X-T1 FW 4.0 BETA: I have it and share my findings soon ;)

[Patrick FR]

A French FujiRumors readers spotted the Firmware 4.0 file on Facebook... and for the sake of science, I decided to update My Own X-T1 with Firmware 4.0 and test if it works

 

It's really late at night here, and I will do proper testings tomorrow (sometimes even FujiRumors has to sleep). But it's pretty nice to see how well it tracks my dog .

 

I'll share my findings about the FW in the next days in this thread... stay tuned

 

Although the file is circulating on facebook, I decided to remove it, since it's not the final version.

[mattdm]

Here's what I want to know: does it increase the quality level at which JPEGs are saved?

[Azimuth]

You could download it and find out.

[mattdm]

You could download it and find out.

 

I could, but it probably won't install on my Pentax K-5ii. And since the thread says "I'll test it for you...."

[Azimuth]

Ok, I'll download it and check. Should have a result within the hour.

[mattdm]

Ok, I'll download it and check. Should have a result within the hour.

Awesome - thanks!

[chet]

let me see

[Johan]

So far so good.  I really do like the new zone AF system. Feels more responsive.  I haven't had any major issues with is. I'm not sure if this is the way it's supposed to works but when face detection and eye detection are turned on, the back button focus does not work... 

 

I want the back button focus to be the only focus button, but in manual mode you lose zone and wide mode only single point works.

[ryan]

I have two x-t1's and would be willing to sacrifice one "for science" if needed, haha. Where can I find this besides "everywhere"

[Johan]

The 35mm does not pulse back and force anymore it just locks on!! amazing!!  The 23mm and 56mm are just as good as before. 

[Johan]

The 18mm and 60mm benefit from the new AF as well. 

[Azimuth]

"The 35mm does not pulse back and force anymore it just locks on!! amazing!!   "

 

What mode are you using for this?

Office just got busy but will test it soon with the 35mm and 14mm lenses.

[Johan]

What mode are you using for this?

Office just got busy but will test it soon with the 35mm and 14mm lenses.

 

The new Zone focus 3x3 AF-S

[absolutic]

Can anyone provide a link since Fujirumors admin decided to remove it for whatever reason. I am eager to use it,  I don't want to wait til late next week.  

[Azimuth]

Installed now. Can't see any change in jpeg file sizes, or any settings to affect this.

[darktiger]

I would be interested in the link too..

[absolutic]

its ridiculous to remove the link.  This firmware will be in XT10 tomorrow.    I bet Fuji themselves release it tomorrow, it does not make sense that lesser camera comes out with Firmware and the owners of a superior camera have to wait for same thing for a week.  

[absolutic]

Everything working great and 35/1.4 all of th sudden is a fast focusing lens

[absolutic]

Here are my results so far.  I only have 3 Fuji X lenses currently.

 

35/1.4  the most dramatic change.   Lens just gets to focus without rocking back and forth.   Amazing for this lens.  All of the sudden it is like a different lens!!!

18-135.  I tried to lower the light in my bedroom and focus at tele end.  It is usually a slow lens to focus in low light.  Result - much quicker acquisition.   

56/1.2    seems to be no changes whatsoever with how that lens focused with previous firmware. 

[Johan]

Everything working great and 35/1.4 all of th sudden is a fast focusing lens

 

My thoughts exactly.  I was considering selling this lens because of the rocking back and forth.  It's back to being one of my fav's

[Azimuth]

Went for a lunch walk, practiced with the 35mm 1.4 and 14mm 2.8

 

AF-C Wide Tracking is really amazing for tracking trams, cars, horses, etc. Spot on every frame with minimal effort.

 

The 3x3 zone AF-S focuses very quickly with the 35mm lens. This will probably be my default AF mode from now on.

[absolutic]

I just turned off all the lights except one lamp and that 35/1.4 is just going and going and going.  Is this for real?

[absolutic]

Went for a lunch walk, practiced with the 35mm 1.4 and 14mm 2.8

 

AF-C Wide Tracking is really amazing for tracking trams, cars, horses, etc. Spot on every frame with minimal effort.

 

The 3x3 zone AF-S focuses very quickly with the 35mm lens. This will probably be my default AF mode from now on.

I liked 5X3 zone AF-S in my short testing here.   Next test which will be the key one -  my 3 year old running!  That wont happen for few days though.....    If that 35 continue its crazy I might seriously consider selling my Sony A7 and 55 1.8 FE lens.     

[Stockografie]

If it has done some magic with the 35 I do wonder if my Zeiss 32 will benefit in the same way. Can't wait for the new firmware to arrive.

 

 

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[jeffryscott]

very encouraging news!