More Tokina ATX-M X-Mount Details

Nokishita leaked some more details about Tokina’s upcoming ATX-M lenses which you can read below:

It seems that the mass retailer price of Tokina “atx-m 23mm F1.4” is 60,500 yen including tax ($582.76 USD), and the mass retailer price of “atx-m 33mm F1.4” is 53,800 yen including tax ($518.22 USD). The basic specifications are almost the same as Viltrox (23mm / 33mm) (11 elements in 10 groups / 10 elements in 9 groups, minimum 0.3m / 0.4m, maximum 0.1 times, filter 52mm, φ65mmx72mm).

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Fujifilm X-S10 Firmware 1.01 Released

Fujifilm X-S10 Ver.1.01Download Here
The firmware update Ver.1.01 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issue:
The phenomenon is fixed that while the microphone/remote release connector is used, a camera doesn’t work well in a specific condition. If you use a microphone or a remote release, make sure to upgrade the firmware.

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Fujifilm Hydro Ag + Effective Against SARS-CoV-2 The Virus That Causes COVID-19


Environmental cleaning material “Hydro Ag + alcohol cloth / spray (80%)” utilizing Fujifilm’s original antibacterial technology “Hydro Ag + ” Infection suppression effect of new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) confirm
Fujifilm Co., Ltd. (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced a new type of environmental cleaning material “Hydro Ag + (Hydro AG Plus) Alcohol Cloth / Spray (80%)” that has a long-lasting sterilizing effect due to our unique antibacterial technology. We are pleased to inform you that in the evaluation test to confirm the effect on coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), we obtained the result that 99% or more of the virus was inactivated * 1 . This evaluation was carried out as part of joint research with Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine. By continuously cleaning the environment with “Hydro Ag + alcohol cloth / spray (80%)”, the infection control effect of SARS-CoV-2 can be expected.

About “Hydro Ag + Alcohol Cloth / Spray (80%)”
The unique antibacterial technology “Hydro Ag + ” stably disperses a silver-based antibacterial agent and a superhydrophilic polymer that cures at room temperature in an alcohol solution. When this product is used, the object is sterilized with alcohol, and a super-hydrophilic coating layer containing a silver-based antibacterial agent is formed on the surface of the object, and the sterilization effect continues even after the alcohol evaporates.

This product is used by many people in medical and long-term care settings and as an environmental cleaning application in general households.


[Outline and results of evaluation test]
Prepare 3 types of test films with “Hydro Ag + alcohol cloth / spray (80%)” applied 20 times, 40 times, 60 times * 2 , respectively , and perform the following evaluation 20 days after application. did.

The SARS-CoV-2 solution is dropped on the surface of the test film coated with the solution, and the unprocessed film is put on it to bring it into close contact, and the mixture is allowed to stand at room temperature for 24 hours. After that, the SARS-CoV-2 solution was collected and the virus titer (Rikika) * 3 , which is an index of the amount of virus with infectivity, was calculated. The virus titers of SARS-CoV-2 solution * 4 dropped on the test film and SARS-CoV-2 solution dropped on the test film for 24 hours at room temperature were compared, and “Hydro Ag + alcohol cloth / We evaluated the virus inactivation of the test film coated with the “spray (80%)” solution.

<Evaluation result>
The test film to which the liquid agent was applied 40 times and 60 times showed 99% or more virus inactivation 20 days after the application. In addition, even in the test film to which the liquid agent was applied 20 times, 86% or more of virus inactivation was observed 20 days after the application. (table 1)

(Table 1) SARS-CoV-2 inactivation evaluation result for “Hydro Ag + alcohol cloth / spray (80%)” 20 days after application * 5

Hydro Ag⁺ Number of applications20 times40 times60 times
Virus inactivation rate (%)86.67%99.76% or more99.90% or more

From this result, for example, if you continue wiping with Hydro Ag + alcohol cloth / spray (80%) twice a day, a super-hydrophilic coating layer containing a silver-based antibacterial agent will be applied daily on the surface of the object. After 10 days, 86% or more of the virus inactivating effect will begin to appear, and after 20 days, 99% or more of the virus can be expected to be inactivated.

FUJIFILM proactively proposes activities to reduce new coronavirus infection by cleaning the environment using “Hydro Ag⁺ Alcohol Cloth / Spray (80%)” and contributes to maintaining and improving the quality of life of people. To go.

* 1 The virus inactivation rate depends on the application conditions. The application conditions are described in the outline of the evaluation test.
* 2 The amount of one application is 0.96 ml on a 400 cm 2 test film ( equivalent to 1 push of “Hydro Ag + alcohol spray 80% 480 ml”).
* 3 Viral titer (virus infectivity) is the amount of infectious virus contained in a sample. Rate of decrease in virus titer when compared with the target group = virus inactivation rate.
* 4 The virus titer of SARS-CoV-2 solution reacted with the test film is 5.75 log 10 TCID 50 / ml.
* 5 Based on the results of “Verification experiment of inactivation activity of Fujifilm products against new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)” conducted at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine on October 21, 2020. It is a result under the limited conditions in the laboratory and does not show the effect in the actual use site.

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Metabones Smart Expander EF to GFX Adapter


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Press Release

Vancouver, Canada, November 16, 2020 – Will this full-frame EF mount lens sufficiently cover the medium format sensor of Fujifilm GFX cameras? With Metabones® EF-GFX Smart Expander™, the answer is always “yes”.

Multiplying the focal length by 1.26x and the F-number by the same amount, Metabones EF-GFX Smart Expander perfectly matches the image circle of full-frame EF mount lenses to the medium-format sensor of the GFX series cameras, with the diagonal field-of-view (FoV) remaining exactly the same.

The optical design consists of 5 elements in 3 groups, incorporating ultra-high index Lanthanum-based optical glass as well as one element made of fused silica, resulting in extremely good performances with professional-grade zoom lenses. For example, a 24-70mm f/2.8 lens becomes a 30-88mm f/3.5 zoom, and a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens becomes an 88-252mm f/3.5 zoom.  And perhaps most exciting of all, the 11-24mm f/4 Canon becomes an extremely sharp 13.8-30.2mm f/5 without any disturbing vignetting or corner aberrations. Due to the nature of focal extenders, the aperture values decrease by 2/3 of a stop; f/2.8 becomes f/3.5 and f/2 becomes f/2.5. High-speed fixed focal length lenses such as the 50mm f/1.4 will be transformed into a very fast 63mm f/1.8 standard lens for the GFX system.

Electronic Features
The EF GFX mount Smart Expander features Metabones’ electronic integration, including phase-detection autofocus (PDAF) and in-body image stabilization (IBIS) on GFX 100, optical image stabilization (called IS/OS/VC by various lens manufacturers), and smooth iris.

To the best of our knowledge, Metabones makes the only Fujifilm adapters, which support IBIS with every EF mount lens, including long telephotos and zoom lenses. There is no need to wait or hope for other adapter vendors to add IBIS support for your lenses at their next firmware update. With Metabones, IBIS support is general and across-the-board.

When a recent lens which supports smooth iris is used, Metabones makes aperture changes quiet and creates smooth transitions by slowing down the electronically-controlled aperture diaphragm. The button on the Smart Expander toggles between auto aperture (programmed exposure or shutter priority) and manual aperture (aperture priority or manual exposure). If a manual lens with no electronics is attached, the button brings up the manual lens selection on the camera body so that focal length can be chosen for correct IBIS operation and EXIF.

EF-GFX Smart Adapter™
Without Caldwell Photographic’s optics but otherwise with the same electronic integration, EF-GFX Smart Adapter™ is an alternative for the adventurous. In many cases, there will be vignetting and degradation in corner performance. However, tilt-shift lenses will work perfectly fine from corner to corner, and most zoom lenses will nicely cover the large sensor in the middle and long end of the zoom range. A nifty feature is added where the user may configure the Smart Adapter and it will remember which lenses need to be in 35mm crop mode and which ones cover medium format. This saves time by not having to navigate the camera’s menus for 35mm crop after a lens change.

Limitations and Issues
Disclosure of known limitations and issues with the initial release:

  1.  In some rare cases lens hoods designed for 3:2 may need to be removed for 4:3 use with Smart Expander.
  2. Each lens needs to go through a calibration procedure when first used. Refer to the online user manual on Metabones’ web site for instructions.
  3. Autofocus may have unsatisfactory performance and may not work at all with some lenses
  4. For video autofocus, increasing FOCUS SENSITIVITY and decreasing AF SPEED are required under the AF-C CUSTOM SETTING (MOVIE) menu.
  5. AF+MF and lens aberration correction are not supported.
  6. Some film-era lenses may not be able to achieve the sufficient AF accuracy required for digital cameras. Worn lenses with faulty sensors may lead to AF problems on a mirrorless camera even though the lens may appear to function normally on a DSLR.
  7. Aperture diaphragm makes frequent noises with older lenses. Use aperture priority and manual exposure modes, or use a lens which supports smooth iris.
  8. With IS/OS/VC lenses the IS MODE setting is ignored and both SHOOTING ONLY and CONTINUOUS modes behave in the same way which is similar to a Canon camera but different from what Fujifilm OIS lenses do. This is done to maximize IS effectiveness. A negative consequence of this is that there may be no OIS during focus check.
  9. MF Distance Display does not work (although AF Distance Display does if the lens transmits distance information).

 

Since Metabones has a track record of releasing new firmware updates which significantly improve the features, performance, compatibility, and reliability of existing products, these limitations are subject to change in the future. Please refer to the product pages on Metabones’ web site for the most up-to-date disclosure. To update firmware, download Metabones App™ from Metabones’ web site on a Mac or a Windows PC and connect the Metabones product to the computer with a micro-USB cable. The same Metabones App upgrades firmware for all Metabones products.

Availability
Metabones® Canon EF-GFX Smart Expander 1.26x is available right now from the Metabones website and its worldwide dealer network for US$729, plus shipping, applicable taxes and duties.

The optic-free version, EF-GFX Smart Adapter will be available shortly afterward for US$439, plus applicable taxes, duties and shipping.

Specifications:
Product name: Canon EF-mount Lens to Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) Smart Expander 1.26x
Model Code: MB_EPEF-FG-BT1
Color: Black Satin exterior; Black Matte interior
Magnification:  1.26x
Crop Factor with Fuji GFX camera:  1.0x
Maximum Output Aperture:  f/1.8 (with f/1.4 lens attached)
Rectilinear Distortion:  < 0.5%
Lens Elements/Groups:  5/3
Camera Mount:  Fujifilm G Mount
Lens Mounts:  Canon EF
Tripod Mount:  Robust removable type with Arca Swiss compatibility
Dimensions: 91.6mm x 80.1mm x 38.5mm (incl. tripod mount)
Weight: 346 grams
Retail Price: USD 729.00

Product name: Canon EF Lens (EF-mount) to Fuji GFX (G-mount) Smart Adapter
Model Code: MB_EF-FG-BT1
Color: Black Satin exterior; Black Matte interior
Magnification: N/A.
Camera Mount:  Fujifilm G Mount
Lens Mounts:  Canon EF
Tripod Mount:  Robust removable type with Arca Swiss compatibility
Dimensions: 91.6mm x 80.1mm x 25.2mm (incl. tripod mount)
Weight: 168 grams
Retail Price: USD 439.00

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Tokina ATX-M X-Mount Lenses Coming December 11th


Nokishika leaked some additional details about the Tokina ATX-M X-Mount lenses that were announced earlier this year. Preorders will start soon with the Tokina atx-m 23mm F1.4 X and atx-m 33mm F1.4 X being released on December 11th.

Tokina’s Fujifilm X mount lenses “atx-m 23mm F1.4 X” and “atx-m 33mm F1.4 X”, which will be available for pre-order soon, will be released on December 11th.

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Official macOS Big Sur Warning Followup To FujiAddict Warning!


FujiAddict published the first warning about issues with Fujifilm cameras and OSX Big Sur here. Now Fujifilm has released their own statement which you can read below. I highly recommend sticking with OSX Catlinina or earlier for now, because fixes haven’t been coming quickly since Apple started “locking down” OSX.

Notice of Application Software Used with macOS 11.01 “Big Sur”
Thank you very much for using FUJIFILM products. We have checked the performance of our application software used with “macOS 11.0.1 (Big Sur)” which was newly released from Apple. As a result, we have confirmed the symptoms described below.

We will fix the symptoms by upgrading the application software. And we plan to post the upgraded ones sequentially on our global website.
Therefore, if you plan to upgrade the OS, keep in mind that those symptoms will occur.
Your understanding is highly appreciated.

Applicable application
(1) FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Installer for Mac (ver.1.11.0 or before)
(2) FUJIFILM X Acquire Installer for Mac (ver.1.16.0 or before)
(3) FUJIFILM X Webcam Installer for Mac (ver.2.0 or before)
(4)“FUJIFILM Tether Plugin PRO for GFX” for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Classic CC / 6 (Mac) (ver.1.17.0.4 or before)
(5) Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® (Mac) (ver.1.16.0.9 or before) *1
(6) Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®Lightroom® (Mac) (ver.1.16.0.9 or before) *1
(7) Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for GFX (Mac) (ver.1.16.0.9 or before) *1
*1:Software purchased from the Adobe Add-ons.

Symptoms on the Mac with macOS 11.0.1 8 (Big Sur)
(1)When you start the application below, in some cases a PC doesn’t recognize a camera.
(2) Even if the PC recognizes the camera, the PC sometimes doesn’t recognize the camera after AUTO POWER OFF function works and you turn on the camera.

Tentative solutions
If you encounter the symptoms, try the tentative solutions below.
(1)Start the application after connecting a camera to a PC.
(2)If AUTO POWER OFF function works, turn off and on the camera and start the application again.
(3)If AUTO POWER OFF function frequently works, change its setting to OFF.

 

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