Fujifilm X half Firmware 1.30 Released

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.

Godox AD100Pro II Available for Pre-Order

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

You can now purchase new SmallRig accessories for Fujifilm X100VI:

Other SmallRig Accessories for X100VI

SG-Image 75mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm GFX Announced

SG-image announced this new fast and manual focusing 75mm f/1.2 medium format lens. There is yet no info about the pricing and availability. But there are specs and images you can check out below.

I am pretty impressed by the weight: 642g only!

I own the AstrHori 75mm f/4, and that one weight 634g. And by the way, I had no idea that AstrHori used a few of my 75mmF4 shots to advertise the lens on their Amazon page.

As far as super-fast G mount lenses goes, there is also the TTArtisan 90mm f/1.25 for G mount, but that one weights over 1000 gram. There is also the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 and the Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4, both at 1050 gram.

75mm f/1.2 lens Specs:

  • 6 Elements in 7 Groups
  • Close focus 0.6m
  • 12 aperture blades
  • filter size: 72mm
  • Manual Focus Lens Type Stabilization
  • GFX version: 642g and Φ77*74.6mm
  • XCD version: 642g and Φ77*83.2mm

Additional Details + Sample Images

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