You Need To Update Firmware On Your X2D II 100c Body and Lenses Right Away

Want to take full advantage of the new auto-focusing capability of the X2D II 100c? Below is a list of compatible lenses that can be used in continuous auto focus with this new firmware. Without the firmware upgrade, they will not focus in continuous mode:

Hassekblad XCD 25mm f/2.5 V

Hasselblad XCD 28mm f/4 P 

Hasselblad XCD 38mm f/2.5 V 

Hasselblad XCD 55mm f/2.5 V 

Hasselblad XCD 75mm f/3.4 P 

Hasselblad XCD 90mm f/2.5 V 

Hasselblad XCD 35-100mm f/2.8-4 E

The firmware also includes the following updates

• Supported to zoom in to 100% to view image details in Browse Mode during image processing.
• Supported to configure most of the camera settings in Main Menu during image processing.
• Supported to temporarily disable the HDR effect when previewing HDR images. Tap and hold the HDR icon to achieve this.
• Supported RGB histogram and luminance histogram display when previewing HDR images.
• Supported automatic exposure lock (AE-L) when HDR is enabled or the exposure mode is set to Full Auto.
• Supported to set the image format to “RAW” only when the exposure mode is set to Full Auto.
• For Autofocus Continuous (AF-C):
• Supported detection and focusing on smaller faces.
• Improved focusing performance and reduced exposure delay.
• Added option to enable or disable “Touch to Move AF Point” in the Focus settings.
• Added “Reset Connection Settings” function in the Connection settings.
• Improved highlights performance of HDR JPG and HEIF images.
• Improved shadows performance for image preview.
• Improved human eye detection success rate and focus accuracy.
• Reduced smudging in high-ISO (ISO ≥12800) images captured in Continuous drive mode.
• Fixed accidental parameter changes caused by overly sensitive front/rear scroll wheels.
• Fixed occasional failures to focus after the camera exits Standby Mode when used with the XCD 2,8 – 4/35-100E lens. (latest firmware of the lens required)

Grab The Firmware Here For New Body and New Lenses:

Firmware 1.1.8.6 for X2D II 100c

Firmware 1.9.7 for 25V/28P/38V/55V/75P/90V

Grab The Firmware Here For First Generation XCD Lenses:

Firmware 0.64 for 21/30/45/65/80/90/120/135.cim

Firmware 1.36 for 45P.cim

Upgrading Firmware Instructions

Make sure any downloaded firmware versions are copied to the root directory of the camera SSD (or CFexpress B Media Card). Go to the main menu (bottom right horizontal line button). Go to General, then Go to Service. Make sure any downloaded firmware versions are copied to the root directory of the camera SSD (or CFexpress B Media Card). Choose the appropriate versions with appropriate lenses attached. Repeat as necessary. ** MAke sure you have a full charged battery in the camera before attempting and do not disturb anything until notice of completion.

And then you can do this.

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