FUJIFILM Should NOT go FULL FRAME you Say + Advantages of APS-C (and MF)

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You Don’t Want Full Frame Fujifilm

Here are the results of the poll we launch a few days ago here.

77% of you voted that you don’t want a Full Frame interchangeable line by Fujifilm.

  • 43% don’t want FF at all
  • 19% don’t want FF in MILC, but they would like an FF Fujifilm X200
  • 15% don’t want FF, but a APS-H sensor that is still compatible with existing mount and lenses

So basically for 62% of you there is no need to have FF on Fuji’s MILC lineup, and my impression is that those, who vote for APS-H, care most about compatibility with existing lenses, hence, if APS-H is not possible, they’d rather prefer to keep APS-C than go FF  and invest all over again in a new system.

Only 12% of FR-readers are Pro full frame, whereas other 6% voted for the option to put a FF sensor in the G mount, making the GFX a hybrid system.

So, if Fujifilm listens, than at least here on FR the advice is clear: continue to improve, where you are already the best in the market, APS-C and Medium Format, and avoid the FF slaughter between Canon, Nikon, Sony, Panasonic and maybe even Olympus.

Advantages of APS-C

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Fujifilm X-T100 and X-A5 Firmware Updates Released

Fujifilm Firmware Updates

Fujifilm has just released new firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T100 and X-A5.

Fujifilm X-T100 Firmware Ver.1.10 – download here

  1. Advanced Filters “Rich & Fine” and “Monochrome [NIR]”
    “Rich & Fine” filter is recommended for food and other tabletop photography. It simulates brighter and more vivid colors at the center of the image and adds slight shadow at the four corners to emphasize the subject. “Monochrome [NIR]” simulates Monochrome effect as taken by near-infrared cameras. These modes will allow photographers to add additional artistic flair or film-like color tones to their photos.
  2. SQUARE MODE: The “SQUARE MODE” allows users to switch to 1:1 format with a single flick on the touchscreen. The “SQUARE MODE” enhances compatibility with social media networks where 1:1 format has become the standard image format for posting photos.
  3. Initial setting of ISO is changed to “AUTO” when switching to P, S, A, M, Adv modes.
  4. Improvement of AF accuracy when pressing the shutter button halfway in AF-C mode.
  5. The phenomenon is fixed that the AF frame in the navigation window in the EVF can shift from the set position when enlarging the focus position display.
  6. The phenomenon is fixed that the highlight warning doesn’t appear in the Info display.
  7. Fix of slight defects.

Fujifilm X-A5 Firmware Ver.1.20 – download here

  1. Advanced Filters “Rich & Fine” and “Monochrome [NIR]”
    “Rich & Fine” filter is recommended for food and other tabletop photography. It simulates brighter and more vivid colors at the center of the image and adds slight shadow at the four corners to emphasize the subject. “Monochrome [NIR]” simulates Monochrome effect as taken by near-infrared cameras. These modes will allow photographers to add additional artistic flair or film-like color tones to their photos.
  2. SQUARE MODE: The “SQUARE MODE” allows users to switch to 1:1 format with a single flick on the touchscreen. The “SQUARE MODE” enhances compatibility with social media networks where 1:1 format has become the standard image format for posting photos.
  3. Improvement of AF accuracy when pressing the shutter button halfway in AF-C mode.
  4. The phenomenon is fixed that the highlight warning doesn’t appear in the Info display.
  5. Fix of slight defects

Fujifilm X-T100: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
Fujifilm X-A5: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

HARTBLEI Superrotator for Fujifilm GFX 50S

HBcam just announced their HARTBLEI Superrotator for Fujifilm GFX 50S.

“HARTBLEI Superrotator for Fuji GFX

Optics by Carl Zeiss 4/120 Macro for Fuji GFX

The new standard for professional Work with the GFX. Get the precision (geared + 3x 360º Rotational) movement Power of a Viewcamera, with Zeiss Optics.

We have taken the famous Medium Format 45mm tilt and shift mechanics, the unique dual helicoid of our 35mm Zeiss versions, reworked everything to the newest standards and added the geared Sidefocus option.

First announcement, Price and more details + photos soon.
We can deliver immediately (built on order). And if there is interest we can also build 4/40mm IF and 2,8/80mm versions“

All GFX tailored news at our Fujifilm GFX facebook page. Also join our Fujifilm GFX facebook group.

via Fujifilm GFX facebook group via HBcam facebook

Fujifilm GFX 50s body (save $650): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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