Fringer EF-GFX Pro (v2.0) and NF-GFX (v1.40) Firmware Updates Released

Fringer has released firmware updates for the Fringer EF-GFX Pro and the Fringer NF-GFX.

Firmware Update Details

Fringer EF-GFX Pro – 2025/4/13 – Version 2.0

  1. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
    1) Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX
    2) Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM
    3) Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM + 1.4X
    4) Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM + 2X
    5) Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM
    6) Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
    7) SIGMA ZOOM 28-80mm 1:3.5-5.6 II MACRO ASPHERICAL
  2. Issue fixed: Sometimes EF85/1.2L II may be misrecognized as SAMYANG 85/1.2.
  3. Added in-body vignetting and distortion correction profile for the following lenses:

Lens model

Configuration item

default

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

ForceNativeEF3514L

1

Canon EF 600mm f/4L IS III USM

ForceNativeEF6004LIS3

1

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

ForceNativeEF70300IS

1

Please download and install the new firmware here.

Main improvements of NF-GFX v1.40 – 2025/4/13 – Version 1.40

  1. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
    1) Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX
    2) Tokina opera 50mm f/1.4 FF
    3) Tokina AT-X 16-28 F2.8 PRO FX
    4) SIGMA 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM S018
    5) SIGMA 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM S018 + 1.4X
  2. Added in-body vignetting and distortion correction profile for the following lenses.
    Lens model: Tokina opera 50mm f/1.4 FF
    Configuration item: ForceNativeTokina50140pera

Note: We have fixed the IBIS performance issues when activating in-body correction functions. Now there is no need to turn off the auto corrections for IBIS. But if you prefer to manually set the correction in camera menu, you may still disable the auto corrections. To disable it for individual lens: change the corresponding configuration item’s value to 0.

Please download and install the new firmware here.

Fujifilm to Suspend Orders for GFX100RF, X100VI and X-M5 (Black Only)

I have received this message from an anonymous source (THANKS), telling me that on Friday April 11, Fujifilm contacted retailers about the suspension of orders for the following cameras: Fujifilm GFX100RF, X100VI and Fujifilm X-M5.

We have investigated this information and we can tell you this:

So that’s the most accurate information available for now. Of course it affects USA only.

This is very bad for the Fujifilm X100VI backorders, as they are made in China and probably will remain blocked in China until the tariffs are removed, since with tariffs at 145% or something like that, it is basically impossible to import to USA.

The Fujifilm X-M5 in silver is shipping already since months, so there might be some stock still in USA at regular price. Once that stock runs dry, I guess also the sales for the silver version will get paused. The X-M5 is made in China, too.

I have no idea what it going to happen with the Fujifilm GFX100RF. It was supposed to ship on April 24. I don’t know if some units have already arrived to USA before the tariffs kicked in or not. If not, I guess they’ll be put on hold too. Although the GFX100RF is made in Japan, so it “only” has 10% tariffs.

Fujifilm Sold More than 100 Million Instax Cameras since 1998

Fujifilm has just announced that it has sold more than 100 million Instax cameras since 1998.

Cheap to make, a constant cash flow thanks to instax film purchases… no wonder that the Fujifilm CEO called Instax their new goldmine.

The latest addition are the Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 and the Instax Wide EVO.

Press Release

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