Fujifilm Professional GFX Service Launched in USA

Just as rumored here and also already available in EU here, now also in USA there is a Fujifilm GFX professional service. It will cost you $499 a year!

Full Details via Fujifilm:

Fujifilm Professional Services (FPS) provides outstanding support for professional photographers. For only $499 per year, qualified GFX system owners can rest assured that they have Fujifilm’s Professional Service on their side. Members in the GFX FPS Program will receive exclusive phone and email support, complimentary Check and Cleans, discounted and expedited services, and express repairs and loaners where applicable.

Annual Membership Fee: $499

Program Requirements: Please see the GFX digital camera and GF lens purchase requirements and other eligibility requirements here.

Benefits of the FUJIFILM North America Corporation (“Fujifilm”) U.S. GFX FPS Program:

  • Welcome Kit and Fujifilm Swag Bag
  • Personalized FPS Card confirming access to dedicated hotline technician telephone and email support.
  • Four (4) Check & Clean Program Service Vouchers, each of which is valid for redemption for 1 complimentary Check & Clean Program Service on 1 Covered GFX system Body & 1 Covered GF system Lens. Voucher limitations and terms and conditions apply. Voucher terms here.
  • 50% Discount on Additional Check & Clean Program Services on Covered GFX System Products.
  • Two (2) Business Day Turnaround for Check & Clean Services, and Complimentary 2-Day Express Return shipping for all Check & Clean Service.
  • Thirty percent (30%) discount on non-warranty repairs for Covered GFX System products
  • Expedited two (2) Business Day Turnaround Time for Repairs, with free 2-Day Express Shipping to and from the Fujifilm repair facility.
  • GFX System Product Loaners for Covered Equipment in for repair may be available upon request if repair is expected to exceed two (2) business days, based on availability.

GFX FPS Programterms and conditions apply – read all the details of this program at GFX FPS Program Terms and Conditions.

Apply Online!

The easiest way to become a member of the GFX FPS Program is by simply registering your GFX digital camera and GF lens purchase within 30 days of purchase, and applying below. Membership will be activated upon confirmation of your credit card payment of the $499 annual membership fee!

via Fujifilm

LEAKED: Fujifilm Instax Square Images (Instax Square SQ10)… with Huge LCD screen on the Back

So guys, these could be the first images of the Instax Square… or at least one of the Instax Square version, the Instax SQ10

Take it with a grain of salt for now, but if you compare it to the Instax Square teaser video that Fujifilm released months ago, where you can see small details of the camera, this leaked image really looks very close to it.

Note the big screen at the back and the six buttons… something seems to be quite different compared to other Instax cameras… are we all having the same thought right now, right? :)

I guess that, like with all instax models, we will see many variations of the Squre Instax cameras and in all possible colors. Instax is a winner, and it’s years now that Instax dominates the sales ranking. As also said in a recent documentary about Fujifilm, the Instax factory can’t keep up with the demand.

The wait seems to be almost over :-)

stay tuned,
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New Firmware for Fujifilm X-T2, X-T1, X-Pro2 and EF-X500 Coming (Flash Bug-Fix)

I recently told you that Fujifilm is about to release a new firmware update for several Fujifilm cameras. We all hoped from some nice Kaizen update, but it seems we will have to wait a bit longer, since this will be a mere bug fix update.

According to a trusted source (thanks) the next update will fix the bug on the EF-X500, that caused it to completely turn off erroneously.

To fix this bug, Fujifilm will release a new firmware for the flash. You will be able to perform the upgrade by yourself, using your X-T1, X-T2 or X-Pro2, but you will have to update the firmware on these cameras first, too.

EF-X500 Flash: USA: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujifilm GFX “You Might Fall in Love with it for its High Resolution, but You Will Stay for its Tonality” (Images, Reviews & Impressions)

The GFX will be back in Stock at St.Patrick’s Day at BHphoto

miXed GFX Links

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

Images & Impression

Markus Rack: New portfolio work with the GFX & the GF 120mm f/4 Macro. Thanks to Natalia Soboleva for the make-up and to Elisa for being a flawless model. For the Geeks out there: You might fall in love with this camera for its high resolution but you will stay for its tonality. markusrack.com – shared here

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Palle Schultz‎: The GFX handles highlights like nothing else. – share here

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Trusted Source Confirms: “Fujifilm Developing Ultimate APS-C X-camera. Based on X-T Design. Price Not Yet Set, but Most Expensive X”

I recently shared with you a rumor from a new source, that said Fujifilm is developing the ultimate APS-C X-Trans camera, that could cost as much as $5,000 and have some killer features also for video.

As many of you guys, I also specualted it could be some kind of video-camera like the Sony FS5, especially given the lastest announcement of Fujifilm’s new Fujinon MK cinema lenses.

But I was wrong.

In fact, here is some new information I got from a trusted source:

  • Correct: Fujifilm is working on the ultimate X-series X-Trans APS-C camera
  • Design based on X-T line (We don’t know the name yet, but it’s seems it won’t be called “X-T3“)
  • The camera is still under development, hence the camera price has not yet been set
  • The only sure thing is that the camera will be more expensive than any other X-series camera currently on the market
  • Best Fuji APS-C camera for video work

It’s a long term rumor, so everything is subject to change. But, currently, these are 100% Fujifilm plans.

However, I have to remind you, that in some cases, Fujifilm can drop plans, just like it happened with the X-Pro1s, a rumor which I earned massively shitstorm for. Well, at least Fujifilm confirmed that FR sources are awesome, by displaying a X-Pro1s prototype at the X-Pro2 launch party ;)

I don’t know what Fujifilm’s next step will be regarding this “ultimate X-series camera”, but I hope to be able to keep you updated with news about its development.

And to prevent attacks about “made up fake rumors clickbait”, I would like to quickly share the rumor hit rate of the last years. Sure, they do not proof anything, maybe just that I really try hard to be as accurate as possible for you guys.

At this point, really thanks a lot to everybody, who helps FR to achieve this accuracy. Your guide me safly to the stormy waters of fake rumors.

stay tuned,
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The ultimate X should absoltutely have this killer feature: a pop-up smiley! :)

shared by Ed at our X100F facebook group here
“Can someone give me a reason to buy the x100f over this? I mean this one plays music! I’m pretty sure this has the max f stop of 1.0. “