Fujifilm Autofocus – The Unwritten Guide

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Introduction

There are a number of videos and manuals around which cover the Fujifilm autofocus system and settings in detail. The big problem isn’t the things they cover, it’s what they don’t cover. Guides often talk about how to configure and setup your camera, but with this guide, we’ll focus on the hidden things, how to use it to get the best outcomes.

I’m not going to try to cover the basic configurations here, for example, what AF-C or AF-S is. If you want to know how to use the basic settings, I’d recommend the Fujifilm autofocus site or this video from Fujifilm. Now please bare in mind, this is only my experience with the Fujifilm autofocus system, and more specifically my experience with the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-E3 systems. This isn’t an official Fujifilm guide, but in the absence of such a guide, I’m giving it a go.

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Venus Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D Reviews: “For Landscape Photographers it Could be a Dream Come True”

Laowa 9mm F2.8 Reviews

The Venus Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D is grabbing quite some attention lately and getting lots of very positive reviews, such as the one of Jonas Rask.

Venus Optics is now taking pre-orders on the Laowa 9mm F2.8 Zero-D. First comes first, so order now to be high on waiting list.

To order, or not to order? That is the question.

Personally I do own the Samyang/Rokinon 12mm F2 as well as the Fujinon XF10-24, so actually I do not really “need” the Laowa 9mm F2.8. However, the lens performs well and looks so ridiculously small, that I can imagine it’s just a joy to travel with such a small and light super wide-angle lens.

Well, let’s try to make your decision if to order it or not a bit easier, so here are a 3 reviews, that might help you in your decision.

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UPDATE: Accurate Size Comparison: Fujinon XF 200mmF2 Vs. XF 50-140mmF2.8 Vs. XF 100-400mmF4.5-5.6 Vs. CaNikon Full Frame

Fujinon XF200mmF2 Size Comparison

UPDATE: Added comparison Canon 5DMK IV with Canon EF 300mm F2.8L IS USM and Nikon D850 with Sigma 300mm F2.8 EX APO DG HSM. Of course the APS-C XF200mm has to be compared to the equivalent Full Frame 300mm glass, and not 200mm!

Today Fujifilm published their first episode of the “Fujifilm X-H1 Development Story“.

The article includes a technical sketch of the Fujinon XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR mounted on the brand new Fujifilm X-H1.

I used the technical sketch provided by Fujifilm (and camerasize.com) to photoshop a size comparison of the XF200mmF2 against the other big Fujinon glass, the XF50-140 and the XF100-400.

Keep in mind that there could be changes, since the sketch shows the current estimated size of the XF200mmF2. We are still in pre-production phase, so the final lens might see some changes.

The article linked above also says the XF200mmF2 R LM OIS WR will weight more than 2kg and that in order to withstand the stress, the mount part of the Fujifilm X-H1 has reinforced ribs.

FR-reader Panther wonders if Fujifilm implies, that the mount of the X-T2 can’t handle that stress. I guess we will get more answers soon, when the XF200mmF2 will be announced (witihin 2018).

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All About Fujifilm X-H1 New IBIS: How it’s Made, How it Works, How Efficient it is… and Can You Shoot 11 Seconds Handheld?

All About IBIS

The live blogging is still running, but time to dig deeper into the more technical and also practical aspect of IBIS in a dedicated post.

We start with a Fujifilm video that shows how IBIS is made and how it is tested by Fujifilm, we continue by telling you how IBIS and OIS work together, how efficient it is with each lens, and we end with a hands on experience of shooting 11 seconds handheld still image… will it work?

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

How IBIS is Manufactured and Tests

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Fujifilm launches New Mirrorless Digital Camera X-H1, the Highest Performance Camera in the X Series

Fujifilm launches new mirrorless digital camera X-H1, the highest performance camera in the X Series

*** Fujifilm X-H1 Non Stop Live Blogging *** Reviews, Samples and More  ***

Fujifilm X-H1 (All Combos): USA: BHphoto ($150 savings on bundles), AmazonUS, Adorama EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK

Combining a robust, durable body with superior image quality and easy operation, the FUJIFILM X-H1 is the first camera in the series to include 5-axis 5.5 stops* in-body image stabilization (IBIS), and the new ETERNA Film Simulation feature, for outstanding video reproduction.

February 15, 2018
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Fujifilm X-H1 PRE-ORDER AVAILABLE at AmazonUS! – UPDATE

 

Fujifilm X-H1 Pre-orders are now available on AmazonUS for some kits. For sale at AmazonUS also the Fujinon MKX 18-55mmT2.9 and Fujinon MKX 50-135mmT2.9.

UPDATE: Links to MK lenses have been taken off. Most X-H1 links too (still available with XF100-400 bundle). Anyone lucky enough to get it to pre-order? I hope so :)

Check out the link below to see if some other stores put the X-H1 for sale.

Fujifilm X-H1: USA: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK
Fujinon MK 18-55mmT2.9: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujinon MK 50-135mmT2.9: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujifilm X-H1: Full English Press Release and More Images with MK Lenses

Now also digicame-info leakes images of the Fujifilm X-H1.

They also makes a summary of the main specs. Below you will find again the full press release google translated in English.

For the Full specs translated in English, check out my dropbox X-H1 Specs File.

– 5-axis hand shake correction with effect of up to 5.5 steps
– Electronic front curtain shutter, electronic shutter
– 24.3 MP, X-Trans CMOS III sensor
– X-Processor PRO
– a rugged magnesium alloy body
– EVF is 3.69 million dots, the maximum framelet is 100 fps, the response is 0.005 seconds
– 3 inch 1.04 million dot touch type liquid crystal monitor
– Film Simulation ETERNA
– Cinema 4K 24 fps, 4 K 30 fps
– 120 fps slow motion video in full HD
– F-log (can be recorded on F-Log directly to SD card at 4K)
– Video bit rate up to 200 Mbps
– Built-in high-performance microphone
– Improvement of AF algorithm
– ISO 200 – 12800 (ISO100, 25600, 51200 in extension)
– Dual card slot
– Wifi
– size 139.8 x 97.3 x 85.5
– Weight 623 g (including battery 673 g)

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Fujifilm X-H1 Full Press Release and Specs Leaked. Price $1,899. Fujfilm X-T20 and GFX Firmware Coming too!

Fujifilm X-H1

Hey… the leaking never stops, this time it’s nokishita :)

We have already leaked the images of the Fujifilm X-H1 yesterday here. It great to see now confirmation from nokishita, who even leaks the entire specs sheet of the X-H1 :)

Also to be announced on the 15th, a firmware update for the Fujifilm GFX (will bring focus braketing) and X-T20 (improved AF)

via nokishita

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Stolen Gear: Help to Find Back Fujifilm’s X Photographer Bert Stephani Gear

Bert Stephani is a well known Fujifilm X photographer, that over all these years has delighted the Fuji Lovers community with great images and has been a valuable member by sharing his Fujifilm X and GFX gear reviews, his Fujifilm camera settings, giving tips for street photography and more.

Sadly, thieves broke into his house and stole his gear, and on facebook here he asked for help to find it back.

So I ask the FujiRumors community to watch out for suspect sales online. Let’s try to help a fellow X-shooter to find back his gear.

All the details, including the list of gear with serial number below from Bert’s facebook post.

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Fujinon Lens Roundup: Wedding with XF23 and XF56, Mitakon 35mm f/0.95, 7Artisans 25mm f1.7 and Much More

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  • Brett: “My image of Meron Benti on the cover of Middlebury Magazine is up for consideration at the American Society of Magazine Editors Best Cover Contest 2018, competing against the likes of New Yorker, Nat Geo, Essence, and numerous others. It’s a huge honor just to be included in the field. Relevant to your site is that I made the image with a Fuji X-Pro2 and 35mm ƒ/1.4 lens. The contest page is here: American Society of Magazine Editors facebook.” The Fujifilm Cover is this one.

Fujinon (and third party X-mount) Lenses

The amount of links I get from you guys is terrific, and I will give my best to feature you all. Today, amongst all the submissions and request I got, I will feature those who specifically talk about Fujinon lenses.

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