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Sony’s 100 Megapixel Medium Format Sensor – for Fujifilm GFX100S – will Shoot 4K and 8K. Ready in 2018

Fujifilm GFX100S

Back in March and April 2017, Sony officially presented to the world their future medium format sensors. There were three sensors, but relevant for Fuji Medium Format users, is the IMX461, a new 100 Megapixel 44x33mm medium format back illuminated sensor that will be ready for 2018.

Now more details have been disclosed by Sony about the next generation 44×33 MF sensor, which will very likely be the core of the new Fujifilm GFX100S.

Sony says it will be capable of 4K video at 30fps and 8K video at 18fps. It remains to see how much heat will be generated by the sensor/processor and if the Fujifilm GFX100S body can properly dissipate it.

And hopefully Fuji’s processor will be powerful enough to process the huge amount of data properly.

So what can we expect from the Fujifilm GFX100S?

  • 100 Megapixel
  • BSI sensor
  • 4K (maybe even 8K) video
  • less moiré due to the higher megapixel count
  • sharper than Japanese steel*
  • faster sensor readout allows…
  • … faster AF speed
  • … faster continous shooting
  • … better EVF refresh rate

*Fujifilm said that the GF lenses are designed to support 100MP resolution… so, even if it’s hard to believe given how sharp the GFX files already are, the GF lenses currently underperform on the GFX 50S.

The fact that the sensor will be ready for 2018, does not necessarily mean that the Fujifilm GFX100S will also hit the market in 2018.

Whatever Fujifilm’s medium format future brings, the best place to instantly get the news, is our Fujifilm GFX facebook page. And if you want to interact with 16,000 GFX owners and fans, feel free to join our immense GFX facebook group.

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Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
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$10 L Bracket for Fujifilm GFX :: New Firmware v.2.3 for Fringer C645-GFX Smart Adapter :: Techart EF to GFX Smart Adapter Shipping (GFX Zone)

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Fringer Firmware Update

FRINGER Press Release: “V2.3 firmware is avaliable now. It disables in-camera lens correction which let to severe distortion when connecting Contax 645 lenses to GFX50s using Fringer smart adapter. Please download the firmware v2.3 and upgrade your adapter according to the steps in user manual (section 6). […] 

As you know, Fujifilm lenses largely depend on software corrections. Whatever the file format you use, i.e. JPG or RAW, you cannot switch it off. Even in the view finder you can only see the after-correction results. Since currently all the smart adapters in the market are impersonating a G mount lens, the in camera lens correction severely disturbed the adapted lenses’ output.

Now, we totally solved the problem and integrated the solution in the firmware ver2.3. After upgrading your adapter, the Fujifilm’s lens correction would be disabled in the view finder and the JPG or RAW files the camera produces.

Fujifilm GFX 50S Roundup

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First Sony A7rIII Vs. Fujifilm GFX 50S Vs. Nikon D850 Vs. Canon 5D MK IV Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 50S Vs. Sony A7RIII

So it happened, Sony just dropped another Full Frame camera, the brand new Sony A7RIII (price and specs at BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera).

As to expect, now all possible comparisons will appear on the web, and we have already a first one at imaging-resource, comparing the Sony A7rIII with the Fujifilm GFX 50S, the Nikon D850 and the Canon 5DMKIV.

The results of the 42MP on the Sony A7RIII are, as to expect, impressive and promising. The Fujifilm GFX 50s, Nikon D850 and Sony A7rIII seem to be clearly superior to the Canon 5D MK IV.

The A7R III has a crispness to the blues in the eye that the other two seem to lack, resulting in a sort of grey overtone from both the Nikon and the Fuji. What may be the most impressive is how well the new Sony FE 24-105 f/4 hangs with Nikon’s new 24-70mm and Fuji’s 63mm. [Note: the Canon had the EF24-70mm f/2.8L II USM]

Due to the RAW profile for the Sony A7R III not yet being available, we are comparing JPEG images. The Nikon D850 image was converted from RAW with ACR default settings

And here is the EXIF data for the images (shot on a tripod, all shot at 50mm):

  • Fujifilm GFX 50S: 1/20th, F5, ISO250, SOOC Jpeg – see here
  • Sony A7RIII: 1/40th, F5, ISO250, SOOC Jpeg – see here
  • Canon 5DMKIV: 1/40th, F5, ISO250, SOOC Jpeg – see here
  • Nikon D850: 1/40th, F5, ISO250, converted from RAW with ACR default settings – see here

As FR-readers noted, the strange pattern in the eyes is very likely caused by the model’s color contact lenses.

Please notice that

  • the Fujifilm GFX was shot at 1/20th of a second, whereas the other three cameras at 1/40th.
  • the Fujifilm GFX was shot at F5 in Medium Format, which is faster than F5 in FF, so it had shallower DOF
  • the Fujifilm GFX could be slightly out of focus, just as the Canon 5D MK IV
  • the Nikon D850 is a RAW file convertet in Adobe, all others are JPEG
  • eye AF on the Sony A7RIII works great for sure

I’m looking forward to more comparisons, maybe in a more controlled enviroment with all cameras at the same settings (a classical lab test), once Adobe supports Sony A7RIII RAW files.

With that said, go to imaging-resource here and check out their comparison.

GFX Deals

Fujifilm GFX 50S Secret Deal: How to Save $,1550 (instead of “just” $1,000) on Fujifilm GFX at BHphoto – full instructions here

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 (save $450): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F4 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Rumor Chatter: Tamron Will Make Fujifilm X Mount lenses (via SAR)

Tamron Mirrorless Offerings on AmazonUS

Fuji X Mount Tamron

According to SonyAlphaRumors, Tamron will make Fuji X Mount lenses in future. SAR writes:

A SAR reader reported to me the unofficial talk he collected on the Digital Splash show. While this is just unofficial chatter it’s still interesting to know what managers are spilling out on those kind of events. […]

tamron have now ceased all future A mount lens development and instead are shifting focus to E mount and fuji mount, the price of A mount for some reason has shot up in recent times which paired with the shrinking A mount market share has led them the call it a day, all recent releases will be fullfilled up untill a certain point which wasn’t specified.

In the past, we had huge discussion here on FujiRumors about Sigma and Tamron Fuji X mount support. So here is a little recap:

Tamron

Back in November 2015, we shared the rumor that Tamron has “currently” no plans to release X-mount lenses. But the source also added that Tamron said they “may produce X-mount lenses in future“.

That was a cautios opening by Tamron, and if SAR is right (and they are usually a very accurate rumor site), maybe time will soon come, that Tamron will join the X side of life :) .

Let’s hope so… and you guys can start dreaming and let us know which Tamron lens you would like for your Fuji X camera.

Sigma

Back in October 2015, our sources told us that Sigma has no plans to make X-mount lenses, because the Fuji X market is too small and Sigma thinks Fujifilm made a big mistake by not adopting the M/43 mount. You can read the whole story here.

But I think that the real reason (and problem for Sigma) is that there is a lot of high quality Fujinon glass out there, that covers already many of our photographic needs, and Sigma is afraid they would end up like the Zeiss.

Fujinon Vs. Rest of the World

Yes, it’s hard to compete with Fujinon glass.

Zeiss tried to enter the Fuji X market with their Zeiss Touit Fuji X-mount Trinity, but completely failed. People simply prefered the cheaper and yet optically on par (or even superior) Fujinon X glass.

Sure, it’s tough to beat Fujinon glass, but we X-shooters are definitely open to other options, and willing to spend our money in third party glass, as long as the equation value for money is right.

Samyang, for example, found quite a big fellowship amongst X-shooters with lenses like the Samyang 8mm fisheye and their probably most successful X-mount lens, the Samyang 12mmF2, convinces with a very low price and good IQ.

Also the Mitakon 35/0.95 ver.II is falling in the hands of more and more Fujifilm X-Shooters. Jonas Rask wrote a review about it. FR-reader yukosteel compared the Mitakon 35/0.95 ver.I with the Fujinon XF35/1.4 here.

I’m sure that, with the right offering, the right price and the right quality, Sigma and Tamron could sell quite well in the X-shooter community.

Fuji X-shooters simply love good glass, no matter which brand it is from.

So, c’mon, Sigma and Tamron, be brave, release some of your best glass in X-mount… and take our money :) .

Complete Overview over the available and upcoming Fuji X-Mount lenses

Huge Fujifilm GFX 50S and GF Lens Deals Coming in October

As you know, Fujifilm has launched worldwide Fujifilm GFX trade in deals.

  • Fujifilm USA offers $650 bonus trade-in bonus discount. Check out the details at the dedicated BHphoto and Adorama pages
  • Fujifilm Germany offers  €600 trade-in bonus discount. Check out the dedicated Fujifilm GER page.
  • For more countries, check out the Fujifilm EU deal page

All these nice deals will expire very soon, on September 30.

But don’t panic… I just got word that really huge Fujifilm GFX50s and GF lens deals are coming in October

  • I don’t have details about the countries, where the deals will run
  • I don’t have details about the amount of the discount
  • I don’t have detail if all G-gear is included…

… all I know is that…

  • discounts will be HUUUUGE !!! :)
  • discounts will be on camera and lenses
  • discounts start in October

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujinon GF 45mm Review by Markus Klinko coming soon on FujiRumors. Here is one of his GF 45mm images

Fujinon GF 45mm :: Nikon D850 or Fuji GFX? :: RAW Converters for GFX without Lightroom (GFX zone)

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GF 45 mm 2.8

Workshops

Fujifilm GF 45mm F2.8

  • GFX stories with Rommel Bundalian GF45mmF2.8 R WR at Fuji Guys Youtube
  • Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. SG 2017. with Fujifilm GFX + GF 45mm at ivanjoshualoh
  • GFX : MF for documentary photography? (GF45mm included) at ivanjoshualoh
  • First Impressions: Fujifilm GF 45mm f2.8 R WR (Sample Images Included) at thephoblographer
  • Fujifilm Fujinon GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR Sample Photos at ephotozine
  • Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8 R WR Sample Images at photographyblog
  • GFX stories with Giulia Bianchi (Italy) / FUJIFILMGlobal

New LEE Filter for GF 23mm

  • New LEE Filters Adaptor ring for the Fujifilm GF23mm lens for the 100mm filter system. Check it out at leefilters

& More Fujifilm GFX

GFX Community

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Where to Buy

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: CalumetDE, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore
Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: WexUK, PCHstore

Used G Gear at AmazonUS used/refurbished and BHphoto used/refurbished marketplace

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Techart Pro Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX Smart Adapter Pre-order Available…. and First Review by Jonas Rask

Back in August, we reported about a the new Techart Pro Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX smart adapter.

Well, the Techart Pro EF to GFX smart adapter is now finally available for pre-order here.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Support Autofocus for most Canon EF & Sigma EF lenses
  • Support Automatic Aperture control from Fujifilm GFX body
  • Support Lens Image Stabilisation (IS)
  • Transfer EXIF data to camera
  • Firmware upgradable via Micro USB plug
  • Aluminium finishing, brass bayonets and streamline design.
  • Powered by camera body
  • Will start delivery from mid October onwards.

Jonas Rask has published his review about the Techart Pro EF to GFX smart adapter at jonasraskphotography. Make sure to read it all and enjoy the samples.

It doesn’t focus as fast as native GF lenses (obviously) – It doesn’t focus as fast as with the lenses used on a native Canon camera (obviously). But it’s not really that much slower than the native GF lenses. It performs better in good lighting conditions, and it tends to hunt a little in low light. But most importantly, it does achieve focus. And it’s accurate!

Other companies also offer a CanonEF to GFX adapter, such as Steelsring here and Kipon here. Also Fringer offers smart adapters.

Join the 15,000+ strong GFX facebook group and for fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

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Fujifilm GFX: Travel :: Wedding :: Incredible IQ :: New Fringer C645-GFX Smart Adapter Firmware Available (GFX Zone)

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New York City skyline … pano of 6 images … fujifilm gfx50 + 32-64mm

New Fringer Smart Adapter Firmware

New firmware (v2.1) is available for C645-GFX smart adapter at fringerdev:

With the new firmware (v2.1), 55/3.5 and 210/4 have been added to the AF list. As I said earlier, I changed my mind and decided to open AF functions for all Contax 645 lenses on GFX. The last 2, i.e. 45-90 and 350/4, would also be added to AF list in the near future. Please visit https://www.fringeradapter.com/#service-and-resources to download the new firmware, the release notes and the new manual. Follow the described steps in the manual to upgrade your adapter. […]

I was conservative on AF performance of adapted Contax 645 lenses on CDAF bodies like GFX. However, more and more in field tests made me believe that the AF performance actually is quite good in most cases. And one more option for users should always be better. That’s why I changed my mind. But please don’t be too optimistic. The AF performance is still lower than GF lenses on GFX or C645 lenses on C645 body due to the limitations of the old lens design. Thus, if you find it doesn’t satisfy you, please change to MF. All C645 lens can work under MF mode. And their super fine MF rings are way better than GF lenses‘.

Fringer Contax645 – GFX smart adapter AF demo (210/4 and 55/3.5) at fringer youtube

& More GFX

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Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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I think I just try enough for the vintage lens, is it time to try the GF 110/2?

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Fujifilm GFX 50S Vs. Nikon D850 Estimated Dynamic Range Comparison

Fujifilm GFX

Photons to Photos has published their first (estiamted) Dynamic Range chart for the just announced Nikon D850, and we can now compare it to the Fujifilm GFX 50s.

The result, as you can see above, is still clearly in favour of the Medium Format Fujifilm GFX 50s compared to the BSI Full Frame Nikon D850 camera.

Seems like the Fujifilm GFX 50s is still the way to go, if you want the ultimate dynamic range. But let’s wait for the real test, and not just the estimate, before we make any conclusions.

Check it out at Photons to Photos.

Join the 15,000+ strong GFX facebook group and for fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF63mmF2.8: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
Fujinon GF32-64mmF4: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU:WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro
Fujinon GF 110mm F2: USA: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama Europe: WexUK, PCHstore
Fujinon GF 23mm F4USA BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama Europe: WexUK, PCHstore

New Steelsring Smart AF Adapters for C645 and Canon / Sigma EF lenses to Fujifilm GFX camera

The maker of the new Steelsring smart adapters for C645 and EF lenses adapter wrote a little guest article for FujiRumors, which I’m happy to share with all of you today.

Oh, and of course, Steel is also a member of our 15,000 strong GFX facebook group, and you can interact directly with him in this Steelsring smart adapter facebook post.

And for fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

guest post by Steel

Dear folks,

I am happy to announce the success of development of Steelsring smart adapters for C645 and EF lenses to GFX camera body. It is in production now, and will be available for sales in September, it will be reasonably priced, to be announced later.

Demo videos on youtube here: https://youtu.be/MYIBBUlqH4o.

These two adapters feature:

  1. Automatic lenses identification, includes all C645 lens, and theoretically all EF lens (but only Canon and Sigma lens will be tested).
  2. Accurate lens params (Lens type, name, focal length, zooming info, aperture, etc ) passing to GFX and EXIF recording. So you can use the right info for exposure, and know pictures took by which lens and in what params.
  3. Fast/accurate AF, comparable to FUJI GF native lenses. AF faster than CDAF mode of Sony E cameras. AF is not possible for C645 120 f/4 MACRO and EF brand MF lenses.
  4. Aperture control through camera body, works with all C645 lenses ( Can switch to Lens Aperture Ring control too ) and EF lenses.
  5. Image stablization activation/deactivation for EF lenses with IS, controllable from GFX body.
  6. Plug and play. You just use it as usual, no extra equipment/setup are needed. Mount your lens on the adapter, put the adapter on the camera, turn the camera power on, then you are good to go.
  7. USB socket for self-firmware upgrade.

All above features were implemented and tested already. When sales begining, C645/GFX adapter will be tuned against all C645 lenses including Mutar 1.4x. Not all EF lenses will be tuned into the EF/GFX first firmware release, but it’s upgradable.

Currently tested EF lenses are quite limited,

EF 135 f/2L, EF 24-105 f/4 L I,EF 17-40 f/4 L, EF 35 f/1.4 L I, EF-S 18-55 II, Canon EF TS-E 17 f/4L, Canon EF TS-E 24 f/3.5 II, Canon EF 100 f/2.8 Macro IS II and Sigma 135 f/1.8 art, Sigma 35 f/1.4 ART, Sigma 50 f/1.4 ART .

Anyone who is interested in my adapters, could always get the latest status update from https://www.facebook.com/Steelsring/

Cheers,

Steel ( Steelchn@gmail.com )

Steelsring videos on youtube

C645 Tessar 350 f/4.0 AF demo with Steelsring C645/GX Smart Adapter