Fujifilm GFX Vs. Hasselblad HD4 :: GFX 50S Hands-On…. And a New Fujifilm GFX Facebook Page for GFX Fans and Owners!

Upon request from GFX fans and owners, I’ve launched a new dedicated Fujifilm GFX page, where I will share exclusively Fujifilm GFX news and rumors. As opposed to the Fujifilm GFX facebook group, where people interact and share their GFX thoughts and images, this page works as a mere news stream open to everyone, who wants to get quickly the latest information about the Fujiflm GFX. So feel free to like and join the Fujifilm GFX page.

To APS-C Lovers: These will be busy GFX days, but there will be a lot of great APS-C news and rumors coming soon too… and with soon I mean VERY soon ;)

Fujifilm GFX Vs. [shoplink 54621 ebay]Hasselblad HD4 (specs & price)[/shoplink] – Hüseyin TAŞKIN Youtube
the link has been shared at the FujifilmGFX group

Michael Bulbenko from Fujifilm introduces the GFX 50S at The Slanted Lens Youtube

How the X Acquire Software works in German at ishootyou.com Youtube. For non-German speakers, check out Fujifilm’s own step by step guide that I already shared yesterday.

Fujifilm X-A3 and X-A10 Firmware 2.00 Coming In March

To our customers using the X-A3 and X-A10

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) will be releasing free firmware updates in March 2017 for the FUJIFILM X-A3 and FUJIFILM X-A10 entry-level X Series mirrorless digital cameras, for enhancing the image quality of their Portrait Enhancer mode.

These firmware updates will enhance the image quality of shots in the Portrait Enhancer mode and improve autofocus performance in difficult scenes.

Fujifilm continues to incorporate customer feedback into future performance enhancements so customers can keep using our digital cameras for years to come.

Firmware to be released in March:
FUJIFILM X-A3: Ver.2.00
FUJIFILM X-A10: Ver.2.00

via fujifilm

Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 and GF 120mm IN STOCK at AmazonUS (third party – regular price)

 

The Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 is now in stock at AmazonUS via third party seller Cardinal Photo (authorized Fuji seller) for regular price of $2,299.

Also the GF 120mm is in stock at AmazonUS via Cardinal Photo

IN STOCK CHECK

Fujifilm GFX 50s: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, CalumetDE AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujinon GF63mmF2.8: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
Fujinon GF32-64mmF4: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm Manager: “We Investigate the Next Film Simulation :: Fujifilm Close to 20% Mirrorless Market Share :: More Video-Capable Camera”

This time it’s imaging-resource, who had a talk with a couple of Fujifilm Managers. Here some excerpts:

  • Current GF best sellers: the 63mm and the 32-64mm, with the demand for the zoom being “a bit higher than expected“
  • Future GF lenses requests: a telephoto prime around 200mm focal length. A wide zoom, like a 15mm, a more ultra-super-wide zoom. A 70-200mm
  • Fuji thinks GFX owners are 50/50 split between professionals and high-end amateurs
  • Film Simulation: “Some want maybe AGFA or Kodak […] So now we are investigating what’s next.”
  • Mirrorless Market share of Fujifilm is close to 20% now [NOTE: it was 14%-15% last year. X-T2 and X-Pro2 raised the bar further]
  • 4K on X-Pro2: “Basically, we cannot upgrade the X-Pro2 because it’s a difference of hardware.” [NOTE: this does not fit with what Fuji Guy Billy said here]
  • “We got a lot of requests from videographers that Fuji shooters should have more video-capable functionalities of the cameras…”
  • The biggest market for the X100 line is the USA.
  • Besides Instax, which is perceived as a new technology amongst young people, also the use of disposable cameras is increasing, because for “young customers […] it is kind of fun because they cannot see the result.”
  • Capture One will not support the GFX?: “We have a solution with Adobe Lightroom raw conversion. We also have our Fujifilm original Tether Shooting Plug-in PRO with Lightroom, which we just released from November with the X-T2 and of course the GFX. Its functionality is quite good.”

Read the full interview at imaging-resource

Fujifilm GFX Shipping Today: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Previous CP+ 2017 Interviews with Fujifilm Managers:

  • Fujifilm Manager: GFX & X-T2 Demand Higher than Expected :: Fujinon 200/2.8 or 200/2 :: Fujifilm X-E3 :: X-T2 Kaizen & More – Click here
  • Fujifilm Manager: “Next Generation APS-C Sensor Will Still be X-Trans. Mirrorless Will Maybe Beat DSLR’s In Every Aspect With Next Processor / Sensor Generation” – Click here
  • Fuji Manager Talks about GFX, X100 FULL FRAME, X-T2 Firmware & More – Click here

Fujifilm GFX Vs. Canon 1DX Size & Price :: Cambo Launches Actus-GFX :: Tip on How To Boost the Autofocus on GFX :: & More

Fujfilm GFX Roundup

Fujifilm GFX 50s: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, CalumetDE AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm GFX AF Speed Boost Tip

If the question is: “Patrick, how the hell were you able to tell us about the GFX Owner’s manual just a few seconds after it was online“, then the answer is very simple: in these days I just put my alarm clock at every full hour in the night, woke up every single time, and checked the Fujifilm page… easy ;-). Now you know why I appreciate anybody, who supports this blog: you guys cover my terrific need for coffee ;) .

I still had no time to read the manual, but some guys at the Fujifilm GFX facebook group did already. It’s worth to give it a read, since you will find some useful information, like the one spotted by GFX Facebook member Marcello Rostagni (Marcello’s website – awesome work!!!). You can boost the AF-seepd on your Fujifilm GFX by setting the RAPID AF to ON. This setting will lower the display quality and free some processing power for the Autofocus system.

I’m not sure, but I think Rapid AF can be combined with the High-performance mode and the Pre-AF. I mean, the GFX AF reports we have read so far say are already very postive… now I’m very curious to see how much the AF can be improved further with all these settings enabled.

Cambo Actus-GFX

Cambo just announced the Actus-GFX (X-mount version price & specs here)! Check out Cambo’s facebook post here. Here is what GFX facebook group members think about the Actus-GFX:

  • Michael G. here: “this baby, this combination….. is the reason why i don´t invest in the inflexible Hasselbad X1D“
  • Gerhard W. here: “With this the GFX system is a really great investment! No problem convincing my accountant ;-). Now my [shoplink 54595 ebay]Fuji GX680[/shoplink] can retire“
  • David M. here: “I am in love. I spent years at college playing with 5×4 plate cameras. This would be amazing in the studio! Just think what you could do moving the plain of focus aka Scheimpflug“

Read also: Breathe Easy in Swing, Shift, Tilt on Fujifilm GFX 50S with Cambo Actus-GFX Mini View Camera at creativityinnovationsuccess