{
  "id": 11468705,
  "title": "This Fujifilm retro compact camera just got a major firmware overhaul – and a new mode for a more film-like look",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/this-fujifilm-retro-compact-camera-just-got-a-major-firmware-overhaul",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-02T15:09:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Camera World",
    "slug": "digital-camera-world",
    "url": "https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/tech/firmware/this-fujifilm-retro-compact-camera-just-got-a-major-firmware-overhaul-and-a-new-mode-for-a-more-film-like-look"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fujifilm has recently updated the firmware for its popular X-Half retro compact camera, adding a new \"Soft Glow\" option to its built-in filter effects. This feature aims to emulate the softer highlights typically found in old film lenses. While similar to the camera's existing \"halation\" mode, which adds a subtle warmth to images, Soft Glow differs by not incorporating warm tones and instead results from using softer lenses. The addition of Soft Glow is part of the X Half's filter effects, a separate mode from the camera's film simulations. This mode is designed to soften highlights, enhancing the overall glow of the image. Alongside the Soft Glow, the firmware update also introduces two new roll sizes for the camera's film mode: 12 and 24 frames per roll. The X Half's film mode locks several settings and disables previews, creating a \"screen-free\" experience. This allows photographers to swap settings between rolls more easily, compared to traditional 36-frame rolls. Additionally, the firmware update includes performance enhancements such as faster boot times, improved autofocus timing, and reduced delay between shots. Fujifilm continues to expand the X Half's built-in filters, with the Soft Glow option bringing a welcome addition to the camera's retro look.",
  "summary": "The Fujifilm X Half has a new filter designed to mimic the glow from softer film lenses",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}