SmallRig X-M5 Accessories Solve Two Problems with the Fujifilm X-M5

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SmallRig has just released a range of accessories for the Fujifilm X-M5:

These accessories solve two problems we can encounter on the Fujifilm X-M5.

First, its very compact size, which may be uncomfortable for those with medium or large hands—something some early reviewers mentioned. Fujifilm’s design philosophy was clear: make the X-M5 as small as possible, knowing it can always be expanded with accessories.

Second, the tripod mount is positioned very close to the battery door, making it impossible to access the battery while mounted on a tripod and even blocking the battery door when a simple Anchor Mount is screwed on it as demonstrated by Thomas B. Jones in his X-M5 video.

SmallRig’s accessories, like cages and plates, solve these issue.

For those looking to bulk up the camera for better handling, SmallRig’s options (and other forthcoming accessories from other brands) offer a practical solution. But if you prefer to keep it ultra-compact, as the X-M5 was designed, you might choose to work with its original form (which is what I personally would do).

If I was a vlogger, the one accessory I’d likely consider is the windshield for the microphones. It would help me make the most of the X-M5’s new three-microphone setup and hopefully allow me to rely on the built-in mics as much as possible, reducing the need for external microphones.

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Fujifilm X100VI X-Pert Tips Book Available in German

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The Fujifilm X100VI X-Pert Tips e-book of Rico Pfirstinger is now available in German.

You can get it at Amazon Germany here or at DPunkt here. Where should you get it?

If all you need is the Kindle version, then you can get it also at Amazon here.

But for most we do recommend you to purchase it at DPunkt here if you want to get it in multiple formats (PDF and ePub). I am not affiliated with DPunkt. I just say it because I think it is the better way to go for most.

There will be also a printed version of the book available by the end of this month.

The English version of the book will be available a bit later and you can pre-order it below.

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Fujifilm X-M5 has Better Autofocus than X-S20, but New Firmware is Coming REPORT (+VIDEO)

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It’s difficult to gauge how well the autofocus of the Fujifilm X-M5 truly performs.

Why?

The real issue is that performance depends on which Beta firmware version reviewers are using.

In the lead-up to launch, Fujifilm frequently updates the firmware for pre-production models, sometimes even multiple times a day.

So, someone testing the camera in mid-September may have significantly different results from someone testing it in mid-October.

And since reviewers aren’t able to re-test everything after every update, any autofocus performance assessment right now should be taken with a grain of salt, as it’s unclear which firmware version was used.

So we can come to a situation in which some might claim that the X-M5’s autofocus is on par with other X series cameras, while others might say it offers the best autofocus performance of any X series camera.

With that disclaimer out of the way…

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Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II Pre-Orders Now also at Amazon US

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You can now pre-order the Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II also at AmazonUS here.

And look, I know it sucks to have to wait months to get your gear shipped, which has sadly become a standard with Fujifilm.

But since pre-orders just launched, Amazon likely has a short waiting list for now. So, if you’re interested in this lens and place your order on Amazon soon, you could secure a higher spot in the waiting list and potentially receive your lens sooner.

However, the list is bound to fill up quickly.

Also, it’s worth giving your local store a call to ask about their waiting list. Unfortunately, I can’t do that for you—I can’t check every store’s backlog worldwide. Instead, I try to provide the best info by comparing larger online retailers.

But if you work at a local store, feel free to inform our readers in the comments to this post on how the situation is at your store.

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Fujifilm X RAW Studio and Tether App Support Added for Fujifilm X-M5

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Fujifilm X RAW Studio ver.1.25.0 – download here
The software update Ver.1.25.0 incorporates the following issue:

  1. Applicable model for the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” is added.
    Applicable model : FUJIFILM X-M5

Fujifilm Tether App ver. 1.31.0 – download here
The software update Ver.1.31.0 incorporates the following issue:

  1. Applicable model for the “FUJIFILM TETHER APP” is added.
    Applicable model : FUJIFILM X-M5

Pre-orders

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