Fujifilm X-T1 and X-Pro2 Firmware Released. X-T2 Firmware Postponed to Nov. 29

[Patrick FR]

All the details here: http://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilm-releases-new-firmware-fuji-x-t1-x-pro2-not-x-t2

[milandro]

Well, as predicted this only appears to involve extended Flash functionality. I don’t use any of these flashes.

 

If that is indeed the case, time will tell, I won’t upgrade the software in that case.

 

I am rather disappointed that they didn’t even bother to add some minor goodie ( even just involving the looks of the screen or something silly like that).

 

It is not yet clear whether the fact that the X-T1 is still for sale ( and that is also true of the X-T10 and the X-E2S) and hasn’t been yet and officially discontinued means that this model is going to stay to provide an alternative at a cheaper price for those who can’t afford the X-T2 and won’t go the extra mile to have 8million pixels more or a joystick or a camera to do sport when all they do is to shoot, portraits, still life, flowers, meadows and churches.

 

If all they are doing is to keep them on board until stocks in shops and at the factory (where I suppose there are still sensors left untouched) are gone, they better show their hand.

 

I have spoken to my local shop and they say that practically sales of these older model are halted completely. Also, the X pro 2 saw a rush when it was introduced but when the X-T2 hit the shelves the sales of the X pro 2 dropped significantly and are now dragging their feet.

 

The camera that really sells is the X-T2 , for whatever reasons the market stays where the money is. Nobody bets their money on yesteryear horse.

[glospete]

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Edited November 8, 2016 by glospete

[milandro]

unless I am mistaken that’s what Fuji says they’ve updated, which, as I read, it is only Flash fuctions, if there is more please elaborate because a lot of people have commented in the same direction that I did.

 

 

• 1.Compatibility with the Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500.
  Additional functions like the multi-flash lighting, high-speed flash sync and so on can be used with the EF-X500.  
  Accordingly, the FLASH SETTING and the Shooting Menu is dramatically changed.
• 2.The items that can be assigned to the Quick Menu have changed.  
  FLASH FUNCTION SETTINGS and FLASH COMPENSATION have been added due to the compatibility with the Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500. 
• 3.The roles that can be assigned to the Function buttons have changed.  
  FLASH FUNCTION SETTINGS, TTL-LOCK and MODELING FLASH have been added due to the compatibility with the Shoe Mount Flash EF-X500.

Edited November 8, 2016 by milandro

[glospete]

You're right - apologies. The v5 leaflet doesn't make it clear.

 

 

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[milandro]

the only reason why they updated these things is (as they previously did with the new lenses ) is that otherwise owners of the older camera cannot buy their NEW products, so, in order not to shut-off that potential market (which would have bought other products otherwise) they are giving lens and flash functionalities away, but are providing nothing new when it comes to upgrading the functions of the camera that we already had or add new ones.

 

I am not unhappy with what I’ve got but what they gave us is what in Dutch is defined “ A cigar from your own box"

Edited November 8, 2016 by milandro