Popular YouTuber Michael The Maven has just launched the new MAVEN Filters – WAVE 3 on Kickstarter (click here). In this 24-minute video, Michael gives a full rundown of all the new filters.
NOTE: These are the last few days in which you can back the new Peak Design Tripods with a Kickstarter discount. So far the campaign raised about 4 million dollar.
go to minute 5:53 of the video to hear the thoughts of Patrick about it
One of the critiques Fujifilm gets is that they have a confusing camera lineup with too many lines.
The Fujifilm X-T30III or X-T40 just fueled again this criticism, but I think this time they don’t deserve it.
First things first: Fujifilm has indeed likely canceled 6 X series lines already (or even 7, if we consider X70 and XF10 not part of the same line):
So we have a total of possibly six canceled lines.
And how many lines has Fujifilm introduced?
Well, 2 new lines have been introduced recently: Fujifilm X half and the Fujifilm X-T50,
Yes, also the Fujifilm X-T50 is a “new line”, because as we told you in this rumor, it does not belong to the X-T10, X-T20, X-T30 line since Fujifilm will launch a dedicated successor for that line (X-T40/X-T30III) in 2025.
And actually there will also be a third totally new line soon, and that camera is already listed at BHphoto here.
In short: Fujifilm has axed more lines than it has created new ones.
With all that said, I think launching the Fujifilm X-T40/X-T30III makes totally sense.
Why?
Well, because Fujifilm’s entry level line has basically been axed (except X-M line) and their other lower-end to mid-range models got an overall specs upgrade with a consequantial significant price increase (X-E5 and X-T50).
At this point in time, Fujifilm has no true entry level camera with viewfinder and that’s a problem if you ask me.
But how could a Fujifilm X-T30III/X-T40 look like?
Speculations (NOT RUMOR)
Since I think that price matters when it comes to the Fujifilm X-T40 or X-T30 III, I believe they’ll go for the first scenario I mentioned above.
But feel free to let us know in the comments what you think about all of this.
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC ART lens is now in stock at BHphoto.
Adorama expects stock on August 28.
The Fuji Guys have just published a comprehensive Fujifilm X-E5 how-to guide on YouTube.
As a future X-E5 owner myself (hopefully not a too distant future, given its reported high pre-orders), I diligently looked at the entire video to get to know my future camera.
There are many features I am looking forward on my X-E5, from the film simulation dial to the super-customizable front lever, IBIS and more.
And one feature I am particularly intrigued about is the new, neat and cleanclassic display mode, which I believe will be my go-to setting in future.
Well, it comes surprising to me that the new classic display mode will be available only in the EVF and not on the LCD.
I don’t know if nobody has ever mentioned that until now, or if I somehow just missed this tidbit so far.
But if you were unaware of it (like me) consider this your friendly heads-up before you start wondering why the LCD won’t show it. ;)
It looks like Peak Design did it again: their new series of Peak Design Tripods is nearing 4 million dollar raised.
The campaign ends in a few days and I guess it will break the 4 million dollar mark by then.
If you want to check out all details, visit the dedicated Peak Design Tripod Kickstarter page here.
