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Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Breaks Ground For Advanced Therapies Innovation Center in Texas

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 21, 2020

Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies Breaks Ground For Advanced Therapies Innovation Center in Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, August 19, 2020 – FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, a world leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for biologics, viral vaccines and gene therapies, held a virtual ground-breaking ceremony on August 19, 2020 to signal the start of its Advanced Therapies Innovation Center construction project. The $55M USD building is part of previously announced investments by FUJIFILM Corporation.

The 60,000 square foot building will house dedicated process development and innovation laboratories to support advanced therapy projects. The building will be part of a 22-acre land parcel acquired by FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies from Lake Walk in June 2020. The laboratories will have BSL-2 capabilities with state-of-the-art upstream, downstream and analytical development technologies. The building will triple the sites’ advanced therapies process development capabilities. It is expected that this new building will bring approximately 100 jobs to the College Station area.

The event was virtually attended by College Station Mayor Karl Mooney, County Judge Duane Peters, City of Bryan Mayor Andrew Nelson, developer Spencer Clements from William Cole Companies, and Mike Gentry, board chair for the Brazos Valley Economic Development Corporation.

“We remain committed to provide leading, future proofed end-to-end gene therapy solutions, from pre-clinical to commercial launch. This is aligned with core purpose to be a Partner for Life as we support our customers in the advancement of tomorrow’s medicines,” said Dr. Gerry Farrell, chief operating officer at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Texas.

The Advanced Therapies Innovation Center is expected to be operational by fall 2021.

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Fuji Guys – Power Banks Explained

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 20, 2020

Power Banks are very useful for photographers/videographers and Fujifilm has fully embraced their usage allowing most of their latest cameras to recharge while being powered by a battery bank. I personally bought the Anker PowerCore+26800 PD as the largest battery bank recommended for the Fujifilm X-T3, instead of the alternative Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD. The Anker PowerCore+26800 PD is great for when you do not have time to charge your camera/s on the go and I highly recommend it. The above video is short and on point, but I will summarize it below:

It’s always good to have extra batteries, but sometimes you run out when doing things like camping
A battery bank can help you greatly extend your camera’s battery life
There are many types of battery packs for charging your phone, which will also charge your camera, but they might be a little slow
What you really want is a power delivery battery bank like the Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD or Anker PowerCore+26800 PD that can provide beyond 5V of power
Some battery banks go up to 20V like the Anker PowerCore+26800 PD
Voltage beyond 5V and 1-2a allow you to power your camera while charging
You really want a USB-C connection on the PD power bank to take advantage of the higher power delivery standards
The wall chargers that come with the PD banks can be useful too because they deliver more power than standard wall charges and they can be used as an AC adapter for your camera too
Power Banks that can only deliver 5V won’t power the camera, but they will charge the internal battery

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Fujifilm EF-60 and EF-W1 Shipping August 28th

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 20, 2020

Fujifilm informed retailers that the new Fujifilm EF-60 and EF-W1 will be shipping on August 28th.

Fujifilm EF-60 Key Features

X-Series and GFX System Wireless Control
Nissin Air System Wireless Compatibility
Recycle Time: 3 sec at Full Power
Guide Number: 197′ at 200mm Setting
Added versatility for those challenging situations – The EF-60 uses a Xenon flash tube as well as a high-luminance, white LED modeling light to achieve focus in dimly lit areas and help with aiming and positioning the light overall. For hybrid image makers, the EF-60’s modeling light can also be used as a continuous light source to create a catch light in a subject’s eyes when recording video.
Impressive power with multiple professional features to provide absolute creative control over an image – EF-60 is Fujifilm’s first wireless shoe mount flash that is radio-controlled. It provides X Series and GFX System users with impressively powerful output and professional features in a compact and portable design. With a zoom range of 24mm-200mm and a maximum guide number of 60 at 200mm, this flash is perfect for either TTL or manual applications and can be used on or off camera, when combined with the optional FUJIFILM EF-W1 Wireless Commander (sold separately).
Wirelessly control your creativity – The EF-60 can be optically triggered by the FUJIFILM EF-X500 Shoe Mount Flash (sold separately). When used in combination with the EF-W1 Wireless Commander, (also sold separately), users can control power output in ⅓ increments, group units into 1 of 3 groups, and assign 1 of 8 different channels for up to 30 wireless flashes. This 2.4 GHz remote functionality provides photographers with complete creative control over the lighting being used to create their images, while minimizing the amount of time needed to adjust settings for individual units overall.
Extended compatibility with NAS compatible units – Wireless remote functionality for the EF-60 Shoe Mount Flash has also been extended to the Nissin Air10s Remote product, which allows for integration with other NAS compatible flashes (i60A, Di700A, MG Series). This added compatibility allows users to use a variety of NAS products with the FUJIFILM EF-60 Flash, allowing photographers broad access to tools to help them make more creative lighting decisions. *NAS or Nissin Air System is a product of Nissin Japan Ltd.

Fujifilm EF-60: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm EF-W1 Key Features

2409 to 2476 MHz Radio TTL System
Compatible with Nissin Air System
8 Channels and 4 Groups
Flash Sync Speed up to 1/8000 Second
Wirelessly control your creativity – When used in combination with the FUJIFILMEF-60 Shoe Mount Flash, users can adjust the flash’s power output in ⅓ increments, group it into 1 of 3 groups, assign it 1 of 8 different channels, and trigger it wirelessly. This 2.4 GHz remote functionality can also be extended to up to thirty EF-60 Shoe Mount Flashes to provide an extensive opportunity to create stunning images.
Reliability and consistency at your fingertips – The EF-W1 Wireless Commander uses radio-controlled 2.4 GHz wireless communications to remotely trigger EF-60’s diverse functions, which include TTL mode, Manual mode and FP High-Speed Sync mode.
Extended compatibility with Nissin Air System compatible units Wireless remote functionality for the EF-60 Shoe Mount Flash has also been extended to the Nissin Air10s Remote, which allows for integration with other Nissin Air System (NAS)* compatible flashes (i60A, Di700A, MG Series). This added compatibility allows users to use a combination of Nissin products with FUJIFILM EF-60 Flashes, allowing photographers broader access to tools to help them make more creative lighting decisions. *NAS or Nissin Air System is a product of Nissin Japan Ltd.

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Possible Fujifilm GFX Modular Sensor Found The IMX661LQA-C

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 19, 2020

The modular Fujifilm GFX design has been a popular design since Fujifilm first showed off the concept at the X Summit, but multiple space-related constraints prevented this camera from becoming a reality. When Fujifilm was asked about the GFX modular design in 2019 after the X Summit they said

Fujifilm didn’t put any technical research into how they could make a modular GFX
There are currently no plans to make the modular GFX, but maybe they will in the future when they have the technology to make one.
It probably got a lot of attention because it was unique and compact.
Fujifilm was surprised by the excitement from their customer and photographers about a modular GFX system

Then in 2020 when Fujifilm was asked again about the modular GFX their statement evolved to

The modular GFX was through without consideration for current technical limitations and so was the X-Pro style GFX which became the GFX50R

There have been other similar statements since the GFX modular was first teased, but a recently found sensor the IMX661LQA-C could bring the GFX Modular design one step closer to reality with its global shutter that is capable of 15fps.

The sensor is a 3.6″ sensor which is larger than the 3.4″ that is currently used in the GFX50 and GFX100 line, but GFX glass should have a large enough image circle for 3.6″ without a problem. The exclusive use of a global shutter could make the camera extremely adaptable, but it also will save a lot of space inside the body that could make the popular modular concept a reality.

This could be an interesting move by Fujifilm leading to a more Hasselblad like camera design with a more traditional medium format experience and we all know how much Fujifilm thinks about the experience of using a camera. Fujifilm might even be able to include IBIS, but if they did try to make it best the GFX100 in every way than I could easily see it being a 20k body if delivered in the near future, but in a few years maybe they can get the design price down to around where the GFX100 is today and upgrade the GFX100 to a GFX120 or GFX127. This would give us 4 GFX body styles to choose from.

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Nauticam NA-GFX100 Underwater Housing For Fujifilm GFX100

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 18, 2020

INTRODUCING NA-GFX100

FUJIFILM GFX 100
The Fujifilm GFX 100 is equipped with a 102MP sensor which is 1.7 times larger than that of a 35mm full-frame sensor. It offers fast and reliable autofocus, in-body image stabilization, and 4K video capability. Built for extreme environments, the GFX 100 is weather resistant and freeze proof to -10ºC.

Key Camera Specifications

102MP medium format CMOS sensor (43.8 × 32.9mm) with Bayer array
On-sensor Phase Detection
5-axis image stabilization
Continuous shooting up to 5fps
Weather-sealing
4K video with 4:2:2 10-bit HDMI output
5.76M-dot removable OLED viewfinder
16-bit RAW Capture
Dual SD card slots (UHS-II)

THE NA-GFX100 UNDERWATER HOUSING
Nauticam has produced housings for a variety of both medium format and mirrorless housings. The NA-GFX100 takes all that experience and produces the most ergonomic housing available for a mirrorless digital medium format camera. Nauticam has continued to offer unencumbered access to the essential controls that underwater photographers need.

The GFX 100 has 15 customizable buttons. The camera’s “Q” menu can also be customized to accommodate most-used menu items. The “Q” menu is easily accessed by the double thumb-lever on the right hand side which also accesses the “AF-ON” button critical for back button focus. The left hand double thumb lever accesses the “PLAY” and “DISP/BACK” functions.

The directional keys on the right hand side engage the joystick to easily change the focus points. The GFX 100 has a total of 3.76 million phase detection auto focus points. Above the directional keys is a rotating lever which allows you to quickly change the focus mode.

FLASH TRIGGERING
Flash triggering is performed via built-in fiber optic bulkheads using the Fujifilm EF-X20 TTL flash which fits into the housing when mounted on the hot-shoe. Flash EV can be controlled via a dial atop the housing and status can be seen through dedicated viewports. The flash can be turned on and off via a lever on the left side of the housing.

PREMIUM PROFESSIONAL OPTICS
The GFX 100 uses a new lineup of dedicated lenses with the moniker GF. The Nauticam N120 Port Systems supports many of those currently available including ultra-wide primes, zooms, and macro lenses.

VIEWFINDERS
The standard optical glass viewfinder is very good and travel friendly, but many photographers prefer the ease of a magnified viewfinder with adjustable diopter. Nauticam produces a “straight” 180º enlarging viewfinder and a 45º angled enlarging viewfinder to enhance the ease of close quarters work often associated with macro shooting. Both viewfinders have high quality optics, and allow bright viewing of the entire image. A patented external dioptric adjustment allows personal adjustment to a sharp-as-a-tack standard underwater and viewfinder changes can be executed in less than 30 seconds without using tools. Exceptional composition and focus accuracy have never been more accessible.

INTEGRATED VACUUM CHECK AND LEAK DETECTION SYSTEM
The Nauticam vacuum check and leak detection system is shipped with NA-GFX50S as standard equipment. Combined with an accessory vacuum valve this monitoring system provides constant updates on the water tight and safe-to-dive status of the housing. A simple color coded LED lighting system lets the user know that the vacuum is solid, or that the housing is losing vacuum. Leak detection is built into the same circuit, so if there is water intrusion, an audible and visual indication will occur.

The Nauticam system is temperature compensated, eliminating false alarms caused by a change in outside temperature, or from a camera heating up on an action packed dive.

Available from Nauticam

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Salty Fujifilm X-T4 Underwater Housing

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 18, 2020

FUJIFILM X-T4 HOUSING
$1,301 – $1,337
Camera Housing for Fujifilm X-T4.

Description

Included (BASE* Price):

Housing shell
‘MINI’ port faceplate
Housing care kit (silicone grease, spare wingnuts)

*BASE price does NOT include a mandatory grip or port option. You cannot use the housing without at least one grip and one port.

Controls

Top shutter button (via side lever)
ON/OFF (via side lever)
Playback
Trash
AE-L
AF-L
Menu/OK
Directions arrows (up, down, left, right)
DISP/BACK
Q
Shutter speed dial
ISO dial
Rear dial

Construction
CNC machined from a single piece of billet aluminium then anodised and painted.

All buttons and hardware are 316 stainless steel, providing superior corrosion resistance.

Paint
Our housings are painted in a highly durable two-pack paint. The paint not only provides additional corrosion protection to your housing, but also provides an opportunity to customise the look of your housing.

You get to choose your colour(s)! And the options are almost endless.

You can choose a color from here, or from our Instagram page (@saltysurfhousings)

Learn more about our paint finishes here.

Leave a note in checkout, or send us an email to let us know your color preference.

Ports
The X-T4 housing utilizes our ‘MINI’ port system designed for mirrorless cameras and fits lenses up to 80mm diameter. A port system specifically designed for smaller lenses allows our housings to be a lot smaller than most as they do not need to cater for a large port diameter.

The front element in our ports is replaceable in less than 30 seconds by simply unscrewing the locking ring and dropping in a replacement acrylic screen we offer for purchase. So no more spending hours buffing scratched ports!

Weight
Shell only = approx. 400grams

With pistol grip and port = approx. 1kg

Depth Rating
20m / 66ft underwater

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Fuji Guys – Power Banks Explained

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Possible Fujifilm GFX Modular Sensor Found The IMX661LQA-C

Nauticam NA-GFX100 Underwater Housing For Fujifilm GFX100

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