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X-T100 Not Working with Hahnel Captur Remote Trigger

Started Dec 7, 2019 | Discussions
sshapiro Senior Member • Posts: 1,018
X-T100 Not Working with Hahnel Captur Remote Trigger

Yesterday I tried using my Hahnel Captur with my X-T100. I connected the cable from the Hahnel to the USB interface on the camera, the same way I connect the device to my X-T20 and X-A3. The Hahnel was able to autofocus the camera (half press Hahnel device button) and take a picture (full press button), once. But in order to autofocus the camera again I had to power cycle the camera.

Has anyone run into this type of problem? I’m wondering if getting a cable that will connect to the mic input on the X-T100 will be a work around. My other Fujifilm cameras work fine with the Hahnel connected to the USB interface.

Fujifilm X-T100
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David Mintzer Contributing Member • Posts: 841
Re: X-T100 Not Working with Hahnel Captur Remote Trigger

sshapiro wrote:

Yesterday I tried using my Hahnel Captur with my X-T100. I connected the cable from the Hahnel to the USB interface on the camera, the same way I connect the device to my X-T20 and X-A3. The Hahnel was able to autofocus the camera (half press Hahnel device button) and take a picture (full press button), once. But in order to autofocus the camera again I had to power cycle the camera.

Has anyone run into this type of problem? I’m wondering if getting a cable that will connect to the mic input on the X-T100 will be a work around. My other Fujifilm cameras work fine with the Hahnel connected to the USB interface.

Had a similar problem with my X T2.  Unfortunately it ended up being a motherboard issue so had to have a new one put in. I'm using the Vello trigger with a mic jack on both my XT2 and my 100F . Both work fine.

 David Mintzer's gear list:David Mintzer's gear list
Fujifilm X100F Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS +4 more
OP sshapiro Senior Member • Posts: 1,018
Re: X-T100 Not Working with Hahnel Captur Remote Trigger

David Mintzer wrote:

sshapiro wrote:

Yesterday I tried using my Hahnel Captur with my X-T100. I connected the cable from the Hahnel to the USB interface on the camera, the same way I connect the device to my X-T20 and X-A3. The Hahnel was able to autofocus the camera (half press Hahnel device button) and take a picture (full press button), once. But in order to autofocus the camera again I had to power cycle the camera.

Has anyone run into this type of problem? I’m wondering if getting a cable that will connect to the mic input on the X-T100 will be a work around. My other Fujifilm cameras work fine with the Hahnel connected to the USB interface.

Had a similar problem with my X T2. Unfortunately it ended up being a motherboard issue so had to have a new one put in. I'm using the Vello trigger with a mic jack on both my XT2 and my 100F . Both work fine.

David, thank you for the feedback. The X-T100 is new, so if the camera is faulty I need to get a replacement ordered. I'm going to pick up a Fujifilm RR-90 and maybe an RR-100 to test this. If the Fujifilm remotes work, I will get support from Hahnel.

David Mintzer Contributing Member • Posts: 841
Re: X-T100 Not Working with Hahnel Captur Remote Trigger

sshapiro wrote:

Yesterday I tried using my Hahnel Captur with my X-T100. I connected the cable from the Hahnel to the USB interface on the camera, the same way I connect the device to my X-T20 and X-A3. The Hahnel was able to autofocus the camera (half press Hahnel device button) and take a picture (full press button), once. But in order to autofocus the camera again I had to power cycle the camera.

Has anyone run into this type of problem? I’m wondering if getting a cable that will connect to the mic input on the X-T100 will be a work around. My other Fujifilm cameras work fine with the Hahnel connected to the USB interface.

I recommend this---very inexpensive, fits in the mic jack and works flawlesslyL

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/750022-REG/Vello_RCC_N1_FreeWave_Camera_Release_Cable.html?utm_source=www.vellogear.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RCC-N1

 David Mintzer's gear list:David Mintzer's gear list
Fujifilm X100F Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS +4 more
OP sshapiro Senior Member • Posts: 1,018
Re: X-T100 Not Working with Hahnel Captur Remote Trigger

I just received a JJC brand cable release that plugs into the USB connector. It works fine with the X-T100. I informed Hahnel about the issue and they are looking into the problem. I am very impressed with Hahnel support. They started working on this very quickly!

David Mintzer Contributing Member • Posts: 841
Re: X-T100 Not Working with Hahnel Captur Remote Trigger

sshapiro wrote:

I just received a JJC brand cable release that plugs into the USB connector. It works fine with the X-T100. I informed Hahnel about the issue and they are looking into the problem. I am very impressed with Hahnel support. They started working on this very quickly!

Great.  I've always found that the USB connector doesn't hold the cable firmly and is a pain in the neck.  Anyway, glad it worked out for you.

 David Mintzer's gear list:David Mintzer's gear list
Fujifilm X100F Fujifilm X-T2 Fujifilm X-T3 Fujifilm XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Fujifilm XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS +4 more
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