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    YOUTA got a reaction from elektromin in fujifilm xt-30 ver2 firmware issues   
    update : the charging and file transfer issue is fixed.
    i was searching for ways to downgrade the firmware after posting this, because i read some articles that it fixes etc.. but didn't found any ways to do that.. but i found that we can actually update the firmware again with the same version of the firmware file. so i downloaded the firmware again and this time i didn't use the fuji camera remote app, i used card as always and updated it again and the issues were fixed, i haven't tested the battery life, but i am hopeful that it's fixed too since other issues are fixed by doing this. so anyone who got issues after version 2 firmware update, please update again using card and see if that fix the issues. if not then add your issues under this thread. also never use fujifilm camera remote app to update firmware, it's the first time i used app to update and i got enough issues by doing it. have a great day everyone.
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    YOUTA got a reaction from jerryy in fujifilm xt-30 ver2 firmware issues   
    update : the charging and file transfer issue is fixed.
    i was searching for ways to downgrade the firmware after posting this, because i read some articles that it fixes etc.. but didn't found any ways to do that.. but i found that we can actually update the firmware again with the same version of the firmware file. so i downloaded the firmware again and this time i didn't use the fuji camera remote app, i used card as always and updated it again and the issues were fixed, i haven't tested the battery life, but i am hopeful that it's fixed too since other issues are fixed by doing this. so anyone who got issues after version 2 firmware update, please update again using card and see if that fix the issues. if not then add your issues under this thread. also never use fujifilm camera remote app to update firmware, it's the first time i used app to update and i got enough issues by doing it. have a great day everyone.
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    YOUTA reacted to BobJ in Stick with LR or switch to Capture One?   
    I have tried both. Stilck with Lightroom and enjoy the much better file management and the new automatic masking, not to mention that you also get Photoshop. If you are worried about worms, buy the cheap X Transformer and run the files through that first. The reason why files look better in C1 before being tweaked is a difference in philosophy. Adobe give you a flat looking result that can be changed manually or with any of the Fujifilm presets, or indeed a preset of your own (which can be applied automaticallyon import). Whereas C1 give you something that they think you might like.
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    YOUTA reacted to Nikolai Freund in ARE YOU A VIDEOGRAPHER OR TAKE VIDEOS , THEN SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE !   
    Hi,
    I make videos for my full time work and for pleasure. I record videos with the X-S10 internally (8-bit, so no Log) and no external monitor, using the Eterna film simulation with DR set to 400 for maximum dynamic range, Continuous AF (or Single AF for static shots) and I edit in Adobe Premiere Pro. I usually shoot on tripods or hand held. Here is an example of my work, shot on X-S10, hand holding the unstabilized Fujinon XF 16-55 f/2.8 and XF 50 f/2.0 lenses. What do you think?
    Do let me know if you have any questions. 
     
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    YOUTA reacted to jerryy in Film Simulation BKT   
    I tried this on my X-T30 doing the following:
    Go to the Shooting Setting menu, select Drive Setting, select BKT2 Setting, select BKT Select, select Film Simulation Bkt and then exit from this.
    A few menu choices below  the BKT Select option, there is the Film Simulation BKT MENU, select it, then for FILM 1, I chose Velvia, for FILM 2, I chose Acros, and for FILM 3, I chose Pro Neg Hi. Push the  DISP/BACK button to save the choices.
    After exiting from the menus, I set the top dial to BKT2 and took several photos, each time I got three image sets, the first and third are in color, the second one is in black and white.
    Did you set the sims, etc. for both BKT1 and BKT2?
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    YOUTA reacted to GordW in Fuji xt30 film simulations are gone   
    I think you will find the mode switch (by shutter speed dial) is in "Auto". When it is the "Auto" position there is only "STD" and a few B&W film simulations. Switching that selector switch off of "Auto" should bring back all of the film sims.
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    YOUTA reacted to noto in Gimbal for GFX 100s   
    I'm facing the same with my GFX100s.
    So, from my understanding, Fujifilm would need to provide a firmware update for the GFX100s to allow control via USB-C port. Fuji did provide such an update for the GFX!00 in the past. After all, the X-Series cameras are also compatible with gimbals, such as the Zhiyun Crane 2s, etc.
    I sincerely hope Fujifilm will provide a firmware update to enable control via gimbals/USB-C.
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    YOUTA reacted to SimonW in New FijifilmX App   
    Having completed the 24th May firmware update on both my cameras I was looking forward to using their long-awaited new App which I believed would work much better that the old one with my smartphone. And now I'm very sad and extremely disappointed - I cannot even download it from the Google Play Store. It says my phone isn't compatible with it! It's a fairly recent one, with android v10 and yes - the description for the App does say this version is not supported. I've found I cannot update the phone and I'm not about to spend out on a new one so I'll just carry on as before. But I though others on this forum might find my post useful.
    Simon
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    YOUTA reacted to FX Admin in Fujifilm X-App - Restart Connectivity   
    The cooperation between smartphones and tablets with Fujifilm cameras of the X and GFX series has not been a glorious one so far, the comments on our forum or the reviews in the app store have never been particularly positive (to put it mildly).
    Fujifilm has listened the criticism and today introduces the new Fujifilm X-App. Functions, operation speed and stability have been massively improved, but most importantly, a new platform is used in the background, which makes extensions and improvements possible for the future.
    The new app works with all Fuji X cameras that have Bluetooth capabilities, and corresponding firmware updates are available starting today. The app itself will be available for free in the App Stores starting tomorrow (May 25, 2023), now also available for iPads.
    Key Improvements To The Fujifilm X-App
    Improved interface and operation: readability and contrast improved, easy connection with the camera. Better performance and stability Camera does not need to be put in a special mode, after the first connection everything can be controlled via smartphone. Image transfer even when still shooting with the camera Camera settings can be saved externally and transferred to other cameras of the same model Also new are the "Timeline" and "Activities" functions, which can be used to arrange images on a timeline and analyze them statistically. However, registration with the corresponding Fujifilm service is required for this. Fujifilm Launches the New App for the GFX / X Series of Digital Cameras “FUJIFILM XApp”
    Achieves seamless connectivity between a camera Features new function for viewing a day’s shooting activities as a photo journal TOKYO, May 24, 2023 – FUJIFILM Corporation (President and CEO, Representative Director: Teiichi Goto) announces the launch of “FUJIFILM XApp” (XApp)*1, a new app for use with the GFX / X Series of digital cameras. The app will be released for download on May 25, 2023.
    The XApp is a new app that connects GFX / X Series digital cameras with a smartphone or tablet device so that users can remotely control the camera and transfer images taken by the camera to the connected device for viewing. It offers an advanced level of wireless communications stability and speed, an improvement from the current “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” app (Camera Remote). The new app’s substantially enhanced usability makes it much smoother to transfer images from a camera to a smartphone / tablet device. Images are transferred along with the shooting information such as the camera and lens used and the location of the photo shoot, which can be viewed in the app. The addition of a function that presents a day’s shooting activities in the form of a photo journal further broadens the appeals of the photographic experience provided by the GFX and X Series.
    Fujifilm has worked on broadening the appeals of photography and boosting shooting convenience by offering the GFX / X Series, FUJINON interchangeable lenses and the Camera Remote app. In the latest move, the company has developed the new XApp, featuring enhanced functions and performance, to add greater convenience to users’ photographic experiences.
    Compared to the previous Camera Remote app, the XApp provides more stable and faster wireless communications, making photo transfers from a camera to a smartphone / tablet much smoother. All communication operations can be completed on a smartphone / tablet with the exception of the initial bluetooth pairing between a camera and the app. This facilitates simplified operations for enhanced shooting experience.
    The XApp allows users to remotely control a camera while checking the image of the camera’s rear LCD monitor on the smartphone / tablet device. Using the new “Backup/Restore” function, users can save camera settings*2 such as Shooting menu and setup configurations in the app. Saved camera settings can be sent and applied to the camera quickly and easily even during a photo shoot.
    The XApp’s new functions include “Timeline*3,” which displays each day’s shooting activity data, including the camera and lens used, number of frames taken and shooting locations alongside each of the transferred images in chronological order in the photo journal format. Users can edit titles and notes to create a unique photo journal with a personal touch. Another new function is “Activity*3,” which automatically aggregates and displays the cumulative number of frames taken, the number of times the Film Simulation function is used and other cumulative numbers, making it possible to reflect on past shooting activities along with corresponding photos and data. These functions advocate new ways of enjoying photography.
    Fujifilm will continue to develop and provide new products and services to further broaden the joy of photography with the GFX / X Series.
    *1 Compatible with smartphones and tablet device
    *2 All camera settings except for network settings and custom white balance settings
    *3 The Timeline function and the Activity function are not available in some countries and regions as of May 24. To view shooting information with these functions, users need to sign in with the Fujifilm account in their respective place of residence or with social media authentication (Facebook, Apple, Google). Information items to be aggregated are only those for which users have selectively given permission via the app.
    1. Name
    App for the GFX / X Series of digital cameras, “FUJIFILM XApp”
    2. Compatible models and launch date
    Compatible models*4 Launch date   GFX Series FUJIFILM GFX100S, FUJIFILM GFX50S II May 25, 2023 X Series FUJIFILM X-H2S, FUJIFILM X-H2, FUJIFILM X-Pro3, FUJIFILM X-T5, FUJIFILM X-T4, FUJIFILM X-T3, FUJIFILM X-T30 II, FUJIFILM X-T30, FUJIFILM X-S20, FUJIFILM X-S10, FUJIFILM X-E4, FUJIFILM X100V *4 These models must be updated with the latest firmware, released on May 24, 2023, to be compatible with the FUJIFILM XApp, with the exception of FUJIFILM X-S20.
    3. Supported OS
    iOS / iPadOS 13, 14, 15, 16 Android OS 11, 12, 13
    4. Main features
    (1) Boosting the stability and speed of wireless communications, and simplifying operations for enhanced usability
    The app has been created with close attention to system design and connection procedure for wireless connectivity with cameras, smartphones and tablet devices. Images stored in a camera can be transferred to a smartphone or table device more smoothly. All communication operations can be completed on a smartphone / tablet with the exception of the initial bluetooth pairing between a camera and the app. Unifying the operations with cameras, smartphones and tablet devices and improving user convenience. The Image Transfer Order function makes it possible to transfer images in a camera to a smartphone or tablet device not only during the camera’s playback mode and when the camera is powered off, but also while taking pictures. This facilitates seamless posting and sharing of images on social media and messaging apps. The app has been updated with a high-contrast design in black and white as base tones. Text size has been increased to create a user interface with improved visibility. (2) Wireless connectivity for ease of photo shooting
    The XApp allows users to remotely control the GFX / X Series while checking the image of the connected camera’s rear LCD monitor on a smartphone or tablet device. It is especially useful in situations that require remote controls, such as a group shot and time lapse. Some shooting settings such as aperture, ISO and shutter speed can also be configured from the smartphone or tablet device. Using the new “Backup/Restore” function, users can save camera settings such as shooting menu and setup configurations in the app or send them to the camera. Favorite camera settings for different subject type or shooting situations can be managed in the app and exported to a camera, making it quick and easy to change settings even during shooting. Camera settings can also be reflected to multiple cameras of the same model via the app, thus streamlining multi-camera shooting. Even if camera settings are accidentally changed during camera operation, settings saved in the camera can be applied for instant recovery. Smartphone’s date, time and geolocation information*5 are automatically synched with the connected camera, so that it displays accurate time and records accurate shooting location information. *5 Users’ advance consent is required to synch geolocation information. (3) New functions facilitating reflection on shooting activities for expanding the joy of photography further
    The XApp features the Timeline function, which displays each day’s shooting activity data, including the camera and lens used, number of frames taken and shooting locations alongside each of the images transferred to the smartphone / tablet device, in the chronological order in the style of a photo journal. Users can edit titles and notes to create a unique photo journal with a personal touch. Maps in the Timeline function automatically reflect shooting location data, making it easy to reflect where all the photographs are taken. Another new function is “Activity,” which automatically aggregates and displays the cumulative number of frames taken, the number of times the Film Simulation function is used and other cumulative numbers. Users can look back on their shooting activities along with corresponding photos and data, further enhancing the joy of photography. The Timeline and Activity functions are useful for refining photographic techniques. (4) Firmware Update Notification function for keeping the camera always up to date
    The app issues a notification each time a new firmware is released for the user’s camera. Follow instructions in the notification to easily keep the camera’s firmware up to date and enjoy the latest functions straight away.
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    YOUTA got a reaction from Nikolai Freund in ARE YOU A VIDEOGRAPHER OR TAKE VIDEOS , THEN SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE !   
    I have been shooting video with fujifilm recently . so i thought it will be great ,if everyone who's into videography with fujifilm camera's ,share their workflow , external monitor's , gimbals, rig's ,video recording settings, colorgrading steps ,which LUT's they use , which software's you use for editing , rendering , compressing etc....
     
    so i hope everyone share your experiences ,and the things i  mentioned above , so that everyone who's into videography with fujifilm cameras can improve themselves from the information you share ,also the people who are new to videography with fujifilm cameras, can understand things related to videography easier ! . 
    have a nice day ,wish everyone of you using fujifilm cameras  a year ahead full of luck !.... please share your videography knowledge here soon !
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    YOUTA reacted to needafastalens in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    I've not yet had the chance to build a linux(ish) box to try this (I doubt a modest RPi has the necessary horsepower) but I take your point completely concerning port clogging on shared usb devices at high bandwidth. I will persevere, because it is an interesting project.
    I suppose HDMI out to a decent quality converter is probably a much simpler, off-the-shelf solution, subject to the same usb caveats.
    At the risk of sounding like a broken record though (for those of us who remember them) all of this could probably be resolved with a small firmware tweak by Fuji.
    I live in hope.
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    YOUTA reacted to jerryy in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    I do think that this approach (webcam over usb) should be taken with a view of what the physical limits impose. The X-T30 uses the usb 3 standard which has a theoretical 5.0gb limit — if you plug it into a similar type port on your computer, etc. You can easily run into problems if your computer is sharing that port with other usb devices while trying to push full screen, deep bit-depth, high frame rate video while trying to use those other devices, — your computer may bog down or at least have problems including dropping frames or stuttering. Setting smaller sizes, slower rates, lower bit depth, etc. may be a better choice.
    Even better, use the HDMI connector. You start off with over 10gb data transfer, (this is the starting point, notice the usb connector speed is “up to” which means you normally get that only under ideal circumstances). This may be troublesome if the webcam software expects the camera on the usb port, a lot of those usb webcams are not high quality video capture devices.
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    YOUTA reacted to needafastalens in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    Thanks for the response, much appreciated, and it looks like I need to go and do some exploring with gphoto.
    Hopefully that will provide some level of functionality, although it does seem our efforts to tether the X-T30 could be greatly streamlined with a little help from Fuji!
     
     
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    YOUTA reacted to jerryy in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    The image captures are strictly video only. As i mentioned, single image capture is not (yet) implemented, though these functions should be feasible in other programs based upon having the features available in the Remote Camera App. for example, gphoto2 --list-config lists a toggle switch that turns bulb capture mode on or off, but it is currently set to read-only mode.
    GPhoto2 is a front end for libgphoto2. The library itself is usually used by the various applications such as the KStars program I wrote about. Those programs tend to not give you direct access to the commands they use, but you can use gphoto2 to get at those:
    http://gphoto.org/doc/remote/
    The documentation is a little open-ended as many open source projects tend to be. You will need to scroll all the way to the end of the page i linked to in my reply to YOUTA to find out the maintainer has added the X-T30's live view capabilities to their listing, but the general documentation has not been updated to reflect that.
    The camera uses the PTP language, so your system may need a generic PTP camera driver to go outside of the Zoom world. I used it in KStars EKOS module to record live view video, the program automatically turned it into the .ser format, and saved it. All i had to do was click on the start / stop buttons. This was with the camera's Connection Setting set to X Webcam, I have not tried the other USB video options (I have read those are there for controlling the camera using gimbals, etc.).
     
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    YOUTA reacted to needafastalens in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    Hi Jerryy

    Interesting, and I’m glad that you found a method to support X-T30 video capture.

    My experience has been far less positive and I would appreciate any thoughts you may have.

    Firstly, I found that the introduction of webcam support in firmware 1.40 did allow me to use the X-T30, but only in limited applications. For example, when connected and configured as per Fuji instructions, the camera would be recognised and usable with Zoom video conferencing.

    But, it was not available as a generic webcam to any other apps. For example, VLC could not pick it up as a functioning source. Also, websites where I granted camera access could not obtain any image from the camera.

    I have not applied the 1.41 firmware update as the release notes didn’t seem to indicate any further webcam functionality.

    I am not sure that the lack of webcam support on this camera is a ‘windows’ problem as you suggest, but I suspect it is a crippling of functionality within the X-T30 firmware to maintain differentiation of features between this camera and other Fuji models.

    However, I would be happy to be proved wrong!

    You mentioned your experience of additional webcam support in firmware 1.41 and successful image captures with gphoto2, I would be very interested in this – can you let me know what functionality you get with gphoto2 and X-T30 because I see on the gphoto.org website that it doesn’t seem to have any support for this model?

    Thanks in advance

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    YOUTA reacted to jerryy in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    This sounds like a Windows problem, it works in Linux and as far as I have tested, macOS. 
    I have used KStars with my X-T30 to record videos as .ser files which then can be stacked in programs such as FireCapture. I got the linux setup working first on my desktop system (Mint) and then on my Raspberry Pi (Astroberry) and then a brief test on my mac system.
    If you can get gphoto2 to run on your Windows box, this command:
    gphoto2 --capture-movie --stdout | ffplay - will put up a movie in the viewer for you. I am still waiting for single frame capture — that would help me cut out the current clunky way of using remote camera app as a go between.
    https://github.com/gphoto/gphoto2/issues/196
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    YOUTA got a reaction from jerryy in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    my friend !, the webcam support is only in name.. it doesn't work. that's why i was taking about it !. it shows everything in the camera menu.. but it doesn't work on computer.. at least on windows... since i have tried every way, myself on windows 10 and windows 11... no apps detect camera(in webcam mode).. even the fujifilm webcam app doesn't detect camera...  the fujifilm remote app, works perfect,.,. for live view and image transfer etc... i have taken a star trails recently using that as remote shutter. but the webcam mode.. no luck so far.. and no solution in internet tooo.. i tried many seen in internet.. but never worked... maybe in the next firmware.. fujifilm will give a "working" webcam mode for windows computers.. anyway thanks for saying... wish you a nice day !
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    YOUTA reacted to Herco in Do I need circular polarizer for mirrorless camera?   
    You should indeed use circular polarizing filters (and not linear). Also on a mirrorless digital camera. The quality of a CPL is crucial. 'Cheap' CPLs can ruin your lens performance. Pick one from a reputable brand. It might cost a bit more, but it's visibly worth it in terms of less color shifts, better sharpness and contrast.
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    YOUTA reacted to jerryy in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    Starting with the v1.40 firmware update, the X-T30 was given some webcam support. This continued in the  v1.41 firmware update. If you use the camera remote app, you can also get single image support (there are still some limitations, but it does work).
     
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    YOUTA reacted to jerryy in Fall pictures   
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    YOUTA reacted to jerryy in Fall pictures   
    It's raining in the meadow...
    But, on the hillside, the sun shines bright...

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    YOUTA reacted to VictorM in Do I need circular polarizer for mirrorless camera?   
    I know that CPL filters are crucial for DSLR, because linear polarizers may have negative affect on AF precision and performance. 
    Not sure about Fujifilm X-E3 or other mirrorless camera.  
    What polarizers do you use with Fuji X system cameras? 
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    YOUTA reacted to Aurel Gergey in X-T30 Video Overheating Solutions   
    i use magewell videograbbers which do the heavy lifting. do zoom-calls for hours with both xt3 and xt30, never had a shutdown.
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    YOUTA reacted to needafastalens in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    Ok, here is a serious example of just how frustrating this crippled X-T30 tethering problem is.
    I have just tried to obtain a covid vaccination certificate/pass from the UK Govt. NHS website. Part of the identification process requires you to submit a video. Unfortunately the website is unable to access the X-T30 camera.
    End result, I'll have to go and borrow a webcam from someone tomorriow - or maybe just trade for Canon ..
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    YOUTA reacted to Sergey Savchenko in Tethered shooting for xt-30 to use it as a webcam properly !   
    Agree, this is interesting  for non pro version (T-30) too. For example for home portrait experiment.
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