Tatsuya Takahashi
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SEAGULLS
FUJI GFX50S
HASSELBLAD Carl Zeiss Planar T* CF 80mm F2.8

The G-system is just at its start. More lenses are coming, such as the Fujinon GF 80mmF1.4, and also the new MF 100 Megapixel BSI sensor is ready, which will be the core of the Fujifilm GFX 100S, and sort out one of current downsides of the GFX 50s: speed!

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….

• Join the 14,800+ strong GFX facebook group, incredibly active and helpful!
• Focus on news and rumors, and follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page

Fujifilm GFX Vs. Leica S

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:

& more

GFX stories with Markus&Koala (the makers of the David Bowie Unseen exhibition) at Fujifilm Global Youtube

Oh wait… I have a few more GFX stuff (and images) below :)

• More Fujifilm GFX 50s at ironcreekphotographyblog
• The World from above with the GFX at fujifilm-x
• Wildlife Photography Workshop in the Zoo at williamchua
• Singapore Zoo with GFX + GF 110 mm at williamchua
• HSS Fujifilm GFX and Godox X1T-F / AD600BM at Alexandre Rainaud Youtube
• Fujifilm GFX. When limits blur in German at fotointern (translation)
• Fujifilm GFX50s Review: 23mmf4 and 110mmf2 Lenses at waleedshah
• GFX Mash Up Bernd Ritschel x NOVOFLEX at Fujifilm Global Youtube
• GFX Mash Up Stefano Guindani x GIOPAGANI & BAGUTTA at Fujifilm Global Youtube
• A week with the Fujifilm GFX50s at joaocarlosphoto
• Cantonese Opera With The GFX50S & X-Pro2 at thetravelphotographer
• Fujifilm GFX 50s Review at the Romanian blog blog.f64 (translation)
• Capturing American Landscapes with the GF23mmF4 Len by Elia Locardi at fujifilm-x

For Europe: Deal on Demo G-Gear: Check out the discounted (as new) Fujifilm GFX 50s, GF32-64 and GF120.
Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

David Airob
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Fuji GFX+63mm

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Jason Man
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Nikon 58mm f1.2 + GFX

 

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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.

Join the 14,000+ strong GFX facebook group, and incredibely helpful community creating infinite GFX content. For fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

For Europe: Deal on Demo G-Gear: Check out the discounted (as new) Fujifilm GFX 50s, GF32-64 and GF120.

The Boeing-Drone for the Fujifilm GFX :)

Written for Fuji Rumors by Rick Birt of romeobravophoto.com

*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.

Back to testing…

Fujifilm GFX

So it happens, that almost 7 months after its launch, the Fujifilm GFX 50s is ranked as the #69 best selling mirrorless camera. To me, that does not sound bad at all.

The Fujifilm GFX 50s is just the beginning of something new and awesome in the medium format world, just like the Fujifilm X100 and X-Pro1 were the beginning of something new and awesome in the APS-C world.

But while it took Fujifilm a couple of years to finally launch a mature product and have huge success in the APS-C world (X-Trans2 cameras and especially X-T1), I think that the next iteration of Fujifilm’s medium format cameras, the Fujifilm GFX 100S (or however they will call it) will already be a 100% mature product, especially if it will feature Sony’s 100MP BSI sensor that Sony officially announced at the CEBit here.

But until then, the Fujifilm GFX 50s is already a great tool, and a whole lot of fun to use today.

• All in with the GFX and new stuff! at matrichardson
• Fujinon GF 110mm f/2: The must-have G-mount lens at brennanjanderson
• Fujifilm GF 23mm F4 sample gallery at dpreview
• Cosplay Portraits from the Hong Kong Ani-Com 2017 – Fuji GFX at f8photography
• Fujifilm GFX 50S – Day 1 at dylangoldby
• Fujifilm GFX 50S – Day 2 at dylangoldby
• M lenses on the Fuji GFX at valentino-photography
• Fringer Contax 645 lens adapter for Fujifilm GFX at dc.watch (transaltion)
• Spotlight Series: Karen Hutton at Fuji Guys youtube
• Ichigo Sugawara, photographer from Japan, visits northern part of Sakhalin to capture portraits of people in the area with the GFX at Fuji Guys Youtube
• Fujifilm GFX 50s test at the Italian web magazine tomshw

Join the 14,000+ strong GFX facebook group, and incredibely helpful community creating infinite GFX content. For fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

And now… one of the most appreciated sections of the GFX roundups: the images.

I know it means a lot to you guys if I share your work on FujiRumors. As photographers, you can need any visibility (and improved SEO google search results) you can get on the web, and I know I can help with it.

More visibility can also mean more clients for you guys.

This is why I keep it up, of course giving you all the credit you deserve for your great work, even if these image roundups are a really very time consuming activity for me. But I really want to support your as much as I can.

Rich Legg
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Ruger, Bloodhound. GF120

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Alan Aurmont
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“Dorothy”
Shot on GFX+110 but this particular photo could be shot on any camera+tele combo

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Damien Lovegrove
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GFX50s with 32-64mm zoom lens and a splash of flash.

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(NSFW Included)

Mike Leung
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Point me to heaven
Giant Playground, Keetmanshoop, Namibia
GFX 50s, GF23 F4

Fujifilm GFX

In my last Fujifilm GFX roundup, some of you guys noticed that all images I shared were taken with adapted glass on GFX.

Sure, if all you care is the ultimate sharpness and clinically perfect image output, go for any of the Fujinon GF lenses. They are nothing but perfect and will just blow you away (just as X-mount glass does).

But maybe, sometimes, what you want is not the ultimate sharpness, but a certain “character”, a certain “look”, a unique rendering only some old vintage glass can give you.

And it seems that the Fujifilm GFX 50s is just the perfect system, if you want to breathe life into your old glass. It’s fun, it’s flexible (also thanks to the focal plane shutter), and it’s the most affordable medium format system in the known universe.

And hell yes… I do think I should really start again my GFX fundraising campaign, because otherwise I’m afraid that when I’m back teaching, things like these will happen all over again ;) .

Enough said, Patrick, let FR readers enjoy some good GFX stuff… so here it is :)

• Damien Lovegrove Monochrome studio portraits at prophotonut
• Model Shoot with the GFX and Vintage Minolta Lenses at Bert Stephani Youtube
• Fuji GFX50S bridal photoshooting at Meteora at katsianis
• Fujifilm GF 110mm F2 sample gallery at dpreview
• Fstoppers Reviews The Fujifilm GFX Medium Format Camera at fstoppers
• Shooting Urban Decay with a Fujifilm GFX 50s at ironcreekphotographyblog
• Fujifilm GFX 50s Medium Format Camera at Studio EVF youtube
• FujiFilm GFX/Josh McCullock at Bedford Camera & Video Youtube
• Fuji GFX 32-64 mm F4 review ( NSFW ) at modelography

Join the 14,000+ strong GFX facebook group, and incredibely helpful community creating infinite GFX content. For fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Taner Öner
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GF110/2

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Talking with David duChemin, and looking back at our favourite episodes! at TCSTV youtube. It’s a very interesting and entertaining talk. Watch it all. But if you want to know what gear David is using, go to minute 17:50 (hint: X-T2). And what’s the worst camera he has ever used? That will be answered at 20:50 ;)

X-Pro2 Rocks :)

Yes, the Fujifilm X-Pro2 might not sell nowhere near as good as the Fujifilm X-T2, but there are enough people out there, who love it, and prefer it over any other X-series cameras… and I will feature a few of them in today’s mixed zone.

Just one thing could Fujifilm do better: give it as much Kaizen love as to the X-T line. I’m still quite annoyed, that a recent firmware allowed the X-T2 to control ISO with command dial (as it’s possible on X100F), but they did not add this function on the X-Pro2. Seriously Fujifilm… you’ve got to fix this! And let’s hope that Fuji Guy’s Billy fight with Japan for 4K video on X-Pro2 will be successful, too.

Cover Stories

• Fuji X-Pro2 First Impressions| Fuji X100F, Fuji X-T2, X Pro 2 – Which Fuji to Buy in 2017? at Eric Rossi Youtube
• 5 Reasons why I left the Fuji X-T2 for the X-Pro2 at Mattias Burling Youtube
• Fuji X-Pro2: why it became our street and wedding game-changer at camerajabber
• Fuji Guys – FUJIFILM X-Pro2 – On The Streets Of Montreal, QC at Fuji Guys Youtube

Fujifilm X-T2 & More
BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

• X-photographer Palle Schultz shot the most boring film ever. Check it out at Palle Schultz youtube
• Fuji X-T1 macro experiments at simonhawketts
• What is Street Photography? The answer (and awesome images) at the Italian blog gaetanobelverde (translation)
• Copa De Hong Kong 2017 – Vlog shot with the XT2. Mostly with XF 50-140mm in 1080 50fps, few shots with XF 18-55mm and XF 14mm in 4K, everything finally rendered into 1080p at Egill Bjarki youtube
• Fujifilm X-T2 Buttons Customization at Ming Cai youtube
• Adventures in Camogli at sftwins
• Fujifilm X-A3 Review at ephotozine
• The Great Australian Adventure (X100F and X-T2) at flixelpix
• Fujifilm X-A10 Review at ephotozine