Fujifilm has released an interesting update for the fixed-lens X100V camera that brings aside general bug fixes a welcomed feature for users who’ve been experiencing overheating issues. In fact, many users complained that the new camera was unexpectedly shutting off after prolonged use, and even Fujifilm last April release an official statement that confirms this issue.

When the X100V is used in a continuous manner (such as with continuous video shooting) or when used in a high-temperature environment or direct sunlight, a user may feel the grip become noticeably hot, due to heat generation within the camera’s electric circuit board and battery. It is important to note that this heat will not generally affect the camera’s performance until the camera shuts off as described below. However, the emulating heat may cause skin irritation and may ultimately be uncomfortable for the user.
In X100V with firmware version 1.10, when the camera’s temperature increases in this manner, a yellow warning icon first appears on the LCD screen. If the temperature increases further the red warning icon will appear and shortly thereafter, the camera will turn off automatically.

Clearly, a firmware update can’t completely fix this, due to the camera body construction, but the interesting thing is the company has added an “Auto Power Off Temp” option in the menu that actually lets you set the temperature level at which your camera will overheat and, eventually, turn off.

Available as a free, this firmware update adds an AUTO POWER OFF TEMP option inside the POWER MANAGEMENT menu.

There are two settings available: Standard and High.
In Standard mode, the camera will automatically turn off once it reaches an un-disclosed “standard” temperature limit before it becomes dangerous to hold or operate (long story short, same function as the current one).
In High mode, the camera can continue shooting at even higher temperatures that could result in low-temperature burns if you’re holding it in your hands. As such, Fuji warns that the High option “should only be used after mounting the camera on a tripod or taking other steps to avoid prolonged contact with the camera.”

You can download firmware version 1.10 for the X100V on Fujifilm’s product support page.