Fujifilm has released new firmware for its flagship APS-C bodies: X‑H2 v5.20 and X‑H2S v7.20. These updates refine exposure behavior, add linear focus ring options, and address several stability issues for more reliable shooting.
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What’s New in Fujifilm X‑H2 v5.20
- Exposure tracking: Smoother exposure tracking during aperture movement when used with XF16‑55mmF2.8 R LM WR II under specific movie/manual/ISO conditions.
- Focus ring operation: LINEAR can now be set by ring rotation angle; supported on most XF/XC lenses (not applicable to lenses with distance scales like XF14mmF2.8 R, XF23mmF1.4 R, XF16mmF1.4 R WR).
- Custom setting fix: Resolves a bug where certain saved settings (ISO and some audio parameters) didn’t persist after power cycle.
- SD card power-on fix: Addresses cases where the camera wouldn’t turn on with specific SD cards inserted.
- Write error fix: Fixes rare post‑shooting WRITE ERROR with specific SD cards.
- Burst freeze fix: Fixes rare freezes during CH HIGH SPEED BURST with E‑Front Curtain Shutter and Flicker Reduction (All Frames).
- Other: Minor bug fixes.
You can download the X‑H2 firmware from the official support page. File name: FWUP0028.DAT (accept license to begin download).
What’s New in Fujifilm X‑H2S v7.20
- Exposure tracking: Smoother exposure tracking during aperture movement with XF16‑55mmF2.8 R LM WR II under specific movie/manual/ISO conditions.
- Focus ring operation: LINEAR can be set by ring rotation angle; supported on most XF/XC lenses (not applicable to lenses with distance scales).
- Custom setting fix: Fixes persistence issues for ISO and certain audio settings after power cycle.
- SD card power-on fix: Resolves cases where the camera wouldn’t turn on with specific SD cards.
- Write error fix: Fixes rare WRITE ERROR after shooting with specific SD cards.
- Burst freeze fix: Fixes rare freezes during CH HIGH SPEED BURST with E‑Front Curtain Shutter and Flicker Reduction (All Frames).
- Other: Minor bug fixes.
You can download the X‑H2S firmware from the official support page. File name: FWUP0027.DAT (accept license to begin download).
How to Install
- Check version: Confirm your current firmware in the camera’s version display menu.
- Prepare card: Format a memory card in‑camera, then download the firmware and copy the .DAT file to the card’s root.
- Update: Insert the card, follow the on‑screen firmware update prompts, and wait until completion.
- Verify: Restart and confirm the new version is installed in the camera information menu.
Precautions: Use a fully charged battery, do not power off during the update, and note that updates may take up to ~5 minutes; some data from previous versions cannot be restored.
Should You Update?
If you shoot frequently with the X‑H2 or X‑H2S, updating is recommended. The exposure tracking improvements, linear focus ring control, and stability fixes reduce edge‑case errors and enhance everyday reliability. For mission‑critical work, back up settings and validate on a short test before production.
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