New youth for Fujifilm X-E2 with the firmware 4.00: the Kaizen!

Kaizen is one of the concepts on which Fujifilm has built the reputation of its X series: the Japanese term brings together in one word the concept of ' continuous improvement ' and is well applied to cameras Fuji, they get so constant firmware updates, minimizing the obsolescence of older models. We have already seen howX-T1 is already the fourth major version of firmware, but now with version 4.30 isa step further by incorporating some of the features that debuted on X-Pro2,presented by little more than two weeks in Tokyo. The new firmware brings the ability to shoot in bursts with external flashes and several improvements on thesettings and use the focus and a greater possibility of customizing. This updaterepresents a solution to some problems with version 4.20.

Kaizen is however portrayed in an even deeper by firmware Fujifilm X 4.00-E2. Asloyal readers certainly know, in conjunction with the launch of X-Pro2 was alsothe announcement of X-E2S, updating the model already in range. The new model has brought several improvements, some natural-like grip magazine andthe new lenses to improve the viewfinder magnification-, other purely software.Well, with the new firmware 4.00 the ' old ' X-E2 is brought to the same level asthe model just announced in all respects that affect the software alone.

Updates the GUI of the machine, but mostly enables the autofocus system withtracking at 49 points and 77 zone that debuted on X-T10, with selectable focus area in size. This is a feature that all owners of X-E2 yearned for since theannouncement of X-T10 (other car that today receives a new firmware) and thatafter he landed as an update on the prosumer X-T1 now reaches even the old woman of the group, a machine that sees his birth in October 2013. Today in hisyears away with the new firmware takes the next model quietly with great happiness by all its owners. Single autofocus points were made more accurate with the Division of areas of focus into smaller sections: also the sensitivity of the system has increased from the initial 2.5 EV to 0.5 EV with the new firmware.Fujifilm has also made possible the direct selection of autofocus points from a 4-way joypad, without having to first enable the function via appropriate key, as was the case previously. Now you can connect the focus point to the detectionspot metering sensor.

Now the autofocus can work even going to detect not only faces, but also the eyes, focusing more precisely at that point focus. The update also offers Instantphase-detection AF with AF-L button when working with manual focus. The autofocus has been improved for use in video with less abrupt movements. Newalso the possibility to record video with fully manual settings from the point of view of exposure and new 50 p/25 p/24 p frame rates too. Very interesting possibility now also use the electronic shutter, with shutter speeds up to1/32,000 in second, working even when you are totally silent. Other improvement the possibility of having 3 different profiles Auto ISO: for each you can establish sensitivity range (minimum and maximum) and maximum length of the safety time delay for the shot. Expand the viewfinder options that can now be used not only without the simulation of exposure, but even without theshutter mode simulation. What's new at the interface with the ability to customize as desired positions and items on the Quick Menu, which is accessedwith the appropriate button Q. In summary Fujifilm X-E2 lives with the new version of the software its fourth new youth: the Kaizen!