Fujifilm X-A7 and X-T200 Get Webcam Support and FUJIFILM X Webcam Mac Support Coming Mid-July 2020

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 22, 2020

To our customers,

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to offer, from today, free firmware updates for the FUJIFILM X-A7 (“X-A7”) and the FUJIFILM X-T200 (“X-T200”). The new firmware will make it possible for you to use your X-A7 or X-T200 as a webcam for your online meeting by connecting the camera to your computer*1 via USB.  These cameras offer a dramatic improvement compared to normal webcams, taking your online meeting to a new level of image quality.

　Furthermore, based on the overwhelming response from our customers when we released FUJIFILM X Webcam for PC, we are pleased to announce, development of FUJIFILM X Webcam for macOS computers.  The macOS version is due to be released in mid-July 2020.

Fujifilm continues to incorporate user feedback and requests to improve the performance of its digital cameras so that our customers can use them for many years to come and invest in the system with peace of mind.

Firmware Download

  • FUJIFILM X-A7（Ver. 1.30）
    • Ver.1.30
      The firmware update Ver.1.30 from Ver.1.20 incorporates the following issues:

      Regarding the details of No.1, download the “ X-A7 New Features Guide” from our website.

      Setting for the function that the camera can be used as a web camera (*1) is added when it is connected to a PC via a USB cable.

      Set to “USB WEBCAM” in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING>USB MODE (*2) and then connect a USB cable to the camera. When your PC recognizes the camera, “FUJIFILM X-T200” will appear.

      *1: The web camera feature is supported under Windows 10 (x64), macOS 10.14 (Mojave), and macOS 10.15 (Catalina).
      *2：The current “USB IMAGE TRANSFER SETTING” in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING has been changed to “USB MODE”. With this change, select the “USB CARD READER” when you transfer images from a camera to a PC or a smartphone via a USB cable.

      Fix of minor bug.

  • FUJIFILM X-T200（Ver. 1.10）
    • Ver.1.10
      The firmware update Ver.1.10 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issues:

      Regarding the details of No.1, download the “X-T200 New Features Guide” from our website.

      Setting for the function that the camera can be used as a web camera (*1) is added when it is connected to a PC via a USB cable.

      Set to “USB WEBCAM” in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING>USB MODE (*2) and then connect a USB cable to the camera. When your PC recognizes the camera, “FUJIFILM X-T200” will appear.

      *1: The web camera feature is supported under Windows 10 (x64), macOS 10.14 (Mojave), and macOS 10.15 (Catalina).
      *2: The current “USB IMAGE TRANSFER SETTING” in the Setup Menus>CONNECTION SETTING has been changed to “USB MODE”. With this change, select the “USB CARD READER” when you transfer images from a camera to a PC or a smartphone via a USB cable.

      Fix of minor bug.

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Savings Sunday Save Up To $1,000 With Fujifilm Spring Savings Offers

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 21, 2020


GFX
Fujifilm GFX50R (Save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF50mm f/3.5 (Save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

X-Series
Fujifilm X-T3 + Grip (Save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T3 + 18-55mm + Grip (Save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T3 + 16-80mm (Save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X100F (Save $300): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-E3 (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-A7 + 15-45mm (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-T200 (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon Lenses
XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $300): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $300): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR w XF 1.4x TC F2 WR (Save $1,000):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Video Zooms
MK18-55mm T2.9 X-Mount (Save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon
MK50-135mm T2.9 X-Mount (Save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon


The Instax Mini LiPlay has been discounted and comes with a bundle at B&H Photo and Adorama.

Other Deals
Pelican Cases Discounted
X-Mount Lens Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

Battery Banks For Fujifilm Cameras
Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options


New Apple Mac Pro: B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Software Deals
Luminar 4 & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2020
Photolemur
Picktorial

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Wasabi Fujifilm X-T4 NP-W235: First Inexpensive X-T4 Battery Shipping July 15th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 20, 2020


When I buy 3rd party batteries for my cameras I go Wasabi because I haven’t had problems with their batteries in the past even when Fujifilm cameras were no performing well with 3rd party batteries. Wasabi is releasing a NP-W235 battery on its own along with a stand-alone charger with 2 batteries and both are a bargain compared to the new Fujifilm NP-W235 price.

Battery Specs

  • Rechargeable lithium-ion battery for Fujifilm NP-W235
  • Rated at 7.2V and 2250mAh for longer battery life
  • Premium Grade-A cells for longer battery life with no memory effect
  • Fully compatible with the Fujifilm camera and charger
  • 3-year manufacturer warranty

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Laowa Expanded Their Cinema Lens Lineup Today

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 19, 2020


I have become a big fan of Laowa glass over the past few years and I am looking forward to their less mainstream offerings. You can check out their cinema lens lineup here, but as of right now the only new lens native to X-Mount is the Laowa 9mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine.

This exciting prime lens provides ultra wide-angle coverage up to 113° angle of view (100° on MFT system). The tiny size & light weight match perfectly with mirrorless cameras and are suitable for use with gimbals. The new Cine version comes with standard 0.8 mod gears on both aperture and focus rings. A standard 55mm filter thread is designed to mount screw-in filters easily. 2 aspherical elements plus 3 extra-low dispersion elements successfully correct chromatic aberration, realize close-to-zero distortion & deliver excellent corner to corner sharpness.

There is also a new adaptable PL Mount Laowa 12mm T2.9 Zero-D Cine

The new 12mm lens is currently the widest t/2.9 lens that can cover sensor up to both full frame & vista vision size (wider than full frame), making it one of the ideal wide angle option for both professional cinema cameras and mirrorless cameras.

Features

– Full Frame / Vista Vision coverage
– Close to zero distortion
– 122 degrees FoV
– Super Compact
– EF or PL or E mount available
– Step-up to 114mm for matte box installation

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Fujifilm Releases Diversity Statement For 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 19, 2020


Our Commitment to Inclusiveness and Diversity

A Message from Us to Our Community
Diversity is where we find our strength, and this is especially true for creators. We’ve engaged with and listened to our communities, scrutinized our marketing programs, and now it is time for us to do more.

To impart meaningful change, words are not enough; we’ve promised transparency, and we plan to share our efforts to be more inclusive and representative of our community. Read More »

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Is The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 For You?

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 18, 2020

You get what you pay for is a saying that many live by, but what about the Viltrox 23mm f/1.4? Many have enjoyed the affordable offerings out there from Chinese lens makers in recent years and most have not been disappointed by them. Sure there can be some disappointing aspects of these lenses like cheap plastic build quality, but companies like Laowa and more recently Viltrox have really stepped up their lineup. Below is a summary of the above video:

  • Nothing makes you happier than getting a good photo while saving money
  • You can get a great photo with a lens that costs thousands, but when you get great photos out of a few hundred dollar lenses there isn’t much to complain about
  • 3rd parties are making some great glass now, but most were manual focus
  • 3rd party AF lenses have been growing
  • The resale value of 3rd party lenses do not tend to be great
  • Fujifilm has a good cheap XC lineup, but they lack aperture rings and are very plasticy
  • Viltrox is making their cheap lenses out of metal including the lens hood with an aperture ring
  • Focuses really fast and is on par with Fujifilm’s 35mm f/1.4 and might actually focus faster
  • Video AF was good enough
  • It balances well
  • The lens is pretty sharp at f/1.4 and gets sharper as you stop down
  • Diffraction gets bad around f/16
  • A little purple fringing sometimes
  • Beautiful bokeh that gets a little footballish around the edges
  • Personally would rather use the kit lens zoom for the versatility at 23mm
  • No OIS
  • Aperture ring of the Viltrox isn’t clickable so it is easy to bump it off f/1.4
  • Viltrox minimum focus distance isn’t great
  • Fujifilm XF23mm has slightly better color and contrast than Viltrox 23mm, but Viltrox Bokeh is a little more dreamy
  • Viltrox isn’t beautiful shooting at the sun and flare gets bad
  • Stepless aperture isn’t great even for video
  • The Viltrox 23mm f/1.4 is a must-own

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VILTROX 23mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 33mm f/1.4: B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 56mm f/1.4 (Coming Soon):B&H Photo / Amazon
VILTROX 85mm f/1.8: B&H Photo / Amazon

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