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 :)
Adorama has the Flashpoint XPLOR 600 PRO (rebranded Godox AD600 Pro) available for pre-order here. Pre-Order Price $899. You can find the full specs at Adorama here, and an overview below.
The Godox AD600PRO will be soon available for pre-order also at BHphoto and AmazonUS.
SPECS/FEATURES OVERVIEW
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AD600PRO Vs. AD600
The Fujinon MK zoom lenses (MK18-55mm F2.9 + MK50-130mm T2.9) will soon be available also for Fujifilm X mount.
As we reported already back in July 2017, they were designed without OIS (optical image stabilization), because Fujifilm considers them the perfect companion to the upcoming Fujifilm X-H1, which will feature IBIS (in body image stabilization).
Regarding the Fujifilm X-H1, we have leaked a vast number of specs already, and the latest overview can be found here.
Back to the MK lenses… we have reported over the last months about the several recognitions the MK lenses got, and Fujifilm USA now made a nice summary about all of them, which you can read in the press release below:
PRESS RELEASE
One of the reasons why I like to buy my gear at the local dealer (instead of ordering online), is that I can always inspect the gear before buying it.
So, when last month I bought the XF10-24 and XF27mm, my dealer opened the boxes, checked if there was any issue such as dust spots inside the lens, and he even checked if the latest firmware for the lenses was installed (it wasn’t, so he updated the lens firmware in store for me… AWESOME!)
So far, with ALL Fujinon lenses I have ever bought, I never had any dust spot issue. Actually I always perceived my lenses as excellently build. I mean, my XF35mmF1.4 still works perfectly, even though it was minutes completely under water, the day I destroyed my X-E2 in a river.
Anyway, I know things like dust spots in the lens happen, and I experienced them in the past when I used other systems. Since then, my habit is to visually check lenses, before buying them.
If small, then dust spots will have absolutely no influence on image quality.
However, when you pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a new lens, you do want it to be perfect out of the box, and personally I would change any new lens, even if it has the smallest dust inside it.
With that said… let’s talk about Fujifilm quality.
Meike just released their MK-XE3G metal hand grip for Fujifilm X-E3 cameras. If you work on a tripod, this grip is a must have, since it centers the tripod mount and allows you to change battery/SD-card without having to remove the camera from the tripod.
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The Meike grip costs half the price of Fujifilm’s own metal grip for X-E3. However, if you join the Amazon Rewards Visa Card, you will get a $50 discount on the Fuji made grip, making Fujifilm’s solution about the same price of the Meike grip.
Meike MK-XE3G Metal Hand Grip for Fujifilm X-E3: AmazonUS, AmazonDE, AmazonUK
