Fujifilm AF Firmware Fix Details

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 13, 2024

Photorabz ran into some Fujifilm reps at a show recently and he was able to ask some questions and get some answers about Fujifilm’s upcoming AF firmware fix. In brief Fujifilm has been working on the update since May and the update will be announced tomorrow at the X summit which you can join us for at 9am. The update will improve X-H2S, X-H2, GFX100II, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T5 autofocus and Fujifilm might do something for the X-T4 also.

Join us for the live blog and launch of the Fujifilm X-M5 on October 14 at 9 AM EST.

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Fujifilm X-M5, XF16-55mm Mark II, and XF500mm Details and Photos

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024


SpecificationDetails
Image Sensor26.1 million pixels
ProcessorX Processor 5
Video Recording6.2K/30P 4:2:2 10-bit video
Vertical Video Mode9:16 Short Movie Mode
Base ISO160
StorageUHS-I
Image StabilizationDigital Image Stabilization (Movie mode only)
Screen3.0 inch vari-angle Touch Screen, 1.04 million dots
Microphone Direction SettingsSURROUND, FRONT PRIORITY, BACK PRIORITY, FRONT & BACK PRIORITY
Vlog ModeYes
Film Simulations20
Terminals– USB Type-C (10Gbps)
– HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
– ø3.5mm stereo mini connector (Microphone)
– ø3.5mm stereo mini connector (Headphone)
BatteryNP-W126S
Battery Life (Stills)– Economy Mode: Approx. 440 frames
– Normal Mode: Approx. 330 frames
Actual Battery Life (Movie Capture)– 6.2K: Approx. 45 min. (29.97p)
– 4K: Approx. 50 min. (29.97p)
– Full HD: Approx. 45 min. (59.94p), Approx. 50 min. (120P)
Continuous Battery Life (Movie Capture)– 6.2K: Approx. 65 min. (29.97p)
– 4K: Approx. 85 min. (29.97p)
– Full HD: Approx. 80 min. (59.94p)
Dimensions– Width: 111.9 mm
– Height: 66.6 mm
– Depth: 38.0 mm (minimum depth: 33.5 mm)
Weight355 g (with battery and SD card)
Operating Temperature0℃ to +40℃
Operating Humidity10% to 80% (no condensation)

See the full details here.


  • Approximately 37% reduction in weight
  • Optimized lens configuration for superior image quality
  • Introduction of the “Aperture Click Switch” for seamless video recording
  • 11 groups, 16 elements
  • 4 aspherical lenses
  • 1 Super ED lens
  • 3 ED lenses
  • See the full details here



SpecificationDetails
Lens configuration21 elements in 14 groups (includes 5 ED and 2 super ED elements)
Focal length (35mm format equivalent)f=500mm (762mm)
Angle of view3.3°
Max. apertureF5.6
Min. apertureF22
Aperture control
Number of blades9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Stop size1/3EV (13 stops)
Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane)2.75m
Max. magnification0.2x
External dimensions: Diameter x Length* (approx.)φ104.5mm x 255.5mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight* (approx.)1,335g (excluding caps, hoods and Tripod collar foot)
Filter sizeφ95mm
Accessories includedFront lens cap FLCP-95, Rear lens cap RLCP-001, Lens hood, Lens pouch, Tripod collar foot, Shoulder strap

See the full details here.

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Medium Format Sigma Glass

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024

It sounds like lots of photographers are asking Kazuto Yamaki and Sigma to make glass for the Fujifilm GFX. Hopefully we get t some quality Sigma glass for GFX sooner rather than later.

Q: Have you guys considered making any optics for the Fuji GF system or like a larger sensor medium format system?

G: Okay, so a question about future roadmaps related to Fuji GFX systems.

K: Yes, I do personally. My vision for the company’s future is to become the number one optics brand or “master of optics”. In order to become such a premium brand, we need to make such – really, really good lenses for that format. So, I would like to challenge. (Sigma)

Sigma Lenses can be purchased from B&H Photo and Amazon.

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Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII Tilt-Shift Macro 1:1

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024

Next week Laowa will announce the Venus Optics Laowa 55mm and 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 on October 14th for GFX.

  • Venus Optics Laowa 55mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lens
  • Venus Optics Laowa 100mm f/2.8 FFII tilt-shift macro 1:1 full-frame lens

Additional information:



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Blackmagic Update For Fujifilm X-M5

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 11, 2024


Blackmagic posted about a software update adding Fujifilm X-M5 support on threads earlier today. The post links to Blackmagic Video Assist 3.17.

What’s new in Blackmagic Video Assist 3.17
The following models have new features.

Join us for the live blog and launch of the Fujifilm X-M5 on October 14 at 9 AM EST.

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Fujifilm X100 Owners Group

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FUJIFILM Camera Remote iOS18 Bug Found

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 11, 2024


FUJIFILM Camera Remote iOS18 Bug Found
October 11, 2024
FUJIFILM Corporation

We have confirmed that the camera freezes when one of the following cameras and iPhone (iOS18) / iPad (iPadOS18) are connected using FUJIFILM Camera Remote.

We are currently trying to find the cause of this issue.

If you would like to transfer images from your camera, please connect a memory card reader to your smartphone and transfer images from the SD card.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

*iPhone, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries and regions.
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