Fujinon GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR Hands-on Report and First Hint at Price

Fujifilm GFX Owners Group member was hands-on with the Fujinon GF250 mF 4 R LM OIS WR the other day and he had some impressions to share “AF speed is super, but stabilization is a dream… I was shooting handheld at 1/40 and it was sharp…. And I mean sharp sharp.” Further, he was told a price “it’s supposed to be 3500-3800 USD.” Hopefully, we will know everything for sure April 12th when we will live blog any and all announcements so join us then. This comes shortly after all of the specs leaked for the Fujinon GF250 mF 4 R LM OIS WR.

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Big Firmware Improvements Coming in May For Fujifilm GFX50S, X-T2, X-H1, X-Pro2, and X-E3


GFX 50S Firmware Ver.3.10 -due May, 2018
Compatible with the newly developed FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR capabilities
The upgrade will add compatibility for the newly developed FUJINON GF250mmF4 R LM OIS WR capabilities that include “Focus Preset”, “AF-L” and “AF-ON”

Addition of “Flicker Reduction”
For enhancing the quality of indoor sports photography, the upgrade allows users to reduce flicker in pictures and display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources.

Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder”
Enables users to choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. Users will also be able to enter a five-character folder name to create a new folder in which to store subsequent pictures.

Addition of Fn button support for “35mm Format Mode”
The upgrade allows users to set the Fn button as “35mm Format Mode” for quicker setting changes.

Enlarged and customizable indicators “Large Indicators Mode”
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.

X-T2 Firmware Ver.4.00 -due May, 2018
Addition of “Focus Bracketing”
The update will enable the photographer to shoot focus distance bracketing up to 999 frames. When the photographer starts shooting, the focal location is shifted with each activation of the shutter by the step of focus shift set from 1 to 10.

Compatible with the newly developed cinema lens FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens
The upgrade will add compatibility for the newly developed FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens

1: Aperture information can be displayed on the monitor. The upgrade allows users to select T-stop or
F-stop.
2: The upgrade allows users to check the focus distance with the distance indicator shown on the monitor.
3: Automatically corrects the distortion and the color/brightness shading.
4: Camera automatically calculate the White Balance based on the lens position and deliver the color expressions with Film Simulation modes

Addition of F-log SD card recording
The upgrade allows users to record F-log movie data into their SD card.

Addition of 1080/120P high-speed video mode
The upgrade allows users to shoot 1080/120P high-speed video (1/2, 1/4 and 1/5 speed slow motion), ideal for recording spectacular slow-motion footage
Enhanced Phase Detection AF Latest updates to the AF algorithm provide the following performance enhancements:

1: The low-light limit for phase detection autofocus has been improved by approximately 1.5 stops
from 0.5EV to -1.0EV, raising the precision and speed of autofocus in low-light environments.
2: The range at minimum aperture has been expanded from F8 to F11. For example, even when
using the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR with the teleconverter XF2X TC WR, phase
detection autofocus can now be used.
3: Major improvements have been made to the AF-C performance while operating the zoom, which
provides major benefits when shooting sports and other scenarios in which the subjects moves
unpredictably.
4: Finely-detailed surface textures of wild birds and wild animals can now be captured at high speed
and with high precision as a result of improvement in phase detection autofocus.

Addition of “Flicker Reduction”
For enhancing the quality of indoor sports photography, the upgrade allows users to reduce flicker in pictures and display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources.

Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder”
Enables the user to choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. And also enable to enter a five-character folder name to create a new folder in which to store subsequent pictures.

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.

X-H1 Firmware Ver.1.10 -due May, 2018
Addition of “Focus Bracketing”
The update will enable the photographer to shoot focus distance bracketing up to 999 frames. When the photographer begins shooting, the focal location is shifted with each activation of the shutter by the step of focus shift set from 1 to 10.

Compatible with the newly developed cinema lens FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens
The upgrade will add compatibility for the newly developed FUJINON MKX18-55mmT2.9 lens and FUJINON MKX50-135mmT2.9 lens

1: Aperture information can be displayed on the monitor. The upgrade allows users to select T-stop or
F-stop.
2: The upgrade allows users to check the focus distance with the distance indicator shown on the
monitor.
3: Automatically corrects the distortion and the color/brightness shading.
4: Camera automatically calculate the White Balance based on the lens position and deliver the color expressions with Film Simulation modes.

Enhanced Phase Detection AF during movie recording.
Enabled phase detection AF at smallest area size when in single point AF, making phase detection AF active all 6 area sizes both in AF-S/AF-C mode.

Expanded Phase Detection AF Area options during still shooting
Phase detection AF is now available in the smallest size single AF point when shooting in AF-S and AF-C modes. This takes the total phase detection AF areas to 6.

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

1: It synchronizes “date and time” and/or “location information” of smartphone and tablet devices
when used with cameras with Bluetooth capability
2: The upgrade allows users to select multiple smartphones or tablet devices by paring the
cameras.(Up to 7 devices)
3: Update the firmware of compatible cameras that offer Bluetooth capability via smartphone or
tablet devices.
4: It supports Bluetooth wireless remote control camera shutter release** for cameras that offer Bluetooth capability.

Addition of Fn button support for “IS Mode”
The upgrade allows users to set the Fn button as “IS Mode” for quicker setting changes.

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.

X-Pro2 Firmware Ver.5.00 -due May, 2018
Enhanced Phase Detection AF
Latest updates to the AF algorithm provide the following performance enhancements

1: The low-light limit for phase detection autofocus has been improved by approximately 1.5 stops from 0.5EV to -1.0EV, raising the precision and speed of autofocus in low-light environments.
2: The range at minimum aperture has been expanded from F8 to F11. For example, even when using the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR with the teleconverter XF2X TC WR, phase detection autofocus can now be used.
3: Major improvements have been made to the AF-C performance while operating the zoom, which provides major benefits when shooting sports and other scenarios in which the subjects moves unpredictably.
4: Finely-detailed surface textures of wild birds and wild animals can now be captured at high speed and with high precision as a result of improvement in phase detection autofocus.

Addition of “Flicker Reduction”
For enhancing the quality of indoor sports photography, the upgrade allows users to reduce flicker in pictures and the display when shooting under fluorescent lighting and other similar light sources.

Addition of “Select Folder” and “Create Folder”
Enable to choose the folder in which subsequent pictures will be stored. And also enable to enter a five-character folder name to create a new folder in which to store subsequent pictures.

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.

X-E3 Firmware Ver.1.20 -due April, 2018
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.

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Fujifilm Magazine Issue 25


Fujifilm Magazine Issue 25 is now available online here or via their iPhone or Android app for free. This issue is packed with Fujifilm X-H1, X-A5, GFX50S, X-Pro2, X-T2, X100F, Fujinon XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 OIS PZ coverage and more. Also, don’t miss your opportunity to win a Fujifilm X-A5.

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Fujifilm FPS Renewal Notices Going Out


Fujifilm professional services is sending out renewal notices for members that signed up when the program first started and they are offering a nice incentive package for renewing. The inclusion of a free Fujifilm Domke Bag and Fujifilm 32gb UHS-II card is a nice perk and I hope they continue sending stuff out throughout the year in addition to these perks like they did last year. It would have been nice if the UHS-II card was faster, but Fujifilm doesn’t make a faster card right now.

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Fujinon GF250mm F4 R LM OIS WR Specs Leaked + Now With Images

Nokishita leaked the full Fujinon GF250mm F4 R LM OIS WR + 1.4XTC specs after our leak the other day. It looks like we will be live blogging April 12th as per our reader tip so stay tuned.

GF 250 mF 4 R LM OIS WR

  • Lens construction: 10 groups 16 pieces (2 ED lenses, 1 super ED lens)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9 (circular aperture)
  • Minimum shooting distance: 1.4 m
  • Maximum magnification: 0.22 times
  • Filter diameter: φ 82 mm
  • Size: φ 108 mm 203.5 mm
  • Weight: 1425 g
  • Camera shake correction performance for 5.0 steps according to CIPA guideline
  • Dustproof and drip-proof · Low temperature resistant structure at -10 ° C
  • Focus preset function
  • Four focus control buttons
    • Focus preset and focus control button are compatible with GFX 50S Ver. 3.10
  • Mass retailer price: 431,460 yen (tax included)

GF 1.4 X TC WR

  • Lens composition: 3 groups 7 sheets
  • Size: φ 82 mm x 26.7 mm
  • Weight: 400 g
  • Applicable lens: GF 250 mF 4 R LM OIS WR
  • Mass retailer price: 107,460 yen (tax included)

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Fujifilm Wins The Internationally Prestigious Red Dot Design Award With 10 Products


Fujifilm wins the internationally prestigious Red Dot Design Award with 10 products
In recognition of the products’ designs that make maximum use of their excellent functions and performance including the hybrid instant camera “instax SQUARE SQ10”

April 9, 2018

FUJIFILM Corporation (President Kenji Sukeno) is proud to announce that ten of its major products, including hybrid instant camera “instax SQUARE SQ10”, infectious disease testing system and broadcast lenses, have won the “Red Dot Design Award: Product Design 2018,” a product design award program organized by Design Zentrum Nordrhein Westfalen based in Essen, Germany.
The Red Dot Design Award is a prestigious international design award launched in 1955. The award is extended to products with excellence in design innovation, functionality, ergonomics, ecological compatibility and durability. It is one of the world’s three most prestigious design awards, alongside Germany’s “iF design award” and the United States’ “IDEA”. This year, there were over 6,300 entries from 59 countries and regions judged by internationally-renowned design experts.

In developing all of its products and services, Fujifilm not only pursues functionality and performance of its products, but also engages in design development that leverages its superior functionality. In addition to creating beautiful external designs, Fujifilm is working to create new product value by developing designs that realize simple and comfortable operability and portability.

The award has been given to a diverse range of Fujifilm’s products from medical products including endoscopes to consumer products such as instax, in recognition of their advanced performance, usability and easy-to-use interface in addition to their exterior design.

It is such an honor to announce that so many of Fujifilm’s products were chosen for the reddot Award out of many applicants from countries and regions around the world. Fujifilm will continue to develop superior products in the future. Read More »

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