More Firmware Details :: FW Update for X-Pro2, X-Pro1 and Lenses (XF16-55 Less Chromatic Aberration)… Coming Very Soon!

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IT’S KAIZEN TIME

A trusted source just contacted me, and told me that not only the X-Pro2, but also the X-Pro1 and many Fujinon lenses will get a Firmware update soon. Here is what the source told us:

X-Pro2 Firmware

As already leaked here, the X-Pro2 FW 2.00 will bring a new and improved autofocus algorithm (faster and more accurate AF, more AF-points and AF tracking improvements), support for EF-X500 flash, Auto Power feature changes, and Corrected AF frame function improvement.

But the same leaked press release, said that the improvements will actually be 20. So what else will come? Well, Fuji will improve Eye Detection, additional flash settings can be located on the Q menu. Regarding the tracking, you will be able to use the electronic shutter in AF-C. There will improvements in the OVF and some bugs will be fixed, too.

It sounds overall like a huge Firmware update that will bring some big and many small improvements… well done, Fuji… you’ll make lots of X-Pro2 owners very happy soon :)

X-Pro1 Firmware

Just like the X-Pro2, also the X-Pro1 will get the Corrected AF frame function improvement. I haven’t heard of other improvements.

Fujinon Lenses Firmware

With the new Firmware, the Chromatic Aberration on the XF16-55mmF2.8 will be better controlled. Many Fujinon lenses will also get better parallax correction.

FINAL NOTE

It’s rare, but it can happen (and it already happened) that a new firmware can contain minor bugs. In the past Fujifilm usually was very fast to fix them. But I’d recommend not to update, if you need the X-Pro2 for an important job/event. Use the current firmware and wait a few days after the firmware release. Fujifilm will be monitoring the situation after the FW release very closely, also by reading the feedback from X-shooters here on Fujirumors.

It might also a good thing to read again Rico’s article “Tips for updating your Firmware“

Fujifilm X-Pro2: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline / BestBuy CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP /   AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

EF-X500 Flash: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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New Lensbaby Trio 28 X-mount triple-lens announced

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Lensbaby announced the new Trio 28 triple lens. You can preorder it now at BHphoto and Adorama. In Europe at WexUK.

Press text:

Don’t waste time pulling a lens out of your bag or swapping optics with the Lensbaby Trio 28mm f/3.5 Lens. This pancake-style lens incorporates a rotating front that holds Twist, Velvet, and Sweet optics for selecting different effects at a moment’s notice. The Twist uses a true Petzval design for a sharp center area surrounded by a swirl of twisty bokeh. Velvet has a dreamy central area with a soft focus look along with a soft glow. Sweet creates a sharp spot of focus in the center with a gradual fall-off to blur. And, all of these can be carried without stuffing your bag with a variety of miscellaneous equipment.

Available here for Fujifilm X-mount cameras, the Trio will provide a 42mm equivalent field of view that provides a normal perspective for working in a wide range of shooting conditions. Also, it has a fixed f/3.5 optic that ensures predictable looks in a variety of situations. All of the optics are multi-coated for minimal flare and ghosting and it has a manual focusing ring for focusing anywhere form 8″ to infinity. Additionally, users can attach filters using the front 46mm thread for even more creative control.

  • Works with APS-C cameras where the normal 42mm perspective that can be used to capture a variety of subjects, including street, portraits, landscapes, and more.
  • Fixed f/3.5 aperture helps create a predictable effect in a wide range of situations.
  • Rotating front dial with options for Twist, Velvet, and Sweet effects.
  • Twist effect uses a true Petzval design for a central area of sharp focus surrounded by a swirl of twisting bokeh. This optic utilizes four glass elements in three groups.
  • Velvet effect creates a soft focus effect with a dreamy center area with a delicate glow out to the edges.
  • Sweet effect offers a central spot of sharp focus surrounding by a gradual increase in blur.
  • Manual focusing ring that allows users to focus anywhere from 8″ to infinity.
  • Multi-coating minimizes ghosting and flare.
  • Front filter thread of 46mm

Image samples at LensBaby. Video review by Cnet. Review by PCmag.

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POLL ** Fujifilm GFX: Which Adapters Should Fujifilm Make First? – Vintage/Third Party MF Lenses for GFX system

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You know that Fujifilm reads us. And you also know that Fujifilm plans to offer adapters for the Medium Format Fujifilm GFX. Well, let’s help them to make a decision ;)

Thyl created an interesting Poll over at the Fujifilm GFX facebook group that might be very interesting for Fujifilm:

“Which lens socket adapters for the Fuji GFX would be helpful for you? Check those that made sense to you.“

Do you have some more adapters on your wishlist?

Search on your eBay for:

  • [shoplink 50054 ebay]Mamiya 645 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50055 ebay]Pentax 645 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50056 ebay]Contax 645 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50057 ebay]Nikon F lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50058 ebay]Mamiya 7 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50059 ebay]Hasselblad H lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50060 ebay]Bronica 6 x 4.5 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50061 ebay]Pentacon P6 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50062 ebay]Canon EOS lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50069 ebay]Bronica SQA lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50063 ebay]Rolleiflex 6006 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50064 ebay]Mamiya RZ lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50065 ebay]Pentax 67 lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50066 ebay]Canon FD lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50067 ebay]Hasselblad F lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50068 ebay]Hasselblad V lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50070 ebay]Leica S lenses[/shoplink]
  • [shoplink 50071 ebay]Leica R lenses[/shoplink]

It’s not the first time that the question about adapting vintage lenses for the Fujifilm GFX arises at the facebook group. Peter already asked here:

“What are your suggestions for vintage lenses for the GFX? Asuming that the diameter of the G mount is about the size of the Mamiya 645 mount, and given the GFX short flange distance, what would be the greatest vintage medium format lenses to use?”

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BREAKING :: Full Details of Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware Update 2.00 LEAKED – Available October 6!

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Fuji X-Pro2 FW 2.00

Look at what I’ve found ;). The press release of the upcoming Firmware 2.00 update for Fujifilm X-Pro2. Just as rumored previously here, it will come October 6. Fujifilm will remove the site quickly, but it will be google.cached anyway. In the meantime, check it out at the official Fujifilm page. And of course I’ve copied and pasted everything, so nothing gets lost… you’re welcome ;)

Firmware version 2.00 update will provide a total of twenty improvements to the X-Pro2.

Push READ MORE to read the FULL PRESS RELEASE

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Let There Be Light :: Elinchrom, Phottix and Godox Working on Fujifilm X Compatible Flashes/Triggers (and Elinchrom hints support ;) )

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Let There Be Light

It seems that the point has come, where you can’t ignore the Fujifilm X System anymore. Sure, we are still a niche, but a constantly growing one, so it starts to be interesting for third parties to create Fujifilm supported products.

In fact, I’ve just heard from a source, that Phottix, Elinchrom and Godox are all working on Fujifilm X series compatible flashes/triggers. At the moment I have no indication, when the support will be completed, though… but I guess it won’t take that long anymore. Why?

Well, as FR-reader told us in the comments to the big rumor overview, he wrote this comment at the Elinchrom facebook page: “Where’s the Fuji love elinchrom!!!??” Elinchrom liked the comment. And when X-shooter Neil asked if this means that Fujifilm Support is coming in near future, Elinchrom liked also that comment! Maybe it means nothing… or maybe… ;)

And, just a reminder, as rumored here, also Profoto should add Fujifilm support in 2017.

The source (whom I trust) asked me to take it with a grain of salt at this stage… and so I’ll do. As soon as I will be able to confirm it, I’ll let you know here on FujiRumors.

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Fujifilm & Flash :: The State of The Art & Rumors + NEW Metz Mecablitz M400 Announced with HSS + TTL Support

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