Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens for Fujifilm X Pre-orders Available

 

Viltrox 85mm f/1.8

The Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Fujifilm X mount is now available for pre-order at AmazonUS (shipping April 19) and BHphoto here (available May 6).

We have covered the latest reviews and compared it also to the Fujinon XF 90mm f/2 in a dedicated Viltrox 85mm roundup here.

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How to Update Your Fujifilm Camera Firmware using the Camera Remote App and More Firmware Update Tips

Fujifilm Firmware Update

In their wonderful X Summit event, Fujifilm said they have released over 250 firmware updates since the first X series has been launched 8 years ago.

That’s a hefty number, so knowing how to properly update your camera is very important.

In fact, every time an update is released, I get contacted by X shooters having issues with it. In 99,9% of the cases it helps them to read:

But today I’d like to focus on how to update your camera using the Fujifilm camera remote app.

In fact, a Fujifilm manager revealed here that way fewer people than expected (and hoped) update their camera using the App.

And since the manager looked pretty sad about it, I thought I jump in and help a bit by sharing a “How To” guide on FujiRumors.

The update via camera remote is honestly pretty intuitive and straightforward, but the main goal of this article is simply to create a bit of awareness for the in-App-firmware-update-method.

So, if your camera has bluetooth, give it a try, next time your camera gets some Kaizen love.

Oh, and dear Fujifilm X-T3 owners, your camera will be updated in April as Fujifilm said… so you are next :).

So, down below is the guide.

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Downloading the Camera Firmware

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Nissin i600 Flash Announced

Nissin i600

A few days ago, Nissin Digital launched the Nissin i600 flash, which will be available soon at BHphoto here, Adorama here and AmazonUS here. In Europe it will cost €200.

Photographers always eager to try different types of shooting skills. After go through the process of using natural light, they then goal for light which is controllable as well.

Start with a decent profile picture is good enough to feel the different. No need to be fancy at the beginning. So, we introduce the i600. There are Auto, TTL & M modes. Except for on-camera, you can also make use of optical slave with your existing flash model.

Nissin calls it the “advanced” version of the Nissin i400, which currently saw a massive price drop on BHphoto.

Official Nissin i600 resources: official product page – product details – compatibility chart – Owner’s manual (PDF)

Press Release and Specs (google translated)

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7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye MK II Released

7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye MK II

Shichiku Shoko just launched the second verision of the original 7Artisans 7.5mm f/2.8, the 7Artisans 7.5mmF2.8 MK II. The lens will soon be available at AmazonUS here, BHphoto here and Adorama here.

Also, check out the dedicated 7Artisans storefornt at AmazonUS.

A new type of fisheye lens from Shichiku Shoko, “7 Artisans 7.5mm F2.8 Fish-eye II”. Specially designed for APS-C size mirrorless cameras. With a minimum shooting distance of 12 cm and a 180-degree perspective, you can enjoy the extraordinary world of distortion with the wide spread of the fisheye that can only be created by the angle of the subject. The high-quality appearance using aluminum alloy and the squeeze ring are stepless without click feeling and you can also enjoy movie shooting.

Easy to use. Improve the appearance design

The symptoms of vignetting due to the conventional lens hood are improved by integrating the hood and the lens barrel. The lens mount parts are made of durable aluminum alloy, which is the material of aircraft, and can be mounted with high accuracy. In addition, the new metal lens cap has been improved to a covered type, making it easy to remove and install.

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Specs & Samples

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