Where is the XC 15-45 Lens Compatibility for older X cameras? Digital Rev X-A5 with XC15-45 Review – UPDATE

Fujifilm X-A5 and XC15-45 Review

First off, Digital Rev just shared their Fujifilm X-A5 and XC 15-45 Hands-on Review.

Regarding the camera they say it feels plasticy. No surprise, though, and also no dealbreaker, since the X-A camera line sells better than any other camera brand in some Asian countries (yes, even better than Canon, Sony and Nikon).

They also talk about the Fujinon XC 15-45, and complaint about its performance in video mode.

And yet… the X-A5 (whose development has been outsourced by Fujifilm), will again sell strong.

Fujinon XC 15-45: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-A5: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

XC 15-45 Support for Older Cameras

NOTE: According to Rico Pfirstinger, all cameras are full compatible with the XC15-45 and no compatiblity update is needed

NOTE 2: The Fujifilm X-A3 and X-A20 got a firmware udpate for full compatibiliy with XC 15-45. Such an update is still missing for the X-A2, which has the same flippy screen of X-A5. I get requests by readers owning the X-A2 for Fujifilm to add support for it.

Until today, Fujifilm always did it like this: shortly before or right at the day of the official release of a new lens, Fujifilm delivered a firmware update to add lens compatibility to Fujifilm cameras.

However, the last updates back in February 2018 just added XC15-45 support for Fujifilm X-A10 and X-A3.

Now the camera is shipping and falling into hands of X-shooters worldwide… and still, I can’t see any new update at Fuji’s site.

Now, I assume that newer cameras come already with the proper firmware support for this lens, but what about older cameras? Believe it or not, dear Fujifilm, there are X-shooters out there who still own and use older cameras (like me with my X-T1), and we would like our cameras to support this lens too.

I hope Fujifilm will deliver soon a firmware compatibility update, and if not, then we would like an official statement where you tell us which cameras will support this lens and which ones not.

So guys, you know FujiRumors is Fujifilm’s by far favorite place for online feedback… so if you would like to see XC15-45 support also for your camera, then let Fujifilm know in the comments.

Major Alien Skin Exposure X3 Update Adds Fujifilm Film Simulation Profiles

Last month, Alien Skin teased a new major workflow update for their Exposure X3 software.

What they didn’t tell you, is that this update will also add Fujifilm film simulation profiles to their already very extended list of presets.

Alien Skin says:

“Exposure now supports a greater number of Canon, Fujifilm, and Sony cameras and lenses. The update also adds 15 new presets that mimic the in-camera Film Simulations in Fujifilm cameras.”

Latest Lightroom Update Removes Fujifilm Tethering Plug-in. Adobe and Fujifilm Working on a Fix

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

Jinbei/Orlit TR-Q6 F Trigger for Fujifilm Available

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 releases New Features Guide for Fujifilm GFX 50S firmware ver. 3.00

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.

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