FUJIFILM Camera Remote Update Coming in May With New Features

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 27, 2018


FUJIFILM Camera Remote will be updated in May with some interesting new features according to the Fujiflim X-E3 release notes.

“Enhanced Bluetooth® connectivity via “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app.
The upgrade allows users to utilize the following functions with the latest “FUJFIILM Camera Remote” app.
1) The upgrade allows users to select multiple smartphones or tablet devices by paring the cameras.(Up to 7 devices)
2) Update the firmware*1 of compatible cameras that offer Bluetooth® capability via smartphone or tablet devices.
3) It supports Bluetooth® wireless remote control camera shutter release*1 for cameras that offer Bluetooth capability.

*1：An upgrade to the “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” that will be available in May 2018 is required to operate firmware update and camera shutter release.” – Fujifilm

It sounds like Bluetooth enabled cameras and maybe devices will be firmware updatable via the app going forward, which will likely require a major overhaul of the Fujifilm app. Let’s hope Fujifilm improves their app going forward because it has been a weak spot for them in an otherwise strong system. The Fujifilm X-E3, X-A5, and X-H1 should all gain this capability along with all future Bluetooth enabled cameras and devices.

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Darktable 2.4.3 Added Fujifilm X-H1 Support

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 26, 2018


Darktable added Fujifilm X-H1 support. You can download Darktable free for a variety of operating systems.

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X-H1 Body with Battery Grip Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
VPB-XH1 Vertical Power Booster Grip: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Meyer Optik Nocturnus 75mm f/0.95 Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 26, 2018


Nocturnus 0.95/75 mm becomes world’s fastest 75mm lens with 15 aperture blades
Meyer-Optik-Görlitz Nocturnus 0.95/75mm continues the creation of the “master of light series” and the legacy of the fastest 75mm lens in the world
Available for Leica M, Sony and Fuji X

Again Meyer optic reaches for the next big step. But this time it’s a big one: the creation of the fastest 75mm lens worldwide causes a stir:

  • sharpness with aperture of 0.95 – 16
  • the fastest 75 mm lens of the world with 15 aperture blades
  • a Bokeh ideal for portrait photography in difficult light conditions
  • a lens that creates a three-dimensional appearance separating the subject from the background in a characteristic manner
  • compatible with Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X
  • click less aperture ring
  • Made in Germany
  • Highest requirements for the glasses used

Expected launch: May 2018
Expected Delivery Date/Availability: April 2019
Special Early Bird Price until 20.05.2018: 1899 €, expected MSRP €3999
Available camera mounts: Leica M, Sony E and Fuji X
More Information: http://info.meyer-optik-goerlitz.com/nocturnus75_presale_mailing_list-0

Meyer-Optik-Goerlitz: Again, in the leading position for available light photography
Already in the 1920s, Meyer brought lenses to market which were the fastest lenses of their time: the Kinoplasmat 75/f1. 5. Later the Primoplan 1.9/58 was to become the fastest standard lens for the famous Exakta camera, which was sold in the USA as “Kine night Exakta”. At this time Meyer-Optik Goerlitz was considered as the most prominent manufacturer of available light lenses, so called “giants of light” and in 2016 the company presented the Nocturnus 0.95/50 mm for the first time now available in its third version.
Now Meyer is following the legacy of creating the fastest 75mm lens in the world like it once did with the Kinoplasmat. The Nocturnus 0.95/75 mm lens is a full format lens available for Sony E, Fuji X and Leica M. The company also intends to follow with a 35mm lens later in order to complete its Nocturnus line. Read More »

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Fujifilm X-E3 Firmware 1.20 and Fujifilm X100F Firmware 2.10 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 26, 2018

Fujifilm X-E3 Firmware 1.20 can be downloaded here

Fujifilm X100 Firmware 2.10 can be downloaded here

X-E3 Firmware Ver.1.20
Supports “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”
After connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to convert RAW files with X-Processor Pro. Fast batch processing will also be available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.

Support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire
Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X Acquire” allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.

Compatible with the newly developed FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens
The upgrade will add compatibility for the newly developed FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens.

1: MF ring can be used as zoom ring
2: Maintain the lens zoom position during interval shooting
3: Maintain the lens zoom position in playback mode to shorten the startup time for the next shooting

Improve radio flash controller usability
The upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.

Enhanced Bluetooth connectivity via the FUJIFILM Camera Remote app.
The upgrade allows users to utilize the following functions with the latest “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app.

1: The upgrade allows users to select multiple smartphones or tablet devices by paring the cameras.(Up to 7 devices)
2: Update the firmware** of compatible cameras that offer Bluetooth capability via smartphone or tablet devices.
3: It supports Bluetooth wireless remote control camera shutter release** for cameras that offer Bluetooth capability.

Enlarged and customizable indicators or information
The upgrade allows users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. This upgrade will also enable users to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.

X100F Firmware Ver.1.20
Enlarged and customizable indicators or information
The upgrade allows users to enlarge indicators and information in the viewfinder and/or LCD monitor. This upgrade will also enable users to customize the location of where the information is shown on the display.

When enlarged display, some icons are not displayed like distance indicator, focus frame, focus mode, focus warning, microphone/remote release, AF+MF, button lock and sound and flash indicator.

New functions are added to store and read of camera settings by FUJIFILM X Acquire. Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X Acquire” allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. With “FUJIFILM X Acquire” (ver.1.7 or newer), CUSTOM REGISTRATION/EDIT settings are also stored and read.

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Additional FUJIFILM X-H1 Malfunction Found FW1.02 Released As A Result

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 26, 2018


Regarding Malfunction of FUJIFILM X-H1
To our valued customers

Thank you very much for purchasing and using our products.

We have discovered a malfunction in the recently lunched FUJIFILM X-H1.
It is as follows:

  1. 1.In rare cases, image files can be overwritten when a folder is selected by the SELECT FOLDER function in the SETUP menu and you take pictures.

We have identified the cause and released the upgraded firmware (Version 1.02) to address the malfunction.

[ X-H1 Ver.1.02 Download Page ]

We deeply apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

We are always working to improve the quality of our products. Your understanding is very much appreciated.

via Fujifilm

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Notification For Fringer Contax645-GFX Smart Adapter Users

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 25, 2018


For those Fringer GFX fans out there fringe issued a warning for the Fringer Contax 645-GFX Smart Adapter. Some Arca style quick release clamps might not fully tighten on the adapters foot. So make sure that your adapter is compatible before risking your Fujifilm GFX.

Dear Fringer Contax 645-GFX adapter users,

According to a couple of users’ feedback, with very low possibilities, the foot (tripod mount) of the adapter may not be fully compatible with some of the Arca style quick release clamps in the market. It may not be tight and secure enough even the screw is tightened. Because we have to take care of handheld usage as well, there are no safety stop screws under the foot. Thus, if you mount the foot directly to a Arca style quick release clamp, make sure it’s installed tightly and securely. Or you may consider installing an additional quick release plate with safety stop screws to the food through a 1/4″ screw. Then install the quick release plate to the clamp.

via FringerDev

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