FUJIFILM X World Closes and Becomes Fujifilm Connect: Entire Cloud Strage Deleted and Warranty Registration

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As reported at our fuji-x-forum here and by FR-readers to me directly via email (fujirumor@gmail.com), Fujifilm will close their Fujifilm X World site on April 30 (which also offered 5GB of free cloud storage, that will be deleted soon).

The new site will be called fujifilm-connect.com.

This change will affect only EU and AUS X-shooters. US support is still at fujifilmusa.com.

Here is the full email Fuji X shooters have received, and shared for all of us at the fuji-x-forum here.

A very important change to our warranty registration process for digital cameras and lenses comes into effect today, 5 April 2018. Following feedback from our customers we are proud to launch FUJIFILM Connect – a website that lets FUJIFILM X Series and GFX system photographers register their equipment for warranty, arrange repairs and provides you with everything you need to know as a Fujifilm owner, in one place.

The new FUJIFILM Connect website will replace our existing online warranty registration form. If you have already registered products that are still within the warranty period for your country of purchase, don’t worry, this remains unaffected and you will still be eligible for the remaining warranty. However, we recommend that you create a new account on FUJIFILM Connect and upload details of your existing Fujifilm kit and receipt for safe keeping. If you purchase any new digital camera equipment in the future, you will need to register this on FUJIFILM Connect for warranty purposes.

FUJIFILM Connect will be replacing the current FUJIFILM X World website which is due to close on 30 April 2018. If you have taken advantage of the free 5GB cloud storage on FUJIFILM X World, we strongly recommend that you create a backup of these images as soon as possible.

Register at FUJIFILM Connect now by visiting www.fujifilm-connect.com 

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LEAKED: Fujinon GF 250mm F4 + GF1.4X TC WR Specs

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The Japanese site nokishita leaked the specs of the Fujinon GF250mm F4 and GF 1.4x teleconverter, which will be announced on April 12.

GF 250 mF 4 R LM OIS WR

  • Lens construction: 10 groups 16 pieces (2 ED lenses, 1 super ED lens)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 1.4 m
  • Maximum magnification: 0.22 times
  • Filter diameter: φ 82 mm
  • Size: φ 108 mm 203.5 mm
  • Weight: 1425 g
  • Camera shake correction performance for 5.0 steps according to CIPA guideline
  • Dustproof and drip-proof · Low temperature resistant structure at -10 ° C
  • Focus preset function
  • Four focus control buttons
    • Focus preset and focus control button are compatible with GFX 50S Ver. 3.10

GF 1.4 X TC WR

  • Lens composition: 3 groups 7 sheets
  • Size: φ 82 mm x 26.7 mm
  • Weight: 400 g
  • Applicable lens: GF 250 mF 4 R LM OIS WR
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Small, Useful, Cheap: Dual USB Battery Charger for FUJIFILM NP-W126/S Batteries

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JJC is offering a practical (and cheap) dual USB battery charger for Fujifilm NP-W126/S batteries.

It is just as compact as Fuji’s own battery charger, with the difference that you can charge 2 batteries at the same time via USB. The best news: it costs 1/3 of the Fuji charger :) .

Given that USB charging ports are now widely available on trains, airplanes, cars and more, this could be a good solution for travellers, who want to charge 2 batteries at the same time while on the road.

It is now avaialble at AmazonUS, AmazonCA, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonIT, AmazonFR, AmazonES.

Here are the main specs:

  • Powered by USB sources, can be used with AC adapter, laptop, power bank or car charger
  • Dual channel for charging batteries, allow you to charge 2 batteries simultaneously
  • Dual LED charging indicators : Indicate red when charging and green when charging is complete
  • The charger is also with overheat and overcharge protection to prevent damage on your batteries
  • Fits Fujifilm NP-W126S NP-W126 battery and NP-W126S NP-W126 replacement from third party. Replaces Fujifilm BC-W126 Charger

Thanks to the FR-reader for informing us last week via email [fujirumor@gmail.com] about it.

JJC Dual Battery Charger for Fujifilm: AmazonUS, AmazonCA, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonIT, AmazonFR, AmazonES

There are also other dual USB battery charging options, such as the OAproda 2 Pack here, but it’s significantly bigger.

And remember:

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Fujinon XF 16-55 f/2.8 – Dating the Prom Queen!!

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'Stella' - candid street portrait, Western Australia, 2018. Fuji X-T2, XF 16-55, 16mm @F2.8
‘Stella’ – candid street portrait, Western Australia, 2018. Fuji X-T2, XF 16-55, 16mm @F2.8

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guest post by Philip Sutton: philipsuttonphotography.com + instagram at fineartfoto

Previous guest posts of Philip Sutton

  • Fujifilm – My Journey From Frustration To Competency – Read here
  • The Pleasure and Pain of Fujifilm Lenses! – Read here
  • Fuji X-T1, X-T2 – A New Way of Seeing! – Read here
  • Fuji X-T2 and X-T1 – a New Perspective on Myanmar in 2017 – Read here
  • Fuji X-T2/X-T1 – Recce in Bali – Read here

I have written a lot about my different lenses over the years, and I even mentioned the 16-55 lens on my last blog relating to my seven year journey with Fujifilm. I am currently halfway through writing my most recent blog regarding the new style of street photography that I have implemented using the flip out screens on my X-T2’s. However, I have been so excited recently about my 16-55 lens that I have momentarily dropped all other projects, so I can write a long-term review on this wonderful lens.

My Quest

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