Why can't I import photos from my FUJIFILM XT-50 after the iOS 18 update?

Hi guys

after updating to iPadOS 18, iOS 18 and macOS 15 i can’t import pictures from my FUJIFILM XT-50 in the photos app. It seems like it is trying to connect to the camera but it “blinks”* a few times. I’ve tried with HIEF files on the camera and with only JPEGs, same result. I can get the camera to connect if there are no files on the camera, and I can import images with the Fuji app (HEIF and JPEG, RAW I guess to, but I almost never shoot RAW). It worked perfectly under the previous versions of OS, and I have tried multiple cables.

Anyone had a similar experience? Any work arounds?

*: the camera shows up under devices and disappears again.

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