Flashpoint R2 Pro Mark II (Godox XProF) Transmitter with Backlit Buttons for Fujifilm Available

The Flashpoint R2 Pro MarkII transmitter for Fujifilm is now available at AmazonUS and Adorama.

As you know, Flashpoint is a rebranded Godox, but currently you can find the MK II version only as Flashpoint R2 Pro MKII (there is no Godox XProF MK II, only first generation Godox XProF).

Adorama has currently the best specs overview. Here are the top new features:

  • Quick Access Group Buttons Located Around the Control Dial
  • 10 Quick Access Dedicated Function Buttons
  • Built-in Bluetooth for Smartphone APP Control
  • R2 Smartphone Commands Any Flash Function
  • Mac and PC Firmware Updatable
  • Backlit Buttons for easy viewing in darkness
  • Single Group Test Fire Button
  • Larger Main Control Dial
  • Modeling Light Power Control in 5% Increments
  • Audio Function Control Via Individual Groups
  • Large Text Menu Option
  • High Sync Delay Setting Menu Option
  • Multi-Mode Disable Menu Option
  • Fast Group Management – Shortcut Turn Groups ON & OFF
  • LCD Backlight Button – Shortcut Set LCD & Button Lighting
  • Updated Display and Functions

This Guy Mounted the Fujinon XF 56mmF1.2 on Sony A7R and Shows it Covers Entire Full Frame Sensor Area

Fujinon Lenses on Full Frame Sensor

Back in 2015, John investigated the question if Fujinon X glass can cover larger sensors areas than APS-C, by projected the light passing through Fujinon lenses on a piece of paper (full report here). His conclusion:

“I could be wrong in my assumptions, […] but this difference between the Samyang and Fujinon lenses is proof enough for me that the X-mount can handle a larger sensor.”

But John’s test was only theoretical.

What happens if you really mount a Fujinon lens on a full frame camera? Will there be heavy vignetting or not?

Albert tried to answer this questions by modifying the mount of his Fujinon XF 56mm F1.2, and basically making a Sony E-mount lens out of it.

And it did work out very well. Albert writes:

“Lucky for me, it turns out to work pretty well, the XF56mm F1.2 covered the full frame sensor nicely, and the performance is on par with the popular classic lens, such as Canon FD 58mm f1.2 and Nikkor 50mm f1.2“

I wonder, which other Fujinon lenses would cover full frame, too.

I guess red badged lenses such as the XF16-55, XF50-140, XF200mmF2 and XF8-16 as well as fast primes like the Fujinon XF35mmF1.4 and XF23mmF1.4.

You can read the whole article all and see the pictures at foodgrapher here. The article is dated October 2018 but passed unnoticed to all, until a FR-reader (thanks) send me the link via anonymous rumor box and I can now share it on FR. Thanks for your support also in 2019 :).

Fujifilm will Never go Full Frame

And before you start suggesting Fujifilm should put a full frame sensor into the existing X mount…

In no way I want to suggest that Fujifilm will go full frame. I share this test only to show how big the circle of projection of certain Fujinon lenses is, and Fuji’s APS-C camera use only the central (and best) part of the light circle.

And don’t forget: Fujifilm boss (and FujiRumors “lover”) Toshihisa Iida said loud and clear: “Fujifilm will NEVER go Full Frame“. Hence, I can’t see Fujifilm going full frame in any form or shape.

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Fuji X Virus is Spreading

A few times a year, here on FujiRumors we like to curate a little corner, where we collect curiosities, such as famous personalities spotted with Fujifilm gear, Fujifilm gear used at big events or in movies and ads and more.

Here is the last selection of this year.

Professional Work with Fujifilm?

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Timelapse+ VIEW Now With Fujifilm Support

Timelapse+ VIEW

Timelapse+ VIEW is a powerful intervalometer that comes with key features like automatic exposure ramping, gesture controls, live preview, and a smartphone app. The VIEW is a solution astrophotographers and videographers that some of you might find interesting and useful.

Fuji X series mirrorless cameras combined with the VIEW Intervalometer makes it easy to achieve the holy-grail of time-lapse.

Press Release

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Organic Sensor to be Used in This Panasonic Camcorder in Early 2019

Organic Sensor

L-rumors.com just shared the image of the first Panasonic 8K camcorder featuring an organic sensor and they also shared some specs:

  • Camcorder coming in late 2019, as Panasonic officially said here
  • Global Shutter (exposes all pixels at the same time and read the data all at once). This will at last kill the distortion caused by rolling shutters.
  • 88 at 60fps
  • Panasonic said the sensor has “high sensitivity” and “wide dynamic range” but did not share exact numbers
  • It has a step less electronic ND filter (Panasonic said it does NOT chabge color balance when using it)
  • Sensor can switch between “high-sensitivity” mode and “high-saturation” mode

I remind you that just recently here, Panasonic said that the development of the organic sensor with Fujifilm continues. This could be the first application in a digital camera for this sensor.

In December 2014 our sources told us here, that there is a crucial problem to be solved with the organic sensor: heat generation (and battery drain).

The Fujifilm/Panasonic organic sensor cooperation itself was officially announced back in June 2013 here.

Let’s hope this good thing will finally be mirrorless camera fit. Sony needs some competition in the sensor business ;).