Fujifilm X-T3 Firmware Update V3.00 Released

Fujifilm has released a new firmware update for the Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera.

These features have been introduced with the new Fujifilm X-T30, which shares the same sensor and image processor as the X-T3. The details can be found as a summary and the download links are as follows.

• Improved face and eye tracking
• Stable exposure in face and eye tracking
• Supports smaller face tracking (10% of vertical, now down to 7%)
• “Face select” using the touch-screen or AF lever, to choose main subject
• Non-stop phase detection AF, when focusing between long distances
• Improved Quick touch-screen response

The price of the X-T3 is $1,499 for body-only and now in stock and shipping. Check availability at B&H Photo, AmazonUS, Adorama. 

The firmware update Ver.3.00 from Ver.2.10 incorporates the following issues:

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

Download Fujifilm X-T3 Firmware Update V3.00

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