Fujifilm X-E3 Roundup

And while I’m still waiting for my new Fujifilm X-E3 to replace my faulty X-E3 (SD-card not recognized, sticky joystick), let’s enjoy another Fujifilm X-E3 roundup.

Of course, once I get my new X-E3 copy, I will let you know if I still have these issues or if the new samples works fine.

• Lensmate has released the Lensmate Thumb Grip for Fujifilm X-E3. You can get in black or get in silver.
• Why I Bought Fujifilm X-E3 (and not X-T20, X100F, X-H1)… and Why All this Hate for XF27mm? – First Impressions at fujirumors.com
• Fuji X-E3 Review at Cameras For Photographers Youtube
• Fuji X-E3 Review at Eyal G Youtube
• Lab Test: Fujifilm X-E3 at pdnonline
• Fujifilm X-E3 Review in German at johannesmorsbach (translation)

*** Fujifilm X-E3 Facebook Group ***

• 1 Cool Thing: Fujifilm X-E3 at PCmag youtube
• Lens Flare is Fun! with the Fujifilm X-E3 at Gavin Lyons Photography
• Fujifilm X-E3 what I love and hate about this camera at LivingVertical Youtube
• Vlogging in Hong Kong with the Fujifilm X-E3 at bigheadtaco Youtube
• LIVE First camera: Fuji X100F/T or XE3? at LivingVertical Youtube
• KAZA FUJIFILM X-E3 Half Leather Case at dc.watch (translation)

Fujifilm X-E3: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Meike MK420F

Back in 2015, we already reported about the Meike MK320F flash for Fujifilm. But that’s not the only flash Meike offers for Fujifilm.

There is one, that so far passed unnoticed, but not to the eyes of FR-reader Peter here, who told us about the Meike MK420 TTL flash for Fujifilm, that has actually been released back June 2017, but since nobody reported about it, let’s catch up now here on FujiRumors. Peter writes:

“The Mk420 is a much larger flash than the Mk320. Whereas the Mk320 is a specialized flash with a really small form factor, compromising on power, zoom and swivel in favor of size and weight (it looks a bit like just the flash head part of a speedlite without the body), the Mk420 looks more like a traditional flash. If the measurements on the internet are correct, the size is somewhere between the Godox TT350F and the Yongnuo YN560 series.”

Here are the main specs of the Meike MK420-F via AmazonUS:

• High GN:42 (ISO100 ,105mm)
• Flash mode: TTL M S1 S2
• Equipped with longlife lithium battery:one-key operation to install or unstall; Battery flashes:300-2500 times
• Vertical Rotation Angle: -7-90 degrees; Horizontal Rotation Angle: 0-180 degrees
• LED-Assistive preview focus;Memory function;Temperature detection automatically

You can purchas the Meike MK420F for Fujifilm at AmazonUS, AmazonDE, AmazonUK

Flash Roundup

And since we are talking about flash, here is a roundup, that includes Godox, tips and tricks and more:

• Godox X1T-F Radio Flash Trigger Review at fstoppers
• Review: Fujifilm EF-X500 Flash (Fujifilm X Series) at thephoblographer
• 10 Lighting Tips To Up Your Portrait Game at fujifilm-blog
• A SHOOTOUT: Fujifilm X-T2 VS. Canon 5D mark iii (HSS with GODOX X1T-F and CELLS II-C triggers) at Ben Bond Youtube
• My simpliest Studio/Indoor lightning setup (Fujifilm X-T2 + HELIOS 58mm f2) at Ben Bond Youtube
• Off Camera Flash with the Fuji X-T2 – Part 2 – Godox AD200 in the Studio at Cam Attree Photography youtube
• Mini review of the Aputure AL-H198, shot with the Fujifilm X-T2 at kjetilkvienmadsen

One Minute Lighting Setup at Nathan Elson Youtube

Smart Adapters for GFX

2017 was the year of smart adapters, for both Fujifilm X and GFX system.

Now the big question is… which one is better?

Recently, our fantastic Fujifilm GFX group investigated the question, if you should go for the Techart or Steelsring Canon EF to Fujifilm GFX smart adapter.

The community vote in favor of the Steelsring adapter in a dedicated poll here. But feel free to follow the discussion to find out more.

You can purchase the Steelsring Canon EF to GFX adapter here, and the Techart Canon EF to GFX adapter here.

Fujifilm GFX 50S Roundup

And now a few more GFX related content you might be interested in.

• Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4… superb performance. Field test at imaging-resource
• The Fuji GFX 50s as a Travel Camera | Thoughts from the Field at danielkorzeniewskiphoto
• Goldrush Town, Bodie State Historic Park with the GFX at spark.adobe
• Fujifilm GFX 50S wins a Camera of Distinction for Best Overall at imaging-resource

Deals

This is the very last day, where you can save a lot of money on the Fujifilm GFX system

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 63mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 32-64mmF4 (save $450): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 120mmF4 Macro (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F4 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Images

And now comes the best part…. a few GFX images shared at our Fujifilm GFX 50S facebook group.

Here we have it… the first X-Trans roundup of 2018.

We are going to take a detailed look at Fuji’s X RAW Studio, there will be film simulation profiles for you to download, discussions if Capture One can really replace Adobe Lightroom and more.

Hope you will find something useful amongst it, and I wish you a great start in your weekend :)