History of Fujinon: From the First Computer used for Lens Design, to Large Format, EBC Coating and more

When I published my top 10 “failed” cameras of Fujifilm article, we looked back at the entire X series history with cameras that probably some of you never heart of or have forgotten about.

Some FR-readers appreciated that sort of little Fuji X history review. So I thought that, if a little Fuji history is appreciated now and then, then maybe you want to check out the history of Fujinon series that Fujifilm has published in the past.

The series consists in 7 episodes that cover the following topics:

Another great way to learn about the Fujifilm history, is to read Patrik’s guest post, where he looks at the entire Fujifilm history and identifies 10 cameras that put the base for features we find in today’s modern X and GFX series cameras.

Fujifilm to donate $2M to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

FUJIFILM Holdings to donate $2M to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine Includes $1M to support humanitarian efforts and $1M in medical equipment
March 4, 2022

TOKYO – FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Goto) today announced the donation of a total of 2 million U.S. dollars to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and neighboring countries engaged in aid to the people of Ukraine.

The company will donate a total of 1 million U.S. dollars to UNHCR and UNICEF for use in supporting humanitarian relief efforts. In addition, FUJIFILM Holdings will donate medical equipment worth 1 million U.S. dollars, including Fujifilm’s portable X-ray system and hand-held wireless ultrasound devices for medical care provided to the affected population in Ukraine.

FUJIFILM Holdings and its group companies long for a peaceful world and safe, healthy communities, and do not condone, under any circumstances, aggression, violence, or war.

Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 Firmware Update Released

The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 is not yet shipping anywhere. In fact, it is not even yet listed as available for pre-order at the Viltrox store itself.

You can pre-order it at BHphoto here and Pergear here, though.

But despite not being on the market, a new firmware has been released for those, who for one reason or the other have a sample in their hands.

v1.0.1 Main updates – download here

  1. Fix the problem of focusing failure in some cases
  2. Optimize focus stability

Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF: ViltroxStoreBHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Pergear

Top 10 Fujifilm Camera Flops (and Errors to Avoid in Future) :: Tons of Firmware Updates :: Sigma X Mount Lenses :: Top 10 February Posts

Pre-Orders

Here are the top 10 articles for February.

  1. Fujifilm Releases Firmware Updates for X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S
  2. Top 10 Fujifilm X Camera Flops and 10 Errors Fujifilm Should Avoid in Future
  3. BREAKING: Sigma to Launch Three X mount Autofocus Lenses Soon
  4. BREAKING: Sigma X Mount Lenses to be Announced in February
  5. Sigma vs Zeiss Touit X Mount: Why Sigma is Not Making the Same Error Zeiss Did
  6. RUMOR: These are the First Three Sigma X Mount Autofocus Lenses
  7. Important Notice: Firmware Bug on Fujifilm X/GFX Cameras can Block Access to Files Saved on SD Cards (Fix Coming Shortly)
  8. Sigma 18-50mmF2.8 for Fujifilm X Currently Under Development
  9. Fujinon XF23mm f/1.4 R LM WR Reviews, XF70-300 vs XF100-400, Hands-on with XF33mmF1.4 and XF27mmF2.8 R WR and More
  10. Fujifilm Firmware Updates for X100V, X-E4, X-Pro3, X-T30II, GFX50R, GFX50SII

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