EF-FX AF – 298USD (optically improved. New production from better optic supplier)
Baveyes EF-FX AF 0.7x – 428USD (focal reducer, or “speedbooster”)
EF-GFX AF – 298USD
Now Cinema5D met the Kipon guys at the CP+, and they present the new smart adapters by Kipon. You can see the video here. They say the Canon EF to Fuji X smart adapters will start shipping at the end of March/beginning of April
Especially the “speedbooster” version sounds very interesting.
Here is an overview of the current or soon to be available smart adapters for Fujifilm
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
The Fujifilm X-H1 has just been released, and our hyperactive Fujifilm X-H1 facebook community found a possible bug. Auto ISO settings keep reset to factory settings if you use the Q Menu. Also FR-reader contacted me via email to report me this (thanks).
Here are three reports:
JASON: Hi all. So I’m wondering if this is a new setting or user error or a bug but I’m finding that the three auto iso settings keep defaulting back to their factory settings and don’t keep my settings? This happens only when I switch between my custom settings in the Q menu. Doesn’t happen with my X-T2’s. Anyone else found this?
JOSH: Is anyone else having a bug where their Auto ISO presets reset after the camera is turned off and on?
TORSTEN: I found a bug! I customized my Auto-ISO settings, but after changing / switching to another C-Setting (C1-C7) the Auto-ISO is resetting to the default values
Fujifilm X-H1 Lock-Ups
There are some reports at our group about lock-ups.
So far it seems lock ups happen mostly to people, who use different SD-cards to those recommended by Fujifilm. Using Fujifilm recommended SD-cards fixed the issue for them. So make sure you use SD-cards appoved by Fujifilm for the X-H1. You can see the list here.
Additionally, FR-readers could expand this list by posting their working (exact) SD-Card Model in the comments. Thanks Frank.
However, some X-H members, like Peter here, say “I have approved cards and faster than approved cards and still experience the lockups however I’ve noticed a correlation to what shutter mode I’m using and since the shutter mechanism is a new element in the technology it makes sense that it may be the cause. At least from my findings. Trying to see if others are experiencing the same thing“.
Besides the Fujifilm recommended SD-Cards, make sure to use the correct NP-W126S batteries (and not NP-W126 – orginal or third party).
This is a controlled lab test, and as imaging resource writes:
“Controlled lab images are not the real world, but they are the very best way to compare one camera’s image quality to another, in order to ensure you are giving yourself the best chance out in whatever world you do happen to shoot“.
So how does the Fujifilm X-H1 compare against the rest of the world?
I will do a more in-depth pixel peeping by myself later on (I have to go back to the hills now, where I probably lost my XF27mm lens cap yesterday while shooting, before it gets dark).
But for the start, though, I compared it to the Fujifilm X-T2. I was expecting the same results (same sensor and processor), and yet, the higher you crank up the ISO, the better the X-H1 looks. At ISO 51,200 the difference is noticeably in favor of the X-H1.
However, you have to keep in mind, that imaging resource now switched from the XF60mmF2.4 to the XF90mmF2 for their lab test, and the 90mm is in part responsible for the sharpness improvement. But overall the lab test shows less grain over the X-T2 at high ISO. Fujifilm might have improved image processing on the Fujifilm X-H1.
Mostly the X-H1 comes out as the winner when compared to other Fujifilm X-Trans III cameras. There are some parts, where the X-T20 & Co show more details than the X-H1, like in the wool thread, shared at the very bottom of this post. The EXIF says the X-T20 was shot with the 60mm at F11 and 1/2500, whereas the X-H1 with the 90mm at F8 and 1/4000.
The Fujifilm X-H1 also beats the Nikon D500 at ISO 51,200, as you can see below.
“In my general experience analyzing images at Imaging Resource for more than five years, I’ve found ISO 3200 to be about as comfortable as I get with APS-C sensors. Of course, that is just a generalization, and there are exceptions to every rule. The Fujifilm X-H1 seems to be more than just an exception to the rule, more like a complete rule breaker.
The image above [admin note: below in this aritcle] has plenty of fine detail where it counts, such as in the mosaic tile pattern, and yet doesn’t introduce a great deal of noise in areas like the shadows behind the bottles. As most of you know, that is the real trick, getting the detail without introducing the noise inherent at higher gain settings. The shadow areas in our target are traditionally prone to plenty of noise depending on the camera and the chosen compression algorithm, and the above combination is a very good one for this sensor size.”
ISO 6400 comparison (The two white specs in the mosiac tile on the X-H1 image are a new lab reflection artifact. It is not a product of the X-H1, as we found through a deeper dive into the phenomenon with another test camera.. We’re still working to resolve the issue.)
The goal posts of camera technology are being moved every day. When I say portraiture, you say higher resolution. When I say sports; you say faster, more accurate autofocus performance. When I say weddings and events, you say increased ISO sensitivity. And, when I say journalistic or street photography, you say medium format? Not really…
Most pros relegate medium format to studio, landscape, or tripod-mounted applications and more ergonomic formats for journalistic style photography. So, it was typical that I would pack my Leica gear for a recent one month assignment through the Mekong (Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam).
However, at the last minute, I was somehow compelled to swap it out for my medium format Fuji GFX 50s system taking up nearly 3 times the space. What was I thinking? Well, I wasn’t thinking straight for sure. But that is how some of the most remarkable things happen in life (Like when my wife said “Yes”)!
My last minute decision was partially influenced by the fact that image technology across sensor types (e.g., Crop, Full-Frame, and Medium) is converging rapidly and the features are blurring between such systems. So, at some point in the near future, I suspect these choices will be made for me anyway by process of elimination. I suppose I also wanted to test my patience and persistence. But, there was also an element of surprise I was seeking. I really wanted to see what this thing could do in the field under varied conditions and over a lengthy assignment.
Suffice to say, I was exceptionally pleased by the potential of the Fuji GFX 50S medium format in the field and hope that the following observations are an inspiration to all who are (i) facing decisions about upsizing or downsizing formats, (ii) interested in my approach to journalistic photography, or (iii) wanting to simply experience the beauty of the people and colors of the Mekong.
1. Medium format is too heavy and bulky for journalism and street photography; Or is it?
