New Kit on the Shop

It had to happen sooner or later, and now it did: Fujifilm is offering the new XC 15-45mm PZ OIS zoom as a kit lens not only for its entry level Fujifilm X-A5 and Fujifilm X-T100, but starting from today also for the Fujifilm X-T20.

You can pre-order your kit today and it will ship on June 18.

• Fujifilm X-T20 (black) with XC 15-45: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
• Fujifilm X-T20 (silver) with XC 15-45: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
• Fujinon XC 15-45: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

We already reported that Fujifilm removed the XC 16-50mm MKII from their complete X series guide, which is very likely an indication that it is (or will be soon) discontinued. However, there is still the X-T20 with XC16-50 in stock and even up to $430 off (depending on the bundle) at the time of this post.

• X-T20 with XC 16-50 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
• X-T20 with XC 16-50 + XC 50-230 + Grip (save $429): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
• X-T20 body (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
• X-T20 + 18-55 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

Laowa 9mm F2.8

Good luck in grabbing this one guys! :)

Authorized Fujifilm retailer Camera Wholesalers is selling one (1) Laowa 9mm F2.8 via AmazonUS here.

This lens is a best seller, and the manufacturer, Venus Optics, is still busy with shipping all pre-orders.

Venus Optics also says here, that if you pre-order now, you can expect shipping in July.

“We are currently shipping early Pre-Orders. Place an order now and expect a delivery in early July. Orders with order# earlier than below mentioned have been shipped. Fuji X: #17884 Sony E: #18301 EOS-M: #18305“

We recommend you to pre-order your Laowa 9mm F2.8 directly at Venus Optics here, since they will ship their pre-orders before all other retailers. However, there is one at AmazonUS right now… so act fast if you want it.

Laowa 9mm F2.8: Venus Optics (recommended option for fastest shipping), BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujifilm X-T3 Battery

We have just shared the rumor about the Fujifilm X-T3 having a “better performing battery” over the X-T2 (as well as touch screen)

At the same time, Nokishita spotted that Fujifilm registered a new battery charger, the BC-W126S.

Now the question is:

will the Fujifilm X-T3 be compatible with the current NP-W126S batteries, but also take the new and improved W126S batteries, or will the new W126S battery be bigger, hence making it incompatible with all other Fujifilm X series models (but fit for Fujifilm X-Pro3, X-H2, X-T30 and so forth)?

Tamas Varga (vatart.photo facebook) suggested to launch an updated battery poll… so here it is:

Make sure to follow us on Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter to stay up to date with the latest rumors :)

• Fujifilm X-T facebook Group

stay tuned,

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Steelsring just released a firmware version 2.03 for its EF/GFX smart adapter (wrong lens info setting for zoom lenses bug fix)

• EF/GFX v2.03 Firmware Download ( for Windows/PC)
• EF/GFX v2.03 Firmware Download ( for Mac)

We remind you that last week Steelsring said that the EF/GFX type II smart adapter will be available in early June, with builtin tripod collar and that Nikon/GFX and Nikon/FX adapters are in prototyping now.

Check out steelsring.com.

Here is the full list of available or soon to come smart adapter for Fujifilm X and GFX.

• Techart (Canon EF-GFX)
• Steelsring (Canon EF-Fuji X, Canon EF-GFX, Nikon F-GFX, Nikon F-Fuji X)
• Fringer (Contax 645-GFX, Canon EF-Fuji X)
• Kipon (Canon EF-GFX, Baveyes EF-FX AF 0.7x, Canon EF-Fuji X, Contax 645-GFX)

Family and Group Posing Tips at Omar Gonzalez Photography Youtube

FUJIFILM TIPS AND TRICKS

Let’s make a less gear-oriented roundup today, with a collection of tips and tricks regarding Fujifilm cameras (as well as more general photography tips).

• How do I ensure sharpness on Fuji X-T2 at Ming Cai Youtube
• 3 Ways to Deal with Backlit Subjects Using Your Fuji Camera a Tutorial at Omar Gonzalez Photography Youtube
• 10 Tips to Up Your Street Photography Game at Kai W Youtube
• 10 Tips for Better Landscape Photos! at Kai W youtube
• 10 tips on getting the best out of your Fujifilm camera at digitalcameraworld
• The 10 unseen steps of work that goes into a landscape or architecture shot at keithwee
• Two Underrated things that will Improve your Photos & Video – Tips at Zed ProMedia Youtube
• Three Quick Tips to Improve Your Photography at Dylan Goldby Youtube
• Increase Focus Check Magnification to Ensure Sharpness on Fuji X Cameras at Ming Cai Youtube
• Beginner Tips: Why are my photos blurry? at Omar Gonzalez Photography Youtube
• How To Find Models In A Foreign Country 4K // Fujifilm X-H1 56mm f1.2 at Chris Perkles Youtube
• Street Photography Camera Settings: Shutter priority (And Serendipity) at zonefocus
• How to set exposure when shooting video at DPReview Youtube