Fujifilm Officially Recommends to Turn On OIS for Tripod Use on Fujinon XF 16-80mm F4 and XF 200mm F2

Best Friends: OIS and Tripod

We have all grown up with the idea (some call it “myth”), that we always should turn off OIS when working on a tripod.

Also Fuji X guru Rico Pfirstinger recommends this in his top rated Fuji X eBooks (at least the ones I have read).

And indeed, I feel like it’s still a good idea to switch off OIS. And in the comments Bob Cooley tells you why you should definitely switch it off for video.

But, looking at the owner’s manuals for all X and G mount lenses, I’ve noticed that Fujifilm officially recommends to keep OIS on, even when working on a tripod, on the following two lenses:

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DPRTV Fujifilm GFX100 Review for Video: No Dynamic Range/Low Light Benefits Over X-T3, but MF can Now do Pro Video Work

Fujifilm GFX100

While 99,99% of Fujifilm GFX100 owners will buy the camera for its photographic virtues (the new king of the DPReview lab tests), at the GFX100 launch Fujifilm also highlighted the video capabilities of the latest medium format GFX camera.

And sure, on paper, also the Fujifilm GFX100 video specs are impressive (10 bit internal, 400 mbps, no crop 4K, IBIS etc).

But how does it work in real life for video?

DPReview TV has tested the Fujifilm GFX100 for videos, and here are their findings:

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Fujifilm GFX100 Technical Analysis, Reviews, Opinions and Going 100 Megapixel Macro

Jim Kasson has started his extensive and very technical Fujifilm GFX100 coverage, and it is definitely worth to check out.

He overserves some banding here.

Down below you find all the links:

  • blog.kasson – GFX 100 read noise spectral analysis
  • blog.kasson – GFX 100 extended dynamic range
  • blog.kasson – GFX 100 extended dynamic range vs ISO
  • blog.kasson – Fuji GFX 100 extended dynamic range vs shutter speed
  • blog.kasson – Fuji GFX 100 photon transfer curves
  • blog.kasson – Fuji GFX 100 light-field pattern noise
  • blog.kasson – Fuji GFX 100 dark-field pattern noise

And here are a few more GFX100 tidbits:

  • madsbjerke – Fujifilm GFX-100 Macro
  • henrysmithscottage – Looking back on Fujifilm at the introduction of the GFX 100 (opinion piece, no hands on experience)
  • thephoblographer – Review: Fujifilm GFX 100 (A Revolution in High Megapixel Imaging)

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Fujinon XF16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Owner’s Manual Available

The Fujinon XF16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR owner’s manual is now available for download here.

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This $10 Accessory Improves and Protects the Vertical Grip of $10,000 Fujifilm GFX 100

 

The Fujifilm GFX100 has so far earned an incredible amount of great reviews.

But if there is one aspect, where most reviewers agree, is that the vertical grip isn’t optimally designed.

They particularly complain about the lack of texture, that makes the vertical grip more slippery than the regular grip.

Well, if after buying a $10,000 camera you don’t mind spending an additional $10, the solution proposed by a member of our great Fujifilm GFX group is to get a Dragon non slip textured rubber grip.

Not only it improves the overall grip, but, as R.G said in our GFX group:

It’s not the lack of grip that concerned me as much as wanting a barrier between the body and the Custom Bracket rotating head I use in the studio to minimize the risk of “wear signs” appearing over time.

The solution is used by Fuji X Photographer Matt Brandon for his laptop, who, when asked by the community if it wouldn’t be cheaper just to use gaffer tape, answered:

I find gaffer tape doesn’t work well in the tropic regions. I have it all over my cameras to protect them (to save them for possible resale). But within a year it starts sliding and gets sticky.

You can read more details, see customer reviews and if you want buy the Dragon non slop textured rubber grip here.

  • Grip tape for phones laptops remotes and more
  • Easy to apply peel and stick grip stickers
  • Great for your iPhone grip Samsung grip tape and more
  • Grips to most phones and cases and is easy to clean
  • Grippy enough to get a good hold but is not sticky

Down below the images of the Fujifilm GFX100 with the rubber grip.

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Loawa 17mm f/4 Zero-D for Fujifilm GFX Sample Images (Price $1,249)

Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D

FujiRumors already shared the leaked Laowa 17mm f/4 Zero-D specs and price back in May here.

Today’s leak from China does not add anything new to the known specs, confirms the already leaked price of $1,249, but I share it because it adds a few sample images.

Hence, for the technical data, MTF charts and lens design, check out this article of May. For the sample images, just go to the bottom of this article.

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Lens Specs and Samples

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Fujifilm Announces Repair Program for Loosening Fujifilm GFX100 Vertical Grip Control Lock

If you follow our Fujifilm GFX facebook group, you will already know that some GFX100 owners are experiencing a loose vertical grip control lock, such as this fellow GFX100 shooter.

Now Fujifilm announced a repair program, where they also give more details on which cameras (serial number) might be affected.

Read all details below.

Fujifilm GFX 100: B&H Photo, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

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KIPON IBERIT 75mm f/2.4 Lens for Fujifilm GFX Now Shipping

Kipon 75mm f/2.4

Kipon has just announced they started delivery of the Kipon Iberit 75mm f/2.4 for Fujifilm G mount. Kipon says:

“Because our existing ELEGANT 75mm f2.4 lens has excellent image quality and fits high resolution digital sensors, we also designed it for a bigger image diameter that can cover 44/33 medium format sensors. We developed new G mount version specially for Fujifilm medium format camera users. The lens can now be ordered from AmazonUS, BHphoto, AmazonJP, eBay”

The Kipon Iberit 75mm f/2.4 is also available for Fujifilm X mount since quite a while now.

Recently Kipon also announced the Kipon IBEGON 12mm f/2.8 for APS-C.

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Cameralabs Fujifilm GFX100 Review: “I’m Struck at How Easy it is to Enjoy 102 Megapixel”

Gordon from Cameralabs published his full Fujifilm GFX100 review.

Down below are his findings:

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Fujifilm Manager: “GFX100 Orders are Incredibly High”. Zack Arias: “I Might Sell my Phase One”

Fujifilm manager Toshihisa Iida was at the Fujifilm GFX100 launch event in India, along with Zack Arias.

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