New SWIT PowerCell NP-W235 USB-C Battery


B&H Photo has a new battery available for Fujifilm cameras made by SWIT. It has a built-in USB-C charging port for convenience, and you can buy one here or check out the specs below:

Maximize the potential of your camera with this SWIT PowerCell NP-W235 USB-C Battery. Designed with a built-in USB-C charging port, this rechargeable, high-current, lithium-ion battery can be fully charged via USB-C in 3.5 hours or using a fast charger in just 1.5 hours. The battery features V0 grade flame-retardant housing and a touch-activated 4-LED power indicator. It can be charged using the original FUJIFILM charger, and it is compatible with any camera or accessory that is powered by an NP-W235 battery.

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FujiAddict Turned 10 Years Old Today


I are not big about celebrating anniversaries, but I have been blogging daily for 10 years straight, and a lot of sites have come and gone during that time. I want to thank everyone who has been part of our photography family, including all the photographers and representatives I have built relationships with over the years. Fujifilm and mirrorless cameras have grown significantly since I started, and I am looking forward to where technology will take us over the years to come.

Thank You,
Louis Ferreira

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Fujinon XF18mm f/2 MKII Patent Spotted: A Modern Update to a Classic?


Fujinon XF18mm f/1.4 R LM WR: B&H Photo / Amazon /Adorama

The Fujinon XF18mm F2 R is a beloved lens in the Fujifilm X-system, known for its compact “pancake” design and versatile focal length. However, as one of the original X-mount lenses, it has started to show its age, leading many in the community to hope for an updated version. That wish might be one step closer to reality with the spotting of a new patent.

A patent application, published on January 14, 2026, under the number P2026004114, describes a new optical formula for an 18mm F2 lens. The patent specifically addresses the need for a lens with a “smaller F number, smaller configuration, and good aberration correction.”

Key details from the patent include:

  • Inner Focus: This suggests faster and quieter autofocus performance compared to the original lens, which uses an external focusing mechanism.
  • Weather Sealing: The patent mentions a weather-resistant design, a highly requested feature for this go-anywhere lens.
  • Optical Formula: The patent outlines a new optical construction, likely aimed at improving image quality across the frame.

A Look at the Potential Design
While patents are not a guarantee of a future product, this one aligns perfectly with what many users have been asking for. We’ve created some concept images based on the patent’s description and the current XF lens design language to give you an idea of what the Fujinon XF18mm F2 MKII could look like.

The header image of this post shows a conceptual rendering of the lens mounted on a Fujifilm X-T5. Below is a diagram from the patent itself, illustrating the internal lens elements and the inner focus group.

What’s Next?
As always, it’s important to remember that not all patented designs make it to market. However, given the age of the original XF18mm F2 and the persistent demand for an update, this patent is a very encouraging sign. We’ll be sure to keep you updated on any further developments.

What are your thoughts? Is an XF18mm F2 MKII on your wishlist? Let us know in the comments!

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Godox AD800 Pro Announced


Godox AD800 Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Meet the AD800Pro — an 800Ws battery-powered monolight built for location professionals. It delivers reliable main-light output even in direct sunlight, rapid recycle times and long battery life, and offers versatile wireless control plus TTL compatibility across major camera systems. Together, these features provide powerful, dependable performance for professionals in any environment.

Overpower the Sun
With 800 Ws of output, the AD800Pro delivers decisive main-light performance that overcomes bright sunlight. It yields up to 300 full-power flashes per charge and a fast recycle time of 0.01–1.5 s, keeping pace with demanding on-location shoots.

Precision Power Control
Power is adjustable across a 10-stop range (1/512–1/1) with 0.1-stop increments, enabling extremely fine exposure control. This level of precision makes the AD800Pro ideal for product and still-life work, layered multi-light setups, and any situation that demands subtle highlight and shadow placement.

Advanced Pro Modes
The AD800Pro includes pro-grade modes — Freeze, Stable Color-Temperature, HSS, Multi, and more — so photographers can reliably handle fast-action, product and color-critical work.

Freeze Mode: Ultra-short flash duration down to 1/35,710 s (t0.1) for razor-sharp captures of splashes, jumps and other fast motion.

Stable Color-Temperature Mode: Minimizes color drift as power changes (typical drift ≤ 100 K), ensuring consistent color across the output range.

Supports HSS (up to 1/8000s), Multi flash, and first- and second-curtain sync—covering everything from bright outdoor portraits to motion trails and creative strobe effects.

Triggering Versatility
Built around Godox’s 2.4 GHz X wireless system, the AD800Pro delivers robust, long-range wireless control — including one-tap pairing with X3Pro/X3 and full compatibility with other X-series transmitters. It also supports wired sync via a 3.5 mm PC jack and external 433 MHz receivers via USB-C, giving photographers multiple reliable triggering options for on-location and remote shoots.

Flexible Power Solutions
To keep you shooting without compromise, the AD800Pro supports multiple power options. The optional AC26 adapter enables direct AC operation for continuous power, while the optional UC-46 fast charger reduces battery charging time to about 1.5 hours.

Creative Accessory Ecosystem
Native Bowens Mount — Compatible with a wide range of light-shaping tools (softboxes, beauty dishes, grids, snoots, etc.), giving photographers instant access to an extensive professional modifier system.

Optional Extension Head (H600P) — Featuring a 2m cable, the H600P allows flexible light placement and lightweight handheld or boom-mounted setups.

Smart Tools, Effortless Control
HD Color Screen

40W Bi-color Modeling Lamp

16 Color Group Indicators

800Ws300 Full-Power Flashes1/35710s Flash Duration
0.01-1.5s Recyling1/512 Fine Power Control40 W Bi-Color Lamp

Technical Data

ModelAD800Pro
Wireless Receiver Unit ModeWireless Mode

(compatible with Canon E-TTL II, Nikon i-TTL, Sony, OM SYSTEM, Panasonic, Fujifilm, Leica, Pentax)

Flash ModeWireless off: M/Multi
Wireless receiver mode: TTL/M/Multi
Guide No. (1/1 step)110 (IS0 100, in meters, with efficient reflector)
Flash Duration (t=0.1)Normal: 1/350s ~ 1/11400s
Color: 1/350s ~ 1/9220s
Freeze: 1/5020s ~ 1/35710s
Power (1/1 step)800Ws
Power Output10 steps:1/512 ~ 1/1 (with 0.1 increment each step) Note: 9 steps in CCT mode.
Stroboscopic FlashProvided (up to 100 times, 100Hz)
Sync ModeHigh-speed sync (up to 1/8000 seconds), first-curtain sync, and second-curtain sync
Delay Flash0.01~30s
Mask
Fan
Beep
Flash Duration Indication
DisplayColor screen
Modeling Lamp
Max.Input Power40W
Brightness Range10%-100%
CRIAverage≈97
TLCIAverage≈98
CCT2800K-6000K
Wireless Flash (2.4G transmission)
Wireless FunctionReceiver, Off
Controllable Receiver Groups16: 0-9, A-F
Transmission RangeApprox.100m
Channels32:1-32
ID01-99/OFF
Power Supply
Power SupplyLithium battery (28.8V/2900mAh)
Full Power FlashesApprox.300
Recycle TimeQuickest approx. 0.01s ~ 1.5s
Battery Level Indicator
Power SavingAuto off function is available in menu settings (30min to 120min of idle use)
Sync Triggering Mode3.5mm sync cord
Flash Tube Color Temperature5800±200K
Dimensions and Weights
Dimension (with battery, flash tube and reflector)≈4.96″*6.1″*13.5″
Net Weight (with battery, flash tube and reflector)≈3.7kg /  8.16lb

 

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7Artisans AF 25mm/35mm/50mm f/1.8 APS-C LITE Lenses Now Available For Pre-Order


7Artisans has 3 new LITE series autofocus lenses for X-mount that came out last month for E-mount. These lenses are designed to be affordable and compact.

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Fujinon 51mm f/1.45, 54mm f/1.48, 56mm f/1.25, and 74mm f/1.46 Patent Found

Patent P2026011068: Are These Full Frame Lenses or Something Else?

A new patent application (P2026011068) has surfaced, revealing optical formulas for four incredibly fast prime lenses. While the focal lengths and apertures are exciting on paper, the calculated image circle raises some serious questions about what system these are actually designed for.

The Embodiments

The patent describes the following optical designs:

  • 51mm f/1.45
  • 54mm f/1.48
  • 56mm f/1.25
  • 74mm f/1.46

Analysis: The Full Frame “No Man’s Land”

The critical detail here is the image height. Based on the optical data, these lenses appear to cast an image circle consistent with a standard 35mm Full Frame sensor (approx. 43mm diagonal). This places them in a strange position for Fujifilm:

  • Too large for X-Mount: APS-C only requires a ~28mm diagonal.
  • Too small for GFX: Medium Format requires a ~55mm diagonal.
  • Too small for a True XPan (TX-1): A true panoramic 65x24mm frame requires a ~70mm diagonal.

The TX-3 Connection

Back in July, we discussed the possibility of a Digital TX-3 in our patent round-up. In that post, we analyzed patents for lenses covering a 50mm image circle—larger than Full Frame, but still shy of the original XPan’s massive 70mm requirement. At the time, we speculated that Fujifilm might be targeting a “crop-sensor” medium format concept for the TX-3.

However, the lenses in this new patent (P2026011068) seem to cover an even smaller circle (~43mm) than the ones we looked at last year. This leads to two potential theories:

  1. The “Digital TX-3” is just Full Frame: If Fujifilm decides to use a standard 36x24mm sensor for a TX-3 successor and rely on a 65:24 crop mode, these lenses would work perfectly. It would be a compact solution, but it would lack the resolution and field-of-view advantages of the larger sensor designs we saw previously.
  2. Cinema or Industrial Use: As we have seen before, Fujifilm often patents Full Frame optics for their cinema division (Premista) or industrial applications, which never make it to X or G mount cameras.

If these are indeed for a consumer camera, they suggest a shift towards standard Full Frame optics—something Fujifilm has historically avoided. Are we looking at a fixed-lens Full Frame camera akin to the Leica Q, or is the dream of a medium-format style TX-3 shrinking?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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