Firmware upgrade for Fujifilm GFX 100S II introduces significant advancements focused on wireless security.

Fujifilm GFX 100S II Firmware Update Introduces Wireless Security Improvements

Fujifilm has recently released Firmware Version 1.20 for its GFX 100S II medium format camera, marking a significant shift in the company's ecosystem approach. This update focuses on enhancing wireless communication security and streamlining connections to companion apps.

The update removes 'Wireless Communication' options from the Shooting Setting, Movie Setting, Playback, and Setup menus. As a result, assignable function buttons no longer have the ability to trigger wireless communication directly. This change is necessary to ensure stronger wireless protections in an era where remote workflows and cloud connectivity are increasingly important.

Users connecting to services like Frame.io or FTP servers will need to reconfigure their preferences once the firmware is installed. Additionally, the update eliminates direct Instax printing and Camera Remote support, nudging users toward the XApp. On Android, older Camera Remote versions will no longer function with the camera over Bluetooth; devices with Bluetooth 4.2 or later are required for pairing.

The firmware update alters the pairing process with smartphones and resets the camera's network connection settings to a universal default. Users connecting to services like Frame.io or FTP servers will need to reconfigure their preferences once the firmware is installed.

The Instax printer connection and print options have been eliminated from the GFX 100S II. Users can no longer send images directly from the camera to Instax Share SP-1/2/3 printers; they must transfer files to a smartphone via XApp or Camera Remote, then print through the dedicated Instax app.

GFX 100S II owners who rely on mobile integration or Instax printing will need to make workflow adjustments but can expect greater reliability and security in the long term. The firmware update aims to tighten wireless protections, a move that mirrors the update for the X-E5, indicating Fujifilm is standardizing wireless security and app workflows across its X and GFX series.

Notably, the GFX 100S II will no longer support the Fujifilm Camera Remote app on iOS; users must switch to the Fujifilm XApp. Updating both the GFX 100S II camera firmware and the mobile app is essential for maintaining secure and functional connections.

For those interested in exploring Fujifilm's offerings, we suggest checking out guides to the best Fujifilm cameras and the best medium format cameras. Kalum Carter, a photographer, filmmaker, creative director, and writer with over 10 years of experience in visual storytelling, offers insights and reviews on photography and filmmaking, interviewing industry professionals, showcasing emerging talent, and offering in-depth analyses of the art form.

The exact release date for the Firmware Version 1.20 for the GFX 100S II has not been provided in the available search results. Users are advised to visit the official Fujifilm GFX 100S II product support page to find the firmware update instructions.