The Power of Fujifilm Colors: Why I LOVE Fuji Colors and See Them in Action at Our Film Simulations Group

I don’t know you, but when I look at an image, the first thing I notice is not how sharp it is at 400% magnification or how grainy it is at 12800 ISO.

Nope!

What first grabs my attention are subject/composition and colors. Those are the main “WOW” factors for me.

And while for the first one (subject/composition) no Fujifilm camera can help you and it’s totally up to the photographer to compose a pleasing image, when it comes to colors, Fujifilm cameras can be quite a good support for us photographers, and certainly they are for me.

Since I switched to Fujifilm (after a long journey searching for “my” system), I have quite radically changed (and speed-up) my editing-workflow thanks to Fuji’s film simulations.

I still shoot RAW+JPEG, I still adjust exposure, add sharpening here and there and make some other tweaks. But the more film simulations Fujifilm was releasing over the years, the less I found myself in the need to laboriously edit the color part of my images in order to set the right mood.

Not to talk of all those times, when the JPEG is just right out of the box, and I don’t adjust anything at all.

So yes, for me, Fujifilm film simulation make a whole lot of difference and are one of the main reasons why I love Fujifilm.

In order to celebrate Fujifilm colors, I recently launched the Fujifilm Film Simulation group, which has reached 10+K members in a very short time.

In this group, images can be edited in all their parts (sharpening, shadow/highlight recovery etc), except for colors. The colors must come purely out of your Fujifilm camera (or be applied in post in Capture One / Lightroom).

It is also allowed to share images that use custom presets, which means take a film simulation and fine tune its settings in-camera (increase contrast, add grain etc), creating your own receipts to store as custom profile inside your Fujifilm camera. Those are very fun to try out!

Now, since I am in total lockdown again (see me here chilling with my dog and cat at home), I have a bit more time this weekend and I decided to use it to go though the images at our Fujifilm Film Simulation group and pick out some of the most liked shots for you.

You’ll see images taken with all kind of film simulations, but you’ll notice that Classic Chrome and Classic Negative turn out to be the most shared and liked ones (or receipts derived from those film simulations).

But also ACROS, Velvia, Provia and one of my favorites, Astia, are also present down below.

Feel free to check out the images below and to join the group if you want.

NOTE: if you join the group and share images, do not forget to tell us which film simulation you used in the description of the image.

I wish you a fantastic weekend,
Patrick

Film Simulation Images Roundup

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TODAY ONLY: Save up to 30% on SD cards and Storage Media at Amazon US

Today only you save up to 30% on Sandisk SD cards and storage at Amazon US (Click here to see the full list).

There are also a lot of accessory deals at BHphoto and Adorama.

Fujifilm Winter Deals

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

Also, if you purchase of Fujifilm X100V, you get a free DOMKE Medium Camera bag or DOMKE Camera Strap.

GFX Gear

Top 5 Selling Fujifilm Winter Offers so Far on FujiRumors – Save up to $1,000

The Fujifilm Winter Offers are available since 1 week now.

There are some great deals on cameras and lenses, such as the first deal on the Fujifilm X-T4 and offers on the red badged f/2.8 zooms.

The best selling deals so far here on FujiRumors are:

  1. XF 55-200mmF3.5-4.8 OIS – save $200
  2. XF 16-55mmF2.8 – save $300
  3. X-T4 with Vertical Battery Grip – save $200
  4. XF 100-400mmF4.5-5.6 OIS WR – save $500
  5. XF 50-140mmF2.8 OIS WR – save $300

Here is the full list of deals.

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

Also, if you purchase of Fujifilm X100V, you get a free DOMKE Medium Camera bag or DOMKE Camera Strap.

GFX Gear

Buy Fujifilm X-T4 and Get Vertical Battery Grip for Free – Save $329

Yesterday we reported about the latest Fujifilm X Winter Deals.

One of the deals was a $200 discount on Fujifilm X-T4 with Vertical Battery Grip.

Well, that’s indeed the official discount as listed at BHphoto here and also by Fujifilm on their website.

However, some FR-readers made me notice (thanks), that at BHphoto you actually can get the entire X-T4 vertical grip for free (worth $329).

Here is what you have to do:

Go the X-T4 body only page at BHphoto, then add the X-T4 to the cart, and once done that, you’ll see in your cart a free battery grip added.

That’s evidently an error at BHphoto, but if you grab one now, you can always hope they’ll honor it.

  • X-T4 with Free Vertical Grip (save $329): BHphoto

Fujifilm USA Deals

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

GFX Gear

New Fujifilm Deals Launched in Europe with First X-T4 Deals and Much More

Fujifilm Europe has launched new cashback deals.

You can find the deals at AmazonUK, AmazonDE, AmazonIT, WexUK, ParkcamerasUK, CalumetDE, PCHstore and more official Fujifilm retailers.

The deals are similar in every country, but there might be slight differences. I will list down below the deals for Germany and UK.

IMPORTANT NOTE

AmazonUK, AmazonDE and AmazonIT are included in the official Fujifilm dealers list. However “only purchases directly from Amazon (with an Amazon invoice) are eligible for this promotion. Purchases from Amazon Marketplace are not eligible and will be rejected, unless the Marketplace Seller is also a Fujifilm Qualifying (Authorised) Retailer.”

Fujifilm Germany Deals

Deals available at:

To claim the cashback, after your purchase, go to fujifilm-connect.com, click „Jetzt Antrag stellen”. The maximum number of claims per customer is 5.

Cameras

  • Save €200 – Fujifilm X-T4 body or kit with Vertical Battery Grip
  • Save €200 – Fujifilm X-T3 body or kit options
  • Save €100 – Fujifilm X-T30 nody or kit options

Lenses

  • XF14mmF2.8 R – save 100 €
  • XF16mmF1.4 R WR – save 100 €
  • XF16mmF2.8 R WR – save 50 €
  • XF18mmF2 R – save 50 €
  • XF23mmF1.4 R – save 100 €
  • XF27mmF2.8 – save 50 €
  • XF35mmF1.4 R – save 50 €
  • XF56mmF1.2 R – save 100 €
  • XF56mmF1.2 R APD – save 100 €
  • XF60mmF2.4 R Macro – save 50 €
  • XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro – save 100 €
  • XF90mmF2 R LM WR – save 100 €
  • XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR 1.4xTC – save 500 €
  • XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR – save 150 €
  • XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR – save 100 €
  • XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR – save 150 €
  • XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR + TC XF1.4x Set – save 150 €
  • XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR – save 50 €
  • XF55-200mmF3.5-F4.8 R LM OIS – save 50 €
  • XF100-400mmF4.5-F5.6 R LM OIS WR – save 200 €
  • XF100-400mmF4.5-F5.6 R LM OIS WR + TC XF1.4x Set – save 200 €

Fujifilm UK Deals

Deals available at:

To claim the cashback, after your purchase, go to fujifilm-connect.com, click „Claim Now”. The maximum number of claims per customer is 5.

  • Fujifilm X-T4 – Get the vertical grip for half price + a battery for free
  • Fujfiilm GFX50S – save £900
  • Fujifilm X-S10 – Buy X-S10 and save £180 on XF55-200
  • XF14mmF2.8 R – save £50
  • XF16mmF1.4 R WR – save £50
  • XF16mmF2.8 R WR – save £50
  • XF18mmF2 R – save £50
  • XF23mmF1.4 R – save £50
  • XF27mmF2.8 – save £50
  • XF35mmF1.4 R – save £50
  • XF56mmF1.2 R – save £50
  • XF56mmF1.2 R APD – save £50
  • XF60mmF2.4 R Macro – save £50
  • XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro – save £50
  • XF90mmF2 R LM WR – save £50
  • XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR 1.4xTC – save £250
  • XF8-16mmF2.8 R LM WR – save £75
  • XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR – save £75
  • XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR – save £75
  • XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR – save £50
  • XF100-400mmF4.5-F5.6 R LM OIS WR – save £100

Fujifilm USA Deals

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

GFX Gear

TODAY ONLY: Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Mark II for $419

Today only you can get the Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 Mark II Lens for Fujifilm X for $419 only.

BHphoto marks it with a $100 discount, but if you compare it to other stores, you’ll find it for $479 at AmazonUS here and Adorama here and hence the discount compared to other stores is of $60. Still the best price at BHphoto today only.

New Fujifilm X and GFX Deals

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

Also, if you purchase of Fujifilm X100V, you get a free DOMKE Medium Camera bag or DOMKE Camera Strap.

GFX Gear

Huge New Fujifilm Savings: X-T4 + Grip (save $200), XF 100-400 (save $500), XF 55-140/2.8 + XF 16-55/2.8 (save $300) and MORE

New Fujifilm Holiday Savings have just been launched. Check out the full list below.

We also see the first deal on the Fujifilm X-T4. Get it with the Vertical Battery grip and you’ll save $200.

Very nice also on the deals on the red badged f/2.8 zooms (save $300) as well as on the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 (save $500)

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

Also, if you purchase of Fujifilm X100V, you get a free DOMKE Medium Camera bag or DOMKE Camera Strap.

GFX Gear

Fujifilm Fall Savings: The Fujifilm X-T200 is a Steal and Other Great Deals

Here are the current Fujifilm Fall Savings.

The Fujifilm X-T200 is a steal! But there are also some other sweet deals. Check them out down below.

XF Lens Deals

X Camera Deals

GFX Bodies

New Fujifilm Camera Registered and Coming October 16

Nokishita spotted the registration of a new Fujifilm camera, the FF200001.

Fujifilm’s digital camera “FF200001” has passed FCC certification. Equipped with Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth (same RF module as X-Pro3 model number [WM-BN-BM-26 _A_ FF3 ]) .

he designated date for public disclosure of the certified material is October 16, 2020.

This is a list of model numbers of Fujifilm wireless parts, which is not very helpful

WM-BN-BM-26_A: X-E3
WM-BN-BM-26 _A_ FF2: X-H1/GFX50R
WM-BN-BM-26 _A_ FF3: X-Pro3/X-T3/X-T30
WM-BN-BM-26 _A_ FF4: X100V
WM-BN-BM-26 _A_ FF5: X-T4
WM-BAC-BM-25: GFX100
TYPE1FJ: X-A7/X-T200

It’s obviously not the Fujifilm X-Pro4, that I can say for sure! :)

If you want to know what it is, we invite you to stay tuned on FujiRumors.

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DPRTV Fujinon GF30mm f/3.5 Review: “Impressively Sharp, Who Needs a Wildlife Lens Anymore ;). Totally Recommended, Except for One Thing…”

DPReview TV has now published their Fujinon GF30mm f/3.5 hands on review, which was filmed with a GF30mm F/3.5 mounted on a Fujifilm GFX100.

The lens is another winner, and can easily keep up with the 100 megapixel of the Fujinon GFX100.

At some point of the video, he took a video of the forest, with a deer far away in the distance, and then cropped in and says “who needs a wildlife lens anymore“. Of course he said it as a joke, and the GF30mmF3.5 can’t replace a proper wildlife lens, but it was also a statement made to underline that with the combination GFX100 and GF30mmF3.5 you are in photographic crop-heaven.

The biggest problem with the GF30mmF3.5? Well, there is the GF32-64mmF4 (compare both lenses specs & price here).

You can find the video above and summary of the video down below:

  • 24mm full frame equivalent
  • is surprises how compact it is: just over 500g
  • 58mm filter thread
  • very chunky aperture ring and two-step phase between aperture ring and focus ring means you are not going to confuse where your fingers are
  • a very nice tactile experience
  • basically no real chromatic aberration and longitudinal chromatic aberration
  • about 32 cm minimum focus distance, hence you can get fairly close to objects and with that 3.5 aperture get nice and soft background
  • flare is pretty average, lots of ghosting. Sometimes you see rainbow pattern, but that’s not the lens, it’s reflection coming from the sensor, which you can see on a lot of modern cameras
  • autofocus speed is fine, it is not super fast, but on medium format you don’t need ultra fast focussing lenses
  • bokeh is not Chris’ favorite, not the greatest out there, a little bit busy around the edges, and gets more busy if you stop down the lens, but that’s not the end of the world on a wide angle lens
  • it’s a very sharp lens, especially wide open Chris was quite impressed. Very impressive at f/3.5 from center to corner, and corners sharpen up more really nicely if you stop down
  • he took a shot of a deer from far away and cropped in and said “who needs a wildlife lens” (of course joking, but to underline how sharp this lens really is)
  • like the other GF lenses, also this one is optically excellent lens
  • it’s capable of supporting the 100 megapixel resolution of the GFX100
  • nice compact lens, balance nice on GFX50R
  • as for video, the GFX100 got a recent firmware update that supports ProRes Video
  • in video, the lens has very little breathing
  • the entire episode was shot on the GF30mm f3.5
  • compact, fairly wide aperture lens for your GFX system, Chris would totally recommend it, except for one thing: there is also the excellent GF32-64mmF4
  • the GF30mmF3.5 is a little bit better optically compared to the the GF32-64, but the IQ of the 32-64 is great, too
  • but if you like primes, or if you maybe have already the GF45-100mmF4, this could be your lens

The Fujinon GF30mm f/3.5 is now in stock.

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