusionalNYC]

5:51 “Tried to make a fix but it was probably A MINORRRR … bug” 🎶

[@dobleuxyz]

a drake preferred type bug

[@hankypanky4u]

I’m sick and tired of Fujifilm. It’s messed up so many of my paid gigs.

[@dr4sail852]

Just downloaded new software and tried Reala ace on my xt 5. Did some macro work and images were very pleasing. . I continue to enjoy your programs.

[@romaproductions]

Since I updated firmware in my XT5, it seems when I record 4K 60fps, any picture profile, with High NR to -4, it's still applying a huge amount of NR, images don't look sharp and look very muddy. I looked through every setting, and can't find anything else that applies NR. I'm not sure if it's a bug on these latest firmware update, or if it's something else. But the camera became useless. Any one else having this issue?

[@eastcoastiso3523]

This update really fixed the AF for me ! both Xh2s and Xt5 . I'm loving this!

[@BrendanEvan]

I don’t have problems before but am excited to try it 🎉

[@wanderingfool6312]

I skipped the buggy update, would you see this as an improvement on the update before that?

[@eastcoastiso3523]

@@wanderingfool6312 personally yes , the tracking with autofocus is more accurate and less of the false negative with the green box indicating focused when it was entirely missed.

[@wanderingfool6312]

@@eastcoastiso3523 Good to hear, it just needs to be bit better for me to stick with the FujiFilm.

[@igihara2662]

is it worth it for a update for somebody who didn't made any single update?

[@brugj03]

Useless fanboy video. The video autofocus is stiil not fixed and older firmwares are sometimes much beter. Don`t get fooled this just a commercial, nothing is fixed. They just changed some things and he tells you its beter. Fuji autofocus is unreliable and years behind others.

[@michaelhall859]

Finally Reala Ace on my XT5!!

[@TwinIonEngines]

As a wildlife photographer, my heart skipped a beat. I am HYPED to try this out on my X-T5! UPDATE: Tested with the X-T5 and an electronically adapted Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM lens. (notice, the HSM motors are prior gen to current linear ones). Everything shot at 7fps burst mechanical shutter, subject detection, AF-C, Auto ISO, manual shutter and aperture, zone focus, with custom AF-C setting, handheld with the aide of a monopod. I went out shooting birds in motion and sitting still, late afternoon until sunset, so lighting conditions were fair and leading into low-light later. During fair lighting, my keeper rater is now around 80-90% of my shots, from previously around 50% During low-light, the keeper rate is still around 60-70%, versus less than 30% prior. This is a night and day difference from the past, dare I say it is borderline on par with the likes of Sony, almost. The focus hunting and lock breathing is almost completely gone with good lighting, and this is with me testing on an adapted lens that has slower motors than newer actual Fujifilm counterparts and their LM technology, I'd say with those its going to be EVEN better!

[@lionheart4424]

I have not tried a lot for bird photography with my X-T5, lacking a 400mm or longer lens. Once you have tried the new AF please let us know how is the current keeper rate. I have confirmed that bird tracking has false positives two versions prior to the current FW.

[@TwinIonEngines]

@@lionheart4424 I'll reply to this post or update it once I have gone out for some testing. I have the XF 200mm F2, 150-600mm F5.6 to F8 and an adapted Sigma 500mm F4, all of which I'll be trying out with this new AF update. I will preface that the previous update had already massively improved AF-C subject detection AF lock, especially for birds, and from that the keeper rate had already increased a decent amount, so I am very curious to see if it'll improve even more with this newest one.

[@lionheart4424]

@@TwinIonEngines fingers crossed that is even better now! Then I can finally pull the trigger on a super telephoto lens for X-Mount.

[@TwinIonEngines]

@@lionheart4424 I updated my original post, enjoy :)

[@LCM94120]

I can't imagine the complexity of the code behind these cameras

[@MisAnkic]

Only time will tell, but you closed this subject assuming that they fix AF and that is enough about that. Long before you criticised them a lot more forcing them to improve things because you channel is very popular. Now is the time to strike them hardest than ever because what they did with last two AF FWs is so embarrassing and even more, their ignorance about that is so insulting to their customers. We are losing old Fuji and this is so sad.

[@WizzardBox]

For me, it is not fixed on the x-s20. Shooting stills (2 persons sitting in a restaurant) yesterday with eyeAf, afc and wide tracking on it could not find the eye (not good , but ok it was lowlight), but it finds the face and framed it green. Then the photos where taken. But on the result the face is blurry and the ears are sharp.

[@jurgenbreuer1285]

Pictures of kids on a swing is also a test for an autofocus system that can be repeated easily in any playground, but also in any lab. It is a very repetitive movement. It has a stable curve describing the speed of movement. The movement follows a regular curve. So something that can be detected and can be predicted. And: it is something which many parents and grand parents want to take pictures of. Give it a try. I did so. Getting a sharp picture with my Fuji x-t5 is just luck. Frustrating.

[@tomassevcik2715]

FLASH issue - from a portrait photographer's point of view: after installing the firmware 7.0, the electronic shutter with the flash does not work poperly (a half of a frame is black for shutter speed above 1/250, I use Elinchrom Skyport transmitter for Fujifilm). The TTL and HSS don't work either. After a factory reset and restoring the configuration from a backup, the TTL option completely disappeared from the camera flash menu settings (FLASH/FLASH FUNCTION SETTING/MODE). After removing the battery and putting it back in the camrea, the TTL option is back, but does not work. It looks like the camera is not communicating with the transmitter. Does anyone have a similar problem?

[@Banquet...]

This update really seems to have helped my wildlife videography on the XH2s. Birds in flight are really locking AF now when flying in front of background clutter. Still the occasional lost focus, but I'd say it's 90% accurate now, rather than 40-50% before. So I might actually use AF mode for wildlife now. Yay! :)

[@Kev2Bee]

I'm frozen in time with my fujifilm X-H1. My previous camera (X-H1) took a swim because of a canoeing incident. Replaced both the 100/300 and the waterlogged X-H1 with with a new 100/300 and a new (*zero frames) X-H1 via Fujifilm's Pro Service. An awesome value for new gear that's better than buying unknown condition used stuff. If you have a portfolio on a website with a Fujifilm camera that's noted as your work camera, you are golden.

[@tragusfortyfour6385]

which autofocus do you think is better for tracking fast subject XT4 or XT5?

[@reginaldoppenheimer334]

Pal2tech I love you man. You’ve enabled me to really bring my Fuji to life!

[@mirrorlessthesis3599]

The false positive has been a problem for a decade especially for video. When you said nailed it, the dog wasn't running or walking! I love fuji, but let's be honest the camera's software has always been an issue, but the color has been it's killer app.

[@NatsWright]

Its better, but at a distance the camera sure has issues detecting faces and eyes, and i'm only talking 10 feet away. Its better, but not necessarily fixed fully!

[@FocusedwithGK]

check your settings because I just did the 10 ft test and as long as your ISO and Shutter is fast enough to stop action it worked for me. :)

[@skepsys]

in video, or in photo?

[@NatsWright]

@@skepsys both

[@thekushface]

At 3:22 Your genuine excitement is the reason why I subscribed. Nailed it!

[@ElevatedThreat]

I discovered a quirk while updating my X-T5 firmware... I kept getting an error message that no firmware was found on the card. And yes, I was on the "BODY" selection! After reformatting the card and starting over I got the same error. I did this several times.... Then... I noticed I had a third party "manual only" lens attached (TTARTISAN)... I swapped back to the kit lens that came with the camera, selected the "S" option on the front selector and yep... It worked fine!

[@AE1PT]

Same thing here, but I have not solved it yet. Using a Tamron 18-300mm zoom, and firmware updates have not been an issue in the past. I will try this as 'body only' and see what happens.

[@plasticonegro]

Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm pretty wary of the idea that Reala Ace (and Nostalgic Negative) can't be included in cameras with X-trans IV. Computationally, are the new simulations so complex that the previous processor cannot handle them?... I am convinced that it is a completely viable update, and that if Fujifilm does not do it, at least for the moment, it is not for that reason. I can understand that (maybe) it is necessary to generate a different programming to achieve the same simulation using the previous processor, and that for now Fujifilm prefers not to invest in it. I can also understand that the brand considers that the most recent models must demonstrate that they have more advantages and options than the previous ones, and therefore it is only a commercial strategy. Maybe one day they will finally do it, as happened with other older models regarding other simulations released later, and to show again that even after so much time, they take care of their users (which is very good). Love your channel pal2tech 🥰

[@KyrosX27]

I would celebrate this so much if I had my preordered x100vi in my hands lol. thanks for the updates pal2tech!

[@ulrikchristiansen]

Now we just need Fujifilm to fix the age-old problem of out of focus shots when using wide angle lenses in AF-S mode and focusing on something at infinity. You are welcome to check this out Chris, there are numerous threads on DPReview should you be interested.

[@mahidoes]

Thank you! I want full test so i can think about buying X-S20 or else thinking about selling the whole thing and get Sony!

[@bjornelenfors2039]

You really didn't adress the "hand in front of the face" scenario that so may people have shown to be the problem. Perhaps go back to that?

[@robertsirota7211]

Hi Chris....great video as usual. When you demonstrated the eye detection autofocus fix, what was the release priority set at--"release" or "focus"???--(-I suspect it was "focus", but I'd like to be sure...getting this kind of focus right has been a challenge!)...thanks.

[@jaygreer7430]

Thanks for making this video. It’s good to see Fuji taking steps to address its well-documented autofocus issues.

[@jcar4522]

Yep, Fuji took 3 months to not fix all the whole problem

[@fzevako1]

the only reason guji haven't released the new simulation for older cameras - they don't care about customers, but about money only.

[@benejpocock]

When I first watched the Fuji announcement, and they pushed a new film sim (didn't even mention AF!), I thought 'oh, here we go, let's paper over the cracks with something else'. I was pleasantly surprised when I went to the download page to see that 'fix on AF area for pupil detection' was on the list. Needless to say, I've updated my X-H2 and happen to have my kid's school sports day today, so it'll be a perfect test to see what improvements have been made.

[@monchogarciacom]

Te corrigió los problemas esta última actualización, as notado mejoras?

[@FocusedwithGK]

Dear Lord in Heaven IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I jjst did some natural lights test of people in action and the eyes are IN FOCUS!!!! Thank you for this update reminder!

[@ianjackson9706]

love the real ace but the firmware update for auto focus is no better , still v poor

[@ireneiswanto]

Funny still cant compete with sony

[@williambooth1253]

I did the X-T5 latest firmware update, v4.0…. I went to an arboretum the other day to photograph flowers. I had the X-T5 in AF-S mode since I didn’t have a moving subject. The camera would not focus properly within the AF box. What the heck, the latest firmware update now has compromised shooting still photography. It’s the first time I’ve had a problem with the X-T5 having focusing issues in AF-S mode. These weren’t even “false positives” images. The camera’s autofocus wouldn’t even give me a green box AF confirmation when focusing on a single, subject flower. I noticed that my focusing box was placed directly on the flower while the camera focused on the background space. Recomposing the scene and half pressing the focusing/shutter release button did not help. I was well within the minimum focusing distance. It felt like the camera wasn’t even trying to acquire focus from the green focusing box. Soon after, my camera completely froze with a black out screen. I took out the battery to reset camera. Focusing seemed OK after that. I suspecting bugs in the new update.

[@williambooth1253]

Good news! I just took my camera to Venice Beach and did some street photography using the X-T5 in continuous auto focus mode at the skateboard park. The camera worked flawlessly with the tracking of the moving subject and acquiring focus quickly. I was impressed with the speed of the camera to re-acquire my subject even after the skateboarder left my field of view at the bottom of a pool and reappearing into the field of view back at the top of the pool lip. I need to examine the sharpness of focus within Capture One. I believe 1/1,800 of a second will be ample enough to handle the motion blur. Overall, I was highly impressed! I generally do more single shot auto focus with recomposing my scene with using focus lock.

[@garrettlison4992]

A while back, I met a professional photographer when he was selling a Canon Eos 3 and I mentioned that I shot Fuji. He told me he loved shooting Fujifilm Reala 100 and now I'm pretty jealous of everyone who gets this new sim while I'm "stuck" with my X-T3. Cheers!

[@ofthenearfuture]

With the popularity of the new firmware downgrade process that some users are doing, Fuji could not have released this soon enough. Hopefully it does actually fix the AF issues!

[@joseandresbasbus9628]

I purchased a GFX 100s at B&H in New York City on August 2021. I have installed recently the latest firmware version (2.12) and I encountered that the front wheel has stopped working. I use my camera always in mode "M", using both the front and back wheel to change aperture & shutter speed. I have noticed that the front wheel has stopped changing any value: "aperture", "s.s." and/or "ISO" (no matter each of which is selected on the menu). In addition, the aperture is not changed despite the GF lens is set the aperture ring to "C" and/or "A". The front wheel does not work no matter I select "M", "A" or any other shooting modes. Only the aperture is changed by the back wheel on "P" mode. Is there any chance to downgrade the firmware version to 2.11, so that to see if the front wheel comes back to work properly, or any other option available?. Any piece of advise would be much appreciated.

[@viswanathkumar3106]

"Camera focusing on different subject in the face frame even though AF is detecting the pupil" AKA "False Green Box" has been there since the beginning of the XH2 firmware v1.0. I am a fashion photographer and always had this issue with models faces. This was the REASON why I left Fuji and switched to Canon. Fuji took 14 firmware iterations to fix this in firmware v5.0? What a joke!

[@rolandgasser6711]

When will Fuji finally get the autofocus under control? I don't understand the developers! All other brands are better in this! I love Fuji but sometimes I hate it when an important picture is blurry!!

[@Caballeroshot]

That's amazing, current model Fuji's are closer to the same AF as my 6 year old Sony!

[@TuinleiBob]

did you find an AF mode that actually works on the X-T5?

[@jcar4522]

​@@TuinleiBob maybe manual... Maybe 😅

[@ZbigniewKos]

Reala ACE is just a marketing trick to lure you into buying new camera (i.e. adding it on XT-5 but not on XT-3 or XT-4). You can get any film simulation you want with any Fuji camera in Lightroom, as long as you have LR version that already implements that given simulation. There's a simple and old procedure (requires file editing) to unlock film any Fuji simulation on any Fuji camera. Drawbacks: you have to shoot RAW (obviously - so that simulation is applied during RAW processing on computer, not in the JPG created directly by camera) and this procedure has to be re-implemented after each LR update (files get overwritten during upgrades).

[@cosmashono7665]

I find this gimmick very very annoying. There is absolutely no reason to not include it in the XT4/XT3.

[@stanobert3475]

Excellent news! Thanks again for keeping us up to date!

[@TheMacMurphy]

The autofocus fix took so long that I ordered it three days ago S5 ii х. Fuji, I love you. I have three cameras. 3, 30 AND xh2s. And the latter has the worst autofocus. The matrix stabilizer did not live up to expectations. Fuji, you ruined everything.

[@randyk1919]

A Minor bug has become A Diminished.. bug.

[@georgeyang1013]

I would rather trade 15 film simulations for a reliable auto focus. The auto focus issue is for too long. A lot of fujifilm fans that I have known of are from long patiently waiting to frustration and now are considering jumping ship. I was very interested in GFX system. But don’t want to spend so much money to own an expensive system that the auto focus system are not totally reliable and no sign of efforts and strong willingness of catching up. After more than ten years of with fujifilm I am seriously thinking of switching. Probably Nikon ．

[@olasek7972]

No AF issues for me on Fuji, apart from that you sound more like a troll than someone who ever owned Fuji

[@je_ro_me]

Hey love your videos and I was looking for a serious review on the allegedly improved af on the 4.0 firmware upgrade for the xt5. I’m not sure if you’ve done one. But in my experience the af is now worst than ever

[@mirkolongo4821]

hi pal2tech, but after the disastrous 7.0, is there any news on the sensor update? AF is embarrassing

[@ChristineTabor]

Question on focus... do you focus (back button) and then let up on it and it stays in focus?? The new lock focus confuses me...

[@simon359]

Yes exactly!

[@MapleLeaf98115]

Is it ok to go straight to the V4 update and skip the previous updates? I just got a used X-T5 and it has V 2.10 firmware.

[@MarcLerchs]

Thank You too much for sharing. Greetings from Belgium. I'll do the update on my two XT-5 tomorrow morning :)

[@juanpablohurtadolopez6986]

Eager to see it in action in my x-h2s

[@86dmo]

You guys, go like all his videos. He’s one of the only legit Fuji guys out there!! Thanks for spreading your knowledge!!

[@j-jayc.635]

I just updated my XT5. The camera was making a loud vibrating noise during the update….It was the lens. I had a TTArtisans 56/1.8 on . The XT5 Did not like that lens on the camera . Took it off. Noise stopped and firmware finished…..Strange…I think!

[@unusedTV]

The freeze fix makes me really happy. I am almost always in those settings and had the freezes occur almost daily on my last trip. Except for the AF/MF setting I'm nearly always in that combination.

[@TheeManWIthNoLife]

Hell yeah!!! I've been dying to get Reala Ace for forever now! I was pissed when I got my X-S20 a few months ago and found it wasn't on there! Google lied to me and said it totally was on the camera at the time. Loving it so far! It's pretty much what I'd jerry rig other film sims to look like but better!

[@igihara2662]

is it worth it for a update for somebody who didn't made any single update?

[@robertgrenader858]

Awesome news about the Eye auto detect. I has stopped using that because of the error types you mentioned when shooting live events, preferring Face detection instead. It was weird when imaging a speaker at a podium that the focus point was on the microphone, not the eye. Have to give it a try next time. Thanks Rick.

[@juleshorse9056]

Love the sheep dog photos. I'll update my XT5/X100vi firmware this weekend.

[@skepsys]

is af touch-tracking usable in video now? is it reliable?

[@rodneytopor1846]

Nice. But many X-mount users who like wide format images are still hoping for a firmware update that provides a 65:24 (or similar) crop option such as GX-mount users have, so we can pretend we have Hasselblad X-Pan or Fujifilm T-X1/2 panoramic film cameras. With 40MP sensors, this is now practically useful. And I can't see why it should be difficult to implement in a firmware update.

[@swissheartydogs]

Indeed. See 65:24 panos by Adam Gibbs or Alister Benn, both with Fuji GX. Would be perfect on my XT-5 for creative composition (mainly landscape photography, travel/street photography).

[@simonefaluschi3940]

I was waiting for you before upgrading my x-t5 😅👏🏻💪🏻

[@patrickspiteri6273]

Hi. Tried a few quick bursts at flocks of pigeons flying [and a bit far from home] tracking seems much better and the result is better for sure . . although there was no background clutter which will check soon enough ...and video , tried filming skyline switching from near to far and up to the sky and back down to buildings well the focus never wavered not even for a split second....... all in REALA , colour looks great my gear XH-2s and 150-600 mm fuji lens. Thanks for this video too as always. OFF TO SOME REAL TESTING 😀

[@monchogarciacom]

Te ha corregido errores, notas mejoría...?

[@JapanLifeChronicles]

Sad. I got into Fuji because supposedly they support older cameras. And Fuji already forgot about the XT4. The first and last Fuji camera I buy.. 👎

[@cosmashono7665]

Same with me 👎. Never buying into Fuji again.

[@BalacIonut]

Thank you for the great content! :D I updated my X-S20 and either Capture One nor Lightroom shows the new film sim Reala Ace. Shoul we wait for updates for the aps?

[@yudaadhiguna4577]

Same, I don't find it too in adobe lightroom. The reala ace color profile is still missing

[@AShvets]

I join the question

[@nikoguy]

Ah where's that chart been all my life.

[@martinkursitis6934]

Thanks for the update! Fujifilm X-S20 received Reala Ace as well so it is not a limitation of the sensor.

[@Filipoo666]

It's about processor not sensor. So xs20 is like xt5

[@gatosdeldesierto5260]

One question, if I have never updated the camera, should I install the previous updates? or can I update directly to this?

[@olasek7972]

you can go directly to this

[@gatosdeldesierto5260]

@@olasek7972 Thanks😎

[@TuinleiBob]

After playing with the X-E1, X-M1, X-T1, X-H1, X-T3 and even a great X-A3, I decided to go for 'the best'and got myself the X-T5. I took it out for a weekend a while ago and was not impressed. Just came back from a week of vacation with the X-T5 and I am now depressed. Many stills are not in focus and if I punched in on the viewfinder I could not even see if a photo was sharp or not. Too much pixel waste around the edges. I was planning to sell it because this camera is wasting my time and energy but I will try this latest firmware update. How can you get it this wrong Fujifilm?

[@markusebel1899]

Very good video, as always and nice to see your beautiful dog. But my autofocus on the X-T5 hasn't really gotten any better. I only use the camera in AF-C mode (children, family, dog + 16-55 f2.8). In particular, the eye autofocus is simply no longer reliable. Even with firmware 4.0, the focus is in many cases somewhere other than on the eye, even though the eye is recognized and a green box is there. It's even worse when I use a flash with manual settings for shutter speed/aperture/ISO. If I use the tracking field without eye autofocus, I always get good results. I also have the impression that it's better at low ISO (100-800) and good light, but why does a green box appear when the focus isn't right? Overall, I'm slowly becoming disappointed with the performance. The Fujifilm X series would otherwise be such a great system with such outstanding image quality.

[@Now2Market]

Thank you for prompt video!!

[@viswanathkumar3106]

Don't upgrade to 5.0. My XH2 actually freezes after this update. Try this and most likely your camera will freeze. using the EVF try to focus on multiple persons by half pressing the shutter for like 4 or 5 times. Your camera will then freeze. The power button will not even power off. you will have to remove the battery.

[@jeanleplancher8727]

Hello Chris, I'm owner of an XHS 2S for some of the Video Pro uses. I just updated the firmware to 7.0 and I am quite disappointed with the results for the AF update. In addition, this update caused new bugs for me, notably the LIVE VIew (the automatic switching of the LCD - EVF no longer works!). If the engineers who design the hardware at Fuji do a good job, on the other hand the computer developers who program the firmware and software are really bad. When will we finally have an efficient and reliable AF system, which does not also introduce new bugs for other functions? Is there a quality check before new firmware goes live at Fuji? This is no longer possible and it is not a professional attitude, they will lose market share to competing brands with such negligence. Chris thank you for your informative videos! Jean (from Belgium)

[@olivierbecu7059]

I use the BBF and I noticed some kind of bug. In AFC, when I select single point or zone tracking, everything works fine But when I select subject detection (animals, birds, eye detection), I noticed that when I press the shutter button halfway, the focus point seems to lock and the box turns green (although it shouldn't since I activated BBF), and the subject is off. focus! I then press BBF and there, the subject is in focus. It's a little confusing

[@peterk_hh]

Additional note: After trying some bird photography in long distance, with AF-C and the Fuji 100-400 with the X-T5, it seems the autofocus is worse than before the update! Many shots are sharp behind the birds, and AF is struggling often to find sharpness on point. That was better before the update. Anybody else has the same experience?

[@Moooo9088]

Hi all, anyone knows how to teather photos into LRC during shoots? I cannot find anything working from my Fujifilm XT5!

[@blackwing7712]

Does anyone else have these bugs with the XH2? 1. When the camera is set to AF-C in video mode, the ISO button does not work. Switching off the camera and back on resolves the issue temporarily, but the bug comes bag soon after. 2. In video mode, self timer option defaults back to "off" when the camera is switched off and back on again. Even if self-timer option is saved in the "Custom Settings" 3. Self-timer in video mode does not work when focus is on "Manual"

[@ChrisAllen-z3l]

Love the depth of your tips and techniques for Fuji cameras and lenses! We have a problem with one of our two X-T5 camera bodies having some sort of "lock" icon showing in yellow on the back of the LCD and don't know what it is affecting or where to take off that lock. The same body (used by my wife) also tends to overheat when mine doesn't even when we are shooting in the same conditions. She does do a lot more ICM and multiple exposures than I do and takes a lot more frames than I do, but it still seems odd that her camera overheats so easily. Do you have any ideas or suggestions?

[@barrymayes6712]

Great tutorial! Can you persuade Fuji to fix another autofocus bug: X-T5… if you press the joystick it re-centres the focus area to the middle of the screen. Great. But this only works once you have lightly touched the shutter release first. If you turn the camera on and (without pressing the shutter release) try to re-centre the focus box by pressing the joystick it doesn’t work. Very annoying! Please have a word with Fuji

[@HikerFromVA]

My firmware version on my XT5 is 2.03 and I cannot update it via the remote app. The app states I’m on the current version which I know I am not. Any suggestions? I am running iOS 18 beta 2 on my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Should I reformat my card and just use my MacBook Air?

[@iaincphotography6051]

Chris, downloded the update for the camera, then tried to update the 16/80f4 lens to the latest version, keeps telling me new firmware not be found, it is on the SD card, any ideas? Cheers Iain C

[@wenmoon9466]

After the latest update, XT5 in AF-S/AF-C + Auto ISO mode is constantly reevaluating exposure and making the clicking noise and heats up quickly. Think it wasn't the case before the update, and not sure if that's intended behaviour.

There might be a bug in the 3.0-Firmware for X-S20: The automatic fallback from mechanical to electronic shutter does not seem to work anymore. for very bright scenes (or too high ISO), I get the red 4000 warning indicating that the shutter speed is too low, but it never switches from MS to ES, so I get blown-out images. I can set ES in the quick menu alright and get a correct exposure, but it's not automatic anymore. Can someone else check and confirm this?

[@SimonLorinser]

Thanks for your video! Do you have information about when the film simulation will be added for X-T5 or X-S20 in Capture One Pro in the ICC-Profile to choose from?

[@liciniooliveira-becas3618]

5. A minor bug - on my X-T5 I had very randomly behaviour of the IBIS. With the 90mm F2 Only worked on continuous or off - on shooting mode, didn't do anything! With the 100-400 sometimes it worked when half pressed the shutter.. and suddenly gone! I would restart the camera and would not change the behaviour. After some good amount of photographs when I half pressed the shutter button, the IBIS locked again - no settings were changed! I tested it yesterday with both lenses plus the 33mm F1.4 and they all behave as supposed. IBIS continuous.. always stable. IBIS when shooting mode, halp pressed the shutter and the IBIS actuates and smooths everything! More minor stuff that is not so minor I still have to test. So far, much better. Green light confirmation (autofocus) a little slower but OK focus. Before.. more swift response, the camera recognized the subject / face / eye.. and then.. not in focus.

[@Al60ish]

despite having the utmost confidence in the video, I think Fuji really disappointed; I sold my XT 5 and switched to another brand with more reliable AF and worthy of an expensive and modern camera. Goodbye Fuji, you have disappointed me deeply. From the number of Fuji XT 5 cameras on sale in the second hand market I believe that many customers have had the same bad experience and abandoned the brand

[@fanjan7527]

I can constantly freeze up my T2 (and I think T3) by pressing the play button directly after taking a shot. No amount of waiting will resolve the writing function, and you can't do anything unless you pop the battery out. And I mean, pressing that button DIRECTLY instantly after taking the shot

[@williamchan8866]

Yes Fuji tracking is unreliable ….shooting birds requires the best tracking and even sometimes canon cannot keep up. The new firmware is worse than the older versions. I mostly use Fuji for general photography so just single point until they get their act together.

[@sandbilly100]

I have been using an OM Systems camera for macro for a year now about the same time I got my X-T5. I use the focus bracketing function which allows flash triggering through out the stack. This is a very important capability and I would very much like to see that on the X-T5. Is there any talk of this or is it to niche for Fujifilm because at this point Birds in Flight on the OM works fine while keeping a tight crop while shooting. I would like to stay with Fuji but will have to make a choice at some point for monetary reasons. Any thoughts?

[@ZbigniewKos]

I have been dealing with this issue for a long time now. Subject detection AI properly detects the object (animal's or human's eye etc.) and marks it green even though it only detected where the focus should be acquired but without acquiring actual focus. Hopefully it will now work better. I have also noticed that subject detection works significantly better in AF-C with Zone AF rather than with Wide/tracking.

[@mv8579]

Thx Chris for this insight! 🙏🏻 In terms of autofocus: how would you setup your AF-C custom setting for a toddler running towards you? Many thanks and best wishes! 👍🏻