Fujifilm X100F, X-T20, X-T2 Graphite & XF50mm Final Release Date – PRESS RELEASE

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Fujifilm just published a press release at their Japanese home page, with the final release date for the latest X-gear launched this month.

So there is a slight delay on the originally planed release date. Although it’s strange that they mention the graphite X-T2, which I hear has already started shipping. Maybe this release date is for the second batch.

The press release does not say anything about the Fujifilm GFX release date, which makes hope that there won’t be any delay.

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm X-T20: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm X100F: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm XF50mmF2 WR: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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Fujifilm GFX Roundup :: User Impressions + Color Chrome Effect + Battery Age Indicator + Other Little Tidbits

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 GFX Roundup

USER IMPRESSIONS

A little Fujifilm GFX Roundup for you guys. As usual, most of it has been shared first at the 5,600+ member strong GFX Facebook Group, where also people, who have the opportunity to play a bit with the GFX, share their feedback and answer your questions in the comments.

Now let’s start this little roundup with a User Review by GFX Facebook Member Keith. He had the opportunity to test the GFX and shared his first impressions & image samples at clubsnap – via GFX facebook group. He says that:

  • Operation was quick, snappy and Auto focus akin to the X-T1 camera series
  • EVF will blow you away. Better than the one of the Leica SL
  • If one’s pockets can afford this, just do it.
  • Samples at clubsnap

SOME GFX FEATURES

I’d like to highlight a few more features of the Fujifilm GFX, that might have passed unnoticed to some, such as the “Color Chrome Effect” feature, for a more vivid and saturated color area and more details. Just like the “Grain Effect” we already know from X-TransIII cameras, you can set it to weak or strong, and combine it also with any film simulation.

So here are some features that you might or might not have heard of until now:

  • Color Chrome Effect provides an extra boost to saturated colors for a more punchy result
  • RGB Color histogram
  • 3D Electronic Level
  • Battery Age Indicator
  • Add Copyright information

Photoworld Asia 2017 GFX Presentation at whatzzup.PH Part 1 (just a basic specs introduction to the GFX) & Part 2 (at the beginning to the video, they talk about the features I’ve mentioned above). And of course you can find this information also in the official Fujifilm GFX cataglogue.

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TOP OF THE SHOTS… at the X-Shooter Facebook Zone!

Hero Workshops‎: Perpetual Embrace. Back Beach, New Plymouth, New Zealand. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow. One of the last sunsets of 2016 was hugging the horizon when I made the best of the inevitable. Burying my tripod in the sand against the ebb and flow of the incoming tide I soon found myself pretty drenched. At least the water up north is warmer than in Christchurch :). Shot using a 6-stop Nisi ND filter to show motion in the surf, and a 3-stop soft grad to bring down the top-right corner. My waterproof Sirui W2204 was a huge help as well. Water stays out of the legs and it looks like new after a quick hose down. Fujifilm X-T2 + XF10-24 ISO200, 11mm, f6.4, 1/4s

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Here are the most liked images of the Fujirumors facebook page… and keep it up, share and vote your absolute favorite X-shot… and here is how to do it:

1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photo page (click “See All”). You can vote, share & comment the images there.

NOTE: The next selection will start from those images shared starting from January 17!

Enjoy the X-shots ;)

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Do We Tolerate X Bodies Because of XF Lens Quality? :: X-T2, Worth Upgrade from X-T1? :: X-Pro2, I Don’t Get It (Top FXF Threads & Images)

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Scotland with my X-T2 shared by darkshine231

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shared by frankinfuji Do we tolerate the bodies because of the lens qualities?

shared by ErikN To those upgrading to X-T2 from X-T1, worth it?

shared by petergabriel X-pro 2 – I don’t get it!

shared by photonongrata X-T2 paint wear on top of camera

shared by boblenstalk XT-2 Glaring Omissions

shared by hjalmarg1 Get the 56mm f1.2 lens or wait for the 50mm f2?

shared by Enrico XT2 problem correct exposure

shared by Ycan2267 X-Pro 2 diopter control dial loose, wobbles.

shared by Ziemek Zaworski Watercolour??

shared by Brooklynboy What’s the best lens for Starbursts?

shared by lpc X-T2-X-PRO2 VS SONY ALPHA’S

shared by silverfstop Possible to disable Advanced Filter?

shared by Savviest Recommendations for an Old Macro Lens

shared by lborges Fuji and strobes (open thread)

shared by arforlight XF 35mm f2 WR… Is this normal?

shared by Patrick FR New Fujifilm X-T2 Firmware ver. 1.10 available

shared by nzswedespeed Bracketing

Portraiture work, running topic shared by m_knight77

Image by m_knight77

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Zack Arias GFX or X-Pro2 Dilemma ** XF50 Vs 56 Comparison ** GFX Video Panning ** X100F / X-T20 & More

Fujifilm GFX

ZACK ARIAS DILEMMA

Zack Arias is caught in a dilemma… should he sell all Fuji X gear to get the Fujifilm GFX and X100F?

“Currently I have two systems: The Phase One XF100 and my Fuji cameras. […] My only backup solution to my Phase is my Xpro2. It can get the job done but when you are hired to shoot medium format it would be nice to have a medium format as a backup if needed. There are times I’d like a smaller medium format kit and I think the Fujifilm GFX and the Fujinon GF32-64 will be a perfect solution for that.

I could sell ALL my Fuji gear and buy the GFX and the new X100F. I have thoughtfully considered that and it is still an option on the table.

Simplify Zack. Simplify. Zen. Flow like water. All that shit.

Full Phase kit. GFX for back up. X100F with wide and tele adapters? Rent other stuff as needed? That sounds good too. That Xpro2 though. I do love that camera so much. I’ve shot a lot of stuff with it. […] Xpro2. X100. Three lenses. Three flashes. One bag. Stuff that keeps me awake. Trying to find the signal in all of this noise. […] What do y’all think of all this bulls**t?

You can read the full article “2017 Goal :: Simplify My Gear” at dedpxl here.

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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MORE ABOUT THE GFX

GFX High ISO test at cameralabs

  • Fujifilm GFX 50S review – overview of features and quality at cameralabs youtube (in short: absolutely fantastic details! Lots of details also in high ISO. Easy to use handheld)
  • Non Stop Fujifilm GFX Discussions, Videos, Images and more at the 5,100+ members strong GFX Facebook Group here
  • Fujifilm GFX 50S FullHD Video (Panning) at ePHOTOzine youtube
  • Thomas Heaton says the only mirrorless camera he wants is a Fuji GFX 50S at Thomas Heaton Youtube (min 27:49)
  • Fujifilm GFX50s Launch at Althorp House ~ 21 Pictures at prophotonut
  • GFX challenges with Knut Koivisto at Fujifilm Global Youtube
  • GFX First impressions at fotopraxis in German here (translation)
  • Fujifilm GFX launch: Hands-on with the GFX, X-T20, and X100F, plus more questions answered! at imaging-resource
  • Fujifilm GFX 50s test photos at letsgodigital
  • Japanese site dc.watch shares GFX and accessories product images here (translation)
  • Fujifilm GFX50 upgrade rant the best Low Cost Medium Format mirrorless camera i want so bad at The Movingicon Youtube
  • Support for compressed Fujifilm GFX 50s raw files figured out for fastrawviewer and rawdigger

Fujinon XF50mmF2 WR

50 Vs. 56 Vs. 60

Some people asked for XF50mm Vs XF56mm comparisons in the comments. Well, I’ve found one at ivanjoshualoh here.

If you want the super-shallow DOF, then the 56 is the way to go. However, at F2, the 9 aperture blades of the XF50mmF2 (and 60) give overall nicer round balls
effects of the fairy lights. Used outdoor, though, with foliage in the background, the XF56mmF1.2 APD wins due to a creamier bokeh.

Compact, affordable, weather sealed, fast focus and a smooth bokeh make the XF50mmF2 WR probably the overall winner to me.

More at ivanjoshualoh here

Fujinon XF50mmF2 WR: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100F: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T20: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro