Fujifilm keeps up discontinuing their good old film rolls, and in October 2018 it could be time for the (much loved) Acros 100. At least according to reports at casualphotophile (via petapixel).
Fujifilm usually releases official statements, when they are going to discontinue certain film, but so far nothing appeard at the Fujifilm site.
However, given the trend of the last years, I’d not be surprised if even Acros 100 production will be stopped. Sadly I am afraid that news like these will keep up coming, and more films will have to disappear.
With the introduction of new firmware (V1.50), Fringer EF-FX smart adapters’ AF-C tracking performance improved on following lenses: EF100-400/3.5-5.6L IS II and EF70-200/2.8L IS II.
For Fringer EF-FX Pro adapter users, you may visit Fringer’s website to download the new firmware and its release notes to upgrade your adapter.
For Users who pre-ordered EF-FX Pro on 3/20, your adapter has already installed with firmware V1.50. Thus, you don’t need to upgrade it. It has been sent to the international express service agent the day before yesterday and will be shipped to you through expedited service before April 1st. Fringer will let you know the tracking number once it’s available.
In the EF (E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER) setting, the warning of “TURN OFF THE CAMERA AND TURN ON AGAIN” could appear in rare cases when the FLICKER REDUCTION setting is ON
Switching the CUSTOM setting can make the ISO AUTO setting return back to default when the ISO AUTO setting is changed
This is just the start. As we rumored here, Fujifilm will release a new firmware update for the Fujifilm X-H1 in May. This one will, amongst the others, fix the autofocus issue in video mode at DR400. Read the rumor here.
However, a FR-reader passed me an official Fujifilm slide, that has not been shared anywhere else so far.
According to the official Fujifilm slide, in order to get the best stabilized result, you have to use the Fujifilm X-H1 IBIS combined with a gimbal.
“Combination of IBIS and Stabilizer gives high quality movie. IBIS prevents higher frequency vibration. Stabilizer prevents lower frequency vibration.”
And as FR-reader Christopher noticed, check out the video at 2:20 in this fujifilm-x article. It shows a comparison of the X-H1 mounted on a gimbal with IBIS ON and IBIS OFF, with the IBIS ON version giving even better results. Today’s slide explains more detailed why the results are better.
I thought this info might be useful for those of you guys, who use the Fujifilm X-H1 for videos on a gimbal. According to Fujifilm, you better keep the IBIS turned on to get the best results. I already shared this news in our wonderful Fujifilm X-H User Group.
The third edition of the Meyer-Optik-Görlitz Nocturnus 50 mm f0.95, which is known for its exceptional light intensity comes in a new design and features now mounts for Sony-E, Fuji-X and Leica-M. The lens is currently available through a pre-sale campaign on the manufacturer’s website.
Koblenz, 3-28-2018
Meyer-Optik has just announced the launch of the Nocturnus III 50 f0.95. The super-fast manual-focus lens is optimized for use with full-frame sensors, but also works with APS-C cameras. The third edition comes in a new design and now features mounts for Sony-E, Fuji-X and Leica M. Within the next 14 days, the lens is offered in a pre-order sale, where it is available for less than 60% of its future MSRP.
Like its predecessor, the new Nocturnus comes with a focal length of 50 mm and an aperture range from f0.95 to f11. Thus, the lens features a lot of versatility both when shooting in available light conditions and in terms of depth-of-field. Its 15 aperture blades with anti-reflective coating, make the new Nocturnus III 50 f0.95 a unique tool to create a pleasant bokeh with circular highlights whilst creating great sharpness in the focused areas.
The new Nocturnus has a minimum focus distance of 50 cm and weighs 790 grams.
The new mechanical design of the Nocturnus III makes this lens also an interesting option for videography: Manual focus control and the step less aperture ring operate almost silently.
