Software & Apps

Luminar AI Black Friday SALES!

2020-11-25
by photoxels

The Black Friday sale of Luminar AI starts today and lasts until November 30.

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  • Aurora HDR
  • Photographic Storytelling Video Course
  • Power of Nature Skies Pack
  • Magical Forests Looks Pack
  • Sky Collection Bundle
  • Sky Objects Bundle

If you are a new customer, here are your offers:

  • LuminarAI:
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Click here to purchase LuminarAI

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Fujifilm GFX100 IR
Cameras • Fujifilm

Fujifilm Announces the GFX100 IR (Infrared) for Professionals in Forensic, Scientific, and Cultural Preservation Fields

2020-11-25
by photoxels

FUJIFILM North America Corporation has announced the launch of the FUJIFILM GFX100 IR digital camera (GFX100 IR), a uniquely specialized version of its GFX100 large format mirrorless digital camera, now with infrared image-making capabilities, which can be produced upon order for professionals in forensic, scientific, and cultural preservation fields.

Infrared images can now be made at 100MP — and even at 400MP through GFX100 IR’s new Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function — to reveal intricate details within a subject or scene that can only normally be seen through the infrared spectrum.

PRESS RELEASE

Fujifilm Introduces FUJIFILM GFX100 IR (Infrared) Large Format Mirrorless Digital Camera

Valhalla, N.Y., November 25, 2020 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of FUJIFILM GFX100 IR digital camera (GFX100 IR), a uniquely specialized version of its GFX100 large format mirrorless digital camera, now with infrared image-making capabilities, which can be produced upon order for professionals in forensic, scientific, and cultural preservation fields. Infrared images can now be made at 100MP – and even at 400MP through GFX100 IR’s new Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function – to reveal intricate details within a subject or scene that can only normally be seen through the infrared spectrum.

GFX100 IR also includes the ability to:

Make images in the infrared spectrum at an incredible 100MP or 400MP of resolution Images made of a subject within the infrared spectrum can reveal details that a regular (non-IR) digital camera or the naked eye cannot see. For example, in the field of forensics, this can be an important tool in helping to identify counterfeit documents. For individuals working in cultural preservation, GFX100 IR can be used to analyze pigments in works of art and historical artifacts, even if they have degraded over time. Using the Pixel Shift Multi-Shot feature on GFX100 IR can create 400MP images with incredible detail and little-to-no color fringing.

“Using GFX100 IR with the Pixel Shift Multi-Shot feature is invaluable for cultural research because reviewing images in infrared could lead to unlocking the secrets of some of history’s most treasured artifacts,” said Victor Ha, senior director of marketing and product development for FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “It can also be an incredibly powerful tool for researchers using the images to evaluate works of art or pieces of evidence.”.
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Firmware Updates • Fujifilm

Fujifilm Announces Pixel Shift Multi-Shot Function Firmware Update Ver.3.00 for the GFX100

2020-11-25
by photoxels

FUJIFILM North America has announced Firmware Version 3.00 for the FUJIFILM GFX100 digital camera which adds the Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function to the GFX System’s flagship mirrorless camera. The firmware update allows photographers to create images with 400MP of resolution.

Also available today, is the new software application, FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner (Pixel Shift Combiner), which will allow the 16 RAW images created by the new Pixel Shift, Multi-Shot function to be combined into a single, 400MP image. It also facilitates tethered capture capability when used with the Pixel Shift, Multi-Shot function.

Learn more about Pixel Shift Multi-Shot function and download the Firmware Version 3.00

PRESS RELEASE

Fujifilm Announces Pixel Shift, Multi-Shot Function Firmware Update for FUJIFILM GFX100

New FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner software application capable of creating up to 400MP images

Valhalla, N.Y., November 25, 2020 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation (Fujifilm) is pleased to announce Firmware Version 3.00 for the FUJIFILM GFX100 digital camera (GFX100), which adds the Pixel Shift, Multi-Shot function to the GFX System’s flagship mirrorless camera. The firmware update allows photographers to create images with 400MP of resolution. Also available today, is the new software application, FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner (Pixel Shift Combiner), which will allow the 16 RAW images created by the new Pixel Shift, Multi-Shot function to be combined into a single, 400MP image. It also facilitates tethered capture capability when used with the Pixel Shift, Multi-Shot function.

“This simple capture-to-edit workflow is a great solution for fine art or still life photographers, because the additional resolution creates images with incredibly accurate color reproduction that are high in detail and rich in tonality,” said Victor Ha, senior director of marketing and product management, FUJFILM North America Corporation, Electronic Imaging Division.
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Advisories • Fujifilm

Fujifilm Advisory: Before You Upgrade to macOS 11.0 Big Sur

2020-11-25
by photoxels

Notice of Application Software Used with “macOS 11.0 Big Sur”

November 16, 2020
Updated: November 25, 2020
FUJIFILM Corporation

Thank you very much for using FUJIFILM products.

We have checked the performance of our application software used with “macOS 11.0 Big Sur” which was newly released from Apple. As a result, we have confirmed the symptoms described below.

We will fix the symptoms by upgrading the application software. And we plan to post the upgraded ones sequentially on our global website.

Therefore, if you plan to upgrade the OS, keep in mind that those symptoms will occur.

Your understanding is highly appreciated.

Applicable application
(1) FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner Installer for Mac (Ver.1.0.0)
(2) FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Installer for Mac (Ver.1.11.0 or before)
(3) FUJIFILM X Acquire Installer for Mac (Ver.1.16.0 or before)
(4) FUJIFILM X Webcam Installer for Mac (Ver.2.0 or before)
(5) “FUJIFILM Tether Plugin PRO for GFX” for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Classic CC / 6 (Mac) (Ver.1.17.0.4 or before)
(6) Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® (Mac) (Ver.1.16.0.9 or before) *
(7) Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®Lightroom® (Mac) (Ver.1.16.0.9 or before) *
(8) Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for GFX (Mac) (Ver.1.16.0.9 or before) *

* Software purchased from the Adobe Add-ons.

Symptoms on the Mac with macOS 11.0 Big Sur
(1) When you start the application below, in some cases a PC doesn’t recognize a camera.
(2) Even if the PC recognizes the camera, the PC sometimes doesn’t recognize the camera after AUTO POWER OFF function works and you turn on the camera.

Tentative solutions
If you encounter the symptoms, try the tentative solutions below.


Clicking “OFF” of “Tethered shooting extension button” and then “ON” makes the PC recognize the camera.


(1) Start the application after connecting a camera to a PC.
(2) If AUTO POWER OFF function works, turn off and on the camera and start the application again.
(3) If AUTO POWER OFF function frequently works, change its setting to OFF.

November 25, 2020 updated

FUJIFILM Pixel Shift Combiner (Ver.1.0.0) is added to the applicable application software above. Compatibility with macOS 11.0 Big Sur is added to the application software below. Download them from the website and install them.

“FUJIFILM Tether Plugin PRO for GFX” for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Classic CC / 6 (Mac)”

  • The application software below compatible with macOS 11.0 Big Sur have been disclosed on the Adobe website.
  • Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom®
  • Tether Shooting Plug-in for Adobe® Photoshop®Lightroom®
  • Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO for GFX

macOS is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

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Nikon • Tutorials

Nikon School Online Photography Classes Are Now Free to December 31st

2020-11-23
by photoxels

All Nikon School Online classes streaming free from November 23rd – December 31st

The holidays are for making memories, and Nikon is meant for capturing them. That’s why, from November 23rd – December 31st, we’re offering all of our Nikon School Online classes for free. Come by for ideas, insider tips, and the technical advice to help you get your best holiday shots ever—the more the merrier!

Click to enroll in Nikon School Online Classes

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