Tethered Shooting for Fujifilm X-T2 and X-Pro2 on Linux – UPDATE: now also Fujifilm X-T3 supported

Tethered Shooting for X-T2 and X-Pro2 on Linux

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UPDATE: Now also works with Fujifilm X-T3

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During this years SUSE Hackweek Marcus Meissner, the maintainer of libgphoto2, worked on tethered shooting support for Fujifilm cameras on Linux.

The community provided him with a X-E2, X-T2 and X-Pro2. On top of that the developers of Timelapse+ (www.timelapseplus.com), which internally uses libgphoto2 to communicate with the camera, provided code for adding basic support.

As the X-E2 doesn’t support the necessary protocol for tethered shooting Marcus couldn’t add it for this camera. But for the X-T2 and X-Pro2 a lot of stuff now works:

  • white balance mode
  • image format (quality and size)
  • exposure metering mode
  • exposure program
  • focus metering mode
  • capture delay (self-timer)
  • focus mode
  • shutter release

Here you can see Entangle, a graphical frontend for libgphoto2, together with a X-Pro2 in action:

Live view support doesn’t seem to work as of now and many other features that the Fujifilm protocol might support as well. A tremendous help for further development would be an open specification for the connection protocol by Fujifilm. As we know Fujifilm follows Fujirumors. The addition of some of the highest voted lenses of the Fujirumor survey in the new Fuji lens roadmap is prove of that. Maybe this will get their attention and get them into contact with the developer.

To test this on your own machine you have to use a master branch build of libgphoto2 or if you use openSUSE Leap 15/Tumbleweed use the graphics repository to receive a newer build:

https://software.opensuse.org//download.html?project=graphics&package=libgphoto2

If you want to help Marcus Meissner to further improve libgphoto2 head to the pixls.us forum and join the discussion.

UPDATE: The official release 2.5.19 is now tagged and can therefore be build by other distributions – check out discuss.pixls.us

Fujifilm Releases NEW FIRMWARE Updates for X-T2, X-Pro2, X-H1, GFX 50S and Announces FW for X-A5 and X-T100

New Fujifilm Firmware Updates

Fujifilm just released new firmware updates for a bunch of cameras.

Of course you heard it here first ;)… and if you like to be the first to know, make sure to

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Huge Deals on Fujifilm X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2 and X-E3 Coming. Big Sell-Out Before Arrival of Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm Deals

Fujifilm is getting ready for the next wave of big deals.

In fact the Polish Fujifilm page here already uploaded the list of gear that will get a huge discount from July 1 to September 30, 2018.

According to the Polish Fujifilm page, you will save between €200 and €300 on the following items:

  • Fujifilm X-H1 body only or with vertical grip
  • Fujifilm X-T2 body only or with XF18-55
  • Fujifilm X-E3 with XF23/2, XF35/2 or XF50/2
  • Fujifilm X-Pro2 with XF23/2, XF35/2 or XF50/2

Of course if Fujifilm Poland launches these deals, we can expect the same deals to be available in many other European countries, too.

And since this is evidently the big sell-out before the arrival of the Fujifilm X-T3 in September, I would not be surprised to see this sale offered also by Fujifilm North America.

But keep in mind one thing: the Fujifilm X-T3 will not have IBIS, so if you want all your (Fujinon or third party) lenses stabilized, then you have to go for the Fujifilm X-H1.

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Fujifilm X-E3: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
Fujifilm X-Pro2: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera

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Fujifilm GFX 50S firmware 3.20 and X-Pro2 firmware 5.00 Postponed to July

Fujifilm just announced that the Fujifilm X-Pro2 firmware ver. 5.00 and Fujifilm GFX 50S firmware ver. 3.20 have been delayed to “July 2018”.

Along with this announcement, they did release the new Fujifilm X-H1 and X-T2 firmware. All details here.

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FUJIFILM Firmware Updates for X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2 Coming in June

Fujifilm Firmware Updates

Fujifilm just issued an official press release announcing the new dates for the X-H1, X-T2 and X-Pro2 firmware updates, that were originally scheduled for the end of May, but then have been postponed due to issues with X-T2 firmware 4.00.

Full details of the X-T2, X-H1 and X-Pro2 updates at the bottom of this article.

Here are the new dates:

  • FUJIFILM X-T2 Ver.4.10: middle of June 2018 (revised firmware of ver.4.00)
  • FUJIFILM X-H1 Ver.1.10: middle of June 2018
  • FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Ver.5.00: end of June 2018 ]
    *Regarding the upgraded “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” planned to release in May 2018, it will be release in the middle of June 2018 at the same time of the release of X-H1 ver.1.10.

Today Fujifilm also released firmware ver.3.10 for Fujifilm GFX 50S as well as a new features guide for GFX. Check it out here.

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Fujifilm X-T2 Firmware Update 4.01 Released – Rollback to Previous Version. Fujifilm GFX, X-Pro2 and X-H1 Firmware Postponed

Fujifilm X-T2 Firmware Update

The latest major firmware update 4.00 for Fujifilm X-T2 has introduced quite some bugs, and evidently Fujifilm needs a bit more time to fix them all.

Hence, just half a second ago, Fujifilm released Fujifilm X-T2 firmware update 4.01, which basically re-uploads the older bug free firmare ver.3.00 (no slow motion, F-log & Co), as well a public apology (full press text below).

2 days ago we rumored that Fujifilm is working on a bug fix firmware update. Today’s rollback firmware confirms the rumor. Here are the bugs Fujifilm is working to solve:

  1. When RAW files, which were taken by X-T2 (before firmware ver.4.00), are converted in camera (ver.4.00) or by “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”, they are not converted properly.
  2. When pressing the shutter button halfway under certain conditions, the live view can flicker.
  3. In rare cases, a hang-up can occur.

Thanks to Fujifilm for quickly delivering this transitional solution and we look forward to re-upload the bug-free Kaizen firmware soon.

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Fujifilm Announces GF250mmF4, New Firmware for GFX, X-H1, X-T2, X-E3, X-Pro2, X100F, Download New X-T20 Firmware – LIVE BLOGGING

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18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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Fujifilm Announces Firmware Updates for X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3 and X100F Coming Soon

Fujifilm announces firmware updates for X-H1, X-T2, X-Pro2, X-E3 and X100F coming soon

Complimentary upgrades will provide new functions including a new PDAF algorithm, Flicker Reduction and Select/Create Folder, and additional compatibility of the newly introduced MKX18-55mmT2.9 and MKX50-135mmT2.9 lenses.

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BREAKING: Kaizen Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T2, X-H1, GFX 50S, X-E3, X-Pro2 and X100F on April 12 (Announcement)

On April 12, Fujifilm will announce (not release) massive Kaizen Firmware updates for the following Fujifilm cameras.

I repeat: KAIZEN Updates!!!

It’s your time to dream now… and may your wishes become true soon :)

Fujinon GF250mmF4, GF 1.4x Telecoverter, massive Kaizen updates… there are plenty of great reasons to stay glued on FujiRumors on April 12!!!

I will deliver you as usual a non stop live blogging, so make sure to tune in and follow us on Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter.

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Fujifilm X-H1 Vs. X-T2 Vs. X-Pro2 Read Noise in DNs versus ISO Setting Results by PhotonsToPhotos

Photons To Photos just published their Read Noise in DNs versus ISO setting measurment of the Fujifilm X-H1.

Almost identical results to the other Fujiiflm X-Trans III cameras. Check them out here.

Bill explains:

“The drop at ISO 800 is where dual conversion gain starts.This is a relatively common technology first proposed by Aptina in their DR-Pix Technology White Paper  and was probably first used in the early Nikon 1 cameras. Dual conversion gain works by lowering Full Well Capacity (FWC) to improve read noise.Bec ause FWC is lower there is a minimum ISO setting at which you can apply the technique.”

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