Fujifilm just released bug fix firmware updates for XF18mmF2 and XF60mmF2.4 lenses.
Fujinon XF60mmF2.4 firmware ver.3.13 – download here
Fujinon XF18mmF2 firmware ver.3.13 – download here
It’s time to say a few things about these awards, and to start a debate:
Let me explain….
When a few months ago Fujifilm did not win anything at the TIPA awards (except for the Instax SQ10), I tried to understand why this happened.
Did Fujifilm products simply suck, or is the story a bit more complicated?
So here is what I’ve heard:
If a company wins an award for a certain product, then this company must pay TIPA, EISA or other award companies thousands of dollars if they want to get the license to use the winning-logos for their products.
This could explain why TIPA, EISA & Co always have so many categories.
It’s a big business! Which isn’t bad per se…
But now I ask you guys…
… if a company decides to stop paying for award licenses, because they prefer to invest their money into real R&D for their cameras and lenses, how likely is it that this specific company will win something the following year?
More precisely…
… if an award company has the feeling (or even knows) that a certain company won’t pay for licenses anymore, then will they prefer to give more awards to products of other companies, which they know are more willing to pay for them?
I’m sure not… I mean, I am sure they will just reward the cameras and lenses that deserve it, even if they know (or think) they won’t be able to sell the licenses afterwards, because rewarding the gear that deserves it, is more important than making money by selling as many licenses as possible.
Or do you guys think differently than me? ;)
How important are these awards, in the era of internet?
I mean, everybody is reviewing everything on websites and on youtube. People can easily read and compare hundreds of reviews, as well as select reviewers they trust and value their (free, unpaid and independent) opinion.
I wonder, does Fujifilm really need that nice logo to display at the photography fairs and magazines under their product that says “best camera in category xy“?
Also here… I would like to hear your opinion.
may you have a rewarding day ;)
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Fujifilm X-H1 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
Meike is already offering lots of hand grips for various Fujifilm cameras, including a vertical battery grip for X-T1 and soon also a vertical battery for X-T2, as we told you already last month.
Now Meike added also the Fujifilm X-A5 hand grip, and you can purchase them for example at AmazonUS (coming soon) and AmazonUK (already available).
Last month we also reported about new metal lens hoods for Fujifilm cameras. I share again today, in case you missed the news.
JJC has metal lens hood for XF 16mmF1.4 and metal lens hood for XF 23mmF1.4. They cost about half the price of the original metal Fujifilm lens hoods.
Fujifilm X-A5: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
Fujifilm X-A3: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
As planned, Fringer released firmwarever. 2.30 Fringer EF/FX smart adapters.
Please visit Fringer’s website to download the update file and its release notes.
Important Note: Before upgrading to V2.30, make sure current firmware version is V2.x. If it’s V1.x, please upgrade to V2.10 first.
Improvements integrated in V2.30 include:
Fujifilm has launched a “Rento to Own Program” in some countries, and I hope the program will expand also to others.
Full details below and also at Fujifilm South Africa youtube.
Fujifilm Rent-to-Own makes owning a camera easier
