History of Fujinon: From the First Computer used for Lens Design, to Large Format, EBC Coating and more

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When I published my top 10 “failed” cameras of Fujifilm article, we looked back at the entire X series history with cameras that probably some of you never heart of or have forgotten about.

Some FR-readers appreciated that sort of little Fuji X history review. So I thought that, if a little Fuji history is appreciated now and then, then maybe you want to check out the history of Fujinon series that Fujifilm has published in the past.

The series consists in 7 episodes that cover the following topics:

Another great way to learn about the Fujifilm history, is to read Patrik’s guest post, where he looks at the entire Fujifilm history and identifies 10 cameras that put the base for features we find in today’s modern X and GFX series cameras.

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Fujifilm to donate $2M to Support Humanitarian Efforts in Ukraine

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FUJIFILM Holdings to donate $2M to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine Includes $1M to support humanitarian efforts and $1M in medical equipment
March 4, 2022

TOKYO – FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Goto) today announced the donation of a total of 2 million U.S. dollars to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine and neighboring countries engaged in aid to the people of Ukraine.

The company will donate a total of 1 million U.S. dollars to UNHCR and UNICEF for use in supporting humanitarian relief efforts. In addition, FUJIFILM Holdings will donate medical equipment worth 1 million U.S. dollars, including Fujifilm’s portable X-ray system and hand-held wireless ultrasound devices for medical care provided to the affected population in Ukraine.

FUJIFILM Holdings and its group companies long for a peaceful world and safe, healthy communities, and do not condone, under any circumstances, aggression, violence, or war.

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Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 Firmware Update Released

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The Viltrox 13mm f/1.4 is not yet shipping anywhere. In fact, it is not even yet listed as available for pre-order at the Viltrox store itself.

You can pre-order it at BHphoto here and Pergear here, though.

But despite not being on the market, a new firmware has been released for those, who for one reason or the other have a sample in their hands.

v1.0.1 Main updates – download here

  1. Fix the problem of focusing failure in some cases
  2. Optimize focus stability

Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 XF: ViltroxStoreBHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Pergear

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Sigma 20mm f/1.4 and 23mm f/1.4 Mirrorless APS-C Patents Published

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Sigma has patented the following two lenses for APS-C mirrorless cameras

Sigma 20mm f/1.4

  • Focal length: 20.00
  • F value: 1.46
  • Angle of view: 74.82
  • Statue height: 14.20
  • Total length: 94.00

Sigma 23mm f/1.4

  • Focal length: 23.00
  • F value: 1.46
  • Angle of view: 65.76
  • Statue height: 14.20
  • Total length: 94.00
  • Back focus:

via SonyAlphaRumors via asobinet

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