As we reported earlier this month, Fujifilm discovered a bug happening with twelve of their cameras when used with Mac computers.
The first batch of firmware had been released a few days ago here and was for the following cameras: X-T4, X-T3, X-S10, GFX100S, GFX100 and GFX50S.
Now six more Fujifilm cameras received an update. All the links and firmware details can be found down below.
Maybe, just maybe, all this shortage of Fujifilm GFX100S is coming to and end.
In fact, at the time of this article, a very limited number of Fujifilm GFX100S cameras is available at AmazonUS (via official Fujifilm retailer UniquePhoto), Adorama, Focuscamera and Moment. Sadly it’s not available at BHphoto, which had a few samples available a few weeks ago, but as to expect they sold out like hot cakes.
I do hope that this is the end of a shipping disaster caused by two factors: Fujifilm massively underestimating how many GFX100S they’d sell and the parts shortage caused by the Covid pandemic.
At least on the GFX front, the shortage seems to be over, with all their latest GFX gear in stock (although in limited number).
As we reported earlier today, Fujifilm has issued a firmware update for six X/GFX cameras. It fixed the issue we reported about in early February here.
You can read all the details and get the download links in this article.
And here comes my curiosity: I recently started using the Camera Remote App to update my cameras, and I find it so comfortable, that I was wondering if anyone else is using it. Hence, down below is a little survey where you can tell us if you use the App or go old-style via SD-card.
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As we reported earlier this month, Fujifilm discovered a bug in twelve of their cameras.
Six cameras got a firmware update to fix the bug today, whereas the rest of the cameras will get it later this month.
You find all the details down below, as well as the download links.
Did you ever wonder why Fujifilm cameras are so fun to use?
The short answer could be: because (unlike other brands – as SonyAlphaRumors itself admits) Fujifilm has a massive photographic culture that they cherish and honor also in their newest cameras.
Well, inspired by our recent article about the top 10 digital cameras since the launch of the X mount, FR-reader Patrik Roos decided to make a real all time top 10 list looking at the entire Fujifilm heritage.
With one important distinction, though.
He did not simply pick 10 cameras, but indentified 10 aspects of older Fujifilm cameras that form the basis for the current Fujifilm mirrorless offering.
So, what do our modern X and GFX cameras have in common with older Fujifilm cameras? Patrik will answer this for you down below.
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I have had a look at some of the features that make up the DNA of the current X and GFX lines and have tried to pinpoint the Fujifilm cameras that introduced those ideas into the Fuji realm. I decided on these 10 points that together form the basis of what the current Fujifilm mirrorless systems are:
Alex Barrera wonders: is medium format worth it?
In an attempt to figure out the answer, he shared a blind test using the following gear:
In the blind test, all images marked with “A” belong to one camera and all images marked with “B” belong to the other camera.
I did my the test myself, and honestly, right at the very first image comparison (see image below) I thought “oh please let “A” be the the Fujifilm GFX100S“. And lucky me, camera “A” is indeed the Fujifilm GFX100S.
Megapixel had not much to do with my preference. It’s a compressed youtube video, how could that matter. Megapixel matter more when you work with the files in post, or when you print.
My preference had more to do with the output of the Fujinon GF80mmF1.7 lens itself, which is very similar in terms of shallow depth of field to the RF 50mm f/1.2 L, but the bokeh looked just more pleasing in my eyes. Then there are other subjective elements like the colors (Provia in this case) and so forth. Overall, I mostly picked A (GFX100S).
But what about Alex? Is medium format worth it?
No, it’s not worth it, and here is why:
Fujifilm decided to make us a Christmas present and deliver the Fujifilm GFX100S to stores.
Right now you can find it in stock at AmazonUS here and at Adorama here.
Usually it takes just hours for the GFX100S to run out of stock, and weeks (if not months) to be available again.
Back in August, TEAC announced the development of TASCAM XLR Audio Adapter for Fujifilm Mirrorless Cameras, the Tascam CA-XLR2d-F.
Note that a future firmware update coming in 2022 will make the X-T4, X-S10 and GFX100S compatible with the Tascam CA-XLR2d-F.
Now, in the original press release the expected shipping date was “end of 2021“. Now Tascam confirmed that they will release it at the end of the month.
Now the full specs and the price have been shared and you can find them down below.
As for the price, some stores already list it on their website. For example German Videodata lists it for pre-order for €490 without VAT. In Japan the price will be of 65,780 Yen (converted to $579)
We are approaching the end of the year, hence we will be bombarded by 2021 top and flop gear posts and videos.
DPReview shared their top and flop gear already, and we reported about it here.
Now also BHphoto has put up their list for the top 10 mirrorless cameras of 2021.
Once again the latest GFX gear enters the ranking at the very high positions. But the GFX system gets its consecration not only in the year-end rankings, but also at the box office, where especially the Fujifilm GFX100S is causing headache to Fujifilm due to a high demand they simply can’t match.
And what about Fuji’s APS-C series? Well, things look good, very good for the X system in 2022. Just keep an eye on the latest X-H2 rumors ;).
BHphoto Explora – Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras of 2021
You can read the full list here at B&H.
Black Friday is over, but not for us Fujifilm X and GFX shooters.
The deals are not many, but they are good, some of them really good.
The top 3 deals in my eyes are these ones:
The deals end on December 26, but note that the deal is not available for back orders. So it’s better to get yours as long as the gear is in stock.
Full List of Deals
Also, there is a new 25% discount on all TOPAZ products (Click here).
