Fujifilm EF-X500 Shoe Mount Flash Review – Part One

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Boxing is typical Fujifilm X Series fashion, big black elegant boxes, white letters and graphics

The brand new Fujifilm EF-X500 flashgun arrived yesterday straight from Fujifilm Portugal – actually I received a pair of these units.This the first part of a detailed review that I started straight away, after all Fujifilm was missing a proper, professional grade flash system and the EF-X500 promises to deliver.

The first part of this review will focus on the design and perceived quality, first impressions to put it simply and I have to say that straight out of the box the EF-X500 is impressive. Build quality is second to none, Canon and Nikon are clearly overshadowed: touch, materials, dials and buttons are top notch, but flaps and hinges are a step further and there is no sense of fragility whatsoever. These units seem to be build to last forever. They are made in China, not in Japan, but that doesn’t seem to make any difference regarding build quality.

Enjoy the first set of pictures, part two will cover essential features and functions of the EF-X500, soon.

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The Great JPEG Shootout by TheCameraStoreTV

TheCameraStore just shared their Big JPEG shootout here. They compare the Pentax K7D, Olympus Pen F, Nikon D500, Canon 80D, Panasonic G85, iPhone 7+, Fujifilm X-T2 with default factory settings.

The goal was just to show how JPEG’s straight out of the box look like and what people tend to find more pleasing.

They took some shots under different conditions, printed them all and let them evaluate by customers, staff members, Pro photographers, amateurs and professional printers.

Some of the results:

Portrait: Winners: 1st Nikon, 2nd Canon, 3rd Pentax. Losers: Panasonic, Olympus, iPhone
Landscape: Winners: 1st iPhone, 2nd Panasonic, 3rd Olympus. Losers: Worst of all Sony. A note regarding Fuji and Nikon: they exposed a bit darker out of the box, and therefore people perceived them as muddy.
Lab Test: Winners: 1st Sony, 2nd Nikon, 3rd Canon. Losers: iPhone

So you see, a lot of inconsistency between cameras according to the scenarios they were used.

Overall Results: 1st Nikon * 2nd Canon * 3rd Panasonic * 4th Fujifilm * 5th Olympus * 6th Sony * 7th Pentax * 8th iPhone

Regarding Fujifilm, TheCameraStore thinks the X-Pro2/T2 does not have the same uniquess as older X-Trans 1/2 cameras have over the competition.

It would be nice to see also how the different film simulations perform in the above mentioned scenarios compared to the dedicated presets of other camera manufacturers. Velvia (for landscapes), Astia (for portraits), Acros (for black and white) and Co…. these film simulations have been specifically designed to get the best results in different areas, and applied to the above scenarios, they might have shown where the famous “Fuji Colors” reputations comes from.

How to Shoot a Wedding with the Fuiji X-T2 (DPreview) :: Fuji X-T2 Vs. Nikon D750 in Studio + Much More (miXed zone)

Fuji X-T2 with XF16mm in Low Light at riflessifotografici (translation)

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Fujifilm X-T2 (body) in Stock at BHphoto

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The Fujifilm X-T2 (body) is right now in stock at BHphoto.

Fujifilm X-T2: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Big X-Deals in USA

XF35mmF2 WR (save $100 – pay only $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

XF 14mm (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama /Pictureline
XF 16mmF1.4 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18mm (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 23mm (save $250): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 27mm (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm APD (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 60mm (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 90mmF2 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

XF 10-24mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16-55mmF2.8 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mmF2.8 (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 18-135mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 55-200mm (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mmm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS
XF 100-400mm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 50-140 + 2.0 TC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 100-400 + 2.0 TC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

X-Pro2 (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / BestBuy
X100T (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / FocusCamera
X-T10 (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
X-T10 doubt XC kit (save $400): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
X-T1 Black Body (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 Graphite (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-A3 double XC kit (save $300): USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Top Of The Shots… at the X-Shooter Facebook Zone!

Okan Yilmaz‎: Lighthouse X-T1, 10-24mm www.okanyilmaz.net

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Here are the most liked images of the Fujirumors facebook page… and keep it up, share and vote your absolute favorite X-shot… and here is how to do it:

1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photo page (click “See All”). You can vote, share & comment the images there.

NOTE: The next selection will start from those images shared starting from October 23!

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Fujifilm X-T2 In Stock at eBayUS – Only 3 Left

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For all the Fujifilm X-T2 hunters out there: a limited number of three (3) cameras is right now in stock at ebayUS via top rated and authorized Fujifilm seller Kenmorecamera.

UPDATE: X-T2 available also at AmazonUS (via third party – onecall)

Fujifilm X-T2: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

New USA X-DEALS

All Fujinon XF lens Savings (save up to $400): BHphoto / Amazon /Adorama

Fujifilm X-Pro2 (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / BestBuy
Fujifilm X-T10 (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T10 doubt XC kit (save $400): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
X-T1 Black Body (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 Graphite (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS

Fujifilm X100F Will Have 23mmF2 Lens… of X100/S/T – Trusted Source

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The Perfect Fujifilm X100F designed according to FR-reader Andreas has a F1.4 lens. The real X100F will still feature the more compact 23mmF2 lens

Fujifilm X100F Lens

According to a trusted source, the Fujifilm X100F will feature the 23mmF2 lens we find also on the X100/S/T. It will be interesting to see how this lens performs on the new 24MP X-TransIII sensor.

Fujifilm X100T (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / FocusCamera

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New USA X-DEALS

All Fujinon XF lens Savings (save up to $400): BHphoto / Amazon /Adorama

Fujifilm X-Pro2 (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / BestBuy
Fujifilm X-T10 (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T10 doubt XC kit (save $400): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
X-T1 Black Body (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 Graphite (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $400): BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS

Apple Engineer Explains Why MacBook Pro has No SD-card Slot :: X-T2 for Sports :: XF23/F1.4 Vs. XF23/F2 (miXed zone)

Apple Engineer Interview

A clear and sober admission, why Apple decided to get rid of the SD-card slot with it’s brand new Macbook Pro 2016 – Youtube Video Here

Fujifilm GFX

Shared at GFX Facebook Group here: Say Hello to X-T2 and GFX. What is lovely pair. www.ivanjoshualoh.com

Fujifilm Manager talks about Fujifilm GFX at photography life youtube

Fujifilm X-T2
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

  • Last day of the 2016 Hastings Horse Racing Season at joengphotography
  • On the sidelines with Fuji’s X-T2 at philippalermo
  • Mischkah Scott in Tuscany ~ X-T2 with Pro Neg S ~ NSFW at prophotonut
  • Hiking with the Fuji X-T2 at sftwins
  • The Fuji X-T2 as a travel camera? at childrensportraitslondon
  • Fujifilm X-T2 – 4K compilation – Wales, Talyllyn Railway Halloween, Machynlleth Lantern Parade 2016 at mirrorlessons youtube. On his email to me, Mathieu wrote “the continuous AF that is impressive. It works seamlessly in good and low light. It reminds me the Dual Pixel AF of the Canon C300“

XF23mmF2 WR

Thoughts About The XF 23mm F2 Lens at olafphotoblog

  • A Matter of Stops: The Fujifilm 23mm f1.4 VS the 23mm f2 at fathersonphoto

Fujifilm X-Pro2

X-Pro2: When the Leaves Come Falling Down at littlebigtravelingcamera / First attempt at using a rangefinder for street photography – Fuji X-Pro2 at bershatsky /

Other X-series cameras

X-T1 with the 50-200 and 10-24 visiting the Rocky Moutains at mattrussellphoto / X-A3: Fujifilm thinks you need a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera for selfies at soyacincau / X100T Snapshots by Kevin Mullins at f16.click /

Lenses

Fujifilm FUJINON XF50 140mm Lens at thefxworks / 35mmF2 review at toolsandtoy / Fuji XF 35mmF1.4 lens review with samples at Christopher Frost Photography youtube / Fuji X-T2 56mm @ f1.2 at mostly.photos /

X-Trans / Converters

How to Get Best Image Quality Out of Fuji X-Trans III RAW´s at hendriximages / The Fujifilm RFC RAW Convertor: Part Three – Working on Multiple Images at adambonn /

a bit of everything

The Day I Went Fuji X-System at ipcloud /

Just Another Fuji Convert, From Trying Every Other System

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There are many posts about people switching to the Fuji system, and this is just another, which hopefully is a testament to the direction of the brand.

I’ve tried, extensively, and full-frame always – Nikon, Canon, Sony, and even Leica. For my uses, which is semi-professional, Fuji is perfect. The system hits the sweet spot of IQ and joy of use. Just as a famous street photographer once said during a workshop, best camera is the one that doesn’t get in the way, is the way i feel about Fuji.

I switched to Fuji when X-Pro 2 came out and quickly acquired fuji 16mm f1.4 23mm f1.4, 35mm f2, 52mm f1.2 and 90mm f2. I love primes and Fuji’s size to quality hits the perfect spot for me. I don’t miss full frame, or the added weight (and the cost of everything :)). Did i mention how quiet and smooth the X-Pro2 shutter is?

And of course, here are some pictures!

I’m glad to have found the system for me!

My name is Serge (srglevin.com) and i’m a Philadelphia based photographer

Thank you for looking

Street Photography

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