DPReview Says Instax Square SQ10 is “Less Fun than it Should be” :: The Ultimate Instax Camera 2017 Comparison

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Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS Europe: WexUK, PCHstore

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Fujifilm Instax Square SQ10 Review

A couple of months ago, Fujifilm launched its first square instax camera, the Fujifilm Instax SQ10, a hybrid instax/digital camera. So is it as fun to use like all other “traditional” Fujifilm Instant cameras?

DPReview tested it… and didn’t really like it. The image quality is not good in low light. This, and some other Cons, make it “less fun than it should be” according to DPReview.

The good thing: they think the square format is “lovely”, and thanks to the fact that you can review the images before printing, you safe a lot of money on the expensive Instant sheets.

They end up recommending to take your pictures with a smartphone and use the Instax SP-2 printer to print your images (but it’s not square format).

Read the full review at DPReview.

I’d really have loved Fuji to implement WiFi to the Instax SQ10, so that I could connect my camera/smartphone to it and print some nice square images.

Lauren
Instax SQ10 Review + Ultimate Instax 2017 comparison

There is another Instax Square SQ10 review by Lauren on youtube. She says:

  • the magic “take the photo and see what you got” is gone, since you can review the images on the screen before printing, but on the other hand you safe on expensive Instax film. And if you still want the classic instax experience, you can set it that it immediatly prints when you snap the image.
  • No viewfinder (only LCD screen) to compose the shots
  • some usability issues (like you always have to press the shutter again after you took an image, to make the preview of the previous image disappear from the LCD)
  • you can get really close to subject for Macros

See the full review at Photography Concentrate with Lauren & Rob Youtube

They also published the ultimate Fuji Instax Camera Comparison 2017, always at Photography Concentrate with Lauren & Rob Youtube

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Fujifilm X-T1 (and X-T10) Officially Discontinued… An Emotional Farewell to the Camera that Changed Fujifilm’s Future

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I know, we got the first hint already back in September 2016 here, when Fujifilm wrote on the official X-T1 page “production ended“. However, after the FujiRumors post, Fujifilm quickly removed the “production ended” note (as they also did with the X-T10 here). But now it’s 100% official, as the X-T1 (and also the X-T10) is listed at Fujifilm’s Japanese discontinued model page here.

So we have to say goodbye, to one of Fujifilm’s most legendary and important digital cameras, the Fujifilm X-T1…. and I warn you, I tend to get rather emotional in these things, so prepare the tissues :)

In the first two years of blogging here on FujiRumors, I had to report many times how bad X-series camera sales were (only 700,000 cameras sold in the first 2 years, as The New York Times reported here), and how much money Fuji’s imaging solution was losing.

I admit: I was afraid Fujifilm could step out of the high end digital camera market anytime (just as it happened to Samsung a few years later).

But I wanted so badly Fujifilm to be successful, because from the very first moment I saw and used an X-series camera, I felt like they had something special and unique over all other digital cameras I’ve ever used…. and judging from the emails I was receiving at that time from fellow Fuji shooters out there (and I still receive today), I was not alone.

For many of us Fujifilm X-gear was not only a tool that gets the job done. Nope, it was also passion, freedom, fun, inspiration, lightness. It was technology designed around our passion. Many of us re-discovered the fun in photography thanks to the X-series.

But despite Fujifilm was doing so much to revive our passion for photography, the risk that Fujifilm would shut down their X-series camera business was realistic…

… until …

… the Fujifilm X-T1 came along in January 2014, which was the first big success for Fujifilm.

The X-T1 success was so big, that Top Fujifilm Manager Toshihisa Iida (who is also a Fujirumors reader and “lover”) said in September 2014 about the future of the X-series: “Over the past few months I’ve been getting more confident“

It was the Fujifilm X-T1, that finally changed the fate of the X-series for the better and kept Fujifilm hoping that they can go mainstream with their cameras.

And now that the Fujifilm X-T1 is officially discontinued, I just wanted to give it a worthy farewell by dedicating this post to the “legendary” Fujifilm X-T1.

  • Fujifilm X-T1 black body for $649 – save $650 – at BHphoto here
  • Fujifilm X-T1 black body + Free Accessories for $649 – save $650 + free accessories – at BHphoto here
  • Fujifilm X-T1 graphite body for $749 – save $750 – at BHphoto here
  • Fujifilm X-T1 graphite body for $749 – save $750 – at AmazonUS here
  • Fujifilm X-T1 + 18-55 + Battery Grip for $1,099 – save $800 – at BHphoto here
  • Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite + 35mmF2 for $1,148 – save $750 – at BHphoto here
  • Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite + 35mmF2 for $1,148 – save $750 – at AmazonUS here

Full list of discontinued Fujifilm cameras and lenses

  • Fujifilm X-Pro 1
  • Fujifilm X-T1
  • Fujifilm X-T10
  • Fujifilm X-E1
  • Fujifilm X-M1
  • Fujifilm X-A2
  • Fujifilm X-A1
  • Fujifilm X100T
  • Fujifilm X100S
  • Fujifilm X100
  • Fujifilm X70
  • Fujifilm X30
  • Fujifilm X20
  • Fujifilm X10
  • Fujifilm XQ2
  • Fujifilm XQ1
  • Fujifilm XF1
  • Fujifilm X-S1
  • Fujinon lens XC 16 – 50 mm F 3.5 – 6 OIS
  • Fujinon lens XC 50-230 mm F 4.5 – 6.7 OIS
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First Godox XT1-F Hands On Report and Damien Lovegrove Final Godox Testing

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The Godox Flash system is currently one of the best (if not the best) option for Fujifilm Shooters looking for a solid (and extremely affordable) flash system.

There is a great buzz about the Godox flash at our huge 14,000 GFX facebook group. And here are two Godox reports you should not miss.

The first one comes from David Ward (dmwfotos.com), who is using the Godox X1T-F controller already. The second one from Damien Lovegrove, who switched from Cactus to Godox and is now sharing his feedback on the group.

Godox/Flashpoint X1T-F controller: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox/Flashpoint TT350F: Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox/Flashpoint TT685F: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox/Flashpoint V860IIF: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox AD200: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

David Ward X1T-F Report
original report here (with lots of comments from the community)

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5 Reasons I Bought Fujifilm X-T2 and Not Canon/Sony :: Selling My Canon Gear for X-T2 :: DPReview X-A3 Review :: X-series Unlimited eBook (miXed zone)

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5 Reasons Why I Bought the Fujifilm X-T2 and not the Canon 6D Mark 2, Sony A6500 or the Panasonic G85 at Jacques Gaines Photography youtube

Fujifilm X-T2 body + grip (save $230): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm X-T2 body + 35/2 + grip (save $330): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm X-T2 graphite body + grip (save $230): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm X-T2 + 18-55 + grip (save $230): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Cover Stories

  • Why I am selling all of my Canon gear (and go all in on Fuji) at Kendrick Disch Youtube
  • Fujifilm X-A3 Review at dpreview (and they don’t seem happy with it :( )

Fujifilm X-T2 & More

A lot of great images (mostly shot with X-T1 and X100S) at tedclutterphotography

  • 9 Wet Days in Ireland with the X-Pro2 at joelwolfson
  • Five Stars for Fuji in Monte Carlo at joelwolfson
  • Affordable Fujifilm X Astrophotography Kit + Milky Way Photography Tips at roycruz
  • A Guide to iPad Pro as your Mobile Platform for Fujifilm X-T2 – and what Adobe Creative Cloud offers on top at fotox
  • An evening in London at alphawhiskey
  • Shot On X Series: Slab City at Fuji Guys Youtube (Fuji is pushing their cameras for video work)
  • Fujifilm X-T2 at Damian Brown Youtube
  • Milano’s Reflections at androloria
  • An evening in the streets of Jerusalem (with the Fujifilm X Pro2) at photo-vinc
  • X-Pro2, X-T2, 35/1.4, 56/1.2 and 50-140 – 92nd Pitti Immagine Uomo in Florence: photographs at alessandromichelazzi
  • Homeshoot with Sarah // Fujifilm X-T2 & 56mm f1.2 at Chris Perkles Youtube
  • Using the Electronic Shutter on the X-Pro 2 for Street Shooting at thomasfitzgeraldphotography
  • Toronto and Lagoon City with the Fuji XT2 at lukewalkerphotog
  • Fujifilm X-PRO2: Shortcuts at sritch
  • Fujifilm X-PRO2: Shortcuts (continued) at sritch
  • My X-Pro2 Settings: Part Three at adambonn

X-series Unlimited eBook

Fujifilm X Photographer Dan Bailey wrote a Fuji guide called X SERIES UNLIMITED. It’s a 50K word, 329-page eBook. He describes very single feature, function and menu item and detail how they can be used in real life shooting situations as well as pro insight and practical tips. He also talks about how to operate the cameras efficiently, how to shoot fast action with the X Series cameras, how to tweak the film simulations and customize the look of their imagery, and how to customize the operation of the camera in a way that matches their own shooting style and more.

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Godox News: Cross Brand TTL and HSS, XT1-F Preview, Godox Products for Sale Now also at BHphoto & more

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A truely excellent and up to date Godox overview by Robert Hall at Robert Hall Photography Youtube

It’s Godox Time!

In 5 years of blogging on FujiRumors I never had to share so many (good) flash news like in the last 5 weeks :) . And to keep up with the latest flash evolutions, here is roundup dedicated to Godox flash.

  • Godox TT350F Review for Fujifilm at fujirumors.com (in case you missed it)
  • Damien Lovegrove detailed report about using Godox flashes with Fujifilm cameras at our Fujifilm GFX facebook group. He says “the results have exceeded all my expectations […] So many times I’ve seen photographers complain about 1/125th second sync speed on the GFX but now 1/4000th gives an identical flash power output using the Godox system as does 1/125th second. Is this trickery something to do with Fujifilm’s circuitry or is it a Godox thing? “.
  • Fuji HSS TTL Godox AD600 Flashpoint EPLOR 600 – Full Off Camera Support at Camera Guy Youtube
  • Preview GODOX XT1-F (Off camera flash trigger for Fujifilm) at Lillo Mendola Youtube
  • The Operation demonstration of Godox TT350F at Fomito youtube

Another nice news:

  • According to reports coming from the Godox facebook group (and that I have found via petapixel), just like cactus here, now also Godox offers Cross-Brand TTL and HSS. Strangly, it seems that Godox never officially announced this feature, but it seems to work just fine. Robert Hall put together a nice piece over at petapixel. Make sure to check it out. He also made a video about it on his youtube channel. So check out “Godox TT350 X1T-F Dual AD-200 Cross TTL and Cross HSS” at Robert Hall Photography Youtube

Reminder: a recent Godox Firmware update added Fujifilm support for all 2.4GHz lights (TT685, V860II, TT350, AD200, AD360 , AD600) – download here.

The Flashpoint R2 TTL Transmitter (re-branded Godox X1T-F) is now available for pre-order at Adorama and the Godox TT350F is now in stock at AmazonUS here and Adorama here. The Godox/Flashpoint TT685F and V860IIF for Fujifilm are available for pre-order at Adorama.

And finally, BHphoto started selling Godox gear, using the original “Godox” name and not rebranded names (like flashpoint). Check out all BHphoto Godox products for Fujifilm here.

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