Viltrox TNP-W235 Battery for Fujifilm Coming Soon (and About the Advantage of Using Original Fujifilm Batteries)

Viltrox is going to launch its own NP-W235 third party alternative battery for the Fujifilm X and GFX system, called TNP-W235, as reported at the Chinese Weibo account 独立摄影师联合会.

So far this year the best selling gear on FujiRumors was the new SmallRig NP-W235 (which I own too).

The Viltrox TNP-W235 seems to use the same interface with a built-in USB-C port for direct charging and also the same power (2400 mAh).

The options in terms of third party batteries are substantial and often also of respectable quality.

The two brands I personally use as NP-W235 replacement:

However (and that’s valid also for other companies as far as I know), if you use third party batteries in your Fujifilm cameras, and that third party battery is cause of a problem (for example it swells up and gets stuck in the camera), then, even if your camera is under warranty, you won’t get the problem fixed free of charge. On the other hand, if you use the original battery, for as long your battery is under warranty, every problem caused by the battery itself to the camera will give you access to free warranty repair.

That’s why, if you want to go the 100% safe route during the time you camera is under warranty, you might want to stick with original batteries, so if any problem happens caused by the battery, it will be fixed under warranty.

In all my years using third party batteries, I had my first third party battery fail last year, where my Patona swelled up in my X-E3 and I had to fiddle around to get it out,

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Amazon Starts Cyber Monday Deals: Discounts on Original and Third Party NP-W235 Batteries and Much More

Amazon has started the Cyber Monday deals.

A special mention goes to NP-W235 batteries (as well as the Fujifilm NP-W126S battery). We have the original ones in offer as well as some third party ones.

In my “top 5 accessories I recommend for Fujifilm X-T5” article, I have explained why from now on I will stick with original batteries. But certainly there are also a lot of nice third party battery options.

Other Deals

Lots of the deals available during Black Friday are still available now.

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Latest Additions

Official Fujifilm Recommended UHS-II SD-Cards (Various Savings)

Customized “X” Hot Shoe Cover (save 40%)

X Hot Shoe Cover for USA

X Hot Shoe Cover for EUROPE:

Software & Learning Material Deals

Storage deals (SD cards and hard disks):

Third Party AF Deals

Godox, Viltrox, CFExpress Type B and More

Pergear is offering lots of deals at gear they sell via Amazon.

They also offer deals on their dedicated Pergear store website. If you purchase from their store directly, the CFexpress card savings are 15%.

Mixed Deals

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Official Fujifilm X/GFX Deals for USA, CA, Europe

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The Fujifilm X-T5 is Shipping (and in Stock) – Here are the Top 5 Accessories I Can Recommend

With the Fujifilm X-T5 now shipping (and even being in stock at B&H & co), I thought I make a list of accessories I can recommend to you.

1) Dual Battery Charger, but Which One?

The Fujifilm X-T5 does not come with an external charger in the box, so you better get one.

You can get the Fujifilm original one (BC-W235) or get a more affordable third party solution like the Nitecore FX3 dual charger.

I own both and if I’d have to nail it down to Pros and Cons, I’d say the Fujifilm BC-W235 charges a bit faster but the Nitecore FX3 is more compact and more affordable. So it’s up to you to set your priority.

2) Spare Battery, but Which One?

For many of you the Fujifilm X-T5 might be the first camera with the new NP-W235 battery. And even though you’ll enjoy much longer battery life compared to the NP-W126S, it’s best to get at least another battery.

Which one? Well, after having had my first third party battery fail last year, where my Patona swelled up in my X-E3 and I had to fiddle around to get it out, I think the safest way to go is with original batteries.

Sure, it was much cheaper than the original battery, so I can’t complain about its shorter life span. But going forward I will stick with the original.

3) Only recommended SD Cards (with difference over X-T4 recommended cards)

If, like me, you used an X-T4 and now upgraded to the Fujifilm X-T5, and you bought your SD-Cards based on the officially recommended cards list for the Fujifilm X-T4, then you have to be aware that there have been changes.

Some UHS-II cards recommended for the Fujifilm X-T4 (for example the Toshiba Exceria Pro) are now no longer recommended for the 40 megapixel Fujifilm X-T5. The updated list for X-T5 contains:

The detailed list of recommeded cards for X-T5 can be found here and for X-T4 here.

4) Good Bye Selfie Screen, Welcome Screen Protector

One of the cool things of my Fujifilm X-T4 is that I can flip the screen inwards and hence keep it nicely protected (and it gives it an ultimate retro touch, as it looks to be a camera with no LCD screen at all).

However, with the 3 way screen of the Fujifilm X-T5 that is no longer possible.

But don’t panic, the solution to this is cheap and efficient: buy a touch sensitive screen protector. I buy those usually at my local store, so they also apply it on my camera right on the spot.

5) Give it a Cool Touch

The Fujifilm X-T5 is a wonderful looking camera, but if you want to put the icing on the cake and make it perfect, you can get one of those little X custom hot shoe covers.

X Hot Shoe Cover for USA:

X Hot Shoe Cover for EUROPE:

X Hot Shoe Cover Amazon Worldwide

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Amazon Prime: The Final Day with Deals You Should Not Miss!

This is the final day for the Amazon Prime Deals. Most of the deals we listed yesterday are still active.

The Top 2 Deals among the FR community are:

  1. Lots of FR-readers grabbed the $12,50 credit with the purchase of a $50 gift card by applying promo code EGCPRIME22 at checkout
  2. You can now get the Fujifilm X hot shoe cover up to 40% off

New deals have joined the second Amazon Prime day, for example:

X Hot Shoe Cover Goes Prime Deal

Check out all Amazon US Prime deals here.

  • $50 Amazon eGift Card Purchase + $12.50 Credit for $50 when you apply promo code EGCPRIME22 at checkout.
  • Fujifilm X-T3 – Lowest Price Ever for Prime Day [NOTE: the deal comes and goes, so make sure to check back every now and then to see if it is online again]

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BREAKING: Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-T5 Coming with New Lower Base ISO (Less than 160)

Multiple trusted sources have reported to us, that the 40MP non-stacked Fujifilm X-H2 will have a lower base ISO than current Fujifilm models, including the Fujifilm X-H2S, which still has ISO 160 as its lowest native value.

I was always of the opinion that a lower base ISO should be a top priority for Fujifilm, so this rumor makes me particulary happen.

And what does this mean for the Fujifilm X-T5?

Well, our trusted sources also told us that the Fujifilm X-T5 will have the non-stacked 40MP sensor, so we can safely assume that also the Fujifilm X-T5 will have a new lower base ISO. But to be clear, that is a logical conclusion I make based on the current X-H2/X-T5 rumors, and not something a source told me explicitly.

And what about the other future Fujifilm cameras?

Now, Fujifilm has stated that except for the Fujifilm X-H line which has both sensor options, all other camera lines will either get the stacked 26MP or the 40MP non-stacked sensor. And since I don’t have information on which sensor the surviving X cameras will get, hence the Fujifilm X-Pro4, X-E5, X-S20, X-T40 and X100V successor, I can’t say which line will profit from the lower base ISO, too.

I have conflicting report until now on which the new base ISO value will be, but I am working to figure it out. I hope that very shortly I can give you the precise value.

PRIME DEALS – LAST CHANCE

X Hot Shoe Cover Goes Prime Deal

Check out all Amazon US Prime deals here.

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PRIME DEAL: Fujifilm X Hot Shoe Cover now up to 40% Off

You can now get the Fujifilm X hot shoe cover up to 40% off (depending on how many of them you buy). You can get it in several colors. Check out all the options here.

Check out all Amazon US Prime deals here.

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NEW DEALS on Sigma DC DN for Fujifilm X Mount – Save up to 23%

The Sigma DC DN Fujifilm X Mount Trinity is right now in offer too.

The deal runs across all stores, but there is a minor difference.

Amazon US has the best price on the Sigma 30mm f/1.4 thanks to the Amazon Prime exclusive rebates. You save $80 instead of $75, hence a total of 23,5% savings.

Check out all Amazon US Prime deals here.

X Hot Shoe Cover

You can now get the Fujifilm X hot shoe cover up to 40% off (depending on how many of them you buy). You can get it in several colors. Check out all the options here.

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Batteries & Chargers

Storage Media

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PRIME DEAL ALERT: Buy Amazon US Gift Card and Get $12.50 Credit with This Promo Code

Amazon US has a great gift card deal running. Buy a $50 eGift Card and get $12,50 credit by applying promo code EGCPRIME22 at checkout. All details about this deal here.

Also, the Fujifilm X-T3 is at its lowest price ever during Prime Day in USA.

Check out all Amazon US Prime deals here.

Lenses & Adapters

X Hot Shoe Cover

You can now get the Fujifilm X hot shoe cover up to 40% off (depending on how many of them you buy). You can get it in several colors. Check out all the options here.

Sigma DC DN Deals

Batteries & Chargers

Storage Media

& More

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DEAL ALERT: Amazon USA Prime Deal Crushes Fujifilm X-T3 to Historically Lowest Price Ever

Amazon Prime started all over the world with some stunning deals!

A fantastic deal for us X shooters is the lowest price ever on the Fujifilm X-T3 offered by AmazonUS here.

Check out all Amazon US Prime deals here.

Lenses & Adapters

X Hot Shoe Cover

You can now get the Fujifilm X hot shoe cover up to 40% off (depending on how many of them you buy). You can get it in several colors. Check out all the options here.

Sigma DC DN Deals

Batteries & Chargers

Storage Media

& More

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Amazon Prime Deals Started in Europe

The Amazon Prime Deals started in Europe. Here are the deal pages.

Check out all Amazon US Prime deals here.

X Hot Shoe Cover

You can now get the Fujifilm X hot shoe cover up to 40% off (depending on how many of them you buy). You can get it in several colors. Check out all the options here.

Lenses & Adapters

Sigma DC DN Deals

Batteries & Chargers

Storage Media

& More

Amazon Prime Deal Pages