FUJINON XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR Lens Firmware 1.21

The firmware update Ver.1.21 from Ver.1.20 incorporates the following issues:

- A firmware bug is fixed that the noise occurs during zoom operation in the rare cases.
- A minor bug is fixed.

Precautions:

- If firmware updating fails, the camera may no longer operate correctly in some cases. Carefully read the notes provided here.
- Always use the fully-charged battery when updating the firmware as a basic manner. Never turn the camera off or attempt to use any of the camera controls while the firmware is being overwritten.
- You can update the firmware from old version directly to the latest one.
- Firmware updating requires approximately 60 seconds.
- Once the firmware has been updated, some data of the previous version cannot be restored.
- Please check here if you encounter any problems.

Firmware Update Procedure:

- Turn on the camera.
- Press "MENU/OK" button and select "FORMAT" in the SET-UP menu.
- Press the selector button(up) to select "OK" and press the "MENU/OK" button.
- Then, the format will start.
- Turn the camera off after the format is completed.
- Put the formatted memory card to a card reader slot of your PC.
- Download the firmware and copy it to the card.
- Take the card from the card reader slot after the copy is completed and put it to the camera.
- Turn the camera on pressing "DISP/BACK" button to show the display in the right. Then, press the "MENU/OK" button
- Select the item into [LENS] to update the XF lens.
- Press the [OK] button to go to next step.
- Press the [UP button] to select "OK".
- Press the [OK] button and wait.
- The firmware update has been successfully completed.
- Turn the camera off
- Check the upgraded firmware.
- Format the card. 

About Digital Camera Updates:

Updating to a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your camera can improve the device's overall performance and stability, resolve various issues, and add support for newly developed features or enhance existing ones.

On the other hand, downgrading the camera's firmware can recover its functionality in the unlikely event the currently installed version is faulty or the device's performance dropped after an upgrade. However, bear in mind that applying an earlier build might not always be possible.

It is recommended that changing the camera's firmware be performed when the new release resolves an issue that your device has been encountering, or adds a new feature (or enhances an existing one) that could prove useful for you.

This process isn't intended to be destructive, but still, it's best to save all your personal data and configurations before applying a different firmware. Moreover, make sure that the battery is fully charged and don't use the camera's buttons while the installation is in progress.

When it comes to the update method, usually, you must copy the firmware file onto a compatible memory card, insert it into the camera, and browse from the menu to the device's update section.

However, each device has various ways to enter the update mode and particular steps that should be taken for a successful upgrade, therefore make sure you read the product's installation guide.

That being said, if you consider that this firmware improves your device in any way, then hit the download button and get the desired version; if not, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss the update that will boost your camera's performance.