Aurora HDR 2018 ver 1.2.0 Adds Fujifilm X-H1, X-E3, X-A5, X-A20 Support and Overall Speed Improvements

Aurora HDR 2018

Skylum just released Aurora HDR 2018 ver. 1.2.0.

This is a free update for all current users of Aurora HDR 2018. This update focuses on making the workflow faster and more efficient from beginning to end.

Here are the most essential changes

  1. Speed boost for editing and adjusting. We’ve dramatically increased performance across all areas of Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 on Windows and Mac.
  2. Fast single-file opening. With an improved image processing engine, Aurora HDR is now much faster when opening single files.
  3. Loupedeck integration (Mac version only). Now, users can quickly process photos in Aurora HDR using physical dials, knobs, and keys.
  4. Batch processing (for Windows). Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 will allow Windows users to edit a large number of photos simultaneously.
  5. Better memory management. Aurora HDR 2018 1.2.0 is also optimized to make better use of memory, with more intelligent memory management and improved stability.
  6. Windows version catches up to Mac version. Windows users will receive a flip/rotate tool, bringing Aurora HDR for Windows more in line with its macOS counterpart.
  7. Aurora HDR now supports more cameras than before. The full list across both Windows and MacOS includes: Canon EOS 3000D / Rebel T100 / 4000D, FujiFilm X-H1, FujiFilm X-A20, FujiFilm X-A5, FujiFilm X-E3, Olympus E-PL9, Panasonic DC-GF10 / Panasonic DC-GF90, Panasonic DC-GX9 / DC-GX7MK3, Panasonic DC-TZ200 / DC-ZS200 / DC-TZ202 / DC-TZ220 / DC-ZS220 / DC-TX2, PhaseOne IQ3 100MP Trichromatic, Sony A7 III.

Aurora HDR Deal

If you own Aurora HDR 2017 and want to upgrade to Aurora HDR 2018, then here is a deal for you that runs until July 4:

  • Current users of Aurora HDR 2017 can upgrade for $59 ($49 with coupon code “FUJI“)
  • New users can purchase Aurora HDR 2018 for $99 ($89 with coupon code “FUJI“)
  • A collection of bonuses ($148 value) is included with every purchase.

Bonuses:

119 Dramatic & Romantic Sky overlays ($29 value) – The ultimate collection of 119 dramatic high-res sky overlays to turn photos with boring skies into eye-catching works of art.

Complete HDR Tutorial by Trey Ratcliff ($99 value) – This entirely new HDR tutorial is perfect for beginners to mega-advanced professionals who want to see all of the latest post-processing techniques. Lisa and Trey discuss their artistic inspirations and challenges, how they compose a shot, their camera settings, and much more. You’re then transported back to Trey’s studio where he slowly takes you step-by-step through his latest techniques.

Deep Dive into Aurora HDR 2018 video by Trey Ratcliff ($20 value) – Trey Ratcliff, the most famous HDR photographer, shares his editing process in the new Aurora HDR 2018.

Fujifilm Bayer Sensor Roundup: X-T100 First Looks, X-A5 Best IQ for $600 and a Great Fujifilm Tattoo

Fujifilm Bayer Sensor Roundup

We start this roundup with a mandatory mention of mototeacher instagram‘s page, since he just tattooed an X-T20 on his arm… a nice way to show his Fuji love :)

But then there is more, especially reviews about the brand new Fujifilm X-T100. This camera is great value for money, and Fujifilm is pushing it strongly, even by launching a dedicated fujifilm-xt100 page.

Let’s add to this roundup today also the Fujifilm X-A5, which is the other Bayer sensor APS-C camera in Fujifilm’s line-up.

Fujifilm X-T100: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
Fujinon XC15-45: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujifilm X-A5: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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Fujifilm announce firmware updates for X-A5 coming soon

Fujifilm announce firmware updates for X-A5 coming soon

New complimentary upgrades provide enhanced usability including a new PDAF algorithm and extended movie recording time.

May 24, 2018

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) will release free firmware updates for the FUJIFILM X-A5 (“X-A5”) X Series digital camera. Due for release in June, the updates are based on feedback we have received by FUJIFILM X Series users wanting improved usability.

Firmware Version:
FUJIFILM X-A5 (Ver. 1.10) – due in June 2018

  1. Introducing a new PDAF algorithm:
    Applying the newly developed PDAF algorithm first featured on the FUJIFILM X-T100 which was announced today. The improvement in autofocus speed and accuracy ensures that you capture those beautiful photographic moments quicker.
  2. Extended movie recording time:
    The optimized movie processing algorithm extends the individual movie recording time up to approximately 30 minutes in any movie quality.
    *Although movie recording will continue without interruption when the file size reaches 4GB, subsequent footage will be recorded to a separate file which must be viewed separately.
  3. Other improvement
    Improved HDMI output usability – eliminated the time limitation and modified graphic interface when the main LCD monitor is inverted by 180 degrees.

Iridient X Transformer adds Fujifilm X-H1, X-A5, X-A20 Support + ON1 Photo RAW 2018.1 Released and Compared to Lightroom & More

Iridient Digital

Brian just released Iridient X-Transformer 1.0.1. It adds support for Fujifilm X-H1, X-A5 and X-A20. Iridient Developer 3.2.2 will be out shortly.

New Features:

  • Support added for the Fujifilm X-H1.
  • Support added for the Fujifilm X-A5.
  • Support added for the Fujifilm X-A20.
  • New option added to override the camera make metadata in addition to the model. Can allow for better support of DNG files in software that may unnecessarily prevent loading or may omit features based on the DNG make and model information.

Improvements:

  • Updated camera calibration and profile information for models newly supported in Adobe’s latest DNG Converter 10.2 update (X-H1, X-A5, X-A20).
  • Options to turn off Lightroom color and luminance noise reduction should less agressive in there impact on Lightroom adjustments, particularly with both of these options disabled.
  • Updated to the latest version of Intel’s IPP library (2018u1).
  • Updated to the latest version of the libjpeg-turbo library (1.5.3).
  • Updated to the latest version of the LibreSSL library (2.6.4).

Bug Fixes:

  • Made further attempts to address macOS specific issues specific to the Lightroom plug-in where loading images located on some NAS drives using non-Mac native file systems (NTFS, ext4, etc) may fail.
  • Fixed issue where baseline noise and baseline sharpness metadata was being included even with these options set to “Do Not Include”.

On1 + Comparison

ON1 Photo RAW 2018.1 is out. The new ON1 compared to Luminar, Topaz and Lightroom at joelwolfson.

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
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Fujifilm XC 15-45mm, X-A5 and X-A20 Announced ** LIVE BLOGGING ** Last Updated 07:29 AM EST

Pre-order Options

Fujinon XC 15-45: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
Fujifilm X-A5: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
Fujifilm X-A20: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Press Release + Official Fujifilm Pages

Fujinon XC 15-45: Official Press Release / Product Page / Owners Manual
Fujifilm X-A5: Official Press Release / Product Page / Manual coming Februray
Fujifilm X-A20: Official Press Release / Product Page

Reviews / Hands On

  • keithwee – The Impressive 5th out of the 4. A Review of the Fujifilm X-A5 and XC15-45mm
  • imaging-resource – Fujifilm X-A5 overview and thoughs at  (based on specs paper, not hands on)
  • ivanjoshualoh – New XC15-45mm + X-A5
  • mirrorlesscomparison – Specs Comparison. Fujifilm X-A3 vs X-A5 – The 10 Main Differences
  • camerasize – Make your own camera comparisons. A few examples down below

UPDATE History:
01:59 AM EST – Added a few youtube videos showing X-A5 timelapse and multi focus function
05:31 AM EST – Added X-A20 Press release and product page (google translated from Chinese)
07:14 AM EST – Added X-A5 Vs. X-A3 Specs Comparison
07:23 AM EST – Added X-A5 with XC15-45 Vs. XC16-50 Vs. XC18-55 comparison via camerasize
07: 29 AM EST – Added X-A5 with XC15-45 Vs. Sony A6000 with 16-50 comparsion via camerasize

Size Comparisons

Videos

Fujifilm is uploading promo videos at their channels. I will share only a selection here. The focus in the video section is on third party first looks and reviews. Go to Fujifilm Global Youtube, fujifilm-x and Fuji Guys Youtube to see all promo videos.

Lots of Videos in Thai are now uploaded. No surprise, given how popular this camera line is there. Here are a few of them:

 

New Images of Fujinon XC 15-45 and Fujifilm X-A20 Leaked – UPDATE: New X-A5 Images

More images of the Fujinon XC 15-45 and X-A20 leaked at nokishita.

Down below again the main specs of XC 15-45, X-A5 and X-A20 as well as more images

The size of the X-A10 is identical to the one of the X-A20, so we can make a nice comparison between the XC16-50 and XC15-45. But it’s no surprise, because here on FR we already showed you weeks ago here the exact size of the lens, and the latest leak just confirms it ;)

The Fujinon XC15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OIS will be bigger than Sony’s Power Zoom solution, the Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6, but I guess that Fujifilm tried to find the sweet spot between compact size and image quality.

Not a pancake zoom…. more of a muffin zoom ;)

And remember that Fujifilm outsourced the development of the X-A line, because they needed R&D money for the Fujifilm GFX. We reported about it here.

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RUMOR: Big Start for Fujifilm in 2024 with Multiple (and Record?) Camera Announcements

Starting Big in 2024

So, we told you that there won’t be any new Fujifilm gear announcement in 2023.

But don’t worry, Fujifilm is working full power right now.

In fact, we have been told that in the “first months of 2024″ Fujifilm will announce more cameras than in the entire year 2023.

Considering that we got a total of 2 cameras in 2023, this means we can expect three or more cameras coming in the first months of 2024.

I have checked back, and as far as I can see, in 13 years of X/GFX series there has been only one year in which Fujifilm launched more than two cameras in the first months of the year (without counting the entry level cameras that were made by Xacti Corporation and not by Fujifilm).

It was back in 2017 when Fujifilm released the Fujifilm GFX 50S, Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X-T20.

But even if we would count the Xacti cameras (X-T100, X-T200, X-A5, X-A20 etc), we would get a total of 3 years out of 13 in which Fujifilm kicked off the year with more than two cameras, and also in that case we reach 3 cameras max (as in 2017).

So, by launching three or more Fujifilm cameras (made by Fujfiilm) in the first months of 2024, Fujifilm is out for a record release rate, matching or exceeding the announcements we had only once in 13 years of Fujifilm X/GFX history.

Not bad ;).

One Camera is Sure

Now, thanks to our sources we know already what one of these cameras will be: the replacement of this camera here.

What will the other cameras be?

Well, you know what you have to do: just stay tuned on FujiRumors, and you will know it.

And what about lenses?

Well, we know that the next XF lens to come will be the replacement of this lens here.

But even though I have no further solid lens rumors right now, I do hope to be able to share more soon.

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ANNOUNCED: Voigtländer ULTRON 27mm f/2 for Fujifilm X Mount

Today Cosina has finally announced the long teased Voigtländer ULTRON 27mm f/2. The lens will be released in June.

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Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Compatibility List with Fujifilm X Cameras

The Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has just been announced.

We have it covered its launch here.

But here is one important thing that should not pass unnoticed: the official list of supported Fujifilm cameras, hence I will share it now in a dedicated article.

The Fujifilm cameras compatible with the new Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD are:

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Fujifilm X-T5 and X-H2 Rumors, Managers Talk Kaizen Firmware, New Camera Remote App, X-H2S vs Sony A1 and More (Top 10 July)

The latest Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2S rumors dominated the top articles ranking for July along with some Fujifilm manager interviews and statements.

But there was definitely more going on last month and especially on Nr.6 I think there is something that will make pretty much every Fujifilm X shooter very happy ;).

So definitely check out our top 10 articles for July.

  1. Fujifilm X-H2: Getting 8K and 40MP for just $1,999 is Crazy Good Price Indeed – A Price Comparison with Canon R5
  2. Fujifilm Manager: “We Are Committed to Bring X-H2S Autofocus Features as much as Possible to Older Models (X-T3/X-T4)”
  3. FujiCast Talk with Fujifilm Manager: About X-T5 and X-T5S Possibilities, X-Pro4, X-H2 and X-H2S, Autofocus, Firmware Updates and More
  4. Fujifilm X-T5 to Feature 40MP Non-Stacked Sensor (No 26MP Stacked Version Planed)
  5. RUMOR: Fujifilm X-T5 will Not Have Battery Grip Option – New Source
  6. RUMOR: Fujifilm Working on a New Camera Remote App
  7. BREAKING: Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-T5 Coming with New Lower Base ISO (Less than 160)
  8. “Cr@p Light, Cr@p Backlight and Everything is just There on GFX Medium Format Files” – GFX Roundup
  9. New Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-H1, X-T200, X-T100, X-A7 and X-A5
  10. Fujifilm X-H2S Reviews: “X-H2S Trumps the Sony A1, Video Dynamic Range is Impressive”

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