Report of Malfunction with Viltrox Lenses after Fujifilm X-T5 Firmware Update but No Problems Reported by Other X-T5 Users

There are reports shared at the Japanese website Asobinet, that Viltrox lenses stop working on Fujifilm X-T5 after the latest firmware update.

A couple of hours ago I asked in our huge X-T group if anyone is experiencing such issues.

Some members tested the new firmware on their Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 and Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 and did not notice any malfunction.

Feel free to drop your experience in the comments down below.

Fujifilm Firmware Updates for Several Cameras (X-T5 included), XF16-55, FT-XH and Promises More Firmware Love to Come in 2024

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-H2, X-H2S, X-S20, X-S10 and XF16-55mmF2.8 as well as the Fujifilm FT-XH File transmitter grip.

It’s mainly (but not only) a video centric update and more lenses will get the same update in February (XF16-80mmF4 and XF18-120mmF4).

Moreover, in their recent official X Summit announcement, Fujifilm said they are “currently considering further enhancements“, which I hope will translate also on firmware love for those, who mainly use Fujifilm cameras for stills.

Firmware Details & Download Links

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Resumption of Orders for FUJIFILM X-T5 Silver Body and XF18-55mm kit, but X-S20 Orders Still Suspended in Japan

Good news for fellow X shooters from Japan.

After months in which the Fujifilm X-T5 was not available for order, finally Fujifilm opened up orders again. This time for the Fujifilm X-T5 in silver and the Fujifilm X-T5 with the XF18-55 kit lens. The black X-T5 body orders resumed a few weeks ago.

The bad news: Orders for Fujifilm X-S20 are still suspended.

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The (Late) Rise of the Fujifilm X-T5 and the Definitive Success of Vintage-Camouflaged Modern Cameras

Just recently Fujifilm started to take orders again on Fujifilm X-T5 in Japan. Not all combos, but better than nothing.

And we saw: the Fujifilm X-T5 instantly jumped into the top selling camera ranking on MapCamera.

Well the same thing is happening at Kakaku, which is a pretty popular shopping aggregator in Japan.

At Kakaku, the Fujifilm X-T5 has climbed the ranking up to the second spot, beaten only by the Nikon Zf.

I own the Fujifilm X-T5 myself and it is a camera I can blindly recommend to everyone. It’s Fujifilm at the next level and a huge upgrade over my Fujifilm X-T4 (which I have sold)!

And quite frankly in my opinion the X-T5 is still vastly the better pick over the Nikon Zf for the reasons I’ve explained here.

The success of the Nikon Zf and Fujifilm X-T5 shows that it pays off for companies to make vintage-styled high performing modern cameras.

Which is why I don’t understand why Fujifilm is no longer offering a retro-styled GFX camera. I am sure such a camera would become an instant best seller.

Oh well, let’s hope in the Fujifilm GFX100SII, which should come pretty soon according to our sources.

via Kakaku

Look Fujifilm: the X-T5 Actually Sells Well Now that Orders are Open Again in Japan

Did you notice Fujifilm?

People actually buy your cameras, if you allow us to buy them :).

Now, sorry for this rather polemical intro, but Fujifilm deserves it a little bit.

In fact, for about 1 year, the Fujifilm X-T5 was not really available for order in Japan.

But just last months, on December 15 (1+ year after announcement), Fujifilm resumed sales for X-T5 in Japan.

And guess what happened?

In just 15 days the X-T5 jumped on the 6th spot of the Mapcamera ranking (one of the largest stores in Japan).

  1. α7C II
  2. Z f
  3. GR IIIx
  4. Z 8
  5. EOS R6 Mark II
  6. Fujifilm X-T5
  7. α7R V
  8. OM-1
  9. α7 IV
  10. α6700

Lightroom vs Capture One for X-T5 files :: Film Simulation Prompts for AI Images :: RAW Power Fujifilm GFX100 II Support [ X-Trans Roundup & Beyond]

X-Trans Roundup and Beyond

Fujifilm colors are loved by many. And it looks like they can be useful also when you try to apply a certain look to your AI created images. Andrea, from SonyAlphaRumors, used Film Simulation names for his AI images and you can see the results in the video above (and also here).

Blog Posts & Info

  • keithwee – Luminar Neo review – my baby steps in embracing AI-enabled editing software.
  • echenique – heif: the new jpeg or raw?
  • petapixel – Photomator and Pixelmator Now Support Fujifilm Compressed RAW
  • FR-Readers that use the focus bracket feature for focus bracketing may be interested that Helicon version 8. A FR-reader has used it with GFX 50r files and Capture One. The transfer of file from C1 to Helicon still takes a while but the stacking process in Helicon appears to run a bit quicker.

RAW Power

RAW Power added support for Fujifilm GFX100 II. RAW Power is an App that brings Aperture style interface and functions to Mac Photos (it can also run as standalone). Above you can see an image I took and that I tweaked using RAW Power directly in my Photos App. You can open RAW power and edit within the Photos App by clicking “edit” in the Photos App, then click the three little dots and select RAW Power (image instruction here)

Videos

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40% Discount on the Fujifilm X-T5: 134 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most out of Your Camera Book

During Black Friday, RockyNook was offering a 50% discount on Rico’s latest X-T5 Tips and Tricks Book.

Sadly that deal expired, but I contacted RockBook asking if they can offer another discount for FR-readers, and they did gave me a new coupon code that will give you a 40% discount.

Use “FUJIRUMORS40” at checkout to get the 40% rebate on Rico’s brilliant X-T5 book (which I also own).

  • X-T5 Tips & Tricks Book: Save 40% on Rico Pfirstinger’s Fujifilm X-T5 X Pert Tips book at RockyNook using code “FUJIRUMORS40”

The book is available also at Amazon here. However, we recommend to get it at Rocky Nook, as you will get it in multiple formats (PDF, ePub, Kindle) and also with a discount.

Fujifilm X-T5 (Black) Camera Sales Resumption in Japan but Others Still Suspended

Notice of resumption of orders for mirrorless digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T5” black

Press Release by Fujifilm Japan [NOTE: orders where suspended in Japan since October]

Dear customers

Thank you very much for your continued patronage of Fujifilm products.

We will resume accepting orders for the digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T5” black, which was temporarily suspended in Japan from October 27th.
We deeply apologize for the inconvenience.

In addition, regarding the digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T5” silver and the digital camera lens kit “FUJIFILM We are planning to reopen the reception.
In addition, regarding the digital camera “FUJIFILM X-S20” and the digital camera lens kit “FUJIFILM We will resume accepting orders at any time.

Products eligible for order resumption
Digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T5” black

Products for which orders will continue to be discontinued
Digital camera “FUJIFILM X-T5” silver
Digital camera lens kit “FUJIFILM X-T5/XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS” Black/Silver
Digital camera “FUJIFILM X-S20”
Digital camera lens kit “FUJIFILM X-S20/XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ”

End Today: Save 50% on X-T5 Tips & Tricks Book, 75% off Capture One Learning Material and More

Most Black Friday deals ended a few days ago, but some resisted until now.

However, nothing can last forever, so now the next bunch of deals is expiring today.

In addition the huge 50% discount on the X-T5 tips and tricks book of Rico Pfirstinger (use code Fuji50), you can also save up to 75% on Capture One Guides by Alexander Svet (one hour left for the deal).

NOTE: It’s the last day also for the mega-deals on the X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S and the GFX100S in Europe.

Deals that END TODAY

  • X-T5 Tips & Tricks Book: Save 50% on Rico Pfirstinger’s Fujifilm X-T5 X Pert Tips book at RockyNook using code “Fuji50” (ends Nov. 30)
  • Capture One Guide by Alexander Svet: up to 75% discount + addition 10% with code FUJIRUMORS (ends Nov.30)
  • Godox (via Amazon): save 40% with Promo Code 4041Y41F (ends Nov.30)
  • Pergear: 20% off on all lenses at Pergear store (use checkout code “BFCM2023PERGEAR”) (ends Dec. 1)

Ends Soon

European Deals that END TOMORROW

All Fujifilm USA Deals

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Fujifilm UK New Crazy Rebates on X-H2S (-£1,000), X-H2 (-£600), X-T5 (-£200), GFX100S (-£1,700)

Fujifilm UK has increased the offer on some of their current deals and you can now get some gear at an even deeper discount (end December 1st).

It is not listed under the official deals, but I notice some UK retailers are also offering the Fujifilm X-S20 with a £100 discount

List of Fujifilm USA + EU Deals
** updated Nov.23 **

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