I’m getting a lot of images about the upcoming Fujinon XF 8-16mmF2.8 and XF 200mmF2, which I’m happy to share with all of you guys.
UPDATE: Fujikina Report at the Japanese site dc.watch (translation), also with hands on images on the latest Fuji gear, for example the GF250/4 here. (thanks Mistral)
And don’t forget… the big FujiRumors live blogging will continue NON STOP the whole day and bring you all the latest updates, reviews, hands on images and videos.
So it happened…. I took the train and left my little mountain village to reach the city. The goal of the trip:
print some images I took this summer
eat an ice cream
meet the GFX
Ice cream had priority of course, and then I proceeded with the rest.
So I went to the photography store to finally meet and hold the Fujifilm GFX 50s for the first time. I had it in my hands, but sadly the battery lasted literally only 3 seconds… I was expecting a better performance ;) .
With the battery down, all I could do was to hold it…. and it felt good, really good. Solid build, rather heavy (with the GF 32-64 on it), but still a comfortable weight to work with and hold it for a longer time, thanks also to the nice protruding grip. No flimsy bending doors, no mushy buttons and overall just a really excellent impression, when it comes to build quality.
And yes, I took off the lens, and stared like hypnotized at that huge sensor… and I thought… do I really need to spend all that money for that surgery at the dentist later this week?
3 minutes, not much longer, and I didn’t take a single picture… but just holding it gave me the impression of huge power and possibilities.
So, if you are interested in the GFX, please do me a favour: go to your local store and hold it, try it out. A million words and images simply can’t beat the experience of having that beast in your hands.
However… until the day comes you can finally meet the GFX by your own… you can enjoy what many talented photographers are producing and sharing with the GFX day after day at our 15,000+ strong GFX facebook group… and some images will be part of today’s GFX zone :)
Presented TECHART EF – FG 01! World’s first Fujifilm GFX, AF compatible EF mount electronic adapter – All the details at stkb (google translated) – Video on Youtube here.
World’s first! Fujifilm for GFX, AF compatible EF mount electronic adapter TECHART EF – FG 01 announcement.
EF – FG 01 is for Fujifilm G mount standard medium size mirrorless camera, EF mount lens compatible with AF capable electronic mount adapter.
The release schedule in Japan will be in late September.
Manufacturer’s suggested selling price: 499 dollars (around 50,000 yen tax)
[Characteristic]
Electronic control of EF mount lens, AF shooting is possible
Compatible with IS image stabilization mechanism of EF lens
Corresponds to lens registration and correction function (mount adapter setting) (*)
Firmware can be updated via USB connection with PC terminal
※ When used with MF lens of EF bayonet mount without electronic contact and EF mount conversion adapter (type without electronic contact) made by another company , lens registration (up to 6) on the camera side, focal length setting, distortion correction, color Jading correction, Corresponding to ambient light intensity correction etc.
& More
Shooting with Katie and the Fujifilm gfx 50s at sommervillephoto
Thierry Vanhuysse shared here
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
Gorgeous Wedding in Provence, South of France (mix of GFX + X-Pro2) at natan
Traveling With the Fujifilm GFX System at mariusmasalar
Fujifilm GFX 50S Review: Incredible image quality starts GFX medium format system off on right foot at imaging-resource
Seth Stempson shared here 32-64 is a little short for eclipse photos
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About Life and Gear
Oh… lucky those of you, who could just enjoy the solar eclipse!
I have never seen one, but I googled, and I might have my chance to photograph one on 2nd of August 2027.
10 years of waiting might seem a lot, but when I saw Seth’s image (top image), where the gigantic spectacle of celestial bodies becomes just a small point into a much bigger frame (and space), I’m reminded of my own real dimension: I’m just an even smaller point admiring it all… and my ten years are just a glimpse of an eye.
A glimpse of an eye… and I perceive that….
… it’s not about putting more years into our lives, but more life into our years.
So let’s try to have 10 good years, and to have fun, until the day I can finally photograph the solar eclipse with my… with… I wonder… what gear will I use in 10 years?
Maybe an X-EPhoton? Or an X-TQuantum? An iPhone? And will Fuji’s rangefinder cameras finally have a tilt screen? Questions, millions of questions, nailed in my brain like stars pinned on the firmament.
Take care my friends… all will be good… enjoy it :)
Godox XT1-F for Fujifilm… a Best Seller at BHphoto
Godox X1T-F Transmitter
Today, Godox has released a Firmware update for their X1T-F transmitter.
To add the support of FUJIFILM GFX 50s camera.
To add C.Fn custom settings.The transmitter’s parameters that set by Godox APP are not changed.And the transmitter is only for triggering.
To add the support of X100F、X100T cameras.Reach to 1/1250s high-speed sync in shutter (all unclosed groups must be set to M mode)
To solve the problem that when the TT600 and V850II are set as receivers,flashes cannot be triggered in high-speed mode(all unclosed groups must be set to M mode)
You can download the new firmware (via Windows) at this Godox page.
Short summary by FR-reader Steven – svw-photography (thanks for notifying me via email):
There is a new function setting (f11) that enables support for the non-TTL strobes. It has to be set at 02. All groups must be set to manual mode. If you set one to TTL, the non-TTL strobes won’t fire at anything above sync speed. I tested with TT600 and it works. I’ve read on a FB page that the AD360 version 1 (non TTL) also works
What has also been fixed is the support for X100F and X100T. Now shutterspeeds up to 1/1250th are possible (although I tested at 1/1600th and it was OK). Above that (1/2000th), the flash fires, but out of sync because I get a black frame.
Support for GFX50s, I didn’t test, because I don’t have one.
Read also: First Godox XT1-F Hands On Report and Damien Lovegrove Final Godox Testing at fujirumors.com
Sometimes, images speak more than 1,000 words. And this is why I always warmly invite to check out all the great work our 15,000+ strong GFX facebook group is sharing day by day with the community.
But sometimes, we also need words, considerations, opinions, interpretations and suggestions.
So here you have it both again, the images, and the reviews and tests. Enjoy them :)
Moreoever, Fujifilm wisely designed the G-system thinking at the long-term. The imminent breakthrough (some predict it at least within 2020) in the camera market of the global shutter, will make leaf shutter lenses (and DSLR’s) basically obsolete… that’s called innovation ;) .
But global shutter and lens roadmaps are a thing of the (not so distant) future. We should not forget that the Fujifilm GFX is already today quite a beast… and although not the prettiest camera on the world, the Fujifilm GFX 50s might well be, already, the best Medium Format camera out there today :)
So let’s dive into today’s roundup… and don’t forget to….
German Pro-photograher Deniz Saylan tested the Fujifilm GFX 50s vs. Leica S. In short he says that:
“Leica S has very bad AF and not very accurate. The GFX instead is more accurate and delivers sharper results even if used at slower shutter speeds compared to the Leica S. Better noise performance of the GFX. Better handling for GFX. Leica S loses the battle agains the Fujifilm GFX. The GFX is not perfect, but “impressive” and makes fun… and the clear winner against the Leica S“
And I’d add also that the GFX is much cheaper than the Leica S ;) . To read it the full feedback (in German), go to this comment on facebook.
Fujifilm GFX Vs. Hasselblad X1D
Photographylife reviewed the Fujiiflm GFX 50s and inevitably compared it to the Hasselblad X1D. And the winner is… ;)
“After months of use of both camera systems, I came to the conclusion that the Fuji GFX 50S is a far better camera to invest in when compared to the X1D-50c. Not only because of its superior feature-set (more responsive EVF, faster and richer AF system, tiltable LCD screen and a very robust menu system with tons of options), but also because it proved to be a more reliable tool. Top that with better overall image quality (see the previous page for ISO invariance tests), vastly superior battery life, ability to adapt third party lenses and far less blackouts and lags in comparison, and I really don’t see any area where the X1D-50c is functionally better. The X1D-50c is a beautiful camera without a doubt, but that’s pretty much its only strength. It has an unbearably long start-up time, poor battery life, poor feature set and constant bugs, making it a very frustrating camera to work with.”
You can read the whole Fujifilm GFX 50S Review at photographylife:
Another Fujifilm GFX roundup… and it all comes from our wonderful and extremely lively Fujifilm GFX facebook group. It’s one of my daily joys to surf through the work and knowledge shared over at the group… feel free to join, and enjoy.
*Note* This is a long post – I have a summary of pros and cons in my conclusion
As soon as the Hasselblad X1D-50c and Fuji GFX 50s were announced, I wanted one. The promise of Medium Format in a cheaper, and smaller package was incredibly alluring. For the past year my main camera has been a Fuji X-Pro2. I love it. I love the image quality, the colors, the size, and the Rangefinder styling. I also love Fujifilm’s Kaizen philosophy of constantly updating their camera lineup via firmware. All of these things influenced my decision toward the GFX. Luckily, my wife (Kelly Williams), and I were also given the opportunity to demo the Hasselblad X1D. The svelte styling, leaf shutter (ability to sync strobes at 1/2000s), and simple menus were all big pluses in the Hassy’s favor.
When we opened the boxes, we were woefully unimpressed by the Fuji GFX. Even though it kind of looks like a bigger X-T2, it’s actually kind of ugly in person. It almost looks like three different teams designed parts of the camera, and then they Frankenstein’d it all together in the end.
In stark contrast when we opened the X1D box, my wife said,
“We may have to buy two of these so we don’t fight over it.”
Similarly, we conducted two fashion shoots with these cameras. When we brought out the X1D, both models said
“Oh! A Hasselblad!”
Neither commented on the GFX.
Should this matter? My left brain says no. However, it does matter. What is this industry about? IMAGE. These tools are used to take images, because the world has placed value on images of pretty things. Don’t kid yourself, image is paramount in this business – especially in fashion and portraits.
