There was some confusion yesterday, since the BHphoto system shows different prices for the X-H1 bundles, depending if you add the free accessories to your purchase or not.
So let me clarify for all:
At the time of this posts, at BHphoto you will get the full discount and best price on the X-H1 + lens bundle, ONLY if you add the “accessories kit” to your purchase.
[Update: BHphoto fixed it now and the discount is available also without the free accessories]
So the best deal on X-H1, is if you get it with XF 8-16mm f/2.8, since you are going to pay the camera $299 only. But also bundled to the XF16-55mm f/2.8 you’ll pay only $499 for the X-H1.
And then there is the body only, that, including grip and two spare batteries, costs you only $999.
Usually the time span between registration and announcement is about 1 to 4 months, so we can assume that one more Fujifilm camera is coming in 2019, in addition to the Fujifilm X-Pro3.
Guys, listen to me: it’s not an X-H1 successor! 100% sure. Trust me! It is something else ;). And whoever tells you it’s the X-H2, is just clickbaiting you.
It is also not the Fujifilm X100V, since that one will come out sometimes in 2020 only, so that’s definitely too early to be registered already.
FF190001 = ?
FF190002 = X-Pro3
So, if you buy the X-H1 today, don’t worry about the FF190001 or FF190002 being its successor.
Tuscany: Look at that terrible Dynamic Range // Dolomites: what a pain those horrible colors // Woman + Kid: that 56/1.2 rendering just destroyed every portrait
Fuji Crop is Crap
How often have we heard influcencers says that Fujifilm is not a professional system, because it is not full frame.
How often have super talented photographers, who hide behind anonymous forum accounts with no portfolio, said that Fujifilm APS-C is not good enough to keep up with their immense talent and creativity.
How often have professional photo reviewers given scientific proof that Fujifilm APS-C can hardly beat an iPhone in terms of image quality.
How often have we heard about how impossible X-Trans files are to edit.
How often have we heard youtubers complaining about the slow manual controls on Fuji cameras, making it impossible to take pictures, because you have to spend half an hour turning dials before pressing the shutter.
And today I will prove, that they were all right!
In the spirit of one of my favorite Fuji blogs, photosfujiscanttake.com, I will list below a series of images, so horrible and painful to the eyes due to the limitations of the APS-C sensor, that you will immediately agree with forum experts, that APS-C is not for Pros.
If you are brave enough, check out the images below.
There is everything wrong, the colors, the dynamic range, the noise, the moments.
Fujifilm X photographer Jens Krauer, who runs the FujiLove podcast, hosted Hugh Brownstone in his latest episode.
Both have excellent connections with Fujifilm, and I’d like to highlight the gear related part of their talk.
Hugh fell in love with manual controls on Fujifilm cameras
IBIS makes a huge difference for stills and video
Hugh is waiting for the Fujifilm X-H2, to replace his Panasonic GH5
Jens says that there is a theory floating around, that all Fujifilm cameras will have IBIS
Hugh says in this talk to Fujifilm managers, they confirmed him that shrinking IBIS is important, so that they can put it into smaller cameras
Hugh says that, if Fuji could, they would put IBIS in an X-T4
Hugh prefers the definition “super full frame” instead of “large format” for the Fujifilm GFX
Hugh says taking the dials of the GFX100 makes absolute sense
Hugh would like a GFX50S with dials and without that brick on the back
Jens says he thinks Fujifilm is working on that
Hugh says Fuji should refresh their lens lineup to make them more silent and suitable for video
Hugh loves the Fujinon MK lenses, although he’d prefer to have 16mm instead of 18mm on the wide end
Hugh desires a tilting EVF for Fujifilm’s APS-C cameras [currently only available only on GFX system]
His desert island gear would be a Fujifilm X-T3 with XF35mm f/1.4
Fujifilm X shooter are different (in the positive way) from fans of other brands, Hugh notices that in the comments to his Fuji reviews compared to Sony etc.
The whole 1+ hour episode is well worth to listen, so head over at sticher or Fujilove.
Thanks to the anonymous FR reader for letting me know, and looking forward to hear from you again ;).
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