Fujifilm GFX :: More Samples, First Impressions… and LAST DAY to Win the $3,000 JACKPOT!

If you are sitting on the fence if you should pre-order the GFX or not, it could be an idea to pre-order it now at BH via FR. It will allow you to join the $3,000 GFX Sweepstake and in the the weeks before GFX shipping starts (BH says March 1) you have time to decide if you want to keep your pre-order or not.

And if you keep your pre-order, with such a limited number of GFX pre-orders, your chances to grab the $3,000 Jackpot are actually not bad at all :).

The possibility to enter the sweepstake expires February 9.

In the meantime, I will share all the GFX tidbits I find on the web with you here on fujirumors.com to help you to make your decision. So here are a few more first looks and samples found all over the web and also shared by GFX owners and testers at the Fujifilm GFX facebook group.

 LAST DAY Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto – Win $3,000 by pre-ordering at BH via FR*, Adorama, AmazonUS
*Pre-order the GFX at BHphoto using the FujiRumors B&H link to enter the contest. Price: $3,000. Sweepstake Overview & Rules can be found here. Full Terms & Conditions here

Samples Shared at Fujifilm GFX Facebook Group Below

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GFX 50S | GX32-64mmF4 R LM WR @ 60.7 mm | 1-60 sec at f – 5,6 | ISO 200 – shared by Piet Van den Eynde here

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GFX + 63mm – shared by Adrian Murray here

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Fujifilm X Magazine (Nr.18) Online: NATURAL BEAUTY ** Win a Fujifilm X100F

The latest edition (18) of Fujifilm’s Interactive X Magazine is now available online here – Free iPhone App here – Free Andoid App. It includes also all the latest and greatest Fuji X gear (Fujifilm GFX, X100F, X-T20, XF 50mm, the graphite X-T2/Pro2), as well as an interview with Karen Hutton, tips for long exposure and more.

Interesting to note, that the magazine says the Fujifilm GFX is available for pre-order, but will go on sale only at the end of March.

And this time, you have the chance to win a Fujifilm X100F. See all older magazines here.

*** 2 Days Left *** Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto – Win $3,000 by pre-ordering at BH via FR*, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
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Fujifilm X-T20: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCH AUS: CameraPro
Fujifilm X100F: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCH AUS: CameraPro
Fujifilm XF50mmF2 WR: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

VOTE :: The Ultimate Fujifilm APS-C Lenses Poll ** 30 Lenses, 3 Votes… and Let’s Fuji know What We Want ;)

World Record Comments for FR :)

Now that’s EPIC !!! :)

I’m frankly overwhelmed by the tremendous feedback we got at our “APS-C lenses suggestions to Fujifilm” blog post. Over 900 comments in 4 days.

I’m greatful for your partecipation, and I will honor my part of the job… so here is the Poll. But I wanted to keep the survey contained, so I tried to sum up your suggestions in only 30 lenses. That was my goal… and that’s what I did.

IMPORTANT NOTES

  • I didn’t write “OIS” or “WR” after each lens. So just consider all lenses are weather sealed and most have OIS, except those, where it doesn’t really make sense, such as the 33/1.
  • Mark II (MK II) lenses are upgrades to existing lenses, with same focal length and aperture, but the addition of WR, OIS, faster and less noisy AF and so forth.

How I Selected the Lenses

It was not easy for me to “cut” some lenses, or to “change” them. Many suggestions were similar, but had some slight and yet fundamental changes in speed or focal length. If I would include all suggestions with all its variations, we would have a poll of several hundreds of lenses (if not 1,000+). Not quite handy… so here is how I proceeded.

EXAMPLE:

Suggestions

  • 55-135mm f/2.8-4
  • 50-130mm f2.0
  • 50-100mm f/1.8
  • 50-150 f/1.8
  • 50-100 f1.8
  • 55-135mm f/4

Result:

  • 50-130mm f/2

Sometimes I just took the most voted and suggested version

  • 70mm f/1.4 (Recommended 8 or more times)
  • 70mm f/2 WR
  • 70mm f/2.4

Given that the 70mm/1.4 was the by far most wanted 70mm prime, I decided to give you that one as an option.

Make It Better? Why Not!

The list is obviously far from perfect, but I really put many hours of work into this… and if you would like to make a better one (which is for sure possible), please do not hesitate to go through all the comments and send me your selection. I will appreciate your effort and be happy to share it :-)

I Still Love You, X-Shooters ;)

And to all the people, who wrote me angry emails, because I write “too much” about the GFX… this blog post is a hard work of love of many hours for us APS-C X-series lovers. You see, I didn’t forget you… and with about 900 absolute free (!!!) articles a year here on FujiRumors, I’m quite confident there will be more coming for you ;)

It’s just, the GFX is the camera of the moment.

Hey Fujifilm… Now Please Listen!

So, dear FUJIFILM… the FR-community made its part, and gave you tons of new ideas. You now get quite a nice idea of what we desire. We do not want a single penny for all this, it’s all free work we did for you… just be smart enough not to ignore what your customers want, and give us some of those nice lenses in the Poll as soon as possible.

We Love You Fuji… but we also can get quite angry if you do not listen ;)

POLL – Max. 3 Selections

Did you read the section “How I Selected the Lenses“? Good, then you will understand why your dream lens is not in the poll… but you might find something close enough ;)

Which APS-C Lenses Should Fujifilm Release as Next? - Max. 3 Selections

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2017 X Workshops :: 7 RAW Converters Compared :: Fuji Guys F-Log/X-T20 Videos :: XF50/2 First Look :: From Canon to Fuji (miXed zone)

 

2017 WORKSHOPS

I’d light to highlight a few workshops that could be interesting for you. And just to be clear: I’m not affiliated with any of these workshops. If you join them or not, I won’t make a penny out of it. However, from my own experience, I can tell you that workshops can help way more to improve your photography than purchasing new gear.

Streets of Vancouver Photography Workshop
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Simplicity In Seeing Online Training & Inspiration

It’s a few years now, that I follow Olaf’s work with admiration. Definitely a talented X-shooters. And I’m happy to see he is now willing to share his talent not only through his images, but also to share his knowledge and experience with workshops and online trainings

  1. The Streets of Vancouver Photography Workshop, his first photography workshop ever (3 days in July). For more details, please check out his website here.
  2. Olaf also launched his educational and mentoring platform, Simplicity-In-Seeing. The platform was created to go beyond what is currently available in photography education. His focus is on the craft of seeing, on all the elements that help photographers to develop, maintain and challenge their seeing. Check out his website here.

More Workshops & Trainings

  • There is a Fujifilm “X” Photographers Travel & Nature Summits at fujifilmxphotosummits with 3 ½ days of presentations, talks etc. by 4 Fuji “X” Photographers + technical and corporate from the FUJIFILM headquarters in New York. Jack Graham and Bill Fortney also offer a few workshops over the year in USA. Full details at fujixphotoworkshops.
  • Rico Pfirstinger Workshops: Go To New Zealand (or Guernsey) to Learn How To Master Your Fujifilm Camera at Rico’s Ultimate X-Secrets Workshops 2017. More here.
  • X-Shooter Ian offers workshops and online educational. More at ianmacdonaldphotography. Vancouver Street Photography Workshop here + Toronto Street Photography Workshop here.
  • NEW – UPDATE  (NSFW): X-photographer Jiri is offering Group Nude Art Photo Workshop in Prague (click here) and 1-on-1 Nude Art Photography Courses in Prague (click here)

COVER STORIES

Fujifilm GFX

Fujifilm 100F

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Fujifilm GFX on USA Tour :: Here is Where and When You can Touch & Try it

If you are located in USA and interested to try the FujifilmGFX, then here is a list of GFX Events you can join.

On February 8 you can see if for example at BHphoto. And in case you like it and want to pre-order it, remember to use the BHphoto link on FujiRumors to join the $3,000 sweepstake (expires February 9).

And feel free to share your GFX experience with the other 6400+ GFX Facebook group members

  • Feb. 8 B&H, NY, NY- 10AM-6PM
  • Feb. 9 Adorama, NY, NY – 12PM-6PM
  • Feb. 10 Hunt’s Photo & Video, Melrose, MA- VIP event (check store for details)
  • Feb. 11 Unique Photo, Fairfeild, NJ – 11AM-5PM
  • Feb. 14 Samy’s Santa Barbara, CA- 10AM-4PM
  • Feb. 14 Cameta Camera, Amityville, NY – 9AM-12PM
  • Feb. 15 Samy’s Pasadena, CA- 10AM-4PM
  • Feb. 15 Pro Photo Supply, Portland, OR- 1PM-5PM
  • Feb. 15 FotoCare, NY, NY- 5PM-8PM
  • Feb. 16 Samy’s Culver City, CA 10AM-4PM
  • Feb. 16 Glazers, Seattle, WA- 1PM-5PM
  • Feb. 16 Pictureline, Salt Lake City, UT- 10AM-5PM
  • Feb, 16 K&M Camera, NY, NY- 11AM-5PM
  • Feb. 17-18 Kenmore Camera Anniversary Sale, Seatlle, WA
  • Feb. 22 Samy’s San Francisco, CA 10AM-4PM
  • Feb. 24 Precision Camera, Austin, TX- 10AM-6PM

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto – Win $3,000 by pre-ordering at BH via FR*, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
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