Fujifilm X-T20 Will Get Extensive Firmware Update Early 2018 – Fujifilm Germany

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There Will Be Kaizen… for X-T20

*** NEW FIRMWARE TODAY ***
for X-T1, X100F and X-T20.
All details here

Fujifilm just ended 2017 with a bunch of firmware updates, some definitely worth to be called Kaizen, like the one for the X-T2 last month and the upcoming X-Pro2 firmware.

However, X-T20 owners were not so lucky, and basically could enjoy just the new EVF/Touch screen feature. Hence, all X-T20 were disappointed not to get the faster AF-tracking, the highlight blinkies, the RGB histogram and more.

But there is hope :)

Fujifilm Germany said in the comments (back on December 1) to one of their facebook posts (google translated):

“The x-T20 will get this feature [X RAW Studio support] with an extensive firmware update. The update is expected to be available early / spring 2018. Unfortunately, implementation is not possible for all models at the same time.”

If Fujifilm Germany has correct information, then it is just a matter of time, and also Fujifilm X-T20 owners will get their Kaizen Love. And considering how successful the X-T20 line is, the “extensive X-T20 firmware update” in early 2018 will make many photographers happy.

Thanks to the FR-reader, who just dropped me this link. As you can see, it seems a news only exists once it is on FujiRumors. So even though the comment is old, there were no reports about it on the web.

However, what I don’t see, you see it. Thanks a TON for your support. It means everything to me. Feel free to keep up sharing :)

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Lightroom Tether PRO Plug-in Ver. 1.7.0 Released… and Now Free for Fujifilm GFX only!

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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:

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

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FUJIFILM X100F, X-T1 and X-T20 Firmware Updates Released + X100F New Features Guide Manual

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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.
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TheCameraStoreTV Declares The Best & Worst Photo/Video Gear of 2017… Fujifilm X-T20 + MK 18-55 are on the List :)

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Best and Worst of 2017

This is one of the photography youtube highlights of the year: TheCameraStoreTV Best and Worst. You can check it out here on youtube.

It’s as usual a very enterning and informative video, so make sure to watch it all. This year they ask also other popular youtuber, what was their favorite/worst gear of the year, and include them into their video.

For those of you, who are on the run now and have no time to watch the video, here are the winners.

Best camera of 2017:

  1. Nikon D850 – and they also add it’s probably the last time a DSLR will win the best camera award. Seems like mirrorless is the future.
  2. Sony A7RIII – Tony Northrup declared this his Nr.1 camera
  3. Fujifilm X-T20 – cute, fun, functional and sells great

Best lenses of 2017:

  1. Panasonic Leica 8-18mm F2.8-4
  2. Fujinon MK 18-55
  3. Sony FE 85mmF1.8

Best Video Camera of 2017

  1. Panasonic GH5

Best Trends of 2017 such as quality equipment from China (Laowa lenses, Drones etc), jack of all trades cameras and more. Ted Forbes considers the MF trend set by Fujifilm also a hot trend.

The Worst Camera is the Leica CL, and Jordan says “why not grab a Fujifilm X-E3 for a 1/3 the price?”

Now take your time, and enjoy it all at TheCameraStoreTV here.

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