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The ChronoAgent update includes several fixes and support for the upcoming release of ChronoSync 4.5.ĬhronoSync is an application that runs on a Mac that can synchronize, backup, and create bootable backups.

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Educational Institution and Student DiscountsĮcon Technologies () has updated ChronoAgent for Mac to version 1.4.6 and released ChronoSync 4.5 public beta.The lens also accepts Fujifilm's 1.4x and 2x tele-converters although at least the 2x converter is probably over the top due to the inevitable effects from diffraction at f/11 (400mm f/5.6 + 2x = 800mm f/11). The IS can also detect and align its corrective measures to horizontal movements (aka panning). In real world situations, it feels more like 3-4 f-stops but this is impressive nonetheless. Fujifilm's optical image stabilizer (OIS) is claimed to be good enough for a gain of up to 5 f-stops.

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As usual manual focusing works by wire thus by driving the AF motor. The internal AF system uses a 'Twin Linear Motor' (LM) - thus a system controlled via two magnets - which provides fast and silent AF operations (note: Fujifilm offer single to quad LMs). Fujifilm also implemented a transport lock (100mm setting only) and a focus limiter to reduce focus hunting in difficult shooting situations. A barrel-shaped lens hood is also part of the package and Fujfilm didn't forget to design a window on the hood for controlling a polarizer - a nice attention to detail there. The weather sealing does not only shield against dust and humidity, the lens is also specified to operate down to -10C. A fluorine coating on the front element helps to repel dust and minimizes smearing.

A detachable tripod mount is included but the tripod plate is comparatively small which is odd given the specs of the lens.Īll lens elements have a HT-EBC (High Transmittance Electron Beam Coating) which does a good job based on what we've seen. However, the inner lens tube doesn't wobble. Typical for its class, the lens extends when zooming out to 400mm (+6cm). Most Fujinon lenses feature an aperture ring - same goes here but turning it feels a little 'grainy'. The broad, rubberized focus and zoom rings operate smoothly but they tend to collect dust like hell. The lens body is made of a mix of plastic and metal parts. The build quality of the Fujinon is very good although it stays slightly short of the best in class (in different systems). So better prepare your biceps - including an attached camera, the combo stays just below the 2kg mark. You may associate mirrorless systems with compact lenses but this one does not qualify - the Leica 100-400mm f/4-6.3 OIS is an example for a substantially smaller super-tele zoom lens. Let's mention this obvious first - this lens is a brick. During the field test I also had lots of fun with the lens in central Sydney.

Given the comparatively slow speed and long entry focal length, it's not an obvious option for portraits (although you can do that, of course) but it's more aligned to sports and wildlife photography.

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In full format terms, we are talking about a range equivalent to '152-609mm'. From this earliest glimpse, it was a little bit of a rocky path and it took no less than 2 years till the real McCoy was finally available - the Fujinon XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR. Review by Klaus Schroiff, published September 2016īack in early 2014, a XF 120-400mm emerged on Fujfilm's lens roadmap - the first super-tele lens of the system.

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