Firmware Update Nugget: Canon EOS R, Fuji X-T3, XT-30 and More

Canon EOS R gets Eye-detection in Servo

Canon released another small firmware update to the EOS R. Most notably, the new firmware adds eye-detection while in Servo mode. Jump over to Canon’s website to download the new firmware. Here are all the details:

Eye-detection AF:

• Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
• Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.

Small AF Frame Size:

• Supports Servo AF when shooting still images.
• Now available when shooting movies regardless of “Movie Servo AF” setting.

Bug Fixes:

• Under certain conditions the electronic level displayed in the electronic viewfinder did not display properly.
• Under certain conditions information displayed in the electronic viewfinder was not properly rotated.
• Under certain conditions updating the firmware for the wireless file transmitter WFT-E7 was not possible.

Fuji X-T30

Fuji’s most recent mirrorless camera release got a small firmware update to reduce the likelihood of accidentally pressing the Quick Menu button. The Q button sits prominently on a ridge on the back of the camera and users were reporting accidental misfires. Head over to the Fuji X-T30 support page for more detail and access the download link

The firmware update Ver.1.01 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issue:

• Improved operability of the Q (quick menu) button
• To avoid accidentally opening the Q (quick) menu, the button reaction time has been increased.

Fuji X-T3

Fuji issued a meaningful update to their highly-rated X-T3 mirrorless Camera, targeting focus improvements. Nice to see Fuji following through with their plan to provide usability improvement to their cameras. Here’s the download page. Of course, the new firmware also addresses “slight defects” – whatever that’s supposed to mean.

• Strengthened the accuracy of face / eye detection AF performance
  The AF algorithm has been improved along with the accuracy of face / eye detection AF. The ability to detect faces in the distance has been enhanced by approximately 30% and AF tracking is now more stable, even when an obstacle appears in the way. The improvements in AF are applicable to both still photos and video recording.
• New Face Select function
  The Face Select function has been introduced to provide priority auto-focus, tracking and exposure on a selected subject when multiple faces have been detected. The priority face can be selected by using the touch screen or focus lever.
• Faster AF speed for subjects at a distance
  A Double Tap Setting and Touch Function has been added to the touch screen settings*. The two settings must be set to OFF to provide a better touch screen response. These new settings allow a more intuitive touch operation when shooting, AF and focus area select.
• Intuitive operation of touch screen
  A Double Tap Setting and Touch Function has been added to the touch screen settings(*1). The two settings must be set to OFF to provide a better touch screen response. These new settings allow a more intuitive touch operation when shooting, AF and focus area select.
  *1：By default, Touch Screen Setting, Double Tap Setting and Touch Function are set to all OFF. Touch Screen Setting must be set to ON to use the touch screen function.
• Focus frame when EYE DETECTION SETTING
  When using EYE DETECTION SETTING, only focus frame on eye is displayed.
• 6.Improvement of AF/AE area tracking when using EVF
  When using the EVF, tracking function for AF/AE area movement by touch screen is improved.
• 7.Push function of the Focus stick when INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING
  The push function is disabled when INTERVAL TIMER SHOOTING.
• FLICKER REDUCTION function
  The options are changed from ON/OFF to ALL FRAMES/FIRST FRAME/OFF. And when choosing FIRST FRAME, the speed of CH continuous shooting is improved.
• Message when IMAGE TRANSFER ORDER
  If there is no image of TRANSFER ORDER when turning on a camera, no message appears.
• Fix of slight defects.