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GFX 50S firmware version 4.50 adds or updates the features listed below.
No. | Description | Ver. |
1 | A ![]() | 3.00 |
2 | The camera now displays the color temperature selected via the color temperature option in the white balance menu. | 4.00 |
3 | The camera now displays an external power supply icon when drawing power from an optional AC-15V AC power adapter. | 4.00 |
4 | If a T/S lens is attached, the shift and rotate amounts are now displayed on the shooting screen and recorded in the EXIF data of new photos. | 4.50 |
5 | An ![]() | 2.00 |
6 | The focus stick can be used to change focus areas when the display is zoomed in during checking focus. | 4.00 |
7 | The focus stick can be used to change focus areas when the display is zoomed in during MF assist. | 4.00 |
8 | AUTO1, AUTO2, and AUTO3 ISO sensitivity options are now available when the sensitivity dial is rotated to C (command). | 4.00 |
9 | The maximum number of pictures that can be stored in a single folder has changed from 9,999 to 999. | 4.00 |
10 | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 4.00 |
11 | A SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT item has been added to ![]() | 4.00 |
12 | A LOW LIGHT PRIORITY AF-S item has been added to ![]() | 4.00 |
13 | Improved the performance of ![]() | 4.00 |
14 | A FOCUS BKT item has been added to ![]() | 3.00 |
15 | The ![]() | 4.00 |
16 | A FLICKER REDUCTION option has been added to ![]() | 3.10 |
17 | The 35mm FORMAT MODE option in the shooting menu has been moved to the top level of the ![]() | 3.30 |
18 | The procedure for rating pictures has changed. As a result, the content of the playback information displays has changed and a RATING item has been added to the playback menu. | 4.00 |
19 | A SIMULTANEOUS DELETE(RAW SLOT1/JPG SLOT2) item has been added to playback menu. | 3.30 |
20 | The options available for ![]() | 2.00 |
21 | An EVF COLOR ADJUSTMENT option has been added to ![]() | 3.30 |
22 | An LCD COLOR ADJUSTMENT option has been added to ![]() | 3.30 |
23 | LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF) and LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD) options have been added to ![]() | 3.10 |
24 | A LARGE INDICATORS DISP. SETTING option has been added to ![]() | 3.10 |
25 | An ![]() ![]() | 2.00 |
26 | A SHOOT WITHOUT CARD option has been added to ![]() | 2.00 |
27 | An APERTURE SETTING option has been added to ![]() | 4.30 |
28 | A SELECT FOLDER option has been added to ![]() | 3.20 |
29 | ACCESS POINT SETTINGS and IP ADDRESS options have been added to ![]() | 1.10 |
30 | The contents of the setup menu ![]() ![]() | 1.10 |
31 | An INFORMATION option has been added to ![]() | 1.10 |
32 | A WIRELESS FIXED option has been added to ![]() | 1.10 |
33 | The ![]() | 2.00 |
34 | The software that can be used with the ![]() | 4.00 |
35 | The procedure for adjusting aperture has been changed to accommodate lenses not equipped with aperture rings. | 4.30 |
36 | Third-party studio flash commanders compatible with the FUJIFILM flash system can now be used. | 2.00 |
37 | In addition to the instax SHARE printers listed in "Accessories from FUJIFILM", the camera now supports the SP-3. | 2.00 |
38 | The camera can now be used to update the firmware not only for lenses but also for such optional accessories as shoe-mounted flash units and mount adapters. | 1.10 |
Pressing the drive button displays the following drive mode options.
Mode | |
![]() | STILL IMAGE (single frame) |
![]() | CONTINUOUS (burst mode) |
![]() | AE BKT (exposure bracketing) |
![]() | ISO BKT (sensitivity bracketing) |
![]() | FILM SIMULATION BKT (film simulation bracketing) |
![]() | WHITE BALANCE BKT (white balance bracketing) |
![]() | DYNAMIC RANGE BKT (dynamic range bracketing) |
![]() | FOCUS BKT (focus bracketing) |
![]() | MULTIPLE EXPOSURE |
![]() | MOVIE |
Press the VIEW MODE button to cycle through the following display modes:
To choose the items shown in the standard indicator display:
View the shift amount or rotate amount of lenses on the EVF or LCD. The shift and rotate amounts are displayed in increments of 0.5 mm and 3°, respectively.
The shift amount and rotate amount are also recorded to the EXIF data of images that have been taken.
Checking Focus
To zoom in on the current focus area for precise focus, press the control to which focus zoom has been assigned (at default settings, the center of the rear command dial). Press the control again to cancel zoom.
In focus mode S, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial. Focus area selection using the focus stick is available during focus zoom. Focus zoom is not available in focus mode C or when
AF/MF SETTING > PRE-AF is on or an option other than
SINGLE POINT is selected for AF MODE.
To assign focus zoom to a control, select FOCUS CHECK for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING.
Focus Zoom
If ON is selected for AF/MF SETTING > FOCUS CHECK, the camera will automatically zoom in on the selected focus area when the focus ring is rotated.
If STANDARD or FOCUS PEAK HIGHLIGHT is selected for
AF/MF SETTING > MF ASSIST, zoom can be adjusted by rotating the rear command dial. Focus area selection using the focus stick is available during focus zoom.
Adjust the camera's sensitivity to light.
Press the sensitivity dial lock release, rotate the dial to the desired setting, and press the release again to lock the dial in place.
Option | Description |
A (auto) | Sensitivity is automatically adjusted in response to shooting conditions according to option chosen for ![]() |
C (command) | Rotate the front command dial to choose from AUTO1, AUTO2, AUTO3, and values of from 50 to 102400. Values of 50 or over 25600 are referred to as "extended values". |
12800–100 | Adjust sensitivity manually. Selected value is shown in display. |
Adjusting Sensitivity
High values can be used to reduce blur when lighting is poor, while lower values allow slower shutter speeds or wider apertures in bright light; note, however, that mottling may appear in pictures taken at high sensitivities.
Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of photos, varying focus with each shot. The number of shots, the amount focus changes with each shot, and the interval between shots can be selected using SHOOTING SETTING > FOCUS BKT.
Press the drive button and select CONTINUOUS. The camera will take pictures while the shutter button is pressed; shooting ends when the shutter button is released or the memory card is full.
If file numbering reaches 999 before shooting is complete, the remaining pictures will be recorded to a new folder.
Burst shooting may not begin if the space available on the memory card is insufficient.
Frame rate varies with the subject, shutter speed, sensitivity, and focus mode. Frame rates may slow and recording times increase as more shots are taken. The flash may or may not fire, depending on shooting conditions.
Simulate the effects of different kinds of film, including blackand-white (with or without color filters). Choose a palette according to your subject and creative intent.
Option | Description |
![]() | Standard color reproduction. Suited to a wide range of subjects, from portraits to landscapes. |
![]() | A high-contrast palette of saturated colors, suited to nature photos. |
![]() | Enhances the range of hues available for skin tones in portraits while preserving the bright blues of daylight skies. Recommended for outdoor portrait photography. |
![]() | Soft color and enhanced shadow contrast for a calm look. |
![]() | Offers slightly more contrast than ![]() |
![]() | A soft-toned palette. The range of hues available for skin tones is enhanced, making this a good choice for studio portrait photography. |
![]() | Enhanced color with hard tonality to increase image depth. |
![]() | Soft color and rich shadow tone suitable for film look movie. |
![]() | Take black-and-white photos with rich gradation and outstanding sharpness. |
![]() | Take pictures in standard black and white. |
![]() | Take pictures in sepia. |
* Available with yellow (Ye), red (R), and green (G) filters, which deepen shades of gray corresponding to hues complementary to the selected color. The yellow (Ye) filter deepens purples and blues and the red (R) filter blues and greens. The green (G) filter deepens reds and browns, including skin tones, making it a good choice for portraits.
Smooth complexions.
Option | Description |
STRONG | Choose for a strong effect. |
WEAK | Choose for a weak effect. |
OFF | Turn the effect off. |
SMOOTH SKIN EFFECT options have also been added to.
Selecting ON increases exposure times for low-light AF, allowing faster focus when lighting is poor.
Options | |
ON | OFF |
Intelligent Face Detection sets focus and exposure for human faces anywhere in the frame, preventing the camera from focusing on the background in group portraits. Choose for shots that emphasize portrait subjects. Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation; if a face is detected, it will be indicated by a green border. If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders. You can also choose whether the camera detects and focuses on eyes when Intelligent Face Detection is on.
Choose from the following options:
Option | Description |
FACE ON/EYE OFF | Intelligent Face Detection only. |
FACE ON/EYE AUTO | The camera automatically chooses which eye to focus on when a face is detected. |
FACE ON/RIGHT EYE PRIORITY | The camera focuses on the right eye of subjects detected using Intelligent Face Detection. |
FACE ON/LEFT EYE PRIORITY | The camera focuses on the left eye of subjects detected using Intelligent Face Detection. |
FACE OFF/EYE OFF | Intelligent Face Detection and eye priority off. |
In some modes, the camera may set exposure for the frame as a whole rather than the portrait subject.
If the subject moves as the shutter button is pressed, the face may not be in the area indicated by the green border when the picture is taken.
The face selected by the camera is indicated by a green border.
If there is more than one face in the frame, the camera will select the face closest to the center; other faces are indicated by white borders.
If the selected subject leaves the frame, the camera will wait a set time for its return and consequently the green frame may sometimes appear in locations where no face is seen.
Depending on shooting conditions, face selection may be suspended at the close of burst shooting.
Faces can be detected with the camera in vertical or horizontal orientation.
If the camera is unable to detect the subject's eyes because they are hidden by hair, glasses, or other objects, the camera will instead focus on faces.
Face/eye detection options can also be accessed via shortcuts.
Choose from AUTO and MANUAL focus bracketing modes.
Option | Description |
FRAMES | Choose the number of shots. |
STEP | Choose the amount focus changes with each shot. |
INTERVAL | Choose the interval between shots. |
Focus and FRAMES/STEP
The relation between focus and the options chosen for FRAMES and STEP is shown in the illustration.
FOCUS BKT SETTING can also be assigned to a function button.
Select ON to reduce flicker in pictures and the display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources.
Options | |
ON | OFF |
Enabling flicker reduction disables the electronic shutter and increases the time needed to record pictures.
Enabling SHOOTING SETTING > 35mm FORMAT MODE in the shooting menu sets the picture angle to 35 mm; the change is reflected in the display.
Option | Description |
ON | The picture angle is set to 35 mm; the change is reflected in the display. |
OFF | 35 mm format mode disabled. |
AUTO | 35 mm format mode is enabled automatically when a mount adapter that supports automatic detection is attached. |
The
SCREEN SET-UP > DISP. CUSTOM SETTING item in the setup menu includes an option (enabled by default) for displaying a 35mm FORMAT MODE icon.
The IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > IMAGE SIZE item in the shooting menu is fixed at
3: 2.
35mm FORMAT MODE can also be assigned to a function button.
This section lists the indicators that may be displayed during playback.
For illustrative purposes, displays are shown with all indicators lit.
The DISP/BACK button controls the display of indicators during playback.
The Info Display
In the info display, you can press the selector up to cycle through a series of information and histogram displays.
Favorites: Rating Pictures
Pictures can be rated via the RATING item in the playback menu.
(RAW SLOT1/JPG SLOT2)
Taking photos with RAW / JPEG selected for SAVE DATA SET-UP > CARD SLOT SETTING (STILL IMAGE) creates two copies. Choose whether deleting the RAW image will also delete the JPEG copy.
Option | Description |
ON | Deleting the RAW image from the card in Slot 1 also deletes the JPEG copy from the card in Slot 2. |
OFF | Deleting the RAW image from the card in Slot 1 does not delete the JPEG copy from the card in Slot 2. |
Rate pictures using stars.
The selector can be used in place of the front command dial to choose a picture.
The rating dialog can also be displayed by pressing the Fn5 button in single-frame, nine-frame, or hundred-frame playback.
Use touch controls to zoom in or out.
Adjust the brightness of the display in the electronic viewfinder. Select MANUAL to choose from 13 options from +5 (bright) to −7 (dark), or select AUTO for automatic brightness adjustment.
Options | |
MANUAL | AUTO |
Adjust the color of the display in the electronic viewfinder.
Adjust the color of the display in the LCD monitor.
Select ON to display large indicators in the electronic viewfinder. The indicators displayed can be selected using SCREEN SET-UP > LARGE INDICATORS DISP. SETTING.
Some icons are not displayed when ON is selected for LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF), including:
If LARGE INDICATORS MODE is assigned to a function button, the button can be used to toggle LARGE INDICATORS MODE on (ON) and off (OFF).
Select ON to display large indicators in the LCD monitor. The indicators displayed can be selected using SCREEN SET-UP > LARGE INDICATORS DISP. SETTING.
Some icons are not displayed when ON is selected for LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD), including:
If LARGE INDICATORS MODE is assigned to a function button, the button can be used to toggle LARGE INDICATORS MODE on (ON) and off (OFF).
Choose the indicators displayed when ON is selected for SCREEN SET-UP > LARGE INDICATORS MODE(EVF) or LARGE INDICATORS MODE(LCD).
Option | Description |
| Choose the items listed at the bottom of the display. Selected items are indicated by check marks ( ![]() |
| Select ON to display the exposure indicator. |
| Choose up to four large icons for display on the left side of the screen. |
| Choose up to four large icons for display on the right side of the screen. |
Select OFF to disable shutter-speed fine-tuning using the command dials.
Options | |
ON | OFF |
Choose whether the shutter can be released without a memory card inserted in the camera.
Option | Description |
ON | When no memory card is inserted, the shutter can be released to test camera function and the shooting and setup menus can be displayed. |
OFF | The shutter is disabled if no memory card is inserted, preventing accidental loss of pictures taken without a memory card. |
Choose the method used to adjust aperture when using lenses with no aperture rings.
Option | Description |
AUTO + ![]() | Rotate the front command dial to choose the aperture. Rotate past minimum aperture to choose A (auto). |
AUTO | Aperture is selected automatically; camera functions in exposure mode P (program AE) or S (shutter-priority AE). |
MANUAL | Rotate the front command dial to choose the aperture; camera functions in exposure mode A (aperture-priority AE) or M (manual). |
This option can be assigned to a function button.
Create folders and choose the folder used to store subsequent pictures.
Option | Description |
SELECT FOLDER | To choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored, press the selector up or down to highlight an existing folder and press MENU/OK. |
CREATE FOLDER | Enter a five-character folder name to create a new folder in which to store subsequent pictures. |
Adjust settings for connection to wireless networks.
Option | Description |
GENERAL SETTINGS | Choose a name (NAME) to identify the camera on the wireless network (the camera is assigned a unique name by default) or select RESET WIRELESS SETTINGS to restore default settings. |
RESIZE IMAGE FOR SMARTPHONE ![]() | Choose ON (the default setting, recommended in most circumstances) to resize larger images to ![]() |
ACCESS POINT SETTINGS |
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IP ADDRESS |
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View the camera's MAC address.
Adjust settings for connection to a computer.
Option | Description |
USB CARD READER | Connecting the camera to a computer via USB automatically enables data transfer mode, allowing data to be copied to the computer. The camera functions normally when not connected. |
USB TETHER SHOOTING AUTO | The camera can be controlled from a computer connected via USB. Photographs can be taken remotely and automatically downloaded to computers running Capture One, Adobe® Photoshop Lightroom + Tether Plugin, or FUJIFILM X Acquire. FUJIFILM X Acquire can also be used to save and load camera settings. The camera functions normally when not connected. |
USB TETHER SHOOTING FIXED | As for USB TETHER SHOOTING AUTO, except that the camera remains in "tethered shooting" mode when the computer is not connected, allowing the computer to resume control when the connection is re-established after an accidental disconnection or other disruption. Note that at default settings, pictures are not recorded to the memory card. |
WIRELESS TETHER SHOOTING FIXED | Choose this option for wireless remote photography. Select a network using ![]() |
USB RAW CONV./ BACKUP RESTORE | Connecting the camera to a computer via USB automatically enables USB RAW conversion/backup restore mode. The camera functions normally when not connected.
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POWER MANAGEMENT > AUTO POWER OFF settings also apply during tethered shooting. To prevent the camera turning off automatically, select OFF for AUTO POWER OFF.
Visit the websites below to learn more about or download the following computer software:
Rotate the lens aperture ring to choose the aperture (f-number).
Setting | Description |
C ( ![]() | Set aperture to the value chosen with the camera command dial. |
A ( ![]() | Set aperture to the value chosen automatically by the camera. |
Other values ( ![]() | Set aperture to the selected value. |
To select C or A, or to select another value after selecting C or A, press the aperture ring lock release while rotating the aperture ring.
The method used to adjust aperture can be selected using BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > APERTURE SETTING. When an option other than AUTO is selected, aperture can be adjusted using the front command dial.
Aperture control defaults to the front command dial, but can be reassigned to the rear command dial using
BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING.
Third-party studio flash commanders compatible with the FUJIFILM flash system can now be used. For more information, see the documentation provided your studio flash unit.
instax SHARE printers
SP‑1/SP‑2/SP‑3: Connect via wireless LAN to print pictures on instax film.
Features added or changed as a result of firmware updates may no longer match the descriptions in the documentation supplied with this product. Visit our website for information on the updates available for different products:
https://fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/cameras/
FUJIFILM Corporation
7-3, AKASAKA 9-CHOME, MINATO-KU, TOKYO 107-0052, JAPAN
https://fujifilm-x.com
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