Fujifilm GFX: Travel :: Wedding :: Incredible IQ :: New Fringer C645-GFX Smart Adapter Firmware Available (GFX Zone)

Thierry Vanhuysse
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New York City skyline … pano of 6 images … fujifilm gfx50 + 32-64mm

GFX Workshops

New Fringer Smart Adapter Firmware

New firmware (v2.1) is available for C645-GFX smart adapter at fringerdev:

“With the new firmware (v2.1), 55/3.5 and 210/4 have been added to the AF list. As I said earlier, I changed my mind and decided to open AF functions for all Contax 645 lenses on GFX. The last 2, i.e. 45-90 and 350/4, would also be added to AF list in the near future. Please visit https://www.fringeradapter.com/#service-and-resources to download the new firmware, the release notes and the new manual. Follow the described steps in the manual to upgrade your adapter. […]

I was conservative on AF performance of adapted Contax 645 lenses on CDAF bodies like GFX. However, more and more in field tests made me believe that the AF performance actually is quite good in most cases. And one more option for users should always be better. That’s why I changed my mind. But please don’t be too optimistic. The AF performance is still lower than GF lenses on GFX or C645 lenses on C645 body due to the limitations of the old lens design. Thus, if you find it doesn’t satisfy you, please change to MF. All C645 lens can work under MF mode. And their super fine MF rings are way better than GF lenses‘.

Fringer Contax645 – GFX smart adapter AF demo (210/4 and 55/3.5) at fringer youtube

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Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Aziz Nasuti
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Enjoy 23mm!
Trondheim in Norway!

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Bong Luk
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GFX with Leica-R 80 1.4.
I think I just try enough for the vintage lens, is it time to try the GF 110/2?

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Why I use Godox with Fujifilm :: Godox’s Fujifilm Support Opens Doors :: HSS with Fuji & Godox :: Godox Vs. Nissin (Flash Roundup)

The Godox system is quickly becoming the favorite flash system amongst Fuji shooters. And that’s not really a surprise. Very affordable, performs very well, gets lots of firmware updates and it’s just great value for money.

And given the growing popularity of the Godox system, here on Fujirumors we are happy to report regulary about it. Just search for “Godox” on FujiRumors, to get quick access to all previous Godox articles.

But there are some fresh little updates for you today….

  • Why I use Godox flashes with my Fujifilm cameras at morethanwords
  • High Speed Sync with Fujifilm X & Godox flash/trigger at lilutch
  • Godox’s Fujifilm Support Opens Doors at fstoppers

Godox X1T-F controller: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox TT350F: Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox TT685F: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox V860IIF: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox AD200: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fuji – Godox TT685F Flash and X1TF Trigger vs Nissin I60a Speedlight at The Photography Team Youtube

Best Budget X Lenses, 7Artisans 50mm f1.1 Reviews, Tilt-shift on Fuji APS-C, XF23mmF2 Cameralabs Review + POLL (Lens Zone)

Fujinon (and X-mount) Lenses

So what’s more important, the camera or the lens? Let’s find out what you think with a little poll, that you can find down below… after our Fuji Lens Roundup :)

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Rethinking How I Shoot Fuji Jpegs :: How I Process Fuji RAF files – The Power of X-Trans Zone :)

How I Edit / Process Fuji .RAF files at ZedProMedia Youtube

The Power of X-Trans

Fujifilm files are so lovely out of the box, that I find myself processing images way less than I did in my non-Fuji shooter life.

But truth is, I’m not Ken Rockwell, so I don’t get it always right in camera ;).

There are situations, such as recently at my mothers’ 60 years birthday party, were I do not have much time to think about the settings. So many things happen and change all the time, that I rather focus on capturing the moment, knowing that the huge flexibility of my X-Trans files will allow me to correct eventual exposure errors I made in post.

However, processing your RAW files is not only a way to fix some errors, but also a terrific creative tool.

So here is a roundup, dedicated to the power of X-Trans :)

Fujifilm X-T2, the Ultimate 4K Mirrorless For Narrative Filmmakers… and more (miXed zone)

Image from Alben Osaki guest post: Thoughts on the Fujifilm X-T2 for Video

The Video

Recently, I’ve shared a rather negative miXed zone, with stories of people, who sold their X-series cameras. And one of the main reasons for people to give back their Fuji was “video”.

And indeed, for many years, “video” was the weak spot of the X-series.

The problem? As top Fujifilm Manager (and also FujiRumors Lover) Toshihisa Iida said here, the X-Trans sensor requires a 20-30% increase in processing power compared to conventional Bayer sensors… and older EXR I and II processors simply could not process appropriately all the video data.

** Read also: How to Obtain Better Videos with Fujifilm X Trans I and II Cameras at fujirumors.com **

But things changed with the much faster X-Processor Pro, which dramatically improved the video output of Fujifilm cameras such as the X-T2 and X-Pro2.

Sure, there are still areas, where Fujifilm can improve (such as offering internal F-log), but the X-T2 & Co are finally used with great success by many videographers… and I will share one of them in today’s roundup… including some video-centric articles on Fujirumors you might have missed.

  • My Review Of The Fuji X-T2: The Ultimate 4K Mirrorless For Narrative Filmmakers at noamkroll
  • Thoughts on the Fujifilm X-T2 for Video at fujirumors.com
  • Lessons Shooting 4K Video with the X-T2 at fujirumors.com
  • Sony A7sII Vs. Fujifilm X-T2 for Video (where the reviewer prefers the X-T2 for its colors and more) in this mixed zone at fujirumors.com
  • Fujifilm X-T2 Best 4K Video Quality for APS-C Cameras. Better Colors Than Sony A6500 at fujirumors.com
  • Fuji X-T2 Vs. Sony A7SII Video Feature: “Fujifilm X-T2 in Same Class of Best Mirrorless Video Cameras” at fujirumors.com
  • Fuji X-T2 + 4K Video: “There is no Moiré. Sharp and more cinematographic than GH4. I can use it 100% for Video at fujirumors.com
  • “Fujifilm X-T2 Updated Firmware Showing Mature Video Colours” at fujirumors.com
  • Fujifilm X-T2 Roundup :: Video, Sports and Stills… the Best Mirrorless Allrounder? at fujirumors.com

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