FUJIFILM Firmware Update Ver.4.30 (February 4, 2016) for X-T1 and X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition Cameras: Now Available

The following video presents The new Fujifilm X-T1 interchangeable lens camera:

Fujifilm is delighted to announce the X-T1, the latest addition to the award-winning X-Series range. A premium interchangeable lens camera, the X-T1 features evolved SLR-style handling, mechanical dials and weather-resistance (when paired with a weather resistant X mount lens), together with all the benefits of an X-Series camera, such as compact size, excellent mobility and high-speed performance.

This is an update to these previous blogs:

Fujifilm: New Firmware Update V.4.20 (December 17, 2015) at No Cost for X-T1 and X-T1 Graphite Silver Digital Cameras: Updated Auto Focus System Features, Optional Flashgun in Bracketing/Continuous Shooting, Focus Zoom & More, and

Fujifilm Recalls Firmware Ver.4.20 for X-T1, Releases Ver.4.21 (Restores to Ver.4.10).

Fujifilm recently released the firmware version 4.30 for the FUJIFILM X-T1 and FUJIFILM X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition cameras.

For more info and to download the firmware version 4.30, please visit http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/firmware/x/xt1/ .

NEWS RELEASE

FUJIFILM X-T1 Firmware update 4.30 to further enhance X-T1 operability is available for download

February 4, 2016

Fujifilm Corporation is pleased to announce the release of firmware version 4.30 for the FUJIFILM X-T1 and FUJIFILM X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition.

As part of our continued effort to improve functionality of your camera, this latest firmware upgrades X-T1 cameras to add additional features requested by many users. It also makes the camera fully compatible with the FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens that was announced on January 15th, 2016.

＜ Firmware release date ＞

February 4th, 2016

＜ Firmware version ＞

FUJIFILM X-T1:Ver.4.30

＜ Improvements with this firmware update ＞

Using flashguns in Bracketing/Continuous shooting modes
Optional flashguns can now be used for bracketing and burst photography. When using the EF-X8, which is bundled with the X-T1, the flash fires in ISO, FILM SIMULATION and WHITE BALANCE BKT modes.
Instant AF Setting in manual focus
Focus and exposure can now be locked when the AF-L button is used in manual focus mode. You can shoot after locking AF and AE with your thumb.
AF+MF operation with AF-L button
When using the AF-L button to lock focus in AF+MF mode, you can still adjust the focus more accurately using the lens’s focusing ring.
Focus zoom in AF+MF
The FOCUS ASSIST button can be used for focus zoom and you can fine tune focusing using the lens’s focusing ring with focus zoom activated.
Additional Custom Display options
Functions have been added to the DISP. CUSTOM SETTING option in the setup menu. Choose the information you want, then concentrate on shooting.
(Additional items)
Focus frame / Shooting mode / Information background / Focus mode / Shutter type / Continuous mode / Dual IS mode / Movie mode / Blur warning
The Fn7 Button
The movie-record button can now be used as a Fn button (Fn7). Press and hold DISP/BACK to select what it controls.
Fully compatible with FUJINON　XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR
To be fully compatible with the lens, the new firmware supports focus limiter function for FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR.

＜ Firmware ver. 4.00 (released in June 2015) brought substantial improvements to the following functions: ＞

New AF system with Zone and Wide/Tracking modes
Improvement of AF accuracy
Eye Detection AF
Auto Macro mode
AF improvement in the Movie mode
Improved Shutter Speed Dial operation
Exposure Compensation control in Manual.
Finer lines on the framing grid to enhance visibility
Name of Silent mode changed to avoid confusion

＜ Firmware ver. 3.00 (released in December 2014) brought substantial improvements to the following functions: ＞

High-speed electronic shutter with a maximum speed of 1/32000sec.
Option to mute the shutter sound
Classic Chrome Film Simulation mode for more creativity
Natural Live View function – just like the naked eye
EVF / LCD Color Control
AF+MF function for seamless manual focusing
Direct selection of AF area
Interchangeable AE-L / AF-L buttons
Ability to change the size of the Focus frame in Manual Focus
Direct selection of Macro mode
Customizable Q. Menu
New video frame rates (50P / 25P / 24P)
Manual shooting in Video mode
Phase detection AF support for Instant AF
Interlocking of metering and focus areas
Shutter speed range expanded in Program Shift mode from 1/4sec to a maximum of 4 seconds
Additional settings in Function(Fn) options
Instax Printer print
Software lock function added to avoid accidental button pressing
Custom white balance options expanded from one to three
Greater choice of EVF / LCD display options when shooting in the Manual exposure mode
Support for PC-tethered shooting with HS-V5 software
Ability to change Face Detection functionality in Focus-Frame Selection AF
When pressing AE-L button, exposure is reflected in live view
When AF is locked by pressing AF-L button, the AF lock is maintained during zooming
Icon added to show RAW shooting is not available when an expanded sensitivity range is selected in RAW shooting.

[ Firmware update ]

X-T1 Firmware Ver.4.30 Download

This firmware is exclusive to the FUJIFILM X-T1 and X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition. Firmware is software that controls the camera body.

[ Product information ]

For inquiries on information in this media release, contact:

Customer Contact:
Please contact your nearest Fujifilm office.
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http://www.fujifilm.com/worldwide/

The following video presents FUJIFILM X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition:

Since its launch, the X-T1 has received high praise from photography enthusiasts and professional photographers around the globe thanks to its outstanding features, including the world’s fastest Real Time Viewfinder with a display lag-time of just 0.005 sec, the highest display magnification (0.77x), and a dust and water-resistant body.

You can buy the FUJIFILM X-T1 / X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition X-Series digital camera as well as the FUJINON XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens at B&H: