BHphoto 4th of July Deals: SAVE BIG on Bags, Storage Media, X Mount Samyang 12mmF2, Instax and More

B&H Photo has officially launched their 4th of July deals.

You can save big on hundreds of products. I will include a few down below, as well as provide you the full list of Fujiflm related deals, excluding the official Fujifilm camera/lens deals, which you can see here.

Full list of 4th of July deals here.

Bag Deals

SD-Card Deals

External Storage Media Deals

Apple Deals

Strap Deals

TV Deals

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Fujifilm Updates X RAW Studio, X Acquire, H Mount Adapter G, Tether Plugin PRO and RAW File Converter EX 3.0

Fujifilm has released a bunch of firmware and software updates, mostly for Fujifilm GFX100 support but not only. The H Mount Adapter G got a bug fix and X RAW Studio a couple of improvements.

Let’s look at the updates one by one.

H MOUNT ADAPTER G Firmware Update

The firmware update Ver.1.20 from Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issue:

1. The phenomenon is fixed that it doesn’t work with HC lenses with some of the firmware versions.

FUJIFILM X RAW Studio

The software update Ver.1.7.0 incorporates the following issues:

  1. Applicable model for the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” is added.
    Applicable Model：FUJIFILM GFX100
  2. “★” mark can be pasted to a favorite image. (Addition of the rating function)
  3. Improvement of operability.
    ・By referring to a list in a previous referred folder, you can access to another folder.
    ・You can delete an image from a list of thumbnail images.
    ・You can open an image file by putting it on the icon of the application software.
    ・You can open an selected image file by other application software.
  4. Other improvements and fix of slight defect.

FUJIFILM X Acquire

The software update Ver.1.14.0 incorporates the following issue:

  1. The compatibility of tethered shooting with “FUJIFILM GFX100” is added.
    The additional function below can be used.
    ・Backup/restore of camera setting for tethered shooting.
    ・Tethered shooting via USB or Wi-Fi.

“FUJIFILM Tether Plugin PRO for GFX” for Adobe® Photoshop® Lightroom® Classic CC / 6

The software update Ver.1.14.0 incorporates the following issues:

  1. The compatibility of tethered shooting with “FUJIFILM GFX100” is added.
  2. Addition of function and improvement of operability.
    ・Addition of the buttons for zoom-in, zoom-out and hand tool.
    ・Functions of shortcut keys are available.
    ・Addition of the Focus reset function.

NOTE: *After May 31, 2019, Fujifilm will no longer provide camera compatibility upgrade or OS support for HS-V5 and related software including the Plug-in.

RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 powered by SILKYPIX Software Update

The software update Ver.8.1.1.0 incorporates the following issue:

  1. Applicable model for the “RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 3.0 powered by SILKYPIX” is added.
    Applicable Model : FUJIFILM GFX100

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TESTED: Capture One Pro 12 Improved Fujifilm X Trans Support

Capture One Pro 12.1 has promised us improved Fujifilm X Trans support. But how well does it really work?

Thomas Fitzgerald tested it and has written about it on his blog here. His conclusion:

The changes are very, very subtle to the naked eye.

The update fixes some issues that can occur when there is very fine repetitive detail such as tree branches, leaves, foliage and things like that.

It’s as if they have improved the anti-aliasing algorithms ever so slightly.

It’s something most people probably won’t notice, and they didn’t have to do this, but it pretty much eliminates most rendering artefacts from X-Trans files.

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Fujifilm Patent Shows Tilting Top LCD Screen

Fujifilm has patented a tilting top LCD screen.

Of course these are patents (hence concepts), that may or may not see the light of the day in future cameras.

But I thought it would be interesting to discuss this concept here on FujiRumors, and maybe give Fujifilm some feedback about what we think about it, if they should continue to develop this concept, or if we se no practical use for something like that.

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7Artisans Lenses for Fujifilm X now 10% Off

 

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7Artisans lenses for Fujifilm X mount are now 10% off at BHphoto, AmazonUS and 1 lens also at Adorama.

At the time of this post, BHphoto has most lenses in offer.

For the convenience of all Fuji addicts out there, I have made a practical overview list down below ;).

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Fujifilm X-T30 Firmware 1.10 Released

The Fujifilm X-T30 firmware 1.1o has been released, just as promised to us back in April.

The firmware update Ver.1.10  – download here

  1. Improvement of Q (quick menu) button operability
    To avoid accidentally pressing the Q (quick) menu, the button has changed to one of Fn(function) buttons. This will allow customers to disable the Q button function and also to allocate the Q (quick) menu to a different Fn button.
  2. Fix of slight defects.

Also, as reported here, Fujifilm has updated all its Fujinon GF lenses to support phase detection AF on Fujifilm GFX100.

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Hasselblad X1D II 50C Announced for $5,750

The Hasselblad X1D II 50C has been announced and it will cost you $5,750. They also announced the XCD 35-75mm f/3,5-4,5.

Product Highlights

  • 50MP 43.8 x 32.9mm CMOS Sensor
  • 16-Bit Color, 14-Stop Dynamic Range
  • Hasselblad Natural Color Solution
  • 0.87x 3.69m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder – original X1D had 2.36MP EVF
  • 3.6″ 2.36m-Dot Touchscreen LCD – original X1D had 3.0″ 920k-Dot monitor
  • Leaf Shutter System, 1/2000 sec Sync
  • ISO 100-25600, Up to 2.7 fps Shooting – original X1D shot at 2.3 fp
  • Dual SD UHS-II Memory Card Slots
  • Built-In Wi-Fi, USB 3.0 Type-C
  • New Processor
  • build-in GPS

Definitely a good price, but still more expensive than th Fujifilm GFX50R (currently $4,000) and Fujifilm GFX50S ($5,500).

This is a fantastic news for Fujifilm GFX lovers, since the more competition there is in the medium format segment, the more companies will fight for customers and offer more features for less price.

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Fringer EF-FX Pro II Available at BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama

The Fringer EF-FX ProII smart autofocus adapter for Fujifilm X mount is now available for pre-order at BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama.

At AmazonUS they will ship it within June 19.

Main improvements of the 2nd generation of EF-FX Pro include.

  • Redesigned aperture ring for more convenient operation
  • New MCU (more powerful, more resources for firmware update)
  • Better light absorbing design

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Fujifilm USA Deals Continue and Mega Fujifilm X-T2 Price Drop Now also In Europe

Fujifilm Summer Deals

Last week USA dropped the price of the Fujifilm X-T2 down to $799 (50% off).

Now Europe followed, for example you can find the the Fujifilm X-T2 for £799 in UK. For other EU countries, check out the Fujifilm EU Promo page.

You can see all USA Fujifilm Summer deals here.

Fujifilm X-T2 – Lowest Price Ever

Fujifilm GFX Deals

X Cameras

X mount Prime lenses – save up to $250

X mount Zoom lenses – save up to $200

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FUJIFILM vs SONY Colors Compared: “If You don’t Want to Spent Time Color Grading, Fujifilm is Great”

Max Yuryev compares the Sony vs Fujifilm color science.

It’s a blind test, so you have to go through 10 frames, note on paper if you prefer camera A and B. Of course I did it, and it turns out I prefered Fujifilm in 80% of the cases.

The video frames from 1 to 4 are taken with standard picture profile, whereas from 5 to 10 he compares Eterna to a custom made picture profile.

Some general conclusions Max made, before we watch at the frames one by one:

  • in harsh daylight, with light bouncing, the Sony got some heavy tint, but Fuji’s smart color science got rid of it
  • Sony is usually more accurate, but you have to spend time to get rid of that tint
  • Fujifilm got it figured out, and you don’t have to worry about color tint
  • If you just want to shoot, and not spent time color grading, Fujifilm is great

We remind you that, as reported here, Fujifilm makes a distinction between metric color and memory color. Metric color is more realistic, whereas memory color is interpretation, it’s how your brain sees and remembers colors in a certain scene.

Certain Fujifilm film simulations are not ment to be accurate representation of real colors, but interpretations closer to how you remember those colors.

Other film simulations instead just have to give a unique vibe to the image, think at the vintage touch of the less saturated Classic Chrome for example, great for documentary photography, thanks to the “art of omission” that puts the story/content in the center, instead of colors.

Colors science is a crucial factor at Fujifilm, and we told you already that the engineer, who developed the original Velvia film, has also developed the digital Velvia film simulation.

And now back to the comparison:

1st frame

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