Don’t Skimp on the Grip

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In order to suspend French model Laetita Casta for this advertising shoot for diamond.com in a life size “spyder net”, high above a 4×6′ Broncolor Cumulite, itself rigged up on 2 massive crank stands, this set required a great amount of solid and reliable grip. Any failure of the equipment would have resulted in catastrophe. (image by Markus Klinko).
In order to suspend French model Laetita Casta for this advertising shoot for diamond.com in a life size “spyder net”, high above a 4×6′ Broncolor Cumulite, itself rigged up on 2 massive crank stands, this set required a great amount of solid and reliable grip. Any failure of the equipment would have resulted in catastrophe. (image by Markus Klinko).

Don’t Skimp on the Grip

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I am willing to bet that grip is the weakest link in the photo production chain, not only in countless private photographers’ own studios, but also in many major rental facilities.

Somehow photographers, and studio/rental managers, are just not willing to invest as much money and care in stands, booms and related grip stuff, as they eagerly doing with camera and lighting gear.

A big mistake in my opinion.

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Steelsring Smart Adapter Firmware Update for Canon EF to Fujifilm X (ver. 1.07) and Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX (ver. 1.06)

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Steelsring Smart Adapter Updates

2 days ago, Steelsring released a firmware update for the Canon EF to Fujifilm X (ver. 1.07) and Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX (ver. 1.06) smart adapters – thanks to the FR-reader for the link.

Canon EF to Fujifilm X ver. 1.07 – Mac / Windows

  1. PDAF param auto tuning for all Prime Lenes
  2. PDAF param tuning for some of the Zooming Lens
  3. Updated support to X-E1 camera body.
  4. Change the format of firmware version number, no more alphabet in version number.
  5. Fixed LCD flashing issue for some lenses when failed in initialization.
  6. Fixed the aperture range information error for zooming lenses

Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX ver. 1.06 – Mac / Windows

  1. Change the format of firmware version number, no more alphabet in version number.
  2. Fixed LCD flashing issue for some lenses when failed in initialization.
  3. Fixed the aperture range information error for zooming lenses

We recently shared a detailed review about the CanonEF to Fujifilm GFX Steelsring smart adapter.

Earlier today also Fringer released a firmware udpate for its EF/FX smart adapter.

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LOL: Fujifilm Already Sells Fujifilm X-H2… Fixing Bugs with New Cameras Instead of Firmware Updates Like Sony? ;)

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As basically every new camera when it hits the market, also the Fujifilm X-H1 has some bugs.

Usually Fujifilm fixes these via firmware updates, which costs Fujifilm money to develop.

So it seems they are now going a smarter way, the Sony solution, and they simply kick out a successor immediatly, that fixes those bugs. :)

Obviously this is just a typo spotted by photographyblog. But since we are here already, let us know what you would like to see in a Fujifilm X-H2.

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Fringer Smart Adapter Pro: Sigma 150-600 on Fujifilm X-T2 PDAF Autofocus Video Demo (Firmware 1.40)

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Back in late January, Fringer released the Canon EF to Fujifilm X smart adapter, which sold out within a few hours. They now expect new stock in late March / beginning of April.

But you can pre-order it at fringeradapter now, and the next batch will be delivere on a first comes first basis.

In the meantime, Fringer keeps up demonstrating the capabilities of its adapter.

This time we see how fast the autofocus is with the Sigma 150-600 on the Fujifilm X-T2. Looks really good with the new Firmware 1.40 :)

You can see the video at fringer’s youtube.

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Kai Reviews Fujifilm X-H1: “In Stills, Focus Sticks on Subject Like Glue, Quite Phenomenal”

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Kai’s Fujifilm X-H1 Review

Kai reviewed the Fujifilm X-H1. Here are some of his findings:

  • Fujifilm lied about IBIS wasn’t compatible with X mount ;)
  • always loves the Fujifilm colors
  • amazing shutter, super silent
  • better weather sealed than X-T2
  • X-H1 feels right in the hands, even with grip
  • a proper Pro camera
  • he loves the top Ink-screen
  • AF and eye/face AF is pretty good in video
  • video footage seriously good, solid amount of dynamic range
  • in low contrast and low light he experienced situations where video focus was really bad
  • focus sticks on your subject like glue in stills mode, quite a phenomenal camera
  • no zebra and not so responsive touch screen
  • tough choice between X-H1 and A7III

Check out the full video at Kai W youtube

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