LIGHTROOM 6 available for PRE-ORDER now for $150!

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You can now pre-order Lightroom 6 at BestBuy here for $150.

Here is the product description:

We all have a cell phone in our pocket, and either a point-and-shoot or a DSLR digital camera. You take pictures of everything — your newborn child, family gatherings, your meal at a fancy restaurant, sporting events and selfies. You love taking pictures, but wish there was an easy way to make them look outstanding all the time. With the powerful, yet intuitive software tools of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6, you can take your images from ordinary to extraordinary.

Take your digital photos to the next level with the intuitive software tools of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6. Whether your images were captured on your cell phone or a professional DSLR, you can enjoy pixel-level touch-ups to make every image in your library the best. Take advantage of one-touch adjustments, easy-to-use tools and more with this software. Keep your library organized, and share your creations with your family and friends by uploading them to social media and the Web, creating slideshows and prints and more. Are you ready to perfect your digital photographs?

Product Features
Organize, enhance, perfect and share your digital photographs easily with the tools of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6
Delivers one-click adjustments, simple tools and more with an intuitive workspace
Fearlessly experiment with your images with nondestructive editing tools, so your originals remain untouched
Enjoy a seamless workflow to get the best out of every pixel in your photos, whether you used a DSLR or a camera phone to capture them
Share your creations with friends and family by uploading to social media and the Web, creating slideshows and prints and more

 

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The World of Fuji’s Film Simulation – Episode 1

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FujifilmXworld just launched the first episode about the popular Fujfilm’s Film Simulations. It’s just an introduction and shows the graph you can see above. They say that “starting with the next episode, we will explain each “world” in depth.”

“It is our belief that “the photos should never look unnatural even though one can easily see that they are composed with the color of Velvia or ASTIA.

FUJIFILM’s color reproduction designers prioritize the live action. They take photos of scenery that should not be taken in Velvia. They take photos upon customizing the setting that one would never think of. They would print these out and evaluate. People who evaluate are not the people who took the photos. In order for a fair evaluation, they would need the neutral eye for the job and they do that for every test.

This is the process of creating the world of color that are unique, but yet never fail.”

Of course, the film simulation are also part of Rico’s X-T1 book… he goes through each of them and also gives you some useful information and tips. So if you don’t want to wait for each episode, get all you have to know about the film simulations right now from Rico’s X-T1 book here.

Fujifilm’s film simulations (and overall the JPEG’s) can sometimes deliver such pleasing results, that they are not always easy to match in post processing…  not for nothing Fuji’s film simulation/JPEG’s are highly appreciated amongst photographers.

Rico also recommends to shoot RAW+JPEG and you can read why in his latest book

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XF 56mmF1.2 APD now also $150 off until March 28th!

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February & March seem to be the best months for X-deals. As in 2014, also in 2015 Fujifilm launched a huge instant rebate program… and now, just a few days before the deals expire, they decided to add the Super-Bokeh lens 56mmF1.2 APD to the current X-deals.

Remember, BHphoto added a further rebate (and 4% reward) to all the current XF deals… so definitely the way to this time ;)

NEW DEAL: XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $150 –  price $1349): BHphoto / AmazonUS (coming soon) / Adorama /

Best price at BHphoto + they also offer 4% reward. AmazonUS matches some of them:

XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $150 –  price $1349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18-135mm (save $250 –  price $649): BHphoto /
XF 60mm (save $250 – price $399): BHphoto /
XF 18mm (save $230 – price $369):  BHphoto /AmazonUS
XF 23mm (save $200 –  price $699): BHphoto /AmazonUS
XF 56mm (save $200 – price $799): BHphoto /
XF 14mm (save $200 – price $699): BHphoto /
XF 10-24mm (save $200 – price $799): BHphoto /
XF 18-55mm (save $200 – price $498): BHphoto /
XF 27mm (save $170 – price $279): BHphoto /
XF 35mm (save $150 – price $449): BHphoto /AmazonUS (but for $459)
XF 55-200mm (save $150 – price $549): BHphoto /

X-SERIES CAMERAS DEALS
Expire March 28

X-T1 + 18-135 WR (save $200 – price $1699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-T1 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $1599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Black Body (save $100 – price $1199): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Graphite Body (save $100 – price $1399): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-E2 Body (save $100 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $999): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X30 (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XQ1 (save $100 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

XF LENSES DEALS
Expire March 28

NEW DEAL: XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $150 –  price $1349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 18-135mm (save $200 –  price $699): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18mm (save $200 – price $399):  Adorama /
XF 60mm (save $200 – price $449): AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 23mm (save $150 –  price $749):  Adorama /
XF 56mm (save $150 – price $849): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 14mm (save $150 – price $749): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 10-24mm (save $150 – price $849): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 35mm (save $100 – price $499):  Adorama /
XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): AmazonUS / Adorama /

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HOT DEALS !!! B&H adds up to $100 rebate to current XF deals (SAVE UP TO $250) + X-M1 with kit lens for $379

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BHphoto added from $20 to $100 rebate to the already good X-deals… and now made a GREAT DEAL out of it! The XF 18-55 is now $200 off (instead of $100)… and much more.

Another great deal: eBayUS store Newegg is selling the X-M1 with kit lens [shoplink 33159 ebay]for just $379[/shoplink]

So here are the new prices you can find on BHphoto, and they also offer 4% reward:
[UDPATE: AmazonUS just matched the BH-price, but just for a few lenses for now]

XF 18-135mm (save $250 –  price $649): BHphoto /
XF 60mm (save $250 – price $399): BHphoto /
XF 18mm (save $230 – price $369):  BHphoto /AmazonUS
XF 23mm (save $200 –  price $699): BHphoto /AmazonUS
XF 56mm (save $200 – price $799): BHphoto /
XF 14mm (save $200 – price $699): BHphoto /
XF 10-24mm (save $200 – price $799): BHphoto /
XF 18-55mm (save $200 – price $498): BHphoto /
XF 27mm (save $170 – price $279): BHphoto /
XF 35mm (save $150 – price $449): BHphoto /AmazonUS (but for $459)
XF 55-200mm (save $150 – price $549): BHphoto /

X-SERIES CAMERAS DEALS
Expire March 28

X-T1 + 18-135 WR (save $200 – price $1699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-T1 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $1599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Black Body (save $100 – price $1199): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Graphite Body (save $100 – price $1399): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-E2 Body (save $100 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $999): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X30 (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XQ1 (save $100 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

XF LENSES DEALS
Expire March 28

XF 18-135mm (save $200 –  price $699): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18mm (save $200 – price $399):  Adorama /
XF 60mm (save $200 – price $449): AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 23mm (save $150 –  price $749):  Adorama /
XF 56mm (save $150 – price $849): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 14mm (save $150 – price $749): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 10-24mm (save $150 – price $849): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 35mm (save $100 – price $499):  Adorama /
XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-M1 with kit lens deal at Newegg

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“Unashamedly aimed at Pros!” XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR highly recommended at Cameralabs & ePhotoZine… and more!

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XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore /

A bunch of tests about the XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR has been published over the last few days. I invite you to check out all the reviews listed in this post. But it’s pretty clear: the XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR is another optically outstanding Fujinon lens. Fuji spoiled us with truly amazing glass… so no surprise that X-shooters consider the Fujinon lenses the highlight of the X-system (see the poll at the bottom).

And now, have a good read:

1) Every good read begins with Rico’s First Looks…. and here is the one about the XF 16-55. If you didn’t still check it out, then make sure to click on this link.

2) 16-55mm f2.8 review at cameralabs: “Ultimately the XF 16-55mm is unashamedly aimed at pros, particularly event shooters who’ll want to pair it with the XF 40-150mm and know they’ll have a bright f2.8 aperture throughout a broad range and not need to worry about inclement weather. Suffice it to say wedding and street photographers will love it.”

3) 16-55 review at ephotozine: “Optically, this standard zoom from Fujifilm is up there with the best f/2.8 zooms available for APS-C format cameras. It is capable of delivering excellent sharpness, with low CA and distortion. More importantly, it handles well, and features such as weather sealing and the Nano-GI coatings applied to this lens ensure it is capable of holding its own amongst the best zoom lenses currently available.”

4) Fuji XF 16-55mm f/2.8 zoom — a hands-on review at aboutphotography-tomgrill: “If I were a wedding photographer depending only upon a Fuji equipment kit, I would add this lens to the mix for its high resolution and fast aperture. Same would be true if I only used a Fuji X camera for lifestyle or landscape photography.“

5) Fuji XF 16-55 LM WR Review (Part 2) at adamkingphoto: “The Fuji XF 16-55 F2.8 is hands down the best standard zoom available to demanding Fuji shooters, and I would consider it essential for event shooting, outdoor exploration, and any high-performance work in the standard range.”

6) Review at thephoblographer: “Is this a great lens? Absolutely, but it’s one that we’d keep in our camera bag and relegate to special needs purposes when we really need a zoom lens.”

7) Spanish Field Test at dslrmagazine (translation).

8) 16-55 compared to 23 at soundimageplus and compared to the Sony A7 Mk II 35mm Prime here: “Completely contrary to my expectations, the Fuji / Zoom combination turned in a better looking file than the Sony at f/2.8 and ISO 200, even after the upsizing and the Sony A7 Mk II / prime combination turned in a slightly better performance than the Fuji at f/2.8 and ISO 3200. ?????”

 

XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore /

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