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

It’s not the firmware we are all waiting for, but it is an important update for all those who purchased the Fujinon XC15-45mm as a kit with their Fujifilm X-T50 or Fujifilm X-M5.

Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 ver.1.11 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.11 from Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issue

• A software issue is improved that the lens Improved the phenomenon of the lens automatically sinking and ejecting unintentionally when used with X-M5 or X-T50.