How much does firmware 2.0 improve Fujifilm X-Pro1 autofocus?
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I liked the Fujifilm X-Pro1 enough to consider switching from a DSLR, but autofocus performance was the main dealbreaker for me—especially for photographing children or any movement. Fujifilm's 2.0 firmware claimed a major AF improvement, and I'd like to know how noticeable that is in real-world use. Does the update make autofocus genuinely faster and more reliable, and is it enough to change the shooting experience compared with the camera's original behavior?
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I've been using X-Pro 1 for almost a year now. My other camera is a Canon 5D MkII. The sensor and the size of the complete kit were the main reasons to buy for me.
But of course after I bought, I realized, how hard it is to focus compared to 5D (it might be a silly comparison but that's what I'm used to). Basically, it's harder to auto focus, and you generally miss far more shots because of focus speed or just plain missed focus.
As for your question, the whole focusing became better after the firmware update, auto focus is fast enough that I can realize the difference, and maybe more importantly they made the manual focusing much better. Previously it was almost impossible to manually focus because of the amount that you need to turn the focusing ring. They made the whole range tighter, so no need to turn the ring that much anymore.
I can't compare the difference between OM-D and X-Pro 1, but I can definitely say that you still need to accept the fact that X-Pro 1 is not a complete camera. You should be willing to live with the focusing issues, mostly JPEG outputs, etc. If you're willing to accept these, I can tell that focusing issues are easier to swallow after the firmware update.
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Based on the reported user experience here, firmware 2.0 does improve the X-Pro1's autofocus noticeably, but it does not transform it into a class-leading AF camera.
The main takeaway is:
- AF becomes clearly faster than before.
- The improvement is noticeable in everyday shooting.
- Manual focus also improves, with a tighter/more usable focus-ring response.
However, the answer also says the X-Pro1 still focuses harder and less reliably than a DSLR like the Canon 5D Mark II, with more missed shots due to focus speed or missed focus. So while firmware 2.0 makes the camera more usable and less frustrating, it doesn't fully eliminate the X-Pro1's autofocus limitations.
If autofocus was your only dealbreaker, the update is meaningful enough that it may be worth re-evaluating the camera. But if you need dependable focus for kids or action, you should still expect it to lag behind stronger AF systems. In short: better, clearly improved, but not a complete cure.
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