Fujifilm's amazing medium-format compact camera gets new firmware – but don't get too excited

Close-up of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF camera dials
The new firmware update for the Fujifilm GFX100RF is here... (Image credit: Gareth Bevan / Digital Camera World)

The 102MP Fujifilm GFX100RF is Fujifilm's first medium-format compact camera – and still the highest-resolution camera of its kind. If you own one, you know just how much detail this camera can deliver.

Now, Fujifilm has released a new firmware update. And while firmware updates can sometimes bring major improvements or entirely new features, they can also be more modest – and this latest update firmly falls into the latter category.

Fujifilm has made a single, fairly minor improvement – in line with previous updates. But while this firmware doesn't introduce any new features, it's still worth knowing what's changed if you're shooting with Fujifilm's compact powerhouse.

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New firmware: GFX100RF

Firmware Ver.1.12

Last year, the GFX100RF earned the DGP Imaging Award, and just recently, it scooped the iF Design Award (Image credit: Future)

Improvements
The firmware update Ver.1.12 from Ver.1.10/Ver.1.11 incorporates the following issue: A firmware bug is fixed that the eye sensor fails to activate in rare cases when viewing through the EVF at preview mode.

Pro Advice

If you caught Episode 4 of Bokeh Face: Digital Camera World podcast, we discussed the best time to install firmware updates, why they matter, but also what issues they can cause. It's a helpful listen if you're unsure when – or whenever – you should update.

It's smart to wait a week or two after release to see if any users hit snags. In the past, brands have had a few hiccups with major updates – for instance, introducing memory-setting bugs or minor interface glitches before being reissued.

Such problems are less likely this time, as Ver. 1.12 is a very minor update, but it always pays to be safe!

You can check out the episode for more insights, potential risks, and expert advice on our YouTube channel,Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all your favorite podcast services.

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Kim Bunermann
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Kim is a photographer, editor and writer with work published internationally. She holds a Master's degree in Photography and Media and was formerly Technique Editor at Digital Photographer, focusing on the art and science of photography. Blending technical expertise with visual insight, Kim explores photography's time-honored yet ever-evolving role in culture. Through her features, tutorials, and gear reviews, she aims to encourage readers to explore the medium more deeply and embrace its full creative potential.

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