Sony launches A7rIV and Says it Rivals Medium Format Image Quality – Signs of Confidence or Nervousness?

Sony launched the Sony A7rIV. You can read the facts and see the live stream again here.

It has a 61 MP full frame sensor, that offers 26 MP in APS-C crop mode. Anyone knows an APS-C Fuji camera with 26 MP out there? It’s all the same sensor wafer, just cut in differnt sizes for X-T3 (26 MP), A7rIV (61 MP) and GFX100 (102 MP).

The Sony A7rIV is a very fine camera, and I know at least one guy, who won’t be able to resist the temptation of buying it.

But one thing really grabbed my attention during the official presentation: the regular reference to medium format image quality.

The first reference comes from a Japanese Sony manager, who says:

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Value Angle of Mirrorless Cameras Explained and Compared

At the last Fujifilm X summit (which we covered and sumed up for you here), Fujifilm talked to us about the “value angle”.

The value angle is not a weird concept invented by Fujifilm, but a factor that influences the whole design and development of a camera system, as well as image quality.

In short: the wider the value angle, the more precise and easier a lens can send light to the sensor. A wider value angle gives more flexibility for lens design and allows for more light and less digital correction.

As you can see below, Fujifilm X has a huge value angle and Sony Full Frame an extremely small value angle, which is why Sigma said that it is a challenge to develop full frame lenses for Sony, especially high quality ones.

Chart below provided by the German site docma.

In German we refer to Full Frame as "Kleinbild" (small format)
In German we refer to Full Frame as “Kleinbild” (small format)

If you want to get an anology with a soccer player hitting the ball, in order to understand it better, we can get the help of an article appeared at the German site docma many months ago.

Google translated version down below.

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How to Save and Restore Your Camera Settings

How to Save & Restore Camera Settings

Every now and then I get emails from fellow Fujifilm X Shooters, complaining that their camera settings get completely deteleted. There are several reasons this can happen:

  • after firmware update (it should not happen, but it can)
  • discharging of the small build-in internal battery: happens if you leave your camera too long without battery. In case of new cameras, give it a long first charge, or settings will delete shortly after battery has been removed

So the first thing you can do, is to avoid the errors we mentioned above.

And yet, sometimes it’s not a user error (see firmware update), so you better have a Plan B in case all your settings get lost, and in our case, our Plan B is called Fuji X Acquire.

And since just right after the Fujifilm X-T3 firmware update, some FR-readers couldn’t find the back-up feature, I thought I share a quick guide on how to save & restore your Fujifilm camera settings using Fujifilm X Acquire.

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Commlite CM-EF-FX Firmware Update 1.21 released

Commlite CM-EF-FX Smart AF Adapter firmware update version 1.21 has just been released.

  • Bug Fix: Fixed blackout and improved stability when using X-H1, X-T3 and X-T30
  • Operation stabilization and focus accuracy have been improved for some sigma lenses

Download links:

Amazon Purchase Link:

List of smart adapters available for Fujifilm X mount

New Profoto Connect Wireless Transmitter Announced

Profoto Connect

Profoto just announced their new Profoto Connect Wireless Transmitter, which will be available for several systems, including the following Fujifilm cameras: GFX 50S, X-T2, X-T20,, X-Pro2, X100F, X-H1, X-E3, X-T3 and GFX 50R.

You can check pricing and availability at BHphoto here.

Product Highlights

  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Operating Range: 330-1000′
  • 8 Channels
  • Settings: Auto, Manual & Off
  • Slides into FUJIFILM Hot Shoe
  • Built-In, Rechargeable LiPo Battery
  • Control Lights via Profoto App
  • 30-Hour Battery Life
  • Turns Off after 60 Minutes of Inactivity

For the official product page check out profoto here.

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IT’S OVER SOON: Capture One 10% Savings and Luminar 3 Deal Ending

Capture One 12

PhaseOne contacted me, and told me that they are going to end the special discount coupon codes for all their affiliates.

This means that these are the very last days, where FujiRumors can offer you up to 10% discount on Capture One 12, when using code “AMBFR” at checkout.

Here are the various savings:

The coupon code AMBFR is valid until December 31, 2018.

Capture One 12 added film simulation profiles for the following cameras: X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T20, X-H1, X-T3, X-E3, X100F, GFX50S and GFX50R. We have compared them to the original film simulations as well to Lightroom’s version. See this article here.

Luminar 3

These are the last 2 days, where you can pre-order Luminar 3 with Libraries for a reduced price along with additional bonuses.

Pre-order offer until December 18 (after Dec. 19 it will cost $69):

Pricing:

  • New users can purchase Luminar for ​$59​​ (​$49​​ with coupon code “FUJI“).
  • Current users of Luminar 2017 can upgrade for ​$49​​ (​$39​​ with coupon code “FUJI“).

Bonuses:

  • US$20 gift card to Manfrotto & Gitzo
  • 3 video tutorials by Dan Kordan
  • 3-month ViewBug membership
  • 2-month KelbyOne membership
  • Free eBook from Rocky Nook
  • US$300 OFF Iceland Photo Tours

Iridient Developer 3.3.4 and X-Transformer 1.1.1 Updates

The Iridient Developer 3.3.4 and Iridient X-Transformer 1.1.1 updates are now available for download!

These updates fix an issue with the new D RANGE PRIORITY modes found on the X-T3 and X-H1 models. The X-Transformer update also brings the DNG baseline metadata values (color, white balance, exposure, etc) inline with the newest Adobe software values for recent camera models (X-T3, GFX 50R, XF10).

Iridient X-Transformer 1.1.1 for macOS and Windows can now be downloaded here and X-Transformer releases notes are here.

Iridient Developer 3.3.4 for macOS can now be downloaded here and full release notes for this Iridient Developer update.

BLACK FRIDAY Deals Live NOW: Double X-H1 Cashback, Capture One Pro Rebate, World’s Fastest SD-Card Deal and a Lot More

 

Black Friday is here, and tons of deals are now available at the various stores.

Make sure to check out the black friday pages of the stores down below to get your deal.

And if you want, puchase your deal using one of our affiliate links… helps to keep the rumors coming ;). You can just click on the FR-link, then search and puchase anything you want.

Dedicated BLACK FRIDAY PAGES in USA / CA

Dedicated BLACK FRIDAY Pages in EUROPE
Double Cashback on Fujifilm cameras (Fuji X-H1 is €500 off)*

*Amazon is qualified retailer for the Cashback. Scoll down to the botton of this post for the full list of deals. Check out if available in your country and claim your money back at fujifilm-connect.

Mega X-H1 Deal in USA

Software / Plug-In Deals

Fujifilm Camera Deals

Fujinon Lens Deals

Third Party Lens Deals for Fuji X / Adapters

Accessories & Speedlights

Apple Deals

Mixed Deals

Fujifilm X and GFX deals

Fujifilm GFX 50R / 50S
GFX 50R + GF63mm (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
GFX 50R + GF45mm (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
GFX 50R + GF32-64mm (save $800): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

GFX 50S (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujinon GF Lenses
GF 23mm (save $620): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
GF 45mm (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
GF 63mm (save $350): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
GF 110mm (save $660): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
GF 120mm (save $640): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
GF 250mm (save 780): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
GF 32-64mm (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

Fujifilm X Cameras
X-T3 + v. grip (save $130): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T3 + 18-55 + v. grip (save $130): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-H1 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-H1 + v. grip (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 (save $500): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 + 18-55 (save $400): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 + XF23mmF2 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 + XF18-55 (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T100 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T100 + XC15-45 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T100 + XC50-230 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T20 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 18-55 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 16-50 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 15-45 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 black body (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 + XF23/2 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 + XF35/2 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 + XF50/2 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 graphite + 23/2 or 35/2 or 50/2 (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama , FocusCamera
X-A3 + 15-45 (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
X100F silver/black (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
X100F brown (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

Fujinon Prime Lenses
XF 14mmF2.8 (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 16mmF1.4 WR (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
XF 18mmF2 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 23mmF1.4 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 23mmF2 WR (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
XF 27mmF2.8 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 35mmF2 WR (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 50mmF2 WR (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 56mmF1.2 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 60mmF2.4 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 80mmF2.8 OIS WR (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 90mmF2 WR (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera

Fujinon Zoom Lenses
XF 10-24mmF4 OIS (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 18-55mmF2.8-4 OIS (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 18-135mmF3.5-5.6 OIS WR (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 50-140mmF2.8 OIS WR with Teleconverters option (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 55-200mmF3.5-4.8 OIS (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 100-400mmF4.5-5.6 OIS WR with Teleconverters option (save $300): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Official Fujifilm Recommended Battery Chargers

Charge via USB Fujifilm X-T3*, X-T2*, X-H1*, X-E3*, X-T20*, X100F* and X100T*, X-T100**, X-A5**, X-A3**, XF10**.

*charging batteries while camera is ON or OFF
**charging batteries only while camera is OFF

Official Fujfiilm Recommended SD-Cards

Fujifilm officially recommends here the following SD-cards for Fujifilm X and GFX series cameras:

Used Fuji X Gear Sale

Adorama has plenty of used Fujifilm gear for sale. Also BHphoto has a dedicated used Fujifilm gear page here.

Third Party Fuji X Mount Lens Deals

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

BHphoto and Adorama are currently running deals on a few Mitakon lenses. Search for Mitakon Fujifilm lenses at BHphoto and at Adorama here to find your deal.

Editing Software Deals – Luminar & Capture One

Special deals on editing software for FujiRumors readers

 

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ON1 Photo RAW 2019 with Complete Lightroom Photo Settings Migration Released – LEAVING LIGHTROOM

ON1 Photo RAW

ON1 just released ON1 Photo RAW 2019, and it should make life a lot easier to those, looking to switch from Lightroom subscription model to a standalone software.

In fact, ON1’s new AI-powered algorithms, will give you the ability to transfer your Lightroom edited photos, keep your non-destructive editing settings, and move them into ON1 Photo RAW. See the video below.

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