Fujifilm X-S20: New Functions Firmware Update Guide
This document outlines the new functions, modifications, and eliminations implemented in firmware version 3.30 for the Fujifilm X-S20 digital camera. For the most current manual, please visit fujifilm-dsc.com/en-int/manual/.
Note: A firmware update will reset the CONNECTION MODE setting in the Network/USB Setup menu to its default value if WIRELESS AUTO SHOOTING is selected. Reconfigure settings as needed for your external device.
Firmware Version 3.30 Updates
| N. | Description | X-S20 | See | Ver. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COMMUNIC. WIRELESS has been deleted from the REC. SETTING, MOVIE SETTING, and PLAYBACK MENU. | 177, 201, 239 | — | — |
| 2 | instax PRINT WITH STAMP has been deleted from the PLAYBACK MENU. | 243, 246, 257 | — | — |
| 3 | The pairing procedure between the camera and smartphone has been modified. | 247 | 1 | — |
| 4 | instax PRINT WITH STAMP has been deleted from the Network/USB Setup menu. | 256, 265 | — | 3.30 |
| 5 | COMMUNIC. WIRELESS has been deleted from the functions that can be assigned to BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING and POWER ZOOM LENS FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING. | 290, 319, 324, 326 | — | — |
| 6 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION has been deleted from BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > ISO SETTING. | 297 | — | — |
| 7 | The accessories "instax SHARE SP-1/SP-2/SP-3 printers" from Fujifilm are no longer supported. | 351 | — | — |
| 8 | BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > ZOOM/FOCUS SETTING > FOCUS RING OPERATION has been renamed FOCUS RING OPERATION and FOCUS RING OPERATION. With this modification, the rotation angle of the focus ring can now be set in the LINEAR setting. | 294 | 3 | 3.20 |
| 9 | The REALA ACE option has been added to IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION in the photo menu and IMAGE QUALITY SETTING > FILM SIMULATION in the movie menu. | 132, 202 | 5 | 3.00 |
| 10 | Photos and movies can now be uploaded to Frame.io. Consequently, Frame.io Camera to Cloud has been added to the network/USB setup menu, and the contents of NETWORK SETTING have been changed. | 12, 220, 246, 258, 265 | 7, 8, 10, 12, 19, 21 | — |
| 11 | WIDE/TRACKING has been added to AF MODE in AF SETTING/MF. | 206 | 22 | 2.00 |
| 12 | RAW has been added to Bluetooth/SMARTPHONE SETTING > FILE TYPE SELECTION in the network/USB setup menu. | 264 | 23 | — |
| 13 | FIRMWARE UPDATE has been added to USER SETTING in the setup menu, and the firmware update method has been modified. | 273, 368 | 23, 24 | — |
Smartphone Connection
Pair the camera with your smartphone and connect via Bluetooth®.
- Press the ? (Bluetooth) button when the camera is in shooting mode.
- Highlight Bluetooth and press MENU/OK.
- Highlight PAIRING and press MENU/OK.
You can also proceed directly to step 3 by holding down the ▶ button during playback.
Launch the smartphone app and pair it with the camera to display a code on the smartphone and camera. Confirm that both codes match for pairing.
A smartphone icon and a white Bluetooth icon will appear on the camera display when a connection has been established.
- Once devices are paired, the smartphone will automatically connect to the camera when the app is launched.
- Disabling Bluetooth when the camera is not connected to a smartphone reduces battery consumption.
FOCUS RING OPERATION
Adjust settings for focus change when operating the focus ring during still photography.
NON LIN.
Focus is adjusted at the same speed at which the ring is rotated.
LINEAR
Focus is adjusted linearly based on the amount of ring rotation. The rotation angle of the focus ring can also be set when focusing between the minimum focus distance and infinity.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| PREDEFINITA | Disable settings for the focus ring's maximum rotation angle. The maximum rotation angle varies depending on the lens. |
| 90°/180°/270°/360° | Set the maximum rotation angle of the focus ring. Select CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, or CUSTOM 3 to set the rotation angle from 60° to 900° in 10° increments. |
| PERSONALIZZATO 1, PERSONALIZZATO 2, PERSONALIZZATO 3 |
Adjust settings for focus change when operating the focus ring during movie recording.
NON LIN.
Focus is adjusted at the same speed at which the ring is rotated.
LINEAR
Focus is adjusted linearly based on the amount of ring rotation. The rotation angle of the focus ring can also be set when focusing between the minimum focus distance and infinity.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| PREDEFINITA | Disable settings for the focus ring's maximum rotation angle. The maximum rotation angle varies depending on the lens. |
| 90°/180°/270°/360° | Set the maximum rotation angle of the focus ring. Select CUSTOM 1, CUSTOM 2, or CUSTOM 3 to set the rotation angle from 60° to 900° in 10° increments. |
| PERSONALIZZATO 1, PERSONALIZZATO 2, PERSONALIZZATO 3 |
FILM SIMULATION
Simulate the effects of different film types, including black and white (with or without color filters). Choose a palette based on the subject and your creative intent.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| AUTO | The camera will automatically select the best film simulation mode based on the scene. This option is available when the mode dial is set to AUTO. |
| PROVIA/STANDARD | Suitable for a wide range of subjects. |
| Velvia/VIVACE | Vivid colors. Suitable for landscapes and nature. |
| ASTIA/MORBIDA | Soft contrast and colors. |
| CLASSIC CHROME | Subtle color and strong shadow contrast. |
| REALA ACE | Faithful color reproduction with strong tones, suitable for various scene types. |
| PRO Neg. Hi | Ideal for portraits with subtly emphasized contrast. |
| PRO Neg. Std | Neutral tones, suitable for post-production. Ideal for portraits with soft gradations and skin tones. |
| CLASSICO Neg. | Enhanced color with strong tones for increased image depth. |
| NOSTALGIC Neg. | Amber tones and rich detail in dark areas, suitable for photographic printing. |
| ETERNAL/CINEMA | Delicate colors and rich shadow tones suitable for film. |
| ETERNAL BLEACH BYPASS | Exclusive look with low saturation and high contrast, suitable for photos and movies. |
| ACROS | Black and white shooting with rich detail and sharpness. Available with yellow (Ye), red (R), and green (G) filters, which deepen the gray tones corresponding to complementary colors of the selected color.
|
| MONOCROMATICO | Black and white shooting. Available with yellow (Ye), red (R), and green (G) filters, which deepen the gray tones corresponding to complementary colors of the selected color.
|
| SEPIA | Reproduces in sepia tones. |
Film simulation options can be combined with tone and sharpness settings.
Film simulation settings are also accessible via shortcut keys.
For more information, visit: fujifilm-x.com/products/film-simulation/
Frame.io Integration
The camera displays icons indicating the status of files selected for or currently uploading to Frame.io.
An icon indicating the connection status to Frame.io is also displayed in the electronic viewfinder or LCD monitor.
Indicator Light Status
| Indicator Light | Connection Status |
|---|---|
| Flashing red | No network connection. |
| Solid red | No network connection; images waiting to upload. |
| Flashing orange | Connected to the network but not to Frame.io. |
| Flashing orange and red | Connected to the network but not to Frame.io; images waiting to upload. |
| Flashing green | Ready for upload to Frame.io. |
| Flashing green and red | Ready for upload to Frame.io; images waiting to upload. |
EVF/LCD Display Icons
| Icon | Connection Status |
|---|---|
| )) frame.io (white) | Connected to Frame.io. |
| )) frame.io (yellow) | The camera has temporarily suspended uploading to Frame.io. To resume, select Frame.io Camera to Cloud > TRANSFER SETTING > TRANSFER/SUSPEND > TRANSFER. |
| )) frame.io (gray) | Not connected to Frame.io. |
| )) frame.io (red) | The Frame.io server has set the camera status to "paused." To restore the connection, cancel the "paused" status using a computer or other device. |
Uploading Elements to Frame.io
Uploading Selected Elements Using "Frame.io Camera to Cloud"
- Select Frame.io Camera to Cloud in the network/USB setup menu.
- Select UPLOAD SETTING > SELECT IMAGE AND TRANSFER.
The NETWORK and Frame.io fields show the connection status to Frame.io.
The PROJECT and USER fields display information provided to Frame.io using a computer or other device. Note that some characters may not be displayed correctly and will be replaced by question marks (“?”).
- Mark elements for upload. Highlight photos and movies and press MENU/OK to mark them for upload.
- To display only items that meet selected criteria, press DISP/BACK before marking.
- To select all items, press the Q button.
- Selecting two items with the AEL button also selects all items between them.
Press DISP/BACK and select START TRANSFER. Selected items will be uploaded to Frame.io.
Filtering Items
To display only items that meet selected criteria, press DISP/BACK in the selection dialog box and select FILTER.
Selecting FILTER removes any existing upload markings.
- Item transfer orders can contain a maximum of 9999 items.
- If ON is selected for Frame.io Camera to Cloud > TRANSFER DURING SHUTDOWN, uploading will continue even when the camera is turned off.
Uploading Photos and Movies at the Moment of Shooting and Recording
Photos and movies recorded with ON selected for Frame.io Camera to Cloud > UPLOAD SETTING > AUTO IMAGE TRANSFER COMMAND in the network/USB setup menu are automatically marked for upload.
Connection via LAN Wireless
Connect to Frame.io via LAN wireless.
- Select NETWORK SETTING in the network/USB setup menu.
- Select NOT CREATED. You can also select or modify an existing network.
- Select ACCESS POINT SETTING. Select IP ADDRESS SETTING to manually choose the IP address as described in "Connection with an IP Address" (page 11).
- Select SIMPLE SETTING. To select a wireless LAN router or enter the router SSID manually, choose MANUAL SETTING.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to prepare the wireless LAN router. You can also use the PIN method to connect by displaying the camera's PIN and entering it on the wireless LAN router.
- Press MENU/OK when the setting is complete.
- Select Frame.io Camera to Cloud > CONNECT in the network/USB setup menu.
- Once the connection is established, select GET PAIRING CODE. A pairing code will be displayed. Enter this code on the Frame.io screen accessed from your computer or tablet to connect Frame.io and the camera.
Connection with an IP Address
Connect to Frame.io using a manually created network/USB setup profile by providing the IP address and other network settings.
- Select MANUAL. Select AUTOMATIC to automatically assign an IP address to the camera.
- Enter an IP address.
- Select IP ADDRESS and enter an IP address.
- Select SUBNET MASK and enter a subnet mask.
- Select GATEWAY ADDRESS and enter a gateway address.
- Select DNS SERVER ADDRESS and enter a DNS server address.
Supported Functions
This camera supports the following functions:
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Smartphone App Connection | Connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth® and upload images or control the camera remotely while the smartphone displays the viewfinder. |
| USB Card Readers | Connect a card reader to a computer or smartphone via USB and copy images from memory cards. |
| Webcam | Connect the camera to a computer via USB to use it as a webcam. |
| instax Printers | Print images on connected instax printers. |
| Tethered Photography | Take photos from a computer to which the camera is connected ("tethering") via wireless LAN or USB. |
| Upload to Frame.io | Upload files to Frame.io. |
| RAW Processing | Utilize the camera's image processing engine when processing RAW images on a computer. |
| Save and Load Settings | Save camera settings to a computer or smartphone, or load existing settings from them. |
Firmware Updates
Update the firmware when the firmware has been updated and functions have been added and/or modified.
After updating to the latest firmware, camera functions may differ slightly from those listed in this manual.
Firmware Download
First, download the latest firmware and save it to a memory card. For the firmware download method, refer to the following website: fujifilm-x.com/support/download/firmware/cameras/
Firmware Update Methods
Firmware can be updated in the following ways:
Firmware Update When Starting the Camera
Insert a memory card containing the new firmware into the camera. While pressing the DISP/BACK button, turn on the camera. The firmware can be updated. When the update is complete, turn off the camera once.
Firmware Update from the Setup Menus
Insert a memory card containing the new firmware into the camera. Select USER SETTING > FIRMWARE UPDATE to update the firmware.
Firmware Update Using a Smartphone App (Manual Update)
If using a smartphone app, you can update the firmware from the app. For details, refer to the following website: fujifilm-dsc.com/
Firmware Update Using a Smartphone App (Automatic Update)
If using FUJIFILM XApp Ver. 2.0.0 or later, the latest firmware will be automatically downloaded to the camera from the smartphone.
- When using the camera, a confirmation screen will appear if the update is ready. Select YES.
If CANCEL is selected, the confirmation screen will reappear when the camera is turned on the next day or subsequent days.
- When the selection screen appears, select UPDATE NOW.
- Select REMIND ME LATER to display the confirmation screen again in 3 days.
- Select DISABLE NOTIFICATIONS to not display any confirmation screens.
Select OK.
Follow the on-screen instructions to update the firmware.
When the update completion screen appears, turn off the camera.
- Use a battery with sufficient charge to update the firmware. Do not turn off or use the camera during an update. If the camera is turned off during a firmware update, it may no longer function properly.
- Nothing will be displayed on the EVF during a firmware update. Use the LCD monitor.
- The time required for a firmware update depends on the firmware size. At most, it may take about 10 minutes.
- It is not possible to revert to a previous version after the firmware has been updated.
- If an error message appears during the firmware update, refer to the following website: fujifilm-x.com/support/download/error-message/
Checking Firmware Version
To view version information, turn on the camera while pressing the DISP/BACK button.
- The camera only displays the firmware version if a memory card is inserted.
To view the firmware version or firmware update for optional accessories such as interchangeable lenses, hot-shoe mounted flash units, and bayonet adapters, mount the accessories on the camera.
AF MODE
Choose how the camera selects the focus point for movie recording.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| MULTI | The camera automatically selects the focus area. |
| WIDE/TRACKING | The camera automatically tracks the subject if the focus ring is pushed to the center or the screen is touched when the focus mode is CONTINUOUS AF. The camera automatically selects the focus subject when the focus mode is SINGLE AF. |
| AREA | The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus area. |
FILE TYPE SELECTION
Choose the file types uploaded to Frame.io. You can select or deselect each file type individually.
| Options | ||
|---|---|---|
| JPEG | RAW | HEIF |
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Use the firmware stored on a memory card to update the firmware for the camera, lenses, and other accessories.
