Now other huge blogs and youtube channels awarded the Fujifilm X-T3 as best camera of 2018, such as Matt Granger, imaging-resource, cinema5D and Philip Bloom. You get all the links down below.
Now I just wait for the Fujifilm X-T3 to be declared UNESCO world heritage. :)
Down below the full list of fresh Fujifilm X-T3 best 2018 awards.
Fujifilm just released firmware update 2.00 for Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-H1. It brings lots of improvements, in Fujifilm best Kaizen tradition.
The firmware update removes the 4GB record limit for the Fujifilm X-H1, but not for the Fujifilm X-T3. The X-T3 will get this feature later on. Fujifilm will tell u when in January.
The Iridient Developer 3.3.4 and Iridient X-Transformer 1.1.1 updates are now available for download!
These updates fix an issue with the new D RANGE PRIORITY modes found on the X-T3 and X-H1 models. The X-Transformer update also brings the DNG baseline metadata values (color, white balance, exposure, etc) inline with the newest Adobe software values for recent camera models (X-T3, GFX 50R, XF10).
I had the pleasure to use and extensively test the newly released Fujinon XF200 f/2.0 LM OIS WR in October, 2018 while covering the Sports Car Club of America’s 2018 National Championships, also know as “The Runoffs” at Sonoma Raceway, Sonoma, CA, Oct 19-21, 2018.
Fujifilm North America graciously sent me the Fujinon XF200 f/2.0 along with an X-T3 and battery grip for approximately 10 days for motorsports photography testing to compare to my Fujifilm X-H1. The purpose of the test was to collect autofocus performance data for both cameras when used in a real-world professional motorsports photography use-case, and for this weekend long test-session, I used the new XF200 f/2.0 exclusively, as well as the new 1.4X teleconverter in some situations.
BACKGROUND: I’ve been a professionally accredited motorsports photojournalist for 15 years. I’ve was an official track photographers for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for 7 years, and have been shooting as an accredited photojournalist for Sonoma Raceway since 2003. I cover all their professional series races, including NASCAR, NHRA Professional and Indy Car, and my photographs have been published in numerous newspapers in the SF Bay Area, including the San Francisco Chronicle, as well as various motorsports websites and magazines.
Time for a major miXed zone, this time focused on all kind of Fujifilm cameras, except for the brand new Fujifilm X-T3, Fujifilm GFX50S and Fuji GFX50R and Fuji X100F.
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ON1 just released ON1 Photo RAW 2019, and it should make life a lot easier to those, looking to switch from Lightroom subscription model to a standalone software.
In fact, ON1’s new AI-powered algorithms, will give you the ability to transfer your Lightroom edited photos, keep your non-destructive editing settings, and move them into ON1 Photo RAW. See the video below.
Fujifilm announces firmware updates for FUJIFILM GFX 50S, FUJIFILM X-T3, and FUJIFILM X-H1
New functions include the improvement of in-body image stabilization performance for X-H1, 4K HDR video recording and simultaneous output of Film Simulation / F-Log footage for X-T3, and 35mm format mode for GFX 50S
The XF16mmF2.8 is a bit bigger than the XF18mmF2 and a bit smaller than the XF35mmF2.
The comparison is based on the images I took and what I have seen with my own eyes at the Photokina Fujifilm booth.
Of course this can’t be super-accurate, but I’d say it’s 85+% close to perfection. Keep in mind, though, that the size of the XF16mmF2.8 mockup I have seen at photokina might change until the final lens is released sometimes in 2019.
Compatibility with XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ which has become incompatible on ver.5.50 is added
And the functions below which have become compatible on ver.5.50 can be used.
(1) Compatibility with the functions below of XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR is added.
· Focus Preset Function
· Focus Control button
(2) Compatibility with the functions below of XF1.4X TC F2 WR (bundled with XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR) is added.
Applicable lenses : XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro, XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR,
XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR, XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR *Upgrade the firmware of a camera before upgrading the firmware of a lens.
SPOILER ALERT: The Fujifilm X-T3 ends on top in all categories but one :).
Chris starts by saying that:
APS-C and M43 offer a lot of versatility and can handle all kinds of photography
Full frame cameras are more specialized tools in a lot of ways
LANSCAPES
Fujifilm X-T3 wins, due to highly effective APS-C sensor and great dynamic range. Excellent lenses. By a hair the winner
Olympus EM-1 MKII and Panasonic G9 are on par. Have multishot pixel shift
Nikon D500 not made for landscape, lower resolution sensor and big body. Not so portable
STREET PHOTOGRAPHY
Fujifilm X-T3. Sexiest looking body. Dial controls very instinctual. Crazy fast AF. Eye AF is great. APS-C image quality better than M43
Panaosnic G9 very close to Olympus. Better viewfinder and faster single AF, better eye AF
Olympus EM-1 MK II
Nikon D500 is big and bulky. Slow live view AF
SPORT/WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY
Nikon D500 offers by far the most lens choices. Rugged and stable DSLR body. Best autofocus in the world
Fujifilm X-T3 has some great lenses like the XF100-400 and new XF200mmF2. Insanely fast AF. Very capable sports and wildlife camera
Panaosnic G9
Olympu EM-1 MKII
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
Fujifilm X-T3 is the clear winner. Great lenses. They care about APS-C lenses. Legendary color science with great skin tones. Great AF and vastly improved eye-AF
Nikon D500
Olympus EM-1 MK II
Panaonic G9
VIDEO
Fujifilm X-T3. Terrific video specs and Eterna profile is awesome. No IBIS and better battery life. But Fujifilm X-H2 will fix that. Fujifilm X-T3 is best hybrid video/still camera overall
Panasonic G9
Olympus EM-1 MK II
Nikon D500
Overall, Fujifilm X-T3 is the way to go in the crop sensor world.
