Fujifilm XApp Adds Support for RAW Image Transfer and More

The Fujifilm XApp just got a major update, which includes a much requested feature: RAW image transfer.

  1. Support RAW image transfer. *1
  2. Support image listing & transferring while the camera is OFF. *2
  3. Support selecting all images by date.
  4. Support start photography directly from Connect screen.
  5. PRIVACY POLICY updated.
    Compatible model for each function (as of Apr. 11)
    *1: X-H2S/GFX100II
    *2: GFX100II
    Other models will be supported in due course.

You can download the lastest Fujifilm X App for iOS here and for Android here.

Godox Lux Master Retro Camera Flash (with TTL) Announced

We have teased it a couple of times, and now it is finally here: the Godox Lux Master Retro Camera Flash (with TTL).

Key Features 

  • Color Touchscreen
    Simply swipe or tap to switch between modes or adjust settings swiftly.
  • One-Tap Wireless Sync with X3
    Lux Master can work seamlessly with triggers like X3, XproII and X2T. Pairing with the X3 is a breeze like never before-just tap the wireless sync on the X3 and tap the sync icon on Lux Master, and they’ll synchronize wirelessly in an instant.
  • Supports TTL
    While maintaining its retro-styled appearance, Lux Master offers modern convenience with TTL auto flash, ensuring effortless and accurate flash exposure. Moreover, Lux Master also supports stroboscopic flash, front curtain sync and rear curtain sync, as well as High-Speed Sync.
  • Tiltable Flash Head for Bounce Flash
    Lux Master features a tiltable flash head adjustable from 0 to 90 degrees.
    Valuable replaceable reflectors
    In auto flash mode, simply tap the reflector icon to switch among four reflector types and adjust corresponding parameters such as aperture and ISO.
  • 460 Full Power Flashes
    With its built-in 7.2V 2980mAh lithium battery, Lux Master delivers strong power output, offering up to 460 full-power flashes.
  • Built-in Lithium Battery, Type-C Charging
    Recharging is quick and easy with the USB-C port, with a charging time of approximately 2 hours.

Godox Retro Lineup

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New Firmware for Fringer EF-FX Pro III, EF-FX Pro II and EF-FX II

New firmware (v2.60) is released for Fringer EF-FX Pro III, EF-FX Pro II and EF-FX II.

Main improvements include:

    1. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
      1) Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
      2) Canon EF 28mm f/2.8 IS USM
      3) Canon EF 24mm f/ 2.8 IS USM
      4) Sigma 50-150mm F2.8 EX DC APO OS HSM
      5) Sigma 24mm F1.8 EX DG ASPHERICAL MACRO
      6) Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/ 2.8 PRO FX
      7) Tokina atx-i 100mm F2.8 FF MACRO
    2. Fixed PDAF issues for some lenses of the following models: Lens didn’t get recognized by the adapter due to different lens version.
      1) Tokina opera 50mm f/1.4 FF

You can download the firmware file and release notes at Fringer here.

List of Smart Adapters

via fringer

Sigma Japan Suspends Orders for Entire DC DN Lens Lineup

Sigma Japan just announced the suspension of orders for the following DC DN APS-C lenses:

So the entire APS-C lineup orders are on hold in Japan. I don’t know if this is valid for the rest of the world too, but for now they seem to be still available for order at stores like BHphoto.

The motivation they give is strange: the demand exceeds Sigma’s expectations.

So I wonder what happened. If all of a sudden demand for Sigma APS-C lenses rose strongly, or if maybe Sigma’s production capacity dropped for reasons we do not know.

Sigma X Mount Lenses

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Fujifilm USA Launches X100VI Limited Edition Raffle

Fujifilm USA has launched the Raffle to enter the chance to win the Fujifilm X100VI limited edition.

You have time until April 21 to join the raffle.

There are 200 X100VI LE available this time out of the 300 units available for purchase originally. So a total of 200 orders were cancelled and are now part of this raffle.

Hundreds of scalpers are in tears right now, but somehow I can’t feel all too much compassion for them ;).

All details can be found here.