My planed Sunday shoot with the Sony A7rIII is having some complication (rain!!). But temperature is falling and we hope for snow soon.
And while waiting for the snow, I thought to give you guys a nice little X-mas gift idea for your photography friends or for yourself: this Fujifilm X100 pin.
Thanks for the link, Brian :)
And to all of you out there, happy Sunday
Patrick
The Profoto Air Remote TTL-F for Fujifilm starts to be available now, such as here at PCHstore.
I see it also available for pre-order in several stores. The worldwide shipping is expected latest for December 18. You will find it here at BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama, too.
The Profoto Air Remote TTL-F offers full TTL and HSS compatibility with B1X, B1, B2, D2 and Pro-10 and is compatible with the Fujifilm GFX 50S, X-T2, X-Pro2 and X100F – source ppl.de.
According to our sources, the Fujifilm X-H1 will have the same X-Processor Pro of the Fujifilm X-T2.
This is great news for X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T20, X100F and X-E3 owners, as it gives us hope that “Eterna“, Fujifilm’s new film simulation, will come also to those cameras via Kaizen update.
Let me explain it…
but before that… our X-H group is exploding… you are welcome to join :)
Now, film simulations are a “processor thing“.
This means that cameras featuring an older processor will not support film simulations, that have been introduced in cameras with newer processors. So, for example, the Acros film simulation on the X-T2 & Co cameras with X-Processor Pro, will never be implemented on Fuji cameras with older and slower EXR processors like the X-T1.
But since the X-H1 features the same same X-Processor Pro of the X-T2 and friends, there is hope that “Eterna” will come also to older X-Processor Pro cameras.
more… and more… and more… is coming :)
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Fujifilm has just released the Firmware updates for the Fujifilm X-T2, X-T20 and GFX 50S. All the details and download links below. First looks at the very bottom of this post (continously updated).
Updates also on Fujifilm’s software front:
And for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and X100F owners: your firmware update is scheduled for late December. You can read here what it will bring you.
FUJIFILM X-T2: Ver.3.00 – Download here
FUJIFILM X-T20: Ver.1.10 – Download here
FUJIFILM GFX 50S: Ver.2.00 – Download here
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Fuji Guys – FUJIFILM X Raw Studio – Walkthrough at Fuji Guys youtube
Fuji Guys – FUJIFILM X-Acquire Update V.1.7 – Walkthrough at Fuji Guys Youtube
Fujifilm will update the Fujifilm X-T2, X-T20 and GFX 50s on November 30 (Thursday).
List of improvements:
Fujifilm Netherlands recently said here that the Fujifilm X-T20 firmware update has been postponed. But I guess Fujifilm was able to fix all issues and is ready to release it on time. You see, even Fujifilm itself can share wrong rumors now and then ;) .
To be quickly notified, the best way is to…
I warned you already 10 days ago, when National Geographic declared the Fujifilm X-T2 the best travel camera 2017… get ready for many more articles like this popping up on the web in the near future.
And indeed, there is a lot more already on the web already, and I will share them here on FujiRumors for you in a dedicated roundup.
Fujifilm is well represented in the “Top Gear Rankings“… here we go:
We recently asked you what you think is the Top Fujifilm gear of 2017. A couple of thousands of you already dropped their vote… keep it up :)
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As you know, Fujifilm announced that in late November, the Fujifilm X-T20 will get a firmware update, that will allow you to use the touch screen in EVF mode. In fact, the official Fuji news here still says it will be available in late November.
However, that might change soon.
FR-reader Özgür contacted Fujirumors (thanks), and told us that Fujifilm Netherlands informed him via facebook here the X-T20 firmware update has been postponed. They say (translated by a Dutch speaking FR-reader)
“The update appears to be more complicated that initially anticipated and has been temporarily delayed, however, it is sure that it will come. It is important, of course, that this update works well without problems or errors.”
FujiRumors already reported about some technical difficulties with the X-T20 firmware update a few weeks ago. Now, the X-T20 will continue to be covered with Kaizen love for as much as possible, but Fujifilm has to invest a considerable amount of time and money into proper coding.
I have asked Fujifilm Netherlands in the comments on facebook, if also the X-T2 firmware will be delayed, and they answered here:
“For as far as we know the date for the X-T2 FW update will remain the same“
And in the meantime, today 11 Fujifilm cameras got a firmware update. It only adds support for the upcoming XF80mm macro, but we explain here, why should update your camera anyway, even if you don’t plan to buy the XF80.
And again, here are all the download links for the 11 Fuji cameras
And here are our facebook communities
11 Fujifilm X series cameras just got an update to support the Fujinon XF80mm 1:1 macro. The lens itself will be released on November 30
The compatibility is added with XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro. The accuracy of AF function is improved when the lens is attached.
Not included in the updates are the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T20 (which will get an update in “late November”), X-Pro2 (to be updated “late December”) and X-E3 (X-E3 Firmware Rumors here).
FUJIRUMORS RECOMMENDS: update your camera in any case, even if you do not plan to get the XF80mm. Fujifilm often implements “undocumented fixes“, which can be as small as a typo in the menu, but also more significant bug fixes and improvements.
Fujinon XF 80mmF2.8 Macro: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
Facebook Fuji X Communities
LivingVertical had a long Fujifilm X-E3 live stream Q&A (1:26 hours). Check out the video above.
But since I know that many of you might not have the time right now to watch it all, and I’m in bed on my 9th day of antibiotics anyway ;), I took my time and made summary of his main points below.
Overall he is seriously impressed with the camera, especially with the autofocus. Just two major complaints: the EVF eye piece does not protrude enough to block light properly and given the small size of the camera, he would like to have more pancake options from Fujifilm, besides the XF27mm and XF18mm, in order to make it really pocketable.
Do you agree? Would you like to have more “Fujicake” or “Fujimarit” options in the Fuji X lens line-up, in the addition to the F2 “Fujicron” and the fast F1.2 or F1.4 “Fujilux” lenses?
I certainly would love them. A nice 23 pancake prime and why not, maybe even a pancake zoom, something like the Panasonic 14-42mm OIS pancake (35mm equiv. to 28-84) that I owned in my early mirrorless life, before my love story with Fujifilm started.
So… here is the summary:
Instax Boom
The rise of Instax seems unstoppable.
Fujifilm keeps up fueling its imaging division with money coming from all possible kind of Instax camera, printer and film sales.
And a few weeks ago, during the presentation of the brand new Instax Share SP-3 square printer, Fujifilm disclosed some numbers (via dc.watch – translation):
“Cheki [Japanese name for Instax cameras] also expanded its lineup according to lifestyle, and from the release in 1998, the cumulative sales volume worldwide is 25 million units. Last year it sold 6.6 million units, the highest ever. In fiscal 2017 we aim for 7.5 million units.”
As we reported here, in 2004 Fujifilm sold 100,000 instax camera and in 2015 they sold 5 million instax cameras. Regarding digital cameras, Fujifilm expected to sell 1.4 million digital cameras in 2015.
There are Instax cameras and film for all tastes out there, from the Hello Kitty Instax camera to the Star Wars Instax Film, Comic Instax Film, Candy Pop, Rainbow and a lot more. And as a Fujifilm manager said in this dedicated Fujifilm reportage, the Instax factory can’t keep up with the demand.
Still very surprising, though, that Fujifilm has no Instax Share SP-W wide printer to offer, in addition to the popular Instax SP-2 and the brand new Instax SP-3. Probably their biggest gap in the Instax line-up, along with the film only Instax SQ, which we already leaked (images included) here on FujiRumors, but still has to hit the market.
Anyway, a big success… also considering that with every Instax camera/printer Fujifilm sells, they keep up making money afterwards thanks to the (not cheap) instant film customer have to keep up buying.
But Instax is fun, as we lately reported also here, it can be a cool idea to use at weddings (or any party), it makes beer tastier (not kidding) and I use it a lot on my travels, because it’s a perfect tool to help to create connection with the locals and get a nice picture of them :) . Check out our Instax for Travels forum thread.
Instax Share SP-3 Square Printer Reviews
Older links, shared already in the SP-3 Live blogging
NEW: Instax Share SP-3: AmazonUS, BHphoto, Adorama
Instax Square Film: AmazonUS, BHphoto, Adorama
Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 Printer: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Instax Wide Monochrome: BHphoto, Adorama
Instax Mini Monochrome: Adorama, BHphoto, AmazonUS
On my travel through Bali 2 years ago… kids loved to get a little print. :)
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