Fujifilm X-H1 Video Autofocus Issue at DR400

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Fujifilm X-H1 AF Video Issue

As you know, Fujifilm cameras offer the standard DR100, but also extended dynamic range settings DR200 and DR400.

It seems that, when using DR400 there is an issue with the autofocus on the Fujifilm X-H1. Our fantastic X-H1 facebook group is testing and discussing this issue here.

There are two videos I’d like to highlight that show this issue, caused verly likely by the reduced contrast at extended DR settings.

Evidently Something also shows that, compared to the X-T2 and X-T20, also at DR100 the Fujifilm X-H1 video focus is not as good as the other Fujifilm cameras. For the AF video comparison and the demonstration of the problem at DR400, start the video at 14:01 here. The Evidently Somthing X-H1 video is overall a great review. So watch it all.

I guess Fujifilm is aware of this issue and will deliver a firmware update to fix it, as they always do.

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FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Ver.1.1.1 Released

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FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO

Yesterday, Fujifilm released Fujifilm X RAW STUDIO ver.1.1.1.

WINDOWS – download here

The software update Ver.1.1.1 incorporates the following issue:

  1. The compatibility when changing the “display” setting of Windows OS is added

MAC – download here

The software update Ver.1.1.1 incorporates the following issue:

  1. The phenomenon is fixed that the profile registered with Ver.1.0 cannot be correctly treated with Ver.1.1.
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Laowa 9mm F2.8 Pre-Order Available… First 100 People Ordering will Get a Set of 49mm filters for Free!

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Laowa 9mm F2.8 Pre-order

Venus Optics is now taking pre-orders on their latest lens, the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D (zero distortion).

The first 100 people buying this lens via Venus Optics will get a set of 49mm filters (ND 1000 + CPL +UV ) for free.

First comes first, so order now to be high on waiting list.

The lens is now available at the Venus website but not yet in B&H/Adorama.

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Laowa 9mm F2.8 Review by Jonas Rask: “This Lens is Pure fun, Fun, FUN!”

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A busy day… shared earlier today on FujiRumors:

  • Click here: Kai Reviews Fujifilm X-H1: “In Stills, Focus Sticks on Subject Like Glue, Quite Phenomenal”
  • Click here: Fringer Smart Adapter Pro: Sigma 150-600 on Fujifilm X-T2 PDAF Autofocus Video Demo (Firmware 1.40)
  • Click here: LOL: Fujifilm Already Sells Fujifilm X-H2… Fixing Bugs with New Cameras Instead of Firmware Updates Like Sony? ;)
  • Click here: Hurry up! Save up to $50 on Fuji gear sold on eBay!
  • Click here: Steelsring Smart Adapter Firmware Update for Canon EF to Fujifilm X (ver. 1.07) and Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX (ver. 1.06)
  • Click here: Alien Skin Exposure X3 adds Fujifilm X-H1 Support and Fujifilm Film Simulations Profiles
  • Click here: Don’t Skimp on the Grip

Laowa 9mm F2.8 Review:

UPDATE: Venus Optics is now taking pre-orders on their latest lens, the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D (zero distortion). The first 100 people buying this lens will get a set of 49mm filters (ND 1000 + CPL +UV ) for free. First comes first, so order now to be high on waiting list. The lens is not yet available at BHphoto & Co.

Jonas Rask just published his Laowa 9mm F2.8 Review… and it comes with tons of stunning samples at jonasraskphotography.

Here some excerpts:

  • absolutely tiny and stelar build quality
  • rectilinear lens, nice straight lines right to the corners
  • It is really sharp in the 3/4 central part of the frame, but it loses a little bit of sharpness towards the edges, there’s also a fair bit of vignetting when shot at f/2.8
  • some gorgeous sun stars
  • vibrant colours and some great contrast
  • this lens is pure fun, fun, fun!
  • It’s such and amazing performer, especially when you take the small size into account.
  • suggest retail price of $499
  • Easily one of the most usable lenses I’ve ever mounted on my X-series system (And I have mounted A LOT over the years!)

Don’t forget to check out all the fantastic samples Jonas Rask took with this lens at jonasraskphotography.

The Laowa 9mm F2.8 will be soon available for pre-order at VenusOptics, AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama

There is also a review of the Sony E-mount version at thephoblographer and an Interview/Review about the Laowa 9mmF2.8 Lens with lens designer Dayong Li at fujilove.

TODAY ONLY:

This one runs today only: You save 15% on eBay.com when using the promo code “PSPRINGTIME” on checkout (max $50). This is valid also on all Fuji gear (Click here).

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Don’t Skimp on the Grip

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In order to suspend French model Laetita Casta for this advertising shoot for diamond.com in a life size “spyder net”, high above a 4×6′ Broncolor Cumulite, itself rigged up on 2 massive crank stands, this set required a great amount of solid and reliable grip. Any failure of the equipment would have resulted in catastrophe. (image by Markus Klinko).
In order to suspend French model Laetita Casta for this advertising shoot for diamond.com in a life size “spyder net”, high above a 4×6′ Broncolor Cumulite, itself rigged up on 2 massive crank stands, this set required a great amount of solid and reliable grip. Any failure of the equipment would have resulted in catastrophe. (image by Markus Klinko).

Don’t Skimp on the Grip

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I am willing to bet that grip is the weakest link in the photo production chain, not only in countless private photographers’ own studios, but also in many major rental facilities.

Somehow photographers, and studio/rental managers, are just not willing to invest as much money and care in stands, booms and related grip stuff, as they eagerly doing with camera and lighting gear.

A big mistake in my opinion.

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