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Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless Camera’s Firmware Update Ver.3.00 (Apr. 16, 2019): New Functions & Improvements

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The following video presents X-T3: Agustin Muñoz with Kenneth Tencio / FUJIFILM:
“Sports photographer Agustin Muñoz captures the Red Bull BMX rider Kenneth Tencio in action. The footage is shot on entirely on X-T3 with the exception of Drone cuts.“

Fujifilm recently announced the firmware update Ver.3.00 (Apr. 16, 2019) for the mirrorless camera Fujifilm X-T3.

Fujifilm X-T3: Black (left) and Silver (right)

This new update will provide the following new functions and improvements:

The following video presents X-T30 & X-T3 Ver.3.00: Enhanced Face/Eye Detection Autofocus System & New Feature / FUJIFILM:
“Comparison movie between X-T3 Ver.2.00 and X-T30/X-T3 Ver.3.00 The AF algorithm has been improved along with the accuracy of face / eye detection AF. The ability to detect faces in the distance has been enhanced by approximately 30% and AF tracking is now more stable, even when an obstacle appears in the way. The improvements in AF are applicable to both still photos and video recording.“

  1. Strengthened the accuracy of face / eye detection AF performance
    The AF algorithm has been improved along with the accuracy of face / eye detection AF. The ability to detect faces in the distance has been enhanced by approximately 30% and AF tracking is now more stable, even when an obstacle appears in the way. The improvements in AF are applicable to both still photos and video recording.
  2. New Face Select function
    The Face Select function has been introduced to provide priority auto-focus, tracking and exposure on a selected subject when multiple faces have been detected. The priority face can be selected by using the touch screen or focus lever.
  3. Faster AF speed for subjects at a distance
    A Double Tap Setting and Touch Function has been added to the touch screen settings*. The two settings must be set to OFF to provide a better touch screen response. These new settings allow a more intuitive touch operation when shooting, AF and focus area select.
  4. Intuitive operation of touch screen
    A Double Tap Setting and Touch Function has been added to the touch screen settings(*1). The two settings must be set to OFF to provide a better touch screen response. These new settings allow a more intuitive touch operation when shooting, AF and focus area select.
    *1：By default, Touch Screen Setting, Double Tap Setting and Touch Function are set to all OFF. Touch Screen Setting must be set to ON to use the touch screen function.
  5. Focus frame when EYE DETECTION SETTING
    When using EYE DETECTION SETTING, only focus frame on eye is displayed.
  6. Improvement of AF/AE area tracking when using EVF
    When using the EVF, tracking function for AF/AE area movement by touch screen is improved.
  7. Push function of the Focus stick when INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING
    The push function is disabled when INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING.
  8. FLICKER REDUCTION function
    The options are changed from ON/OFF to ALL FRAMES/FIRST FRAME/OFF. And when choosing FIRST FRAME, the speed of CH countinuous shooting is imroved.
  9. Message when IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER
    If there is no image of TRANSFER ORDER when turing on a camera, no message appears.
  10. Fix of slight defects.

For other important info, and to download this firmware update, please visit:
https://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/firmware/x/xt3/index.html

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