Tethering Bug

I’m getting reports, that the Lightroom tethered shooting PRO plug-in for Fujifilm cameras works no more.

There is a dedicated thread about it on the Adobe Forum here, and Adobe said today:

“We are working with Fuji’s Add-on’s team on the plugin compatibility. I do not have a timeline as of now. We’ll update this discussion as soon we have a resolution.”

I asked the X-shooters experiencing this problem, if the new plug-in version 1.8 released by Fujifilm today fixed this issue, but here is what I have been told:

“No, unfortunately. I was really hoping it would too. I made sure that I updated everything and that the plugin was installed correctly, but that plugin appears to be exclusively for the GFX. Didn’t recognize my XT1 at all, even after ensuring everything from camera to software was updated.”

I know many of you guys rely on tethering to get your job done, so this is very annoying. Until Adobe and Fujifilm release a fix, I can only recommend a workaround by using Fuji’s free X Acquire tethering software.

Down below a video that shows how X Acquire works (with Capture One).

And this is how FR-reader s.tb fixed this issue (thanks)

I had the same issue and find a workaround.
I manually downloaded the file:
FUJIFILM_Tether_Shooting_Plug-in_PRO_Mac_1.7.0.zxp
and installed it with the ZXPInstaller from Adobe.

Tether Shooting PRO Plug-in

• Fujifilm GFX (free) – Windows / Mac
• Fujifilm X-T1/X-T2 ($79) – Windows / Mac

Orlit Fujifilm TR-Q6 F

The Jinbei/Orlit Fujifilm TR-Q6 trigger for Fujifilm is now in stock at Adorama here. You can find it also at AmazonUS here (shipped and sold by Adorama).

• Orlit Model: TR-Q6F for Fujifilm
• Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Maximum Sync Distance: 984ft/300m (Optimal 328ft/100m)
• CH Channel: CH00~CH15 (In the effective working range, up to 16 flash sets can be set at the same time, without interference with each other.
• GR Group: A/B/C (In the same CH channel, three GR groups can be independently controlled, the number of flashes in each group is not limited.)
• Mode: TTL Automatic Mode M Manual Mode
• Standard Flash Sync Speed 1/250s or less
• High Speed Flash Sync Speed up to 1/8000s
• Bluetooth Effective Working Distance: 33ft/10m
• Wireless Remote Control: Supports Apple/Android mobile phone App software control
• Firmware Update: Supports USB firmware update via USB port
• Size: 3.6 x 2.4 x 1.6 in / 92 x 60 x 40mm
• Weight: 3.5oz / 100g

Fujifilm GFX 50S New Features Guide

Along with the Fujifilm GFX 50S firmware update 3.00 and the Adobe Tether PRO ver.1.8, Fujifilm also released a new features guide manual for the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Regarding the new focus bracketing feature they write:

Each time the shutter button is pressed, the camera takes a series of photos, varying focus with each shot. The number of shots, the amount focus changes with each shot, and the interval between shots can be selected using ASHOOTING SETTING > FOCUS BKT.

First images of the focus bracketing feature can be found in this post at our Fujifilm GFX facebook group.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

The new features guide PDF is available in the following languages: English – Français – Deutsch – Español – Italiano – Nederland – Polski – Svenska – Norsk – Dansk – Pусский – Suomi – 中文简 – 中文繁體 – 한국어 – ภาษาไทย – Arabic

Fujifilm GFX 50S Firmware Update

Fujifilm just released Fujifilm GFX 50S ver.3.00 as well as firmware 1.10 for the Fujifilm H Mount Adapter G.

Fujifilm GFX 50S firmware update 3.00 –  download here

• Addition of “Focus Bracketing”
  The update will enable the photographer to shoot focus distance bracketing up to 999 frames. When the photographer start shooting, the focal location is shifted with each activation of the shutter by the step of focus shift set from 1 to 10.
• Addition of “35mm Format Mode”
  The update will enable the photographer to shoot central 36.0mm x 24.0mm (30.5M) cropped images as both JPEG and RAW files. When using 35mm format adapters, it will be easier to adjust the image size to 35mm format image circle lenses by changing the setting. It will also enable the photographer to use the Fn button for quicker setting changes.

Fujifilm H Mount Adapter G firmware update 1.10 –  download here

• The firmware update will expand the compatibility for the “H MOUNT ADAPTER G” accessory.
  *Regarding the compatibility of lenses and accessories with H MOUNT ADAPTER G, refer to this URL.
  *Release latest firmware updates for H MOUNT ADAPTER G

Fujifilm Tether Plugin PRO for GFX” for Lightroom Classic CC / 6 Ver.1.8 – details here

• Compatibility of “35mm Format Mode” of GFX 50S is added.

Fujifilm H Mount Adapter G: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

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Kirk Photo

Kirk Photo has Fujifilm X-H1 Arca Swiss plates available now for $55USD on their site. Free shipping in the US. It’s a universal plate, that fits also the X-H1.

They don’t have a plate for the X-H1 with battery grip, or any X-H1 L-Bracket yet. However, they do have a Universal L Bracket for $140USD which adapts to any camera with an Arca Swiss plate. They also have a tall model for cameras with battery grips for $160USD.

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
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Fujifilm X-H1 Coverage: X-H1 facebook group + X-H1 facebook Page

Fotodiox

by FR-reader Tim:

Patrick, I was looking for an Arca-Swiss plate for my X-H1. I bought a Fotodiox EXXY Omni Jr. a while back, thinking it would fit my X-T2 as a cheap L-bracket. It didn’t, and it wasn’t worth returning it.

Anyway … if you remove the vertical L-bracket, the base fit the XH-1 nicely, if you put the lip on the camera’s front edge. I may buy a full plate when they’re available, but for $25USD, the EXXY Omni Jr. is a great substitute.