I recently made shameless use of FujiRumors (and your time) for a personal carbon fiber travel tripod help request. Your feedback in the comments was terrific, and as the true review-holic I am, I had lots of work to do to compare your suggestions.
But just when I was about to push the checkout button for the highly recommended Sirui T-025x, Benro suddenly announced the brand new Benro TSL08CN00, a carbon fiber tripod designed for mirrorless cameras (and small DSLRs) and even more affordable than the Sirui T-025x. Folded, though, the Benro might be still too big for traveling purposes, so at the end, it will be the Sirui for me.
If you are also wondering which is the best tripod for your needs, here is a dedicated roundup with a few more useful links you should check out and that might help you to make your tripod decision.
How to Choose Best Travel Tripods – A Practical Guide at phototraces
5 Things That Make a Tip Top Tripod at Kai W Youtube
The Fujifilm X-E3 will very likely be launched on September 7 at Fuji’s “Fujkina” event in Toyko, and probably along with other Fuji gear.
In order to manage his impatience, FR-reader Miko created his own mock-up of the Fujifilm X-E3, based on the X-E3 rumors and leaked images, which I’m happy to share today here on Fujirumors. Centered hot shoe, shutter/ISO dial combo, front dial, AF-assist light moved higher, no pop up flash… and ♥ super-sexy ♥ :)
I’m here… back from holidays, and 100% focused on the rumors and announcements (on September 7). Hope you will stick around on FujiRumors… and feel free to follow Fujirumors on Facebook, RSS-feed, Twitter.
And now, time for an overview of rumored X-E3 specs:
In the comments and at our facebook page, there was some confusion. People thought FR has said the X-E3 will have IBIS. Well, although I actually realize that no source explicitly told me that it will NOT have IBIS, I feel quite confident to say that the X-E3 won’t have IBIS. So, although not rumored by FR-sources, I say….
no IBIS
I guess all the confusion comes from the following rumors
Fujifilm X-T2 Successor to be Called Fujifilm X-T2S – read here
Fujifilm X-T2S will have IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization) – read here
Don’t Worry, Fujifilm X-T2S In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) will Work with ALL Fujinon X-Mount Lenses – read here
Back on April 4, we reported about the release of Picktorial 3.0, with proprietary Fujifilm X-Trans RAW support. Now, just as rumored, Picktorial released an update which adds Fujifilm’s film simulations profiles.
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:
