Fujifilm X-T2 & X-T1 Firmware Updates Coming on November 8, 2016

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Fujifilm will release a new firmware update version 1.10 for X-T2 mirrorless camera and firmware update version 5.00 for X-T1 mirrorless camera on November 8, 2016.

The new Fujifilm X-T2 firmware 1.10 “introduces tethered shooting function which allows users to connect the camera to a computer via a USB cable, allowing you to capture and save your images directly onto computer, and allowing you to control the camera from the computer“.

Improvements with this firmware update:

  • Tether shooting is available via USB connection. You will require additional software stated below to use the tether shooting function.
    – Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.3 or later*
    – Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Ver.1.3 or later*
    – Tethered Shooting Software HS-V5 Ver.1.3 or later
  • * Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® 6 or CC is required.

Firmware upgrade:

http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/fw_table.html

And the Fuji Guys confirmed on Twitter that Fujifilm will announce the firmware update version 5.00 for X-T1 to add compatibility for the EF-X500.

In addition, Fujifilm announced the new Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to enable tethered shooting of Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-T2 to a compatible computer. And this Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom will be available from Adobe Add-ons website for $79 USD.

“Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a tethering software plug-in that allows Lightroom users to connect X-T1 / X-T2 to a computer via USB cable for direct saving of captured images onto computer, and controlling the camera from the computer.”

Read more: Fujifilm Black Friday Deals 2016.

Via: Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-T2: $1,599 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm X-T1: $899 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm XF 23mm f/2 R WR Lens: $449 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR Lens: $399 at Amazon, B&H, Adorama.

Reminder: We are getting ready for the Black Friday camera deals and Cyber Monday camera deals this November: Black Friday Camera Deals 2016, Cyber Monday Camera Deals 2016.