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Fuji RAW Converter and firmware updates

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Fuji also announced a new RAW Converter for its X-Trans RAW files. The RAW Converter is called "Fuji X Raw Studio" and will be available at the end of November. With this converter, you connect your camera with your PC and the processor in the camera is making the raw-conversion.

The firmware updates for all current Fuji cameras will bring i.e. 4K video and teethered shooting to the XPro2 etc.

This is the press release:

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that it is developing a new RAW conversion system, “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”.

“FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to quickly and easily convert RAW files with outstanding image quality, once a camera is connected to a Mac or PC via USB cable.

Exceptional image quality is retained, as the X RAW STUDIO system utilizes the X Processor Pro in the camera instead of the CPU in the computer,

Due to the increasing size of RAW files, users have found batch conversion to be an issue, as it takes more and more time as a result. However, using the high performance “X Processor Pro” processor, this batch conversion is handled far more efficiently as a result.

This new software is due to be available from late November 2017.

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<Main Features>

- Convert RAW images on the computer (Single / Batch Process)
- Preview converting images
- Save, load, or copy conversion profiles.

  • * Specifications, window images subject to change without notice.
  • * RAW conversion is compatible with a RAW file taken by the same model as the connected camera.
<Due Release>

Application Software “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”

for Mac : Late November 2017
for Windows : Late January 2018
“FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” system compatible camera firmware

FUJIFILM GFX 50S: Late November 2017 (Ver.2.00)
FUJIFILM X-T2: Late November 2017 (Ver.3.00)
FUJIFILM X-Pro2: Late December 2017 (Ver.4.00)
FUJIFILM X100F: Late December 2017 (Ver.2.00)
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and this:

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) will release free firmware updates for the FUJIFILM X-Pro2 (“X-Pro2”), FUJIFILM X-T2 (“X-T2”), FUJIFILM X100F (“X100F”) and FUJIFILM X-T20 (“X-T20”) X Series mirrorless digital cameras. These updates will be released in November and December 2017 and are a result of requests for improving usability and adding new functions.

Installing these firmware updates will add new support for the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” software which allows the user to connect the camera to a computer via USB cable for developing raw files in camera (X-Pro2, X-T2, X100F). The new firmware will improve third party studio flash controller usability (X-Pro2, X-T2, X100F) and will dramatically improve the AF-C tracking algorithm in zone and tracking AF mode (X-Pro2, X-T2), add 4K video support, computer tethering function (X-Pro2) and enhance the touch panel operation when using the EVF (X-T20).

  • * Check the detail update for each camera.
Firmware Version -due late November : X-T2, X-T20
Firmware Version -due late December : X-Pro2, X100F

FUJIFILM X-Pro2: Ver.4.00

  1. 1. Addition of 4K video mode (excluding HDMI out)
    The update adds 4K video using the X Series’ famous Film Simulation modes. You can input audio from an external microphone. (Excluding HDMI output for recording)
  2. 2. Support for tether shooting via USB or Wi-Fi
    After connecting a camera to a computer, the compatible software (*1) will enable users to transfer images taken with the camera to the computer and save them in a specified folder, or to control the camera from the computer.
  3. 3. New AF tracking algorithm for moving subject
    Thanks to the newly developed image recognition algorithm, the update enhances AF-C to track moving subjects twice as fast as previous firmware(*2). In addition, the update also enhances tracking to be able to capture up to 50% smaller moving subjects than before.
  4. 4. Support “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”
    Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The first batch processing will also be available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
  5. 5. Improve radio flash controller usability
    The upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
  6. 6. Support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire
    Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X Acquire” allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
FUJIFILM X-T2: Ver.3.00

  1. 1. New AF tracking algorithm for moving subject
    Thanks to the newly developed image recognition algorithm, the update enhances AF-C to track moving subjects twice as fast as previous firmware. In addition, the update also enhances tracking to be able to capture up to 50% smaller moving subjects than before.
  2. 2. Support “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”
    Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The fast batch processing will also be available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
  3. 3. Improve radio flash controller usability
    The upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
  4. 4. Support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire
    Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X Acquire” allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
FUJIFILM X100F: Ver.2.00

  1. 1. Support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire
    Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X Acquire” allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
  2. 2. Supports “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”
    Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The first batch processing is also available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
  3. 3. Improve radio flash controller usability
    The upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
FUJIFILM X-T20: Ver.1.10

  1. 1. Touch panel operation when using the EVF
    The firmware update will make it possible to use the touch panel while looking into the viewfinder. According to the operation method, it's possible to set the effective range of the touch panel to the full screen, right half, left half, or OFF.
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I'm looking forward to getting this update for my XPro2. I'm hoping for a "remote" screen (to a tablet, even an iPad) hookup.
 
ChuckT said:
I'm looking forward to getting this update for my XPro2. I'm hoping for a "remote" screen (to a tablet, even an iPad) hookup.
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Is this not already possible with the Xpro2 and the Fuji camera app for smartphones?
 
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