“Superb, Staggering, Impressive, Fantastic, Insane”… or Just More Ordinary Fujifilm GFX100II Reviews

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ePhotozine published its Fujifilm GFX100 II review, and it is full of superlatives for the Fujifilm GFX100II. Their Pros and Cons:

Pros

  • Excellent to outstanding sharpness
  • Superb colour rendition
  • Staggering detail from 102MP CMOS sensor
  • High class manufacturing quality
  • Wide lens choice
  • Fujifilm Film Simulations
  • Fantastic EVF and monitor detail
  • Weather resistance
  • Impressive video capability

Cons

  • Bulk and weight
  • Price

You can read the full review at ePhotozine here. And down below I will share more GFX100II reviews which include more superlatives like “pure insanity”, “game changer” and what not!

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Fujifilm Discontinues Legendary Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 Lens – Long Live the XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8

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I can say I was there.

I was there, when Fujifilm launched what would become their all time bestseller, the Fujinon XF18-55mm f/2.8-4.

I was there to blog about it, to talk about… and to buy it for myself.

And actually, I bought two of them.

The first one I destroyed it when I had to jump into the Mekong river (story here – only the legendary Fujinon XF35mm f/1.4 survived that adventure, the rest of my gear broke).

I loved the XF18-55 so much that I bought a new one after destroying the first one.

The second sample did stick with me until I decided to sell it along with my XF55-200mm, in order to replace both of those lenses with the king of versatility, the Fujinon XF18-135mm.

I have had wonderful years with my Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4. It has taken some of my favorite images. And I am sure it has given great joy to many other fellow X shooters out there.

But now it is time also for this glorious lens to retire.

Because the Fujinon XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 is coming on May 16

As a consequence, the first stores in Japan are starting to mark the Fujinon XF18-55mmF2.8-4 as discontinued as reported by asobinet.

The Fujinon XF16-50mm will certainly be a fantastic lens. We leaked the images, we reported about the internal zoom, it will be sharper than the XF18-55mm, weather sealed and what not. But the XF18-55mm will always have a special place in the hearts of many as one of the best kit lenses ever made by any company.

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Major Firmware Update for X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI – New Features Guide Released and Where is Reala Ace?

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Fujifilm has just released major firmware updates for the Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI.

As usual, there were many disappointed that REALA ACE is not part of the update. I try to reply them all in the various posts I made on social media, but I thought at this point it is best to highlight it again in this article, in the hope the message comes through this time.

Fujifilm promised two major firmware updates: one coming in spring and one in summer. And it’s the one in summer that will bring Reala Ace to other 5th generation cameras.

What will come and when dedicated article here.

So, I hope this helps to mitigate the disappointment that Reala Ace did not come this time around. ;)

Nonetheless, what we got today is already a significant update, so much so that for all the cameras mentioned above (except for X-S20), Fujifilm has released new features guide so that you can learn how to properly use the new features

New Features Guide

Level Up!

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Fujifilm Names Its Most Significant Camera of the Past 25 Years – Do You Agree? – and Vote Your Top Camera

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DPReview asked camera manufacturers to pick their most significant piece of gear of the last 25 years.

Here is what the various brands picked:

  • Fujifilm: the original Fujifilm X100
    The Fujifilm managers explains to DRP:
    “That was the first camera when we stepped up from selling point-and-shoot, entry-level compact cameras. Smartphones were becoming popular and demand for point-and-shoot cameras was declining so fast. But we were determined to continue and to grow in this industry, so we thought very hard, how can we change our business model. This was our first attempt to do that, using the APS-C-sized sensor. X100 was a huge success, which gave us confidence. We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t have the X100,” he says Fujifilm’s “If that failed, we would have been in a very difficult position.”
  • Nikon: Nikon Z9
    Sony: Sony RX1 and Sony G Master lenses
    Tamron: Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD
    Sigma: Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art and 18-35mm F1.8 Art
    OM System: Olympus Camedia C-2000 Zoom
    Canon: Canon EOS Digital Rebel
    Panasonic: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

So the X100 was existential for Fujifilm. But in my opinion also other cameras were just as important, and I have written about Fujifilm’s top 10 most important digital cameras here.

Out of curiosity I have listed my top 10 picks in the survey below and you can vote what according to you was Fuji’s most significant camera. However, I’ll add the Fujifilm X100VI to the survey due to sheer incredible and historic success it is having.

I have also written an article about the top 10 Fujifilm camera flops in case you want to read it.

To read the full article and motivations of the various brands behind their picks, check out the article at dpreview.

NOTE: Some of the option I’ve put in the list might be controversial. But before you start to flame on me, check out in the reasoning behind my choices in this article. After that you can flame :).

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Major Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI Released with Autofocus Boost and More

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At the last X Summit in February, Fujifilm promised substantial Kaizen firmware love for several cameras to come between spring and summer.

Now, after the GFX100II and X-H2S also the Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI got their updates.

To see what else will come for which cameras in the near future, check out the dedicated article here.

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