Laowa 9mm F2.8 Pre-Orders at BHphoto & Co

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Laowa 9mm F2.8

Venus Optics is already taking pre-orders on Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D since a few days now. The first 100 people buying this lens via Venus Optics will get a set of 49mm filters (ND 1000 + CPL +UV ) for free.

Now you can find the lens also at BHphoto here, Adorama here, and soon at AmazonUS here.

BHphoto expects stock for the end of April, whereas Venus Optics will start delivering starting from early April. I guess Venus Optics will first ship all their pre-orders, and only later on deliver to other stores such as BHphoto. Hence, to get the lens as quickly as possible, we recommend purchasing via Venus Optics here.

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Fujifilm Manager Interview: Great Fujifilm GFX Sales, X70 Successor and Sony, Canon, Nikon FF Mirrorless: “We Will Work Hard to Keep Our Uniqueness”

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DPReview interviewed three of the most representative Fujifilm mangers: first and foremost nothing but “official FujiRumors.com Lover” Toshihisa Iida, as well as Makoto Oishi and Shin Udono.

Here some excerpts:

Fujifilm GFX 50s

  • We’ve shipped more than we expected and planned for. Even more impressive is the lens attachment rate, as we’ve sold so many lenses as well. Overall, GFX sales have exceeded our predictions. […] Something that we didn’t expect was the number of high-end amateurs buying the GFX system. According to our survey, 80% of users are non-professional, and 20% are professional. That was a surprise. […]
  • Many customers may want to use their existing lenses on a GFX body, so we support many third-party adapter manufacturers to provide lens adapters. […] We’re surprised too that we can find over 100 lens adapters in the market, with 28 types of mounts.
  • At the moment, yes [we are currently more focused to make prime lenses], but we are aware of requests from customers for other zoom lenses.

Fujifilm X-H1 and X-E3

  • customers actually requested a bigger grip and better handling [to use especially with bigger lenses like the 100-400 and future 200mmF2]
  • Last September, we went the opposite direction with the X-E3. We said, ‘this is a minimalism camera.’ Less is more. One reason for these lineups is that each photographer, each customer, requires a different style of camera.

APS-C + Medium Format… and What about Full Frame?

  • At the moment, we don’t feel that there’s anything we need to add [in addition to APS-C and MF], but we do want to focus on APS-C cameras. We think that’s a good format for the best balance between size, speed, quality, and now we have the GFX [for even greater quality].

Fujifilm X70 Successor?

  • Yes, we are considering it

Video Vs. Stills

  • I think we will see more users transition from stills to video rather than the other way around

Kaizen Updates

  • Yes, that’s technically possible [X-H1 autofocus enhancements on X-T2]. We continue to be committed to firmware upgrades, but we need to decide which cameras really require new functionality.

The Future

  • there is much room to improve stills photography functionality [firmware and hardware]

Competition: Sony, Canon and Nikon

  • We will see more competition with Canon and Nikon as well as Sony, but we will work hard to keep our uniqueness

Canon and Nikon Full Frame Mirrorless Coming

  • My answer was always, ‘welcome.’ Because having those strong brands in the mirrorless marketplace increases general awareness of mirrorless, and that’s a good thing for the whole industry. […] We will see more competition with Canon and Nikon as well as Sony, but we will work hard to keep our uniqueness in design and usability; [one big way] we differentiate is by our analog controls. And of course, we need to keep innovating inside our cameras as well, improving the sensor, processor, and also by introducing new lenses.

Asian Vs. USA Market

  • For the US market, we definitely have focused on the high-end side, and that has been successful.
  • If you look at the Asian market, the X-A series are really popular mirrorless cameras. In Thailand, our market share for mirrorless is over 40%. […] these customers are used to smartphones, and they’re switching to mirrorless.

Make sure to read the whole interview at dpreview here.

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fujifilm X-H1 Bundle Deals Save $150
Adorama + BHphoto include Free Domke Bag

with XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

Fujifilm X-H1
All combos: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

 

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Last Week To SAVE BIG on Fujifilm GFX and Fujifilm X-T2

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IT’S (ALMOST) OVER

This is the last week to save big on Fujifilm GFX 50S and Fujifilm X-T2. The deals expire March 31. All the details below.

Regarding the Fujifilm X-H1 introductory deal, it will expire April 28.

Editing Software Deals

You can get Capture One 11 with 10% discount at Capture One here, by using coupon code “AMBFR”.

You can get Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018 with $10 discount by using coupon code “FUJI

Third Party Fuji X Mount Lens Deals

BHphoto has all third party Fuji X lens deals listed on this page here.

Fujifilm X-H1 Deals

Fujifilm X-H1 Bundle Deals Save $150
Adorama + BHphoto include Free Domke Bag

with XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 16-55: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 50-140: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with Vertical Grip + XF 100-400: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

Fujifilm X-H1
All combos: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

Fujifilm GFX

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fuji X Deals

Fujifilm X-T2 Black + 1* or 2** XF lenses (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
*14 / 16 / 23F1.4 / 27 / 35F1.4 / 56 / 56APD / 60 / 90 / 10-24 / 16-55 / 18-55 / 18-135 / 50-140 / 55-200 / 100-400
** 18-55 + 14 / 18-55 + 16 / 18-55 + 23F1.4 / 18-55 + 27 / 18-55 + 35F1.4 / 18-55 + 56 / 18-55 + 56APD / 18-55 + 60 / 18-55 + 90 / 18-55 + 10-24 / 18-55 + 16-55 / 18-55 + 18-55 / 18-55 + 18-135 / 18-55 + 50-140 / 18-55 + 55-200 / 18-55 + 100-400

Fujifilm X-T2 Graphite + 1* XF lens (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
*14 / 16 / 23F1.4 / 27 / 35F1.4 / 56 / 56APD / 60 / 90 / 10-24 / 16-55 / 18-55 / 18-135 / 50-140 / 55-200 / 100-400

Fujifilm X-T20 + 16-50 + 50-230 + grip (save $429): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
* AmazonUS and Adorama include lots of freebies

Fujifilm X-T20 + 16-50 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
* AmazonUS and Adorama include lots of freebies

Fujifilm X-E2S
with 18-55 + 14mm bundle deal (save $519): Adorama
body only (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
with 18-55 (save $319): Adorama

Fujifilm X-T1
black body (save $650): BHphoto
black body + free accessories (save $650): BHphoto
with 18-55 + Battery Grip (save $800): BHphoto
with XF 35mm f/2 (save $750): BHphoto
Graphite body (save $750): BHphoto
with XF18-55 (save $750): BHphoto

Fujifilm XF16mmF1.4 R WR + Free Accessory Bundle worth $296 at Adorama

Fujinon XF35mmF2 WR + $50.00 Gift Certificate at Adorama
Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR + $50.00 Gift Certificate at Adorama

Fujinon XF100-400mm
with Free Accessory Bundle (save $300): Adorama
with XF1.4X TC + Accessories (save $300): Adorama
with XF2.0X TC + Accessories (save $300): Adorama

Fujifilm XF50-140mm + XF100-400mm + Accessories (save $355): Adorama

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First Wedding with Fujifilm X-H1, Great Battery Life, Leica SL Vs. X-H1, Tips and Tricks, IBIS with Adapted Lenses & More

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Greetz to all Fuji Lovers from Rome – X-E3 with 18-55 and Sirui T-025X

Fantastic Feedback… How is it Possible?

We have reported several X-H1 bugs (which will be fixed soon via Firmware update) and some more negative X-H1 feedback. And yet, there are some, who simply have a fantastic camera. A good battery life, an incredible autofocus and more.

Looking at our great Fujifilm X-H1 facebook group, in many cases, the fix is as simple as that: get the settings right!

Reading the manual helps a lot (so you can stop panic’ing when your EVF/LCD suddenly stutters… you will discover it’s a power saving mode you can turn off ;) ).

But the manual does not tell the whole story.

There are a lot of tips and tricks to make the camera work best for your needs, that I highly recommend to read books like the ones of Rico Pfirstinger, who shares plenty of useful tips and tricks about the X100F, X-T20, X-T2, X-Pro2 as well as older cameras like the X-E2, X-T1, X-T10, X-E1 and X-Pro1.

Since the Fujifilm X-H1 shares many similar features, and carries all the X-DNA inside, it might be useful for you to maybe grab the X-T2 book, which will in large part also applicable to the Fujifilm X-H1.

With that said… let’s share today’s Fujifilm X-H1 roundup :)

Great Battery Life?

Some Fujifilm X-H1 users over at our Fujifilm X-H facebook group report surprisingly good battery life for the X-H1. For example, Miklos wirtes:

Many people complain about the battery performance of the x-h1. I use it mostly for sports. Here is my experience. With battery grip after shooting one soccer game in close to zero degrees centigrade the first battery in the grip at 64%. The other two still at 100%. 1300 shots taken. The camera and the grip are both in high performance or boost mode. Also, I do not review photos while I shoot sports. Do we need better battery performance than this??? In case someone is interested also to see the photos at miklosphoto

X-H1 for Weddings

Fujifilm X-H facebook member James use his Fujifilm X-H1 for his first wedding. I will share his impressions here, but in order to comment and interact with him, you better check out his facebook post in the group.

Shot my first 2018 wedding. Initial Thoughts on X-H1:

  • No bugs or issues. At all. Thankfully!
  • Highly Responsive.
  • Focus was very accurate in low light. Low light simply isn’t an issue.
  • ISO performance is amazing (I use 1.4 and 1.2 lenses so that helps a lot).
  • QUIET. I don’t think the bridal party knew I was taking any pictures lol
  • With the Godox trigger system and flashes, it tends to have a millisecond or so delay when clicking the shutter. Wasn’t too thrilled about that but it’s not a dealbreaker.
  • Shot close to 1000 raw photos until the battery was at 23% and I switched it then. Definitely can blow through a 32GB card at compressed raw file settings with one battery.
  • Noticed in broad daylight that the back LCD screen really needs to be brighter.

That’s all for now! I’m absolutely wiped! Lol

X-H1 Reviews

But the X-H1 review flood does not end here.

X-H1 Review + Laowa 9mm F2.8

The Photography Team Fujifilm X-H1 Youtube Series

  • click here: X-H1 vs X-T2 Real World Review of The Focus Tracking
  • click here: XT2 vs XH1 Real Word Review of The IBIS
  • click here: XT2 vs XH1 Real Word Review Low Light Environmental Shot
  • click here: XT2 vs XH1 Real World Review of The Shutter Sound
  • click here: SpiderLight Hand Strap – Fuji X-H1 Recommended – For Mirrorless Cameras

& More

  • sin-space – Comparin X-T2 with X-H1 and Eterna with Classic Chrome
  • ohm-image – Enter: Fujifilm X-H1
  • lemondedelaphoto – X-H1 hands on
  • joengphotography – Soccer Game with Fujifilm X-H1
  • fstoppers – Fujifilm X-H review
  • williamchua – Fujifilm X-H1 launch at Chijmes
  • keithwee – Fujifilm X-H1: Final set of Eterna Samples
  • roycruz – Fujifilm X-H1 – Pushing IBIS and a Taste of Eterna in Street Photography
  • camerajabber – Fujifilm X-H1 Review
  • Keoni Ahlo Youtube – Fujifilm X-H1 Unboxing & First Impressions by a Regular Guy
  • mjrusso – Fun with X-H1
  • dsphotoblog – Fujifilm Eterna with the X-T2
  • erohne – Fujifilm X-H1 at the Norwegian Nature Photo Festival
  • phoblographer – Review: Fujifilm X-H1 (The Perfect Fuji With a Big Problem – the ergonomics)

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