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

Download FREE FUJIFILM X Acquire Tethering Shooting Software :: Adobe Lightroom and HS-V5 Tethered Shooting Plug-in

UPDATE: Fujifilm X Acquire Features User Guide – Check it out here.

Fujifilm just updated it’s Fujifilm X Acquire free tethered shooting announcement page with the following download links

X Acquire is tethering software that allows users to connect GFX 50S to a Mac or PC via USB cable for direct transferring and saving of captured images onto the computer. Users can select file types for saving onto the memory card in the camera, and for transferring and saving onto the computer either in RAW or JPEG format. X Acquire is also compatible with tether shooting features of FUJIFILM X-T1 and FUJIFILM X-T2.

Overall, Fujifilm just updated the following software:

Fujifilm GFX 50s Owner’s Manual and GF Lenses Owner’s Manual Available

Fujfiilm GFX 50s Owner’s Manual

Fujifilm just now released the Fujifilm GFX 50s Owner’s Manual and the GF lenses Owners Manual.

The Fujifilm GFX 50s will start shipping today, February 28

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

So You Got Yourself a Fujifilm GFX or X100F? Tell Us Which System You Are Coming From – FACEBOOK POLLS

So you guys got yourself a Fujifilm GFX or X100F? Well, then feel free to join the polls launched over at our facebook groups and tell us from which system you are coming?

Vote and see the results of the GFX poll here (just launched) and of the X100F Poll here.

** NOTE 1** For those who have no facebook or do not want to join the group, as soon as I wake up tomorrow I will give you an update on the results.
** NOTE 2** Poll Results updated on February 28

And once you get your hands on the GFX or X100F, feel free to share your impressions/review using the guest posts feature on FujiRumors here.

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm X100F: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Interesting: A vast majority didn’t have an X100 before buying the F, and the number of people coming from other brand (as side camera mostly) is quite high. (thanks K. :) )

Fujifilm Manager: GFX & X-T2 Demand Higher than Expected :: Fujinon 200/2.8 or 200/2 :: Fujifilm X-E3 :: X-T2 Kaizen & More

These are busy days for journalists at the CP+ in Japan, and the next interview with Fujifilm Managers just hit the web, this time again with Mr Makoto Oishi. Some excerpts:

  • We’ve sold more X-T2’s than we ever expected.”
  • X-T2 shipping problems due to Kumamoto earthquake. But “from this year we’re in a better position and we have enough stock.”
  • The request to control ISO on X-T2 via FN button/command dial instead of dedicated dial is something that Fujifilm “should consider” to add “maybe a firmware upgrade
  • GFX more demand than we expected
  • “When we announce our new telephoto prime we also need a higher performance body”.
  • “We’re still thinking about the focal length and the aperture. There’s a big difference between a 200mm f/2.8 and a 200mm f/2 – they’re totally different.” – NOTE: a rumor of last year, February 2016, said 200mmF2.
  • X70 was successful last year and Fujifilm wants to keep small fixed lens compact cameras in their lineup – NOTE: X80 Rumor
  • X-E3: “With the strong demand for X-E series cameras we have to think seriously about the future lineup.” NOTE: Check out this X-E3 rumor

Full Interview at amateurphotographer

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

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