Notification for Fringer Contax645-Fujifilm GFX Smart Adapter Users

Fringer released a notification about its smart adapter for Fujifilm GFX.

Dear Fringer Contax 645-GFX adapter users,

According to a couple of users’ feedback, with very low possibilities, the foot (tripod mount) of the adapter may not be fully compatible with some of the Arca style quick release clamps in the market. It may not be tight and secure enough even the screw is tightened. Because we have to take care of handheld usage as well, there are no safety stop screws under the foot. Thus, if you mount the foot directly to a Arca style quick release clamp, make sure it’s installed tightly and securely. Or you may consider installing an additional quick release plate with safety stop screws to the food through a 1/4″ screw. Then install the quick release plate to the clamp.

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Fringer Takes Again Pre-Orders on Canon EF to Fujifilm X Smart Adapter + New Firmware for EF/FX Smart Adapters

Fringer has again their EF-FX Smart Adapter Pro available for pre-order and they will ship it soon. Last time this thing sold like hot cakes and became unavailable just a few hours after I published an article about it here on FujiRumors.

So if you are interested, make sure to place your pre-order now.

Fringer EF-FX Pro is open for pre-order. New firmware for EF/FX smart adapters.

April 18, 2018

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Fujifilm X-H1: Steve Huff Review + One Month with X-H1 + The Good, Bad and Lovely + Fringer Pro with X-H1 + Trackside with X-H1… & More

Athol’s customized Fujifilm X-H1

Fujifilm X-H1 Roundup

Here is a little Fujifilm X-H1 roundup for you guys. Lots of reviews and also a new series started by the Fuji Guys, “Trackside”, with a total of 3 videos for now.

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

Cover Stories

& More

Accessories

  • dc.watch – For the “FUJIFILM X-H1” on GRAMAS liquid crystal protective glass supervised by Silver
  • scvphotoideas – New Dedicated QR Plate for the Fujifim X-H1 from Hejnar Photo

FujiRumors is everywhere: Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter

Fujifilm X-H1 News, Rumors and Discussions
Fujifilm X-H User Group
Fujifilm X-H Page

image courtesy: blickwechsel

Fringer Canon EF to Fujifilm X Adapters’ AF-C Tracking Performance Improved (Firmware ver. 1.50) – VIDEO

With the introduction of new firmware (V1.50), Fringer EF-FX smart adapters’ AF-C tracking performance improved on following lenses: EF100-400/3.5-5.6L IS II and EF70-200/2.8L IS II.

Watch this video: (Please switch to 4K mode if possible)

For Fringer EF-FX Pro adapter users, you may visit Fringer’s website to download the new firmware and its release notes to upgrade your adapter.

For Users who pre-ordered EF-FX Pro on 3/20, your adapter has already installed with firmware V1.50. Thus, you don’t need to upgrade it. It has been sent to the international express service agent the day before yesterday and will be shipped to you through expedited service before April 1st. Fringer will let you know the tracking number once it’s available.

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Fringer Smart Adapter Pro: Sigma 150-600 on Fujifilm X-T2 PDAF Autofocus Video Demo (Firmware 1.40)

Back in late January, Fringer released the Canon EF to Fujifilm X smart adapter, which sold out within a few hours. They now expect new stock in late March / beginning of April.

But you can pre-order it at fringeradapter now, and the next batch will be delivere on a first comes first basis.

In the meantime, Fringer keeps up demonstrating the capabilities of its adapter.

This time we see how fast the autofocus is with the Sigma 150-600 on the Fujifilm X-T2. Looks really good with the new Firmware 1.40 :)

You can see the video at fringer’s youtube.

Full Release Notes

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Fringer EF to Fujifilm X Smart Adapter AF Performance Improved Again with Firmware V1.30

Fringer EF-X Smart Adapter

Fringer just released firmware update 1.30 for its EF-X smart adapter, which further improves the AF accuracy using the lenses listed below.

They also say that the adapter, which sold like hot cakes, will be in stock again in late March / beginning of April. Full release notes below and at Fringer blog here.

Fringer Firmware Details

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Laowa Magic Format Converter for Fujiiflm GFX Available… and Kipon, Mitakon, Fringer at CP+

Laowa

There is definitely grabbing the attention of the Fujifilm world lately, not only thanks to the launch of the Laowa 9mmF2.8 Zero-D (hands on report here).

Also Fujifilm GFX can look forward to the Laowa Magic Format Converter, which allows you to adapte your Canon and Nikon full frame lenses onto the Fujifilm GFX without any vignetting.

Laowa Magic Format Conveter for Canon / Nikon: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

& More

Now only Laowa. There are other emerging brands that add lenses and accessories to the Fujifilm X and GFX system. The Japanese site dc.watch visted Kipon, Mitakon, Fringer and more at CP+, and shared some images that you can see down below.

Kipon for Fujifilm

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Fringer EF-FX Smart Adapter Firmware Update ver. 1.20

Fringer just released another firmware update for their EF-FX Smart adapter. The adapter itself is sadly still out of stock (it sold out within an hour). And remember, they still have the special offer on the Contax 645-GFX smart adapter running.

I remind you that also Steelsring has a Canon EF to Fuji X Smart Adapter available, for the same price of $299. You can get it here at steelsring.

List of smart adapters available or soon to come:

Full Firmware release notes

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DEALS: Fringer Contax 645 – GFX Smart Adapter $200 off + Picktorial Buy 1 and Get 1 more License Free

Fringer GFX Smart Adapter

The Fujifilm GFX 50S is an ideal camera for adapted third party glass. In fact, over at our GFX facebook group, there is a terrific amount of images shared with all kind of non Fujinon lenses.

Most of the GFX photographers use “dumb” adapters, but especially for the Fujifilm GFX, there are quite some great smart adapters available (list below). This is made possible also because the GFX mount was obviously designed to working with electronic adapters, as we reported here.

One of those smart adapters is the Friger Contax 645-GFX.

We shared last official AF demo in this article. If you want to see samples, of course there are many photographers at our GFX facebook group, who use the Fringer adapter on Contax glass.

Now the Friger Contax 645-GFX is available with a $200 discount at fringerdev website here.

List of smart adapters available or soon to come:

Picktorial

Picktorial has a deal running. Get one copy for $49 instead of $69, and you will get a second license for free to share. Only for Valentine’s Day.

Firmware Update for Fringer EF-FX Pro Smart Adapters Released

The first firmware update, i.e. v1.10, is available now. All Fringer EF-FX Pro adapters are suggested to be upgraded.

The new firmware mainly addressed following issues and added some lenses to tested and optimized lens list.

  • Fixed IS not stable issue for some EF lenses.
  • Fixed some compatibility issues for Tamron lenses.
  • Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list: Canon EF 50/1.8 II, Canon EF 70-200/2.8L IS, Canon EF-S 17-55/2.8 IS, Tamron SP10-24/3.5-4.5 Di II VC HLD B023

You may download the new firmware and its release note as well as user’s manual from the official website.

Be noted there are two versions.

  • EFFX110P.BIN for Pro version: Electronic aperture ring set aperture
  • EFFX110S.BIN for Standard version: Camera command dial set aperture

You need a PC or MAC and a USB Micro B cable to upgrade the adapter.

  • Connect the adapter to your computer.
  • Find a new driver named “FRINGER” and copy new firmware to it.
  • Wait for 10 seconds and then disconnect the adapter.
  • Reconnect it again to check installed firmware version (VERSION.TXT on the adapter)

Read user’s manual for more detailed description on how to upgrade your adapter.