2017: the Year of Smart Adapters

2017 will be remembered not only as the year, when Fujifilm finally got massive flash support from third party manufacturers, but also the year of smart adapters for Fujifilm GFX 50S and also Fujifilm X series cameras.

Regarding smart adapters, here is a little overview of available or soon to come adapters.

• 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, Contax 645-GFX)

Fringer EF-FX Smart Adapter

Fringer just uploaded this video demonstrating the use of the electronic aperture ring on ther Canon EF to Fuji FX smart adapter.

We already reported about Fringers EF-FX smart adapter in the past and we had several videos shared on FR showing for example the AF-C with the Sigma 30/1.4 (see video here), and also the Sigma 18-35mmF1.8 on Fujifilm X-T2 PDAF demo video here.

Just search for “Fringer” on FujiRumors, to see all Fringer related content.

Here is what they write regarding the electronic aperture ring:

Kaizen X-Pro2 Firmware

Ho, ho, ho… :)

Fujifilm just released a new Firmware update for the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (ver.4.00), and it’s well worth to be called a “Kaizen” update.

It adds several features to the X-Pro2, such as 4K video, new AF-tracking, tethered shooting, highglight blinkies, RGB histogram & more. Quite a step up for the 2 years old X-Pro2… and of course it comes for free for all X-Pro2 owners.

And don’t forget to join our Fujifilm X-Pro facebook group ;)

• FUJIFILM X-Pro2 firmware Ver.4.00 – Download here
• New X-Pro2 Features Guide Manual  – Download here
  
• Released Yesterday: X100F, X-T1 and X-T20 FW updates – More here

DETAILS OF THE UPDATE:

The Profoto Air Remote TTL-F for Fujifilm is now in stock at BHphoto. Still on backorder at Adorama.

Fujifilm Tether Shooting Lightroom Plug-in

Adobe Lightroom just updated their Standard and PRO Fujifilm Tether Shooting plug-ins.

Interestingly, the PRO plug-in will be free for Fujifilm GFX, but not for Fujifilm X-T1 and X-T2.

Tether Shooting PRO Plug-in ver. 1.7.0:

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

Tether Shooting Plug-in ver. 1.7.0

• Fujifilm X-T1, X-T2 and GFX ($29) – Windows / Mac

** dedicated Fujifilm GFX facebook Page **
** Fujifilm GFX facebook user group **

Free X-Acquire Workaround

Keep in mind that Fujifilm offers its own Fujifilm X-Acquire software, which will allow you to tether every supported Fujifilm cameras for free. I share again a great youtube overview by Eivind Røhne down below.

The most recent X-Acquire review, that shows you how to tether your X-T2 for free, can be checked out at fotox.

You can download Fujifilm X-Acquire for Mac OS here and Windows here.

Tethering with Fujifilm X-T2 and the X Acquire software at Eivind Røhne youtube

Fujifilm just released the new firmware updates for X-T20, X-T1 and X100F.

The Fujifilm X100F also gets a New Features Guide Manual here.

Also the X-Pro2 should also get a big firmware update soon.

NOTE: a FR-reader said in the comments he contacted Fujifilm, who confirmed to him that Fujifilm will be providing X Raw Studio support for the X-T20 within the first quarter of 2018.

FUJIFILM X100F: Ver.2.00 – Download here

• Support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire
  Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X Acquire” allows users to backup/restore camera settings to/from a file. Copying all camera settings from one camera to another is available.
  *Settings other than date, custom white balance, custom registration/edit can be backup and restored.
  * FUJIFILM X Acquire Ver.1.7 Installer can be downloaded from our website.
• Support “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”(Macintosh)
  Once connecting a camera to a computer via USB cable, the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” enables users to convert RAW files with X Processor Pro. The first batch processing will also be available. The “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” can be downloaded from the FUJIFILM website for free.
  *”FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Ver.1.0 Installer for Macintosh” can be downloaded from this URL.
• Improve radio flash controller usability
  The upgrade allows users to shoot with compatible third party studio flash in high speed sync. or TTL mode via their radio controllers.
• Support for “Instax SHARE SP-3”
  Additionally, “Instax SHERE SP-3” has become compatible with this camera.
• OFF is added to the function allocation of the CONTROL RING SETTING
• Focus point can be chosen when zooming in for precise focus.
  When zooming in for precise focus, you can choose the focus point by using the focus stick (focus lever).

FUJIFILM X-T20: Ver. 1.11 – Download here

• Revision of a wrong display when “HIGH PERFORMANCE”
  BOOST icon is removed when “HIGH PERFORMANCE” is set. It appears after upgrading to Ver.1.10.

FUJIFILM X-T1: Ver. 5.40 – Download here

1. Support for “Instax SHARE SP-3”
   Additionally,” Instax SHERE SP-3″ has become compatible with this camera.