I Fixed Fujifilm Autofocus: WITHOUT THE FIRMWARE

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  • Опубліковано 9 січ 2025

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  • @cameraconspiracies
    @cameraconspiracies  Місяць тому +53

    This was before the just announced firmware fix. I'll test the new firmware soon, but I'm afraid to update it lol. Might have to wait on Edvard's video first :)
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    • @edvard2942
      @edvard2942 Місяць тому +1

      Update it , Just tested it , works almost as good as fw1. ALMOST buuuuuuuuut ... I discovered that fuji once had good snappy video af and they destroyed it 4ish years ago. Sorry to ruin your hopes. Btw gave you a message on instagram in may :( still no reply , Promise I am not a stalker.

    • @birjub9647
      @birjub9647 Місяць тому

      You can always downgrade now if its not good.

    • @edvard2942
      @edvard2942 Місяць тому +3

      You can update it Kasey , Still first firmware is a little better for our cinema.

    • @cameraconspiracies
      @cameraconspiracies  Місяць тому +5

      @@edvard2942 Sweet, almost as good as years ago, that's almost impressive :)

  • @gustavevilleneuvedehoff-un5459
    @gustavevilleneuvedehoff-un5459 Місяць тому +15

    Worth pointing out that speed setting is lens-dependent. Some are faster, others are not, you gotta find the usable speed for each lens.

  • @graesonphoto
    @graesonphoto Місяць тому +31

    "Fuji hobo scrubs with your vintage pants" was a shot across the bow I was not expecting but in hindsight, entirely deserve.

  • @DJDLS
    @DJDLS Місяць тому +4

    Happy to report that your suggested focus settings improved my x-s20 with 56mm 1.2
    Thanks for this!

  • @GJ_Brown
    @GJ_Brown 6 днів тому +1

    Thank you for mentioning tracking sensitivity! I use my X-T5 (firmware 4.0 😞) exclusively for stills, and after watching this video I decided to set tracking sensitivity and speed tracking sensitivity to 0 (zero) at AF continuous mode using Fuji 400mm lens and it focuses 45% faster.

  • @c.d.osajotiamaraca3382
    @c.d.osajotiamaraca3382 Місяць тому +3

    And a huge roar of applause suddenly erupted from sea to sea. The women wept with joy; and little children flooded the streets. Thank you!

  • @BenjaminKanarek
    @BenjaminKanarek Місяць тому +9

    Just installed the firmware on my X-H2 and what an improvement!

    • @Mr7Poz
      @Mr7Poz Місяць тому

      On Video yes thank God, did you try it on stills? I am not getting good results at all.

  • @Bradum
    @Bradum Місяць тому +15

    Man, I'm so glad I haven't updated my X-H2s firmware in over a year. LMK when the AF gets back to the same as my old-ass firmware!

  • @Xer0.Visual5
    @Xer0.Visual5 Місяць тому +5

    It works! i used it for some months already. but also with the new Firmware it's helping extra. so even better AF

  • @bbgec
    @bbgec Місяць тому +8

    Thanks for the "firmware fix". I was messing with this the other day and I was on the struggle bus, at the back of the bus no less. Now I can finally have a semi-reasonable low-tier camera experience and still wish I was a Nikon user, but with less hunting.

  • @salpjs
    @salpjs Місяць тому +3

    Good work! Can’t wait to see if your settings work as well as the new Firmware

  • @myeclecticself
    @myeclecticself Місяць тому +3

    I don’t even have a Fuji-no plans to buy one. But I watched the whole video and was entertained somehow…

  • @fauland_photography
    @fauland_photography Місяць тому +2

    You should open a "ballet / dancing school" ... Your moves rock ! :-) On a serious note: The more sophisticated our technology, the more important it becomes to 'learn your gear' and fine tune it to your needs. I am using the FUJI lineup for professional and personal work and as many of my colleagues in the industry I always had 'the results I wanted/needed' but keep in mind, no camera these days is a 'one button press super machine'. Problem with the internet these days: A trillion 'This sucks..' videos are thrown out because it's good for the clicks. Working on your own skills and/or doing intensive testing yourself is not 'as sexy' and not done by most users. YOU DID IT .. et voila ... it works :-) Thanks for sharing...

  • @systematic-sound
    @systematic-sound Місяць тому +1

    Thanks. Love the constructive approach on this Video! Please let us know if the new Firmware brings any improvement.

  • @SMGJohn
    @SMGJohn Місяць тому +3

    Thanks, my GH1 finally face tracking me without much issues, all i needed was to copy your Fuji settings. Although the GH1 only has a speed setting.

    • @ledheavy26
      @ledheavy26 Місяць тому +1

      @@SMGJohn Honestly I've seen my gh2 face track with less hunting.....sometimes

  • @arizonarealestatewithdonbarar
    @arizonarealestatewithdonbarar Місяць тому +2

    On an X-H2S/Firmware 7.0 I have been using Sensitivity set to + 3 and AF Speed set to either 0 or -1 for about 6 months. Generally works OK with both XF 70-300 and XF 150-600 for wild life videography. Still not great. But makes the camera serviceable. Not sure I could do one of your street videography videos with this camera and these settings.

  • @6chico6
    @6chico6 Місяць тому +3

    🖤 FUJI HOBO SCRUBS WITH VINTAGE PANTS 🖤

  • @LIGHTHUNTER.D
    @LIGHTHUNTER.D Місяць тому +58

    Fix Fuji AF by using the Z6III

    • @michalsiegel6717
      @michalsiegel6717 Місяць тому +4

      Why so fancy, you can literally fix it with the Df. 😂 Jokes aside, getting the Z50II + 24-50 or S5D + 18-40 will save you money and give you more than any Fuji camera can + you also get a lens as a bonus.

    • @71co0k
      @71co0k Місяць тому +5

      My camera has to have a soul. Sorry.

    • @IliasKoureas
      @IliasKoureas Місяць тому +5

      @@71co0k Soul = out of focus images/videos + every camera from any other brand has better af? Good to know , thanks🤩

    • @nativestrong7253
      @nativestrong7253 Місяць тому +1

      Its an ok camera at best. I want to see what it does with vintage glass, cannot stand the ESPN look.

    • @71co0k
      @71co0k Місяць тому +3

      @@IliasKoureas Not if you know how to use the camera. No focus issues for me.

  • @bingbong4848
    @bingbong4848 Місяць тому +2

    The Locksmith sorting the Fiji AF and releasing you to do this video is pretty commendable.
    *We do know that one of your feet is securely tied to the sofa, hence your limited range of movement.that outside shot is from an old vid.

  • @dhruvmeena96
    @dhruvmeena96 Місяць тому +6

    Holy shit ma man fixed fuji

  • @Blazerrrrrrrrr
    @Blazerrrrrrrrr Місяць тому +19

    Dang! Didn't expect 2 videos in one day we eating good today!

  • @ofthenearfuture
    @ofthenearfuture Місяць тому +3

    Just checked my X-S10 and had it set to 0 sensitivity and -3 speed lol, so I'll give your settings a go

  • @rpmusick
    @rpmusick Місяць тому +1

    The speed setting depends on the lens also. My 16mm 1.4 is much slower than 14mm 2.8 so I need different settings for those two. On 14mm I can set the speed to the minimum and for the 16mm that would be too slow. But usually you do want tracking higher and speed slower and it wont hunt.

  • @ledheavy26
    @ledheavy26 Місяць тому +15

    It's almost as good as a GH6.

  • @elleporidae
    @elleporidae Місяць тому +5

    I just got my first Fuji cam last week (coming from 7 years of Olympus) with the 35mm 1.4 and never clicked so fast 😆

  • @iamionscat9035
    @iamionscat9035 Місяць тому +7

    What's happening? The Locksmith(TM) pointed out that I incorrectly doubled the day count down on the pre-recorded videos on this morning's video as 9 days left, but it was actually 8.
    Now a second video in the same day (night really)???
    Is The Locksmith(TM) panicking and trying to show he's not just posting pre-recorded videos and he won't run out of them? So we won't catch on to him?
    Does this mean he's got 7 days left now? Does it mean he has a few more and he's trying to throw us off the track? Something else?
    It was a pretty quick video. Maybe The Locksmith(TM) is dividing up the pre-recorded material into smaller videos than Kasey would normally post so he doesn't run out as fast...
    We'll see what happens tomorrow.

  • @JohnDrummondPhoto
    @JohnDrummondPhoto Місяць тому +12

    I suggested several videos ago that you need to increase your AF speed. You're welcome. 😉😄

  • @Edgars.Z
    @Edgars.Z Місяць тому

    These settings coincide with the default values for X-T3 #5 (For erratically moving & accel/decel subjects), usually used for shooting sports.

  • @suba7320
    @suba7320 Місяць тому +4

    Fuji is back, baby!

  • @neglectedloves
    @neglectedloves Місяць тому +2

    this was extremely entertaining (and also helpful) 😂😂😂

  • @scotthime6928
    @scotthime6928 Місяць тому +4

    Forgotten Fix For Fuji Focus without Firmware. Finally!

  • @JackieDElia
    @JackieDElia Місяць тому +1

    I will give this a try on my x-s20. Thanks!😊

  • @Michael-fw5ef
    @Michael-fw5ef Місяць тому +27

    How can any camera company have such bad autofocus? Fuji executives need to acknowledge how bad things are.

  • @classic.cameras
    @classic.cameras Місяць тому +32

    The Locksmith Stalker forgot that Kasey only uploads in the morning. You messed up Locksmith. Free Kasey now!🤣

    • @ShadesOClarity
      @ShadesOClarity Місяць тому +1

      I predicted it. Where is he? Somebody go check the Turnaround Basin.

  • @peerlessportraits
    @peerlessportraits Місяць тому +2

    I'm taking credit.

  • @thebentzenable
    @thebentzenable Місяць тому +2

    A morning release 🥰😍 at least here in the freezing north 🇩🇰

  • @jpsteiner2
    @jpsteiner2 Місяць тому +11

    Wow, Fuji makes Panny Boy contrast detection look really good.

  • @Patto459
    @Patto459 Місяць тому

    Hey brother, spot on , the best it’s ever been, with the 18 and the 33, cool, I usually use manual with a cine, but sometimes, many times need AF when on a gymble and now I can also use my $800 Aus RS4, my wife forgives me now and I have to thank you for saving my marriage

    • @Patto459
      @Patto459 Місяць тому

      Fuji should endorse you into their Hall of Fame

  • @simon359
    @simon359 Місяць тому

    What are the settings people use for still photography, especially for street action.

  • @GregCarrick
    @GregCarrick Місяць тому +3

    Glad you finally found it for yourself. Whenever anyone suggested you change settings you'd just insult them. Thankfully you didn't give up and sell it.

    • @lionheart4424
      @lionheart4424 Місяць тому +1

      Hasn't he sold this camera like twice now? Guess its a matter of time for him to sell it (again?) for the lack of 3D pop autofocus.

  • @adinbradic7092
    @adinbradic7092 Місяць тому +3

    This screwing up auto focus with updates might be worst thing any camera brand have ever done. Amazing.

  • @ChrisBrogan
    @ChrisBrogan Місяць тому +2

    Does anyone else wander around singing the theme song throughout the day? Me neither. Shut up. YOU do.

  • @Erkko69-q3e
    @Erkko69-q3e Місяць тому +1

    Good video again🎥📢👍😀🇫🇮!

  • @KarlGutowski
    @KarlGutowski Місяць тому

    While the lock setting is consistent from lens to lens, the speed of acquiring focus varies from lens to lens. Fat lenses, like the 16-55 are slower compared to the primes. I do okay with the XT4 by tweaking these settings. Still waiting for that firmware update though. If AFC isn't sticky and reliable after the update, I don't think I'll stay with this system.

  • @charliejg
    @charliejg Місяць тому

    Well it's good to know you can get that close now. Hopefully the new update will really be a successful fix. Nice work, when are you joining the Fujifilm engineering team?

  • @eazyasyoulike
    @eazyasyoulike Місяць тому

    No silver top version which surprised me, only zfc has silver option

  • @sargisshirinyan207
    @sargisshirinyan207 Місяць тому

    Would be interesting to see how these settings work with a modern LM lens (I know I know, no 3d pop, just an AF test that's it)

  • @Heiphoto
    @Heiphoto Місяць тому

    Thank you ! great information !

  • @Jwitherow1964
    @Jwitherow1964 Місяць тому +1

    Fuji has a place in my bag

  • @youfollow_
    @youfollow_ Місяць тому

    fuji dropped the new firmware update, i'm quite surprise

  • @jonuiuc
    @jonuiuc Місяць тому

    lol I have an xt3 and just left it in the middle. We will see if the +1 does something.

  • @arthur.monticelli
    @arthur.monticelli Місяць тому +1

    All I want is the perfect camera

  • @chrisbrown8748
    @chrisbrown8748 Місяць тому +1

    Love ya dude

  • @jlinc187
    @jlinc187 Місяць тому

    Everyone needs to keep in mind that these settings are all lens specific as they all react differently to the settings. Which is annoying but it is what it is.

  • @talsostein1626
    @talsostein1626 Місяць тому

    Before watching- you sold the camera? I mean, that fits the "without firmware"

  • @nativestrong7253
    @nativestrong7253 Місяць тому

    Highly recommend the Phantom ARRI LUTS and Cineprint35 for this specific camera. Have fun. Oh, another pro tip, use common sense and dont shoot in Flog2 at night.

  • @robreyez
    @robreyez Місяць тому

    Perfect timing..since they just released the latest firmware hehe

  • @johnfirewire
    @johnfirewire Місяць тому

    Do you think this will work well on the X-S20?

  • @fotokozlowski
    @fotokozlowski Місяць тому

    Hmm.. Interesting. I need to try out Your recommended settings in my X-H2. Just wonder if I should do this before, or after today's firmware update release 😅

    • @cameraconspiracies
      @cameraconspiracies  Місяць тому +1

      Do it INSTEAD of updating the now irrelevant firmware :)

  • @panomaxstudio8454
    @panomaxstudio8454 Місяць тому

    Is that a focus issue with Fuji hardware or software problems ?

  • @maruwaanmoses
    @maruwaanmoses Місяць тому +2

    At 1:32 …OMG! 😂

  • @UncleTrapperMedia
    @UncleTrapperMedia Місяць тому +3

    Not used to seeing new uploads this late in the day. Thanks for 3 new vid today combo'd wiht Vegetable Police

  • @gamebuster800
    @gamebuster800 Місяць тому

    They might as well own up their failure and make manual focus rangefinders and charge double, like Leica.

  • @999.9finegold
    @999.9finegold Місяць тому

    Omagad You're right 😅
    That's awesome

  • @donaldobrien9171
    @donaldobrien9171 Місяць тому +1

    Oh noes! Kasey went and RTFM

  • @pitterpatterlf
    @pitterpatterlf Місяць тому

    What firmware do you use on the ZV-E1?

  • @MrTedTed
    @MrTedTed Місяць тому +1

    Funny but just today I was thinking that I wanted to see two videos per day instead of one. One to make laugh in the morning and another one before going to bed. Today my wishes came a reality thanks to bitcoins

  • @nicocastillo2099
    @nicocastillo2099 Місяць тому

    Yeah actually i just almost the same settings with my XT5 and I can shoot AFC for both video and photo. And take note I shoot Padel Tennis and other racket sports. My hit rate is around 90%. I’m using a 16-55mm lens v1 and 50-140mm.

  • @Frippin-MTBD80
    @Frippin-MTBD80 Місяць тому

    New Firmware today!

  • @Redcliff123
    @Redcliff123 12 днів тому

    What's the point of a camera without a proper auto focus system?

  • @toxotis70
    @toxotis70 Місяць тому

    settings are different for every lens...its not only the camera!

  • @jacquesnel8384
    @jacquesnel8384 Місяць тому

    Nice one ☝️Going to try it on my X-H1. Legend ❤

  • @yawningmarmot
    @yawningmarmot Місяць тому

    You sold it didn't you? The ultimate fix!

  • @eazyasyoulike
    @eazyasyoulike Місяць тому

    New firmware released today

  • @pafa7179
    @pafa7179 Місяць тому

    Fuji AF works well with snails !

  • @toddm6999
    @toddm6999 16 днів тому

    I just hit it like I do my TV set and it works…

  • @jamesmynes1953
    @jamesmynes1953 Місяць тому

    What camera u using?

  • @chcomes
    @chcomes Місяць тому

    it is better but it bounces away after reaching focus- that is very offputting. Of course not as bad as the normal performance.

  • @FarAwayFate
    @FarAwayFate Місяць тому +1

    Now it hunts faster.

  • @YouSnoozeYouNooze
    @YouSnoozeYouNooze Місяць тому

    Thanks for this. Anyone know if that November firmware is happening?

    • @zetknight
      @zetknight Місяць тому

      It came out an hour ago. I updated my x-h2 but nothing to test with until the weekend.

    • @6042833
      @6042833 Місяць тому

      is happening November 2025🤥

    • @cameraconspiracies
      @cameraconspiracies  Місяць тому +12

      It's out now. I was like damn it, my video is irrelevant so I panic released it immediately :)

    • @-grey
      @-grey Місяць тому +3

      ​@@cameraconspiracies The video will still be relevant. They fixed nothing. 😂

    • @templarsofhiphop
      @templarsofhiphop Місяць тому

      Animal 🦍 🔥​@@cameraconspiracies

  • @catbread2585
    @catbread2585 Місяць тому +1

    Now update it :-)

  • @OneOldManRiding
    @OneOldManRiding Місяць тому

    A night video? Someone is obsessing - Frank

  • @mex5341
    @mex5341 Місяць тому

    And not for Xs20 what a shame!

  • @Cocc0nuttt0
    @Cocc0nuttt0 Місяць тому +3

    4:01 wow that is the most 3D FLATNESS i've ever seen

  • @jonathan4940
    @jonathan4940 Місяць тому

    What an Crazy unsual approach these days 👍🏼

  • @gregbillings
    @gregbillings Місяць тому +1

    If Shatner needed Fuji AF settings - 1:33 - Why.......... must........I.........move around........... this much. LOL.

  • @WilliamTaylor-h4r
    @WilliamTaylor-h4r Місяць тому

    Hobo kisses on building is going to the moon!

  • @jonnyfarmer
    @jonnyfarmer Місяць тому

    +3 & +3 on my X-S 10

  • @hoatd1993
    @hoatd1993 Місяць тому

    Watching this video hurts my eye so much because the AF keeps jumping around.

  • @sam_lxxxiv
    @sam_lxxxiv Місяць тому +1

    lol fuji finally released the update hours after you've found the hack

  • @i7bua
    @i7bua Місяць тому +3

    It's the "fix" we've known long ago, just set speed to -1/-2/-3 depend on lenses and sensitivity to 0 for the fastest subject acquisition or higher if you want AF to be sticky. Most hunting come from lens motor moving too fast that the CPU cant keep up so it has to rack the focus back and forth to confirm focus. The problem is sometimes slower focus speed is too slow to be useful, and the tendency to find "human" subject in everything make AF mess up badly. The 7.10 seems make the camera less eager to find new "human" subject, so it sticks to the initial subject more but it's also slower to acqquire new subject.

    • @cameraconspiracies
      @cameraconspiracies  Місяць тому

      Those aren't the settings. I was at -1 speed in the intro clip. That was the worst AF anyone has ever seen, and you are suggesting that or even slower speeds lol.

    • @i7bua
      @i7bua Місяць тому +1

      @@cameraconspiracies Speed settings are depended on lenses used. Some very fast AF lenses need slower settings. Fuji AF is dumb but certainly not the worst, just use some older Nikon and Panasonic then you will see. Most people are expecting too much, we can blame Fuji BS marketing too. Put it aside then you can learn its behavior and have some workaround. First, if AF is hunting, then the speed settings is too high, lower it down until it no longer hunt, sometimes it's too slow to be usable. Each lens needs different settings, even the same zoom lens need different settings at different zoom level! Second, sensitivity should be at 0, higher settings dont mean stickier tracking, just longer delay before it reacquire another subject which could be very harmful in many situations. Fuji stupid AF comes from its tenacity to find new subjects, when there are more than 1 "human" in the frame, it will keep jumping around and around, and it will regconize many non-human objects as "human". I believe Fuji has somewhat reduce this behavior in the new 7.10 firmware. The best focus mode is Area, which it will focus on the closest recognizable face, otherwise it will focus on the small chosen area. The wide/tracking mode is also good, it will only focus on the chosen area or subject (based on shape and color mostly). Avoid the Multi mode, where it will continously search for new subject in the whole frame to focus on, which led to many AF complains.

  • @craigbaker6382
    @craigbaker6382 Місяць тому

    ..OK but you remain defeated by Fuji colour science? I'll try your settings with my 1.1 firmware XS-20.

  • @tarasd7402
    @tarasd7402 Місяць тому +1

    This will be funny

  • @JeromeMorada
    @JeromeMorada Місяць тому

    the Old Sony A6000 has way better AF

  • @SunGee-db3yp
    @SunGee-db3yp Місяць тому +1

    It's funny how none of the lying sacks of fuji fanboys has come up with this, but instead have shown pumping AF and/or clips filmed at f5.6 saying "Fuji has fixed it". I guess they will all release new videos in the coming week or so and be able to finally show a somewhat working AF as proof. You should call out everyone of em that doesn't throw bitcoin your way.

  • @LiveMyJourneyTom
    @LiveMyJourneyTom Місяць тому

    Just to spite you Fuji released a new firmware with revised AF algorithm today. Literally 😂😂😂
    I’m curious about the new F-Log C.

  • @reflux043
    @reflux043 Місяць тому

    People on other channels all of a sudden are all complaining about the autofocus causing blurry photos. Im using the fujifilm s1, xq2, x-t20, and my dads using the x100f, and we've never had an autofocus problem or blurry photo problem. In the menu of the x-series, there's a setting called release/focus priority. You could try both options, and see if that helps.

    • @edvard2942
      @edvard2942 Місяць тому +3

      Kasey , a photographer using release priority lol

  • @LIFEISCONQUEST
    @LIFEISCONQUEST Місяць тому

    #finesse 🦾😎

  • @chuawee
    @chuawee Місяць тому +1

    And he didn't need to use F16

  • @HesselFolkertsma
    @HesselFolkertsma Місяць тому +1

    Huh that’s something new, I’ve never felt third person buyers remorse before 😆
    Come on Kasey, Sony’s where it’s at. The lizard rejuvenation pool is nice and warm, just join us and have a great time!