Laowa

There is definitely grabbing the attention of the Fujifilm world lately, not only thanks to the launch of the Laowa 9mmF2.8 Zero-D (hands on report here).

Also Fujifilm GFX can look forward to the Laowa Magic Format Converter, which allows you to adapte your Canon and Nikon full frame lenses onto the Fujifilm GFX without any vignetting.

Laowa Magic Format Conveter for Canon / Nikon: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

& More

Now only Laowa. There are other emerging brands that add lenses and accessories to the Fujifilm X and GFX system. The Japanese site dc.watch visted Kipon, Mitakon, Fringer and more at CP+, and shared some images that you can see down below.

Kipon for Fujifilm

Kipon Canon EF to Fujifilm X Smart adapter

Not only Steelsring and Fringer… also Kipon will be offering its own Canon EF to Fujifilm X smart adapter soon.

We already reported about them here, and there will be several options:

• EF-FX AF – 298USD (optically improved. New production from better optic supplier)
• Baveyes EF-FX AF 0.7x – 428USD (focal reducer, or “speedbooster”)
• EF-GFX AF – 298USD

Now Cinema5D met the Kipon guys at the CP+, and they present the new smart adapters by Kipon. You can see the video here. They say the Canon EF to Fuji X smart adapters will start shipping at the end of March/beginning of April

Especially the “speedbooster” version sounds very interesting.

Here is an overview of the current or soon to be available smart adapters for Fujifilm

• 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)

Fujifilm X-H1 Auto ISO Bug?

The Fujifilm X-H1 has just been released, and our hyperactive Fujifilm X-H1 facebook community found a possible bug. Auto ISO settings keep reset to factory settings if you use the Q Menu. Also FR-reader contacted me via email to report me this (thanks).

Here are three reports:

JASON: Hi all. So I’m wondering if this is a new setting or user error or a bug but I’m finding that the three auto iso settings keep defaulting back to their factory settings and don’t keep my settings? This happens only when I switch between my custom settings in the Q menu. Doesn’t happen with my X-T2’s. Anyone else found this?

JOSH: Is anyone else having a bug where their Auto ISO presets reset after the camera is turned off and on?

TORSTEN: I found a bug! I customized my Auto-ISO settings, but after changing / switching to another C-Setting (C1-C7) the Auto-ISO is resetting to the default values

Fujifilm X-H1 Lock-Ups

There are some reports at our group about lock-ups.

So far it seems lock ups happen mostly to people, who use different SD-cards to those recommended by Fujifilm. Using Fujifilm recommended SD-cards fixed the issue for them. So make sure you use SD-cards appoved by Fujifilm for the X-H1. You can see the list here.

Additionally, FR-readers could expand this list by posting their working (exact) SD-Card Model in the comments. Thanks Frank.

However, some X-H members, like Peter here, say “I have approved cards and faster than approved cards and still experience the lockups however I’ve noticed a correlation to what shutter mode I’m using and since the shutter mechanism is a new element in the technology it makes sense that it may be the cause. At least from my findings. Trying to see if others are experiencing the same thing“.

Besides the Fujifilm recommended SD-Cards, make sure to use the correct NP-W126S batteries (and not NP-W126 – orginal or third party).

And of course, comment and give feedback… you know Fujifilm manager read (and even love) us.