Behind the X Gear

Fujifilm and Hollywood have a special feeling.

Not only because the gorgeous looking Fujifilm cameras seem to be very telegenic and hence are often used in movies, as we documented several times here on FR (and more will come), but also because Fujifilm X gear is actually used by professional photographers to capture the behind the scenes of big blockbusters, such as the X-Pro2 and XF 18-135 used to snap the official images of the highly awarded Dunkirk movie, as we reported here.

In today’s “Behind the X Gear” episode, we would like to meet one of those photographers, who work with Fujifilm gear on the biggest Hollywood sets: Barry Wetcher.

Before we start with the interview, here is a short bio of Barry Wetcher:

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)