Building a DIY Spectroscope with Fujifilm X-Trans Cameras (and Why Not with Bayer Sensor)

When we talk X-Trans virtues, we often talk about the more film like looking grain, the less color noise at high ISO, less moiré, sharpness boost etc.

But the X-Trans array might have some other advantages most of us would not think of. For example, in today’s case we see how ideal X-Trans is to create a DIY Spectorscope to measure the wavelengths of light.

In fact, when comparing the X-Trans vs Bayer sensor for this project, mpr decided to go for X-Trans, because each column of the X-Trans sensor contains all three colors (red, blue, green), whereas each column of the Bayer sensor only has 2 colors.

This makes it a lot easier to use the X-Trans data for the spectorscope.

From there, mpr will guide you through the process and if you are interested definitely watch his video.

Nice to see yet another creative and useful application of the X-Trans sensor.

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DxO adds Fujifilm X100VI Support

DxO has added support for the Fujifilm X100VI.

New Cameras Supported

  • Fujifilm X100VI
  • Leica SL3

New Lenses Supported

  • Fujifilm X100VI Lens
  • Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4.0-7.1 Macro
  • Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN (L mount)
  • Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C (C021) (L mount)
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS with SEL TC1.4x
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS with SEL TC2x
  • Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
  • Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 Z (Nikon Z)
  • Viltrox 23mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)
  • Viltrox 33mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)
  • Viltrox 56mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)

A full list of DxO-supported cameras & lenses can be found on the DxO Supported Cameras & Lenses page.

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Sigma CEO talks APS-C Lenses and Says Small, Light Gear with Friendly Interface is More Important than Impressive Specs

Sigma CEO gave an interview to DPReview. Here are just some excerpts:

  • it seems that camera market shrinking has hit the bottom
  • still people are switching from DSLR to mirrorless
  • after the switch is completed, the market might shrink even more
  • he is worried about the increasing price of cameras and lenses
  • he is afraid that many might be able to afford these prices, especially young generation that want to switch from smartphone to camera
  • cameras today have impressive specs that many might not need
  • focus user friendly interface would be more important for customer, or smaller and lighter gear
  • Sigma leads the lens industry by pioneering new glass elements, often being the first to test and prove their viability.
  • other companies see Sigma using new type of glass and then start using it too
  • Sigma’s plan is to have a relatively complete range of lenses for APS-C sized sensors
  • but it seems there are no  I-series-style versions of the DC lenses, guesses DRP based on the CEO statements
  • no aperture ring APS-C lenses seem to be planned

You can read the full interview at DPReview.

Why Shoot Panoramas and a Special Digital Fujifilm XPan Camera is Needed

We recently told you that Fujifilm could potentially release…

For all the details check out our article here.

The reaction were mixed, but mostly positive, with 55% of you approving such a camera.

And one of the guys who would be very happy about such a camera is FR-reader Pavel, who back in 2022 shared with us his renderings about a digital Fujifilm X Pan Camera. You can read the article and see the images here.

Well, Pavel reviewed the comments on our rumor and wanted to address some of the skepticism surrounding this camera.

Hence, down below I’ll share a short article where Pavel explains why a special panorama camera is needed.

by Pavel

Why shoot panoramas and why a special camera is needed for this

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