X-E2 Firmware rumor recap
- After the announcement of X-T1 FW 4.0, Fujifilm France answered to X-E2 shooters on May 25, that there will be a Firmare update also for X-E2 – READ HERE
- Sources told to FujiRumors on June 3, that this firmware update will come in about 6 months – READ HERE
- On June 18, a new source told us it will indeed come by the end of this year, and bring the new AF-system – READ HERE
- Finally, Fujifilm itself confirmed on July 24: the X-E2 firmware will come by the end of the year. They did not mention which features it will bring, though – READ HERE
- On October 29, a trusted source told us, that the new Firmware update for X-E2 will come, and it will bring a new AF-system to X-E2 cameras. READ HERE
Still not convinced? Then here is another one:
Fujifilm Hong Kong (via Fujfilm Studio) just said on facebook, that the X-E2 FW4 is currently scheduled for next year mid-January. Earlier this year, my sources and even Fujifilm itself said it will come by the end of this year. If Fuji Hong Kong is right, than there has been a little delay on the release.
Thanks a lot for the FR-reader who spotted and shared this with all of us 🙂
stay tuned,
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or March 2016
Whether November, December or January I don’t really care. As long as it brings us the new AF I’ll be really glad. If we also get the electronic shutter I’ll be extremely happy.
And if we end up getting direct AF point selection, full “T mode” and EC in manual mode then I’ll love this camera to death. Almost.
The bestestest camera ever, getting even betterer!!!
TeamXe2
Let’s throw darts at a calendar! It will be just as accurate as these rumors.
x100s. do it. give me some love.
I hope I’m just paranoid but with a January release and the alleged X-Pro2 coming at the same time I hope this won’t be a final firmware and end of life announcement for the X-E line.
End of life !? It ends when you stop using it. Does nobody remember the time where camera’s did not get any firmware updates at all ..
They have to move on at some point, but if FW4.0 brings even a few of the things we hope it does, then they sure do so on a high note.
Well most of the more expensive cameras have gotten nearly always gotten an Firmware update or to from all manufacturers but most of this has been to fix bug. Fuji on the other hand would seem more interested in getting the most out of their current models than always pushing new one with incremental updates to just as a feature here or there. That said Fuji’s current range is mostly the same camera with different buttons and dials and some features.
mmm, maybe time to get a nice X-E2 second-hand…
I am still looking at possibly getting one new but I would not want to commit until this new firmware is actually a reality. I may otherwise get an X-T10 instead.
might as well just get an X-T10. X-E2 is dust already.
I can sell you a silver one, still under warranty
(France)
Improved AF, and direct AF point selection through the four d-pad is a must.
Likewise, I’d like to always view the images on LCD when pushing “Play” button and “EVF + OC sensor” mode is selected.
Also, a cleaner info display on the EVF -like on the XT1&10 and X100T- is desirable.
How can I agree more? I don’t know, so I’ll just say +1 to each of your points, especially #1 and #2. And #1. Really, REALLY #1.
As long as it’s coming, a few more weeks to wait aren’t that bad. Bring on the new AF and I’m happy! 🙂
I can only guess that they want to sell some more X-T10 to X-E2 owners over the holidays, before the X-E2 finally gets the same firmware 😉
I really hope Fuji improves the XE2’s video features in this firmware release. Even just adding 24/25/50 fps will be a great start. Having full manual control on top would be a blessing. I’m already sick of having my XE1 and XE2 run at different frame rates.
I still hope that too 🙂
You want video, get a video camera.
Fuji kind of dropped the ball in regards to the XE-2 and X100s. Red headed step children.
I really just don’t think this FW update is really going to come. They will release the xPro2 and hope that the XE-2 people will upgrade. I have been waiting to buy an XE-2 because I like the size and the range finder EVF. Oh well…the longer I wait the cheaper it’s going to be to purchase if they ever do release the FW.
Very impressive that Fuji can bring out a FW update on such an old camera (in digital terms).
I really wish they didn’t release so many camera bodies in a short time period and just tried to focus on one really innovative camera body. I want a rangefinder camera with a tilt screen, dual SD card slots, built in flash, and good video recording capability. Basically a hybrid baby camera body of the XT-1, XEe2, and X-Pro2.