The Godox system is quickly becoming the favorite flash system amongst Fuji shooters. And that’s not really a surprise. Very affordable, performs very well, gets lots of firmware updates and it’s just great value for money.
And given the growing popularity of the Godox system, here on Fujirumors we are happy to report regulary about it. Just search for “Godox” on FujiRumors, to get quick access to all previous Godox articles.
But there are some fresh little updates for you today….
Why I use Godox flashes with my Fujifilm cameras at morethanwords
High Speed Sync with Fujifilm X & Godox flash/trigger at lilutch
So what’s more important, the camera or the lens? Let’s find out what you think with a little poll, that you can find down below… after our Fuji Lens Roundup :)
[google translated] Mirror-less camera manufacturers genuine lenses Summary. FUJIFILM: Monofocus lens group of angry waves Also attention to high-grade design at dc.watch (translation)
Fujifilm files are so lovely out of the box, that I find myself processing images way less than I did in my non-Fuji shooter life.
But truth is, I’m not Ken Rockwell, so I don’t get it always right in camera ;).
There are situations, such as recently at my mothers’ 60 years birthday party, were I do not have much time to think about the settings. So many things happen and change all the time, that I rather focus on capturing the moment, knowing that the huge flexibility of my X-Trans files will allow me to correct eventual exposure errors I made in post.
However, processing your RAW files is not only a way to fix some errors, but also a terrific creative tool.
So here is a roundup, dedicated to the power of X-Trans :)
Revisiting Aperture and using Fuji X-Pro 2 Files in Aperture via X-Transformer at thomasfitzgeraldphotography
Creating Sexy Boudoir Animated GIFs with Photoshop (images shot with Fuji – NSFW) at anthonythurston
Finding inspiration in the great photographers and learning from their photographs at petetakespictures… NOTE: This is a companion piece to the other article we shared here on FujiRumors, “This Guy Fine Tuned his Fujifilm Film Simulation Settings Inspired by the Work of Great Film Photographers. See “Chrome Eggleston” & More“
A set of Open Source presets designed to emulate some of the most used photo films of all time, build specifically for open-source RAW developer software Darktable. Includes vivid colors of Fuji Velvia, the muted tones of Kodachrome or the classic Ilford b&w films among many others. Check them out at joaoalmeidaphotography
Recently, I’ve shared a rather negative miXed zone, with stories of people, who sold their X-series cameras. And one of the main reasons for people to give back their Fuji was “video”.
And indeed, for many years, “video” was the weak spot of the X-series.
The problem? As top Fujifilm Manager (and also FujiRumors Lover) Toshihisa Iida said here, the X-Trans sensor requires a 20-30% increase in processing power compared to conventional Bayer sensors… and older EXR I and II processors simply could not process appropriately all the video data.
** Read also: How to Obtain Better Videos with Fujifilm X Trans I and II Cameras at fujirumors.com **
But things changed with the much faster X-Processor Pro, which dramatically improved the video output of Fujifilm cameras such as the X-T2 and X-Pro2.
Sure, there are still areas, where Fujifilm can improve (such as offering internal F-log), but the X-T2 & Co are finally used with great success by many videographers… and I will share one of them in today’s roundup… including some video-centric articles on Fujirumors you might have missed.
My Review Of The Fuji X-T2: The Ultimate 4K Mirrorless For Narrative Filmmakers at noamkroll
Thoughts on the Fujifilm X-T2 for Video at fujirumors.com
Lessons Shooting 4K Video with the X-T2 at fujirumors.com
Sony A7sII Vs. Fujifilm X-T2 for Video (where the reviewer prefers the X-T2 for its colors and more) in this mixed zone at fujirumors.com
Fujifilm X-T2 Best 4K Video Quality for APS-C Cameras. Better Colors Than Sony A6500 at fujirumors.com
Fuji X-T2 Vs. Sony A7SII Video Feature: “Fujifilm X-T2 in Same Class of Best Mirrorless Video Cameras” at fujirumors.com
Fuji X-T2 + 4K Video: “There is no Moiré. Sharp and more cinematographic than GH4. I can use it 100% for Video at fujirumors.com
“Fujifilm X-T2 Updated Firmware Showing Mature Video Colours” at fujirumors.com
Fujifilm X-T2 Roundup :: Video, Sports and Stills… the Best Mirrorless Allrounder? at fujirumors.com
And yes, sometimes I just can’t contain my enthusiasm and excitement for the Fuji X and G systems, which brings me to write long emotional articles when a camera gets discontinued or lose myself in a frenzy of happiness for a rumor, when I could have said everything with 1 headline and saved a lot of my spare time.
That’s who I am… can’t change it… deal with it ;)
However, this is FujiRumors… and I know that this blog is a big source for all things Fuji for many of you guys.
That’s why my number 1 priority will always be to deliver honest, good, fair, fast and accurate service to you… even if it means that sometimes we have to talk “bad” about Fujifilm.
So here on FujiRumors we are are free to…
write about my main 2 complaints on the Fujifilm X-T1 – read here
launch polls investigating why people don’t buy Fujifilm (highlighting the weaknesses of the system) – read here
We love Kaizen, but recently called the Wireless Tethering feature a Joke – read here
When we think Fujifilm is losing the path (and its “soul”), we report (and comment) about it – read here
When reviewers give negative feedback about an important key feature of a new camera (such as the hybrid viewfinder on X100T), we will report about it – read here
FujiRumors is regulary the first place that reports about issues and bugs, such as the mushy buttons on the first batch of X-T1’s and more
I’ll just quickly add, that I can do this only because I have absolutely 0% contacts with (and zero favours/money/support from) Fujifilm, which gives me an immense freedom to write whatever I want.
You guys, the FR-readers, are my only boss… and all I want to do is to deliver you the best content and rumors possible.
The Roundup
The Fujifilm X-System is not for everybody. Depending on what your needs are, you may be more or less satisfied with it. Some people love the X-system so much, that they can live with minor issues (maybe waiting for a Kaizen Firmware to fix it), some others just have to return their Fuji camera, just like LivingVertical did with his X-T2 (video above) or alastairarthur did with his X-Pro2 (link below).
But there are also many very happy Fuji users out there, who keep up producing great work with their Fuji gear (such as Kevin Mullins’ recent wedding Photographs)… and I’m happy to share them in this roundup, too.
Cover Stories
Why I Bought a Fujifilm X-Pro2 and then Returned It at alastairarthur
Fuji X-T2 froze and heated up when shooting in uncompressed raw and high burst rate at Jacques Gaines Photography Youtube (but he was using a slower SD-card)
Some Recent Wedding Photographs with my Fujifilm Cameras by Kevin Mullins at f16.click
A Quick 40 Minute Walk Through Colonial Williamsburg With My Fujifilm X-T2 at thewanderinglensman
Storm Clouds Gather over Doon Hill Barley Field at macleancomms
A short photo documentary on powerlifting using the XF23mmf/1.4 andXF 56mmf/1.2 at nwinspeare
Camera Sharing Age 2017 @ FujifilmX100t at the Japanese site dcfever (translation)
Recording society to experience FUJIFILM X-Pro 2 and Leica alternately at dc.watch (translation)
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