DPreview: “The GFX is Potentially Groundbreaking” :: Fuji Manager Talks about GFX, X100 FULL FRAME, X-T2 Firmware & More

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GFX SAMPLES

DPreview shared it’s first GFX samples taken with a production model and they write: CP+ 2017:

You want a Fujifilm GFX 50S (and we have the shots to prove it). Take a look at some of the first images from this potentially groundbreaking new system.

Basically everything I share here on FujiRumors, can be found first at the 7,700 members strong GFX facebook group. Feel free to join and discover/discuss much more about the GFX.

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, CalumetDE AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

GFX VIDEO MIX

INTERVIEW

ThaiDphoto interviewed Fujifilm Top Manager Makoto Oishi. It’s 50 minutes long, with lots of time lost for translation from Thai to English. But here are the main points:

  • Why Fuji switched Full Frame? They didn’t want to cannibalize APS-C. They investigated also Full Frame, but at the end went Medium Format for the ultimate image quality
  • 4:3 aspect sensor is good for multi-aspect choosing by user.
  • the most difficult part of development was keeping the GFX size small and lightweight
  • Bigger sensor usually leads to more chromatic aberration. But Fujifilm should be able to keep the same level of chromatic aberration of their APS-C cameras.
  • If Fuji would chose leaf shutter (update: meaning the GFX would have no focal plane shutter at all), then the GFX would be limited to leaf shutter lenses. But with focal plane shutter, GFX can support all kind of lenses, from old manual focus lenses to leaf shutter lenses. And leaf shutter can not go very high speed, like the focal plane shutter. The manager considers this last one the biggest advantage.
  • X100 Full Frame? No plans for now says the manager “but maybe in the future… customer demand or market demand… I don’t know” (min. 32:12)
  • Q: Do you plan to update X-T2 Firmware with new function that are in the GFX? A: I can’t say now, but we always plan updates in X-T2 and X-Pro2.
  • A radio flash system in the future? “hm.. yeah, we need, we know the request”

Full interview here

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XF50mmF2 WR In Stock at AmazonUS :: Fujifilm X100F and GFX First Looks & Full Size Samples

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And now also the XF50mmF2 can be found in stock, for example at AmazonUS. They also had the X100F and X-T20 in stock earlier today, but they sold out quickly.

XF50mmF2: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm GFX Roundup

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, CalumetDE AmazonUK, WexUK, ParkCamerasUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm X100F Roundup

Fujifilm X100F: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCH AUS: CameraPro

Fujifilm X-T20, X100F and XF50mmF2 Owner’s Manual Available

 

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Fujifilm X-T20 Kit In Stock at AmazonUS

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The Fujifilm X-T20 kit (with XC 16-50 ver.II) is in stock at AmazonUS (black / silver). Shipped and sold by Amazon – limited number

The X-T20 with 16-50 lens costs $999 (body only costs $899)

And then I Thought: “Stop Waiting for the X-E3, and get the X-T2/Zero (X-T20)” … Did Fujifilm Hit the Sweet Spot with the X-T20?

Fujifilm X-T20 In Stock Check: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCH AUS: CameraPro

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Fujinon GF 63mmF2.8 Vs. GF 32-64mmF4 Compared :: Elinchrom GFX HS Trigger Rumor :: More Tidbits

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Fujinon GF63 Vs GF32-64

Ivan Joshua Loh has a quick and interesting comparison over at his blog here. He took some images with the GF63mm (at F2.8 and at F4) and some images with the GF32-64 (at 64mm and F4).

He shared the images over at his blog (go to his blog for a larger view of the images).

Now all you have to do is to check them out, and recognize which image was taken by which lens… and according to what you see, make your decision if the 32-64 is all you need, or if the 63mm gives you that little extra you need.

X-photographer Ivan is also a very active member over at our Fujifilm GFX facebook group.

Fujifilm GFX: USA BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF63mmF2.8: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF32-64mmF4: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

More GFX Tidbits

60 minutes with the Fuji GFX 50s at elundqvist:

  • The lenses are pretty hefty things and do not have the same comforting, solid build as the XF lenses. In fact, they felt rather plasticky, but were at least pleasently light.
  • What really stood out was the EVF; it was responsive and BIG.
  • Autofocus was snappy, but again it was not really very challanging conditions. I don’t expect it to be an issue for most of my use cases.
  • I’ve heard a rumour, from what I consider a reputable source, Elinchrom are working on a HS trigger for Fuji but they don’t know when it will be released. Fuji confirmed they are indeed talking to Elinchrom about this, but that was all he could say, understandably.

GFX First Impressions at stephenscharf

  • extremely well thought-through
  • surprisingly light, but it is also very well made and robust-feeling
  • I found the AF to be surprisingly fast, at least as fast as a Fujifllm X-T1.
  • The aperture rings have just the right amount of stiffness in rotation, and manual focus and zoom rings feel very nice, smooth but with just the right amount of resistance that allows you to precisely set the adjustment exactly where you want to.
  • it is a real workhorse and a serious “photographic tool”

CP+ Report by the Japanese site dc.watch (translation)

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