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DPRTV: Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a6600 vs Canon M6 Mark II vs Nikon Z50

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 13, 2021

Fujifilm has long been the king of APS-C, but now Canon and Nikon are coming for Fujifilm alongside Sony. DPRTV has made a video about how they stack up and below is a summary of the above video.

Handling

Fujifilm X-T4: Largest of the bunch, but everything makes sense and feels good
Nikon Z50: Great grip and everything makes sense
Canon M6 II: Nice dials and buttons but the grip is too small and compact
Sony a6600: Feels very tight around the grip

Displays

Fujifilm X-T4: Better specs across the board and fully articulating touch screen
Nikon Z50: Similar to the Canon but includes the EVF and is setup better
Canon M6 II: Better touch screen and quality back panel then the Sony with a removable EVF that should be included
Sony a6600: 2.3m dot EVF and under a million dot back pannel is old

Autofocus

Sony a6600: Still the AF king
Canon M6 II: Hands everything very well
Fujifilm X-T4: Much improved and performs very well but not as sticky tracking
Nikon Z50: Works well with excilent tracking, but inconsistent AF

Image Quality

Fujifilm X-T4: Very modern with lots to like and a fast readout with a useful electronic shutter
Canon M6 II: Great sensor without IBIS
Sony a6600: Another old sensor, but it has good low light and dynamic range with IBIS
Nikon Z50: Sensor has a lot to like but its an older sensor and no IBIS

Battery Life

Sony a6600: Sony Z battery is king of the hill still and this battery is great
Fujifilm X-T4: Great new battery that lasts a long time and supports USB charging
Nikon Z50: Slightly higher than the Canon with USB charging
Canon M6 II: Lowest CIPA rating of the batch and no USB charging

Video

Fujifilm X-T4: Very easy choice because the X-T4 is an amazing video camera that does 10-bit and has 4k60p along with Eterna, but USB-C dongle for headphones is kind of annoying
Sony a6600: Headphone jack, mic jack, profiles, etc… very competent video camera, but always 8-bit
Nikon Z50: 4k with no headphone jack
Canon M6 II: Very soft 4k and if you use the EVF you lose the hot shoe plus there is no headphone jack

Overall Ranking

Fujifilm X-T4: The most expensive, but it is a total package as a flagship camera with lots of glass etc…
Sony a6600: very professional but feels very entry-level still
Canon M6 II: Fast shooting and focusing, but feels like Canon isn’t supporting again so hard to recommend
Nikon Z50: Good camera but doesn’t get photographers excited and Nikon seems to be half-hearted since they expect you to use the full-frame lenses which makes it hard to recommend investing in this system

Fujifilm X-T4: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a6600: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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Nikon Z50: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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TCSTV: Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 12, 2021

TCSTV posted its review of the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO and while they started off not liking it they grew to appreciate the characteristics of the lens.

About 50mm equivalent
Very substantial lens at 590g
Quite a bit of glass in this lens
Manual focus lens with nice grip
Internal focusing
62mm filter thread
Very nice square lens hood that can be removed with a clip-on lens cap that can fall off kind of easy
9 bladed circular aperture that gives you nice smooth bokeh
Clickless aperture ring
Video guys love clickless aperture, but photographers do not like it
There are cheap and expensive 0.95 out there but Lawoa designed their lens to handle chromatic aberration
There are three ultra-high dispersion elements, plus one extra dispersion element, and an APO element
APO is about controlling chromatic aberration which is the green and purple fringing
At 0.95 there is some chromatic aberration, but when you stop down it improves quickly
0.95 isn’t for everything
You can shoot as close as 35cm
Focus peaking on the X-T cameras helps with manual focus
Shooting at 0.95 takes some time to get the results you want due to how think it is
The focus has a very long throw that’s almost 300 degrees which is great for video but not so much for photographers
Not a lot of focus breathing
At first he felt the lens was a little big and heavy
After a while, he really liked the results even though it is not the sharpest 0.95 on the market

Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO: VenusOptics / B&H Photo / Adorama

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New release of “COVID-19 Pneumonia Image Analysis Program”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 11, 2021

New release of “COVID-19 Pneumonia Image Analysis Program”
Supports diagnostic imaging of new coronavirus pneumonia
Automatic analysis of chest CT images using AI technology

Fujifilm Co., Ltd. (President: Kenji Sukeno) has indicated and confirmed the possibility (confidence) that the chest CT image contains characteristic imaging findings of the new coronavirus pneumonia (hereinafter, COVID-19 pneumonia). We have developed the software “COVID-19 Pneumonia Image Analysis Program” that supports doctors’ diagnosis by marking the area that contributed to the judgment of , using AI technology ^{* 1,} and approved the manufacture and sale under the Pharmaceutical Machinery Law ^{* 2} . I got it. This software will be released on June 15, 2021 through FUJIFILM Medical Co., Ltd. (President: Yoshihiro Kawahara) as an application for our 3D image analysis system “SYNAPSE VINCENT” ^{* 3} .

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the medical pressure is becoming more serious. In hospitals, in order to prevent the occurrence of COVID-19 clusters in the hospital, chest CT examinations are performed in a complementary position in addition to PCR tests and antigen tests to confirm the presence or absence of infection in patients at the time of admission or emergency transportation. There are cases where it is done. The burden of these tests is increasing, and there is a need for solutions that support efficient tests and diagnostic imaging.

Features of the “COVID-19 Pneumonia Image Analysis Program” to be released this time
The captured chest CT image is automatically analyzed and the result is displayed to assist the doctor in diagnosing COVID-19 pneumonia.

(1) Display of certainty of COVID-19 pneumonia findings
Chest CT images of COVID-19 pneumonia patients are characterized by pale frosted glass shadows, reticular shadows, infiltration shadows ^{* 4,} etc. ^{* 5} . This software presents the possibility that the subject’s chest CT image has the characteristic imaging findings of COVID-19 pneumonia in three stages of high, medium, and low ^{* 6} .

(2) Marking display of the area that contributed to the judgment of certainty
We support doctors’ diagnostic work by marking areas of interest that may have imaging findings found in chest CT images of COVID-19 pneumonia patients.

“COVID-19 pneumonia image analysis program” screen image
The possibility (confidence) including COVID-19 pneumonia findings is displayed in three stages on the upper right. In addition, the area that contributed to the determination of the certainty is marked in light blue. It can be displayed in 3D and 3 cross sections: axial (cutting the body horizontally), coronal (cutting the body back and forth), and sagittal (cutting the body vertically).

About 3D image analysis system “SYNAPSE VINCENT”
SYNAPSE VINCENT is a 3D image analysis system that draws and analyzes high-precision 3D images from tomographic images such as CT and MRI by utilizing our image recognition technology. By visualizing medical images in three dimensions, it can be used for diagnostic imaging and surgical simulation. The new version, which has been available since August 2020, provides various analysis functions developed using AI technology ^{* 1} . Furthermore, it can be seamlessly linked with each system such as our PACS “SYNAPSE” and AI platform “SYNAPSE SAI viewer” to support an efficient diagnostic workflow.

Under the AI technology brand “REiLI”, Fujifilm is developing AI technology that can be used for medical image diagnosis support, workflow support at medical sites, and maintenance services for medical equipment, as well as the optimal provision method for medical institutions. By realizing the usage environment, we will work on diagnostic imaging support and workflow improvement for many medical institutions and doctors.

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Fotodiox Vizelex Fusion ND Throttle Smart Lens Adapter Firmware Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 10, 2021

Fotodiox Vizelex Fusion ND Throttle Smart Lens Adapter:
Amazon

Ver 1.22 Click Here To Download

* AT This time only PC will work with this firmware, we are actively working to try to fix this for MAC OS
1. Download ZIP file from link above, un-zip the file.
2. Plug in EOS-FXRF-Pro-Fusion adapter (If adapter drive folder does not automatically open, find and open the adapter drive folder)
3. Drag the un-zipped files into the adapter drive folder
4. Wait for copy to finish, adapter folder window may disappear
5. When finished, eject the adapter drive from computer

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Fujifilm X Mount Cameras – Popular tested models include:

Fujifilm X-Pro1, X-Pro2
Fujifilm X-T1, X-T2, X-T3
Fujifilm X-T10, X-T20, X-T30, X-T100
Fujifilm X-E1, X-E2, X-E2s, X-E3
Fujifilm X-A1, X-A2, X-A3, X-A5, X-A7, X-A10
Fujifilm X-H1, X-M1

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Notice of Full Restoration of “Product / Service Inquiries” and “Repair Service”

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 9, 2021

Notice of full restoration of “Product / Service Inquiries” window and “Repair Service” window
Due to network interruption due to unauthorized access to our server from the outside, we were unable to respond to telephone calls and emails from each of our inquiries.

We are pleased to inform you that we are now resuming acceptance of inquiries at all counters as safety has been confirmed.

We deeply apologize for the inconvenience caused to our customers.

Fujifilm Refuses to Pay Ransomware Demand

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 8, 2021

Fujifilm has been very responsive and open about the ransomware attack that they reported a few days ago here and here. Fortunately, Fujifilm was able to turn to its backups so they did not have to pay to get operations up and running again. Computers in the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa are now fully restored and operational according to what Fujifilm told Verdict.

Fujifilm said it would not comment on the amount demanded by the ransomware gang. The company has started bringing its network, servers, and computers in Japan “back into operation” and is aiming to be fully up and running “this week”. It has also restarted some product deliveries, which were particularly hard hit by the cyberattack.
“Fujifilm Corporation in Tokyo does not comment on the demand but I can confirm we have not paid any ransom,” the Fujifilm spokesperson said.

It’s a good thing Fujifilm has solid IT procedures that allowed them to recover operations from backups. More companies should have this minimum capability. I know firsthand how expensive large-scale IT backup plans can be, but it only takes one major incident to recoup your investment. It also sounds like the attackers never got close to customer data, which should help put some customers at ease:

However, Fujifilm Europe said it is “highly confident that no loss, destruction, alteration, unauthorised use or disclosure of our data, or our customers’ data, on Fujifilm Europe’s systems has been detected.”
We presently have no indication that any of our regional systems have been compromised, including those involving customer data.”

The Bleeping Computer reported that the infection used against Fujifilm was the Qbot trojan and it likely came from a ransomware-as-a-service gang REvil, but Fujifilm does not agree that REvil is behind the attack. REvil’s ransomware is also known as Sodinokibi and it was used to attack JBS the world’s largest meat producer, but they paid the ransom for their data and should be fully operational over the weekend.

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DPRTV: Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a6600 vs Canon M6 Mark II vs Nikon Z50

TCSTV: Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO

New release of “COVID-19 Pneumonia Image Analysis Program”

Fotodiox Vizelex Fusion ND Throttle Smart Lens Adapter Firmware Update

Notice of Full Restoration of “Product / Service Inquiries” and “Repair Service”

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New release of “COVID-19 Pneumonia Image Analysis Program”

Fotodiox Vizelex Fusion ND Throttle Smart Lens Adapter Firmware Update

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