Just a few days ago Fujifilm issued a firmware update for the Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6. Well, now we have another one. All details below.

Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 ver.1.12 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.12 from Ver.1.11 incorporates the following issue:

The following software issue is supposed to be fixed with Ver.1.11, but it is observed that the same issue is still occurs in rare cases under some shooting conditions. This is the revised firmware to fix the bug even in the above conditions.

1. “The lens initializes itself unintentionally and automatically retracts once and back to the original position frequently when using the latest X-T50 and X-M5 cameras.”

The new ArtraLab 11mm f/1.8 manual focus lens has just been launched and you can find all the details about it at ArtraLab here.

This is a manual focus lens.

CineD had another interview with a Fujifilm manager (first interview here).

This time they talk to Yuji Igarashi-san. You can see the video above as well as a quick summary of the interview:

• Fujifilm calls it a filmcamera and not a cinema camera because of Fujifilm’s heritage
• this year Fujifilm celebrates its 90th anniversary
• Fujifilm started with film stock for cinema
• Fujifilm is in the business since a long time and still makes lots of cinema lenses, so Fujifilm is familiar with the film industry
• X-T2 was firs 4K capable camera
• Fujifilm continued to put more features in their still cameras
• then Fujifilm came with more hybrid cameras
• GFX100 II is also a hybrid camera where you can switch quickly between stills and video
• the decision to make a cinema camera was made when the large format GFX100 camera has been used for actual video production
• Fujifilm started to get lots of feedback from productions to bring a dedicated GFX cinema camera
• when asked how they are going to market it agains competitors, the Manager says that the main carachteristics and unique selling point of the GFX Eterna is the color reproduction
• another selling point are the optics, such as the GF32-90mmF3.5
• another selling point is of course the large format sensor
• Fujifilm won’t make just this camera and that’s it. Fujifilm is now committed to this product lineup, so Fujifilm will also invest in making more lenses
• you can use the newly designed lenses like the GF32-90mm, but also all other G mount lenses. There are Premista and Cabrio lenses and then there is also the PL mount adapter coming
• Pricing: if you look at GFX system, photographers shooting stills and aspiring to shoot medium format, but that was often too expensive and they had to rent it. Fujifilm brought that medium format to a more affordable price
• Fujifilm wants to achieve the same also with the GFX Eterna [admin note: meaning making it more affordable compared to competitors.]
• still a premium product, but a more “affordable premium”
• when asked about concerns that the GFX Eterna is just a rehoused GFX100 II, the manager answers: “One of the reasons why we announced this product so early is that we wanted to get feedback and make sure when we launch it it’s a proper launch so there are no quirks and so. The current GFX100II needs rigs and changes to be used for cinema production. Fujifilm wants to make the workflow as seamless as possible with the GFX Eterna. If Fujifilm would just put the GFX100II in a box, it would not take Fuji 2 or 3 years to develop the GFX Eterna. The reason it takes so long is that Fujifilm wants to make sure they are covering all the points that potential users could be concerned about.

To our fellow FR-readers following us from Japan and who purchased the Fujifilm X-M5 there, here is something you have to know.

Fujifilm has disclosed that all Fujifilm X-M5 shipped within Japan will only have two languages built-in: English and Japanese.

And what if you live in Japan but you’d like to have all the menu items of the camera in your native language?

Well, Fujifilm offers a payed “Language Addition Service” that will cost you $35. You can only add one language.

In order to do that, you have to send (or bring) your camera to the Fujifilm Repair Service Center in Toyko or Osaka, pay 5,500 Yen, and then you’ll get it back with the language you asked to be added.

Don’t ask me why it’s like this. It’s the first time I hear about it and I find it makes no sense at all.

• Fujifilm X-M5
  BHphoto / AmazonUS (silver – black) / Adorama / Moment / Nuzira

The mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-M5” being released in Japan will only have “Japanese and English” built-in language settings.
Therefore, in consideration of the convenience of foreign customers living in Japan and tourists staying long-term, we will start a “language addition service” from November 28th. By using this service, you can add one language of your choice. Please check here for details of this service and how to apply.

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Fujifilm has launched new Fujifilm X deals in Europe. They pretty much match the deals in USA, although there are some differences.

The deals are instant rebates in UK and I think also in France, but they are cashback deals in Germany, which means in Germany, after your purchase, go to this page and claim your money back.

If you buy at Amazon, make sure to buy gear shipped and sold by Amazon to access the Cashback. But attention: Amazon Germany is listed among the official retailers, but not Amazon France. In UK its an instant rebate and that works also on Amazon UK.

I have not yet found the deals listed in Italy and other countries, so make sure to check out the conditions in your country before purchasing. Select the promotion in your country on this page here. And you can always give your local retailer a call, they also know all the details of the deals.

Deals in Europe

Cameras

• Fujifilm X-T5 – save £250
  UK:  AmazonUK / WexUK / ParkCameraUK
• Fujifilm X-T5 + XF16-50 – save £200
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK / ParkCameraUK
• Fujifilm X-T5 + XF16-80 – save £200
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK / ParkCameraUK
• Fujifilm X-H2S – save £360 – €200
  UK: WexUK / AmazonUK
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• Fujifilm X-H2 – save £200 – €200
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• Fujifilm X-H2 + XF16-80 – save £160 – €200
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• Fujifilm X-S20 – save £120
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK / ParkCameraUK
• Fujifilm X-S20 – save £120
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK / ParkCameraUK
• Fujifilm X-S20 + XF16-50 – save £120
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK / ParkCameraUK

Lenses

• XF 8mm f/3.5 – save £200 – €200
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK / ParkCameraUK
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• XF 18mm f/1.4 – save £90 – €100
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR – save £100 – €100
  UK: WexUK / AmazonUK / ParkUK
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR – save £100 – €100
  UK: WexUK / AmazonUK / ParkUK /
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR – save £80 – €100
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• XF 16-55mm f/2.8 MKI – save £100 – €100
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK
  DE: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• XF 50-140mm f/2.8 – save £200 – €200
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK
  EU: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt
• XF 70-300mm – save £70 – €100
  UK: AmazonUK / WexUK
  EU: AmazonDE / CalumetDE / FotoErhardt

Deals in USA

Cameras

• Fujifilm X-T5 – save $100
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama

Zoom Lenses

• XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 – save $200
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama / Nuzira / Moment
• XF 16-80mm f/4 – save $200
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama
• XF 50-140mm f/2.8 – save $200
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama

Prime Lenses

• XF 8mm f/3.5 – save $200
  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
• XF 18mm f/1.4 – save $100
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama
• XF 23mm f/1.4 R LM WR – save $100
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama / Moment
• XF 33mm f/1.4 R LM WR – save $100
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama / Moment
• XF 56mm f/1.2 R WR – save $100
  BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama