Fuji Guy Billy Talks GFX100, Digital Image Stabilization via Firmware Update, GF Lenses and More
The third episode of the Fujilove podcast with Fuji Guy Billy just went online (episode 1, episode 2). You can listed to it all at sticher and Fujilove.
As to expect it is centered on the Fujifilm GFX100.
Here some excerpts, skipping most of the stuff you have already heard all too often :).
Kamlan 21mm f/1.8 Available Now
KAMLAN 8mm f/3.0 Release on April 20
We already reported about the Kamlan 8mm f/3 and 50mm f/1.1 MK II back in March here.
Now Sainsonic announced that they will release the Kamlan 8mm f/3 on April 20 for around 25,000 yen ($223).
It will be available for purchase at AmazonUS here.
You can find all Kamlan lenses for Fujifilm at AmazonUS.
Main Specifications
- Focal length: 8 mm
- Maximum aperture: F3.0
- Minimum aperture: F22
- Angle of view: 180 degrees
- Lens configuration: 11 pieces of 9 groups
- Shortest focusing distance: 0.1 m
- Mount: Canon EF-M / Fujifilm X / Sony E (APS-C)
- Focus: manual
- External dimensions: 64 x 62 mm
- Weight: about 240 g
via dc.watch
Full List of Chinese Lenses for Fujifilm X
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:
- Capture One 12 Standalone with 3 style pack – 3 more style packs for free and additional 10% savings with Coupon code “AMBFR“
- Capture One Pro 12 for Fujifilm standalone – Save 10% with coupon code “AMBFR”
- Capture One Pro 12 for Fujifilm subscription – Save 5% with coupon code “AMBFR”
- Capture One Pro 12 Universal standalone – Save 10% with coupon code “AMBFR”
- Capture One Pro 12 Universal subscription – Save 5% with coupon code “AMBFR”
- Capture One Pro 12 (universal or for Fujifilm) + Styles Bundle – Save 40% with coupon code “AMBFR”
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
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
- Fujifilm X-H1 Body – save $250 + $150 Gift Card
- Fujifilm X-H1 w/grip – save $250 + $200 Gift Card
Software / Plug-In Deals
- Capture One Pro – buy perpetual license with 3 styles bundle and get 3 more styles for free
- Luminar 2018 + Aurora HDR 2019 Bundle – $119 instead of $168
- Luminar 2018 for new users – $59 ($49 with coupon code FUJI).
- Luminar 2018 for current users of Luminar 2017 – $49 ($39 with coupon code FUJI).
- Aurora HDR 2019 for new users – $99 ($89 with coupon code FUJI).
- Aurora HDR 2019 for current users – $59 ($49 with coupon code FUJI).
- Photolemur – save 83%
- X-LR Plugin – Automatically Apply FUJIFILM Film Simulation in Lightroom
- Affinity Photo – 30% off
Fujifilm Camera Deals
- Fujifilm X Cameras (body only, kits and accessory bundles)
- Fujifilm GFX cameras (body only, kits and accessory bundles)
Fujinon Lens Deals
Third Party Lens Deals for Fuji X / Adapters
- 7Artisan 35mm F1.2 – eBay /AmazonUS 20% off
- Mitakon 35mmF0.95 MK II
- Zeiss Touit for Fujifilm
- Laowa 9mmF2.8
- Rokinon/Samyang lenses – save up to $130
- Zeiss Touit lenses – save up to $150
- Fringer Smart AF Adapters
Accessories & Speedlights
- Worlds fastest SD-Cards by Sony
- Lexar SD-Cards – save up to $70
- SD-cards + Storage Media at Amazon
- Memory cards at BHphoto
- Portable Battery Banks
- Tripods
- Godox Flashes for Fujifilm
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
- Capture One Pro + Styles Bundle – Save 40% by using code “AMBFR“
- You can get Capture One 11 with 10% discount at Capture One here, by using coupon code “AMBFR”.
- You can get Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018 with $10 discount by using coupon code “FUJI
Laowa 9mmF2.8 + Kamlan 50mmF1.1 + Opteka 35mmF1.7 + 7artisans 35mmF1.2 + Mitakon 35mmF0.95 + Fujinon XF 80 & More
It is time for a dedicated lens roundup… and it’s a rather massive one, that includes third party lenses, and also Fujinon glass.
I am trying to catch up with all the links you guys send me and you ask me to be featured on FujiRumors. I will feature you all, but given the huge demand, it might take some time before I can share you all. Thanks for your patience :)
Laowa 9mm F2.8
Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Available for Pre-order at AmazonUS
Finally also AmazonUS is taking pre-orders on the Fujinon GF 250mm F4.
The GF 250mmF4 has been announced along with the 18mm and 45mm Macro extension tubes and the 1.4x Teleconverter.
Make sure to check out Rico’s First Look Review about all these new Fujinon goodness and to check back our Fujinon GF 250mm Live Blog
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NEW FUJI GEAR
Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Pre-orders Now at BHphoto
Fujinon GF 250mm F4 Pre-orders
Adorama was punctual like a Swiss clock, and started taking pre-orders right at the GF 250mm F4 announcement.
BHphoto was slower, but finally also they show the latest and greatest Fujifilm gear available for pre-order.
Amazon has all the extension tubes and teleconverter for pre-order, but not the GF 250mm F4 (at the time of this post).
Check out the pre-order links below.
Fujinon GF 250mm F4: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
18mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
45mm Macro Extension Tube: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS