New Firmware, Talking Velvia, New Camera Registrations, X100V Struggles, X-T5 Rise and More – Top June Articles and Videos

Here are the top 10 articles for June:

  1. New Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-E4 and X-S10
  2. Welcome to the World of VELVIA Film Simulation
  3. Fujifilm FF230002 Registration Found – Expect X-Pro4, X-E5, X-S30, X-T6, X-T40, X-H3, X-H3S, X80, X100VI (X200) and GFX50R Successor Rumors to Magically Appear ;)
  4. Fujifilm X100V Orders Suspended at BHphoto, Blocked in Japan and What it Could Mean for the X100V Successor
  5. The Impressive Rise of the Fujifilm X-T5 (Despite X-H2 Competition) and Popularity of X Series Camera Lines – Poll Results
  6. It’s All About the Latest and Greatest (X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-S20) – Roundup
  7. WANTED: New Fujifilm X Mount Roadmap Needed (and Why)!
  8. Fujifilm GFX100 Firmware 5.00 New Features Guide Leaked
  9. Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF Lens “Coming Soon” – Teaser
  10. Fujifilm X-Pro4 Fantasies – Your Dreams Here!

And here are the June Youtube videos ranked by popularity. The 2nd and 4th video are from the Dolomites… they might be worth to watch just for the scenery ;).

Fujifilm X-S20 and XF8mmF3.5 in Stock and Shipping

No delays and no surprises so far.

From the reports I got so far, the Fujifilm X-S20 is now shipping all over the globe and some retailers have it marked as in stock as some third party Amazon sellers (at the time of this post it’s official Fujifilm retailer K&M Camera).

Also the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5 is marked as in stock at BHphoto.

Viltrox EF-GFX PRO and EF-GFX Firmware Updates

Viltrox has released firmware updates for the Viltrox EF-GFX PRO and the Viltrox EF-GFX.

Firmware Details

  1. Added the function of memory parameters when the power is off. The button on the adapter ring switches the A mode and the P mode, and the set parameters can be saved when the power is off.
  2. Calibrated the aperture table of the lens and the adjustable range of the aperture value.
  3. The EXIF ​​information of the photos is added, and the photos taken can query the detailed information of the lens, focal length, aperture and other information and the company’s LOGO.
  4. Added lens anti-shake function.
  5. Added lens switching AF->MF focus mode.
  6. Improve focus speed and focus stability.
  7. 62 lenses are compatible with GFX50X, GFX50S and GFX100S cameras.
  8. The camera with non-contact manual lens keeps flashing and cannot take pictures.

Here are the download links

List of Smart Adapters

Fujifilm X-S20 Owners Manual Available

The Fujifilm X-S20 owner’s manual is now available in html here and PDF here.

Top 5 Great Things You Might have Missed about the Fujifilm X-S20 and LOTS of X-S20 Media Slides

So, the Fujifilm X-S20 was launched a few weeks ago.

And as usual at launch day, there was a lot of buzz.

But in all that buzz, some stuff tends to go under that should actually get way more attention, and some stuff for some reason Fujifilm did not mention at all.

So, in order to celebrate this little wonderful camera, let me tell you the 5 things you might have missed about it.

Top 5 Things

  1. Double the internal memory of X-S10
    This allows for longer bursts over the X-S10
  2. Smoother EVF than X-H2 and X-T5
    The Fujifilm X-S20 can shoot up to 30fps (faster than X-H2 and X-T5). And, so I have been told, as opposed to the X-T5 and X-H2, at the respective highest fps the EVF runs even smoother than its higher end siblings showing no signs of jerkiness at all , and of course also no blackout (with full 100fps live-view). One of the advantages of coupling the new X Processor 5 with the fast to read out 26MP X-Trans IV sensor and a decent, but lower resolution viewfinder than the X-T5 and X-H2
  3. LCD Boost
    Compared the the X-S10, the X-S20 sports an almost twice as high resolution on the LCD (1,04 vs 1,84 million dots)
  4. 6K 3:2 Open gate
    The X-S20 can shoot 6K 3:2 Open Gate, which is not possible on the Fujifilm X-T5 and X-H2 for example
  5. Optional Fan
    Extends filming duration at more than twice the time. note that CineD and other reviews got great heat management performance also without the fan (at CineD the battery died before the camera even was able to overheat). But under tough conditions, the fan will help and extend recording time for more than twice, as we can see from the media slides I will share below.

So, down below (or at my dropbox) are the media slides. These are screenshots I took during the Fujifilm USA Tech Talk. There might be some data in there you might find interesting. Enjoy :).