From the top of a mountain peak in the Dolomites (see video here) we told you this:
We said no more no less than this.
However, I see the rumor is spreading the wrong way around the internet, so sources have now reached us to out again and would like me to clarify.
So I’ll do it now.
Xingyao Optics announced on their Chinese social media that the will launch a Brightin Star large aperture autofocus lens soon.
Given the trend we see from Chinese manufacturers (see below), it is safe to assume that also Brightin Star will offer an X mount version of this lens.
Brightin Star lenses are sold at Amazon here.
via Weibo
There is currently a nice Amazon Prime deal on the SmallRig Leather Half Case with Wrist Strap for Fujifilm X-T5.
So far this SmallRig Prime Deal is available at Amazon USA here, Amazon DE here and Amazon CA here.
And yet, there is an even more affordable option (from another brand) out there, and it’s this one.
And given that also Kaza recently launched their new leather case for X-T5, I thought I give you an overview of available leather half cases for the Fujifilm X-T5.
List of available leather half cases for the Fujifilm X-T5.
Fujifilm X-T5
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FR-reader Malcom was going through the book Dune Part 1 – The Photography, and he told me he noticed that lots of images in that book were taken by Chiabella James using Fujifilm X Series cameras.
Chiabella James was also part of the Depth of Field podcast at BHphoto, and in the video (video below starts at 9:54) she talks about the gear she uses.
Fujifilm has updated its list of recommended UHS-II SD-Cards and CFexpress Type B cards for Fujifilm GFX100 II, Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-H2. You’ll find the detailed list in printed format below as well as in downloadable jpeg format also for Fujifilm X-T5 and X-T4.
But beware!
Not all CFexpress Type B cards are made equal.
Out of all the CFexpress Type B cards listed by Fujifilm, only the ones we highlight now give you access to the best performance without any limitations (longest bursts, access to all video codec, etc).
Overall Best CFexpress Type B Cards according to Fujifilm (no performance limitations)
Best SD-Cards
As far as SD-Card goes, depending on the camera you own, the recommended cards are slightly different.
For example, some SD-Cards recommended for the Fujifilm X-T4 (for example the Toshiba Exceria Pro) are now no longer recommended for the 40 megapixel Fujifilm X-T5. The updated list for X-T5 contains:
The detailed list of recommended cards for X-T5 can be found here and for X-T4 here.
Down below the SD-cards and CFexpress recommended for GFX100II, X-H2 and X-H2S.
