Back in March here, Fujifilm released a minor firmware update, which allowed to perform the firmware update of the Fujifilm EF-X500 flash using the X-T1, X-T2 or X-Pro2.

Just a few minutes ago, Fujifilm updated the original press release, and they announced that “customers who have FUJIFILM GFX 50S can update the firmware of EF-X500 by updating the firmware of a camera body and attaching it to the camera.”

Of course you have to have the latest Fujifilm GFX 5os firmware (currently ver. 1.10) installed to perform the EF-X500 flash upgrade to ver. 1.02.

It’s strange, though, that this information comes only today, since the Fujifilm GFX 50s firmware ver.1.10 is available already since May 25, 2017 and the EF-X500 firmware 1.02 is out since March 21, 2017.

So maybe Fujifilm just realized that the original press release wasn’t complete, and they now added the GFX to the cameras capable of performing the EF-X500 update, or maybe a GFX firmware will follow shortly… but I guess they just forgot to mention the GFX in the first place.

Anyway… FujiRumors is here to give you the blazing fast, accurate and non stop updates about all things Fuji, so it’s my pleasure to share this little news with all of you :)

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FULL PRESS RELEASE

Fujifilm is launching the Fujifilm Festival in New York City from September 16 to 17. If you are in the area, this could be a nice photographic experience. You’ll hang out with guys like Kevin Mullins, David Hobby, Elia Locardi & more talented photographers.

You’ll get inspiring workshops, exciting elective courses and sone nice extras like check and clean, product demos and free printing.

“Welcome to the FUJIFILM Festival, an immersive two-day photographic experience offering inspiring workshops, hands-on activities, exciting elective courses and superb networking opportunities. Photographers of all backgrounds are invited to join this epic experiential weekend. They will be able to expand their imaging skill sets with advice from globally renowned photographers while simultaneously diving deeper into the wonderful world of FUJIFILM X Series and GFX.

Just 80 spaces are available at the first FUJIFILM Festival, which will take place in New York City on September 16-17, 2017. Created by FUJIFILM North America, this unique experience will guarantee each photographer hands-on time with influential workshop leaders and incredible X-Photographers. Attendees are not required to shoot with FUJIFILM gear, but they should want to learn more about the benefits of Fujifilm’s mirrorless cameras.”

Check out more and book your space at fujifilmfestival.com

Fujifilm MK Cinema Lenses for X-Mount

We already reported back in April, that Fujiiflm officially said they will launch the X-mount version of the Fujinon MK18-55mm F2.9 and MK50-130mm T2.9 within the end of 2017.

And just in case you are waiting for it and were afraid there could be any delays, don’t worry, another Fujifilm press release confirms that the launch of the X-mount Fujinon MK lenses is still scheduled for late 2017 :)

The Fujinon MK lenses have no OIS (optical image stabilization), which won’t be much of an issue for those of you, who plan to purchase the Fujifilm X-T2S (successor of the X-T2), which will come with IBIS (in body image stabilization).

And as we just reported earlier today, IBIS on the X-T2S will work not only with the MK lenses, but also with all other X-mount lenses.

Besides confirming the late 2017 release for the MK lenses, the press release also shares:

• Feedback from customers
• Links to Sample Footage
• Information about a hands-on demo of the MK-50-135mm in Mississauga (CA) on August 17

FYI: here is the factory tour, that shows where they manufacture the Fujinon MK lenses (and more).

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