Fujifilm just published the financial results for the fiscal year 2017, which ended May 31, 2018.

It’s again a triumph for Instax products, a market dominated by Fujifilm (a triumph that came quite luckily, as we reported here), but also the X and GFX series seem to do well.

• In the Imaging Solutions segment, consolidated revenue amounted to ¥383.0 billion (up 12.1% from the previous fiscal year), due to the significant sales increase in the electronic imaging field of the optical device and electronic imaging business. Consolidated operating income amounted to ¥56.0 billion (up 52.0% from the previous fiscal year), due to the improvement of profitability in each business.

In the Earning Presentation Transcipt Fujifilm writes:

Fujifilm X-T2 Firmware Update

The latest major firmware update 4.00 for Fujifilm X-T2 has introduced quite some bugs, and evidently Fujifilm needs a bit more time to fix them all.

Hence, just half a second ago, Fujifilm released Fujifilm X-T2 firmware update 4.01, which basically re-uploads the older bug free firmare ver.3.00 (no slow motion, F-log & Co), as well a public apology (full press text below).

• Fujifilm X-T2 firmware 4.01 – download here

2 days ago we rumored that Fujifilm is working on a bug fix firmware update. Today’s rollback firmware confirms the rumor. Here are the bugs Fujifilm is working to solve:

1. When RAW files, which were taken by X-T2 (before firmware ver.4.00), are converted in camera (ver.4.00) or by “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”, they are not converted properly.
2. When pressing the shutter button halfway under certain conditions, the live view can flicker.
3. In rare cases, a hang-up can occur.

Thanks to Fujifilm for quickly delivering this transitional solution and we look forward to re-upload the bug-free Kaizen firmware soon.

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Regarding the Malfunction of the FUJIFILM X-T2

V1.80 firmware for Fringer EF-FX Pro and Standard has been released. Please go to fringer’s website to download the firmware file and read the release notes.

2018/5/16
Version 1.80

1. Re-optimized EF-S 24/2.8 STM to improve its PDAF accuracy

2. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:

1. EF 300/4L IS
2. EF 300/4L IS + 1.4X
3. EF-S 17-85/4-5.6 IS
4. TAMRON SP35/1.8 Di VC F012

3. Begin with v1.80, you may check adapter’s firmware version through Fujifilm’s method, i.e. press and hold “Disp” button and then power on the camera.

4. IS working modes changed for the following lenses to fix the unstable IS issue.

Their IS function will always be activated as long as IS switch is on.

1. EF 100-400/4-5.6L IS
2. SIGMA 100-400/5-6.3 C

Fringer EF-FX Pro is open for pre-order again. This batch would be shipped on May 25. Please go to fringer’s store to place your order.

Phoblographer reports that Fujifilm is replacing the 24 exposure Superia and Fujicolor rolls with 36 exposures. Phoblographer writes:

“Fujifilm sent notice out today to retailers that they’re discontinuing their 24 exposure rolls and replacing them with 36 exposure rolls. This notice is specifically about their ISO 200, 400 and 800 rolls of film.

You can buy Fujifilm Superia here and Fujifilm Fujicolor here.

Fujifilm announced the Instax SQ6. You can get it at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama,

• fujifilm – Press release
• fujifilm – Product page
• ivanjoshualoh – first look
• keithwee – first look
• dc.watch – launch event. They say Instax Monochrome film is coming too

Instax SQ6: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Instax Square Film: AmazonUS, BHphoto, Adorama

Instax Mini Monochrome Adorama, BHphoto
Instax Wide Monochrome: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Instax Square Monochrome: Coming soon

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