Fujifilm X half Firmware 1.30 Released

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Fujifilm X half ver. 1.30 – download here
The firmware update Ver.1.30 from Ver.1.20 incorporates the following issues:

Regarding the details of No.1,2,3,4,5 and 6 download the “X half New Features Guide［Ver.1.30]” from our website.
X half New Features Guide: English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Nederland, Polski, Svenska, Norsk, Dansk, Pусский, Suomi, 中文简, 中文繁體, 한국어, ภาษาไทย, Arabic

  1. You can make prints from instax™ to connect the instax™ Evo and instax™ LiPlay series.
  2. When [AF MODE] is set to [AREA], you can move the focus frame on the LCD monitor using a swipe gesture.
  3. You can pull the [Frame Advance Lever] to prepare for the next shot even while recording images with [FILM CAMERA MODE].
  4. The movie icon is displayed on the nine-frame playback screen.
  5. Looks & feels of the screen is redesigned to improve the operation for pairing to smartphones.
  6. The [Direct Print] icon is added to the single-frame playback screen.
    When connecting to the instax™ printer, you can print directly through the playback screen just by tapping this icon.
    * For details, refer to No.4 in the New Features Guide.
  7. The operation flow is changed so that if you exit [Film Camera] mode without taking a single photo, you cannot develop the film in the X half app.
  8. Firmware bug fixes
    The following bugs are fixed.
    1) If you pair your smartphone without setting the [AREA SETTING] at initial setup, the date and time for [AREA SETTING] displayed at the next power-on will differ from the date and time of the smartphone getting at pairing.
    2) The preview image is sometimes flicking depending on the brightness of the shooting environment.
    3) Setting anything other than [OFF] in [FACE/EYE DETECTION SETTING] menu, the camera freezes when starting movie recording while looking through the viewfinder.
    4) When enlarging and previewing a 2-in-1 image and swiping left and right, the displayed image may stop at halfway position.
    5) [SHUTTER COUNT] increments unnecessarily.
    6) The charging indicator light remains lit occasionally even after the battery (NP-W126S) is fully charged in the camera body.
    7) Other minor bugs have been fixed.
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How Many Cameras and Lenses Does Fujifilm Release Every Year? And What it Could Mean for 2026

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2026 – A Big Fujifilm Year?

2026 could potentially be a huge year for Fujifilm. Fujifilm is going to start to upgrade their cameras to the 6th generation platform.

But how many cameras – and also lenses – can we expect to get in 2026?

Well, let’s take a quick look at how much gear Fujifilm announced in the past years.

Gear released in 2025 – 4 cameras and 3 lenses

Gear released in 2024 – 4 cameras and 4 lenses

Gear released in 2023 – 2 cameras and 4 lenses

Gear released in 2022 – 3 cameras and 4 lenses

Cameras in 2026

So, will there be more than just the two already rumored cameras in 2026?

If we look at Fujifilm’s history (not a rumor), the answer is very likely: yes.

As you can see above. Fujifilm rarely limits itself to just two camera announcements in a year—especially when a new generation of technology is involved. A platform transition usually triggers a cascade of releases, not just a single camera.

If 2026 is truly the beginning of the 6th-generation era, then what we already rumored could just be the tip of the iceberg.

And if Fujifilm maintains the pace it set in 2024 and 2025, there could be 2 more cameras in addition to the ones we already rumored.

It’s your time to guess what else could come ;).

Lenses in 2026

Fujifilm has quite consistently released around four lenses each year, combining both X and GFX series models, except for 2025, when we got 3 lenses.

So far I have no rumors about future lenses, which means you have three/four slots you can fill in with your wishes. :)

Let’s Make it an Awesome Rumor Year :)

If anyone out there can maybe give us a hint on future X and GF lenses, feel free to reach out to FujiRumors. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Overall, 2026 remains a significant mystery, but I’m hopeful that our trusted sources (and maybe some new ones) will be able to shed light on some of the unknowns and provide insights that will make us even more excited for what’s to come.

Until then, keep shooting, keep enjoying life… and every now and then, keep checking in on FujiRumors ;).

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Fujifilm X half Deal Extended – and More Fujifilm Rebates

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Fujifilm has extended the $200 discount on Fujifilm X half until March 1.

Unofficial XF Lens Deals – unknown ending date

Official XF Lens Deals – end January 18

Official X Camera Deals – end January 18

Official GFX Gear Deals – end January 18

* freebies at BHphoto include a free CFexpress Type B Card and a camera bag

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Godox AD100Pro II Available for Pre-Order

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The Godox AD100Pro II is coming soon for $299.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The AD100ProII combines 100Ws of power with a compact, lightweight design (564g), making it ideal for on-location shoots. Built-in Godox 2.4G X System and 433MHz wireless module ensure full TTL compatibility with major camera brands.

Highlights:

  • Power & Portability: 100Ws output in a pocket-sized body.
  • Wireless TTL: Supports Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, OM SYSTEM, Panasonic, Pentax, Leica.
  • High-Speed Sync: Up to 1/8000s, plus first/second curtain sync.
  • Precise Control: 1/256–1/1 power range, 0.1-step increments, 28–85mm zoom.
  • User-Friendly: Color HD display, intuitive controls.
  • Battery Performance:2V/3300mAh Li-ion, ~490 full-power flashes, 0.01–1.5s recycle, USB-C charging.
  • Modeling Lamp: 5W LED, 10 brightness levels.
  • Wireless Range: 100m, 16 groups, 32 channels, customizable ID.
  • Accessory Ready: Compatible with Godox triggers and modifiers.

Specs Comparison & Images

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New SmallRig Fujifilm X100VI Accessories

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You can now purchase new SmallRig accessories for Fujifilm X100VI:

Other SmallRig Accessories for X100VI

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