Sure, the Fujifilm X-H1 is just around the corner, and it will be Fuji’s best hybrid video/stills camera. We have rumored the complete 4K specs, we have told you about the internal F-log, the IBIS, we gave you extremely accurate sketches that show you the camera and a lot more.
But fact is, that, already today, Fujifilm cameras are very appreciated for video. So in today’s mixed zone I will include a little dedicated “video” section.
But there is much more… hope you will find some good read amongst it..
I usually recommend 3 things, when it comes to firmware updates:
Always update, even if you think you don’t need the update, because often firmware updates hide improvements or bug fixes that are not reported officially.
BUT… if you need the camera for a paid job, do NOT update immediatly. In fact, very rarely, new FW udpates can introduce bugs. Therefore, wait a few days, check back on FujiRumors.com, and if you read no bug reports, go ahead and update
Every time Fujifilm updates a camera, I get about a dozen of emails of people having issues with the update. I always send them this Firmware update tips article, and it always fixes their problems :). So make sure to read it.
So, today, the day after Fujifilm’s firmware updates, it’s time to collect all feedback about possible bugs and new hidden features that Fujifilm might have introduced.
For the start, make sure to read the new X-T2, X-T20, GFX and X-RAW STUDIO features guides, all shared in this FujiRumors article.
Done that?
Good, then I’ll make the start, sharing some feedback we got here on FujiRumors and in our facebook page.
BUG, Really?
FUJFIILM GFX: Reported by Thai P. at out GFX facebook here: “In the new feature EVF + LCD display we could not use the touchscreen to zoom in. Sigh” But it’s not clear if that’s a real issue, or maybe something to change in the “image preview” settings. The community is testing. Some say it works flawlessly. So maybe just a false alarm. GFX shooters, feel free to let us know in the comments.
FUJIFILM X-T20: Reported by Grumpyrocker here: “The X-T20 now has a “Boost” symbol on the screen if high performance mode is enabled. But there’s no way of turning this off in the screen setup menu.”
Hidden Feature, Really?
Magnus shares here: “There’s one that seems to be undocumented. If you enable flashing highlights in your display settings, you get a bonus when using a Manual Focus lens with focus peaking: the focus peaking now flashes! I tried this on a sunrise photo walkabout this morning and it works brilliantly. Made it so much easier to nail my focus quickly.” Video demonstration here on facebook.
Salihin Salim, though, says here: “I believe the focus peaking only flashes when the focused part is overexposed. On darker parts or when I purposely underexpose the photo, the focus peaking doesn’t flash anymore.”
X-T2 AF Twice as Fast, Really?
Focus tracking of smaller objects seems to work much better if you look at this ZedProMedia youtube video, where he compares the old Vs. new X-T2 FW
First reports on FujiRumors by Joseph here: “Wow, I honestly wasn’t expecting that much of a difference in AF-C performance. AF no longer pulsates when AF-C is engaged, that was my biggest issue on the previous firmware. Edit: It still does, just not nearly as much.”
Tip
Justintime says here: “So Fuji say firmware adds:”If you press the function button allocated to the histogram, RGB histogram and highlight warning (High brightness portion will blink.) are displayed.” Noticed in Set up: screen set up: disp custom settings there is now a selection for “live view highlight alert. get blinkies without pressing function button (or assigning rgb histagram to a function button) and without rgb histagram filling half viewfinder. this feature is not in 2.10 and not documented as far as I can see”
What else?
Questions? Something you noticed? Tips? Feel free to share with the community your feedback :)
At this stage, normally the third party seller offering the lens for sale via Amazon can change often. So make sure to check out the official authorized Fujifilm dealer list here and here, to be sure you don’t buy grey market gear with limited warranty.
We already reported that BHphoto started shipping the XF80mm last week. Did you get yours? Then feel free to let us know in the comments what you think about it.
And now a mini-XF80 roundup:
Fuji XF80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR | Review at leighmiller
Shooting With The Fujinon XF 80mm F2.8 Macro at macleancomms
Fujifilm XF 80mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Unboxing & size Comparison to other Fujinon lenses at KMFoto Youtube
There currently about 100 native Fuji X mount lenses out there. And if you don’t mind manual focussing, then actually some of those can be very affordable alternatives to Fujinon X glass. Today I will list 2 of them, the fast Sainsonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 and the Meike 85mm Macro lens.
Kamlan 50mm F1.1
alikgriffin reviewed the Kamlan 50mm F1.1. He says amongst the others:
great contrast, beautiful bokeh and very nice color saturation
best image quality when shooting f1.1, stay at least 4-5 feet away from your subject to get past any of the spherical aberrations
really nice lens for black and white photography and street photography
Chromatic aberrations are pretty severe
fairly soft and smeary along the edges and corners
Back in September, Meike announced the 86mmF2.8 1:1.5 Macro lens, an affordable manual focus macro lens and alternative to Fujifilm’s XF60mm and XF80mm. But will it conquire Fuji X shooters heart? It all depends on its performance, and we have a review about it made by Damian Brown on Youtube
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