Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Announced

Fujifilm Instax Mini 99:
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Official Coverage
Instax Mini 99 page
Instax Mini 99 Manual
Instax Mini 99 Specs

Video Reviews / Previews/Hands-on / Etc…

Official Fujifilm Videos

 

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Phototrend: Post CP+ 2024 Fujifilm Interview – Fujifilm X-Pro4, X-E5, GF500mm f/5.6, GFX 100 II, and More


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Phototrend posted two Fujifilm interviews from CP+ 2024. There isn’t a lot of interesting content, but I am disturbed by Fujifilm doubling down on PSAM even though dials have become preferred lately. I personally believe Fujifilm had the right idea until they launched the GFX100S which was a huge disappointment for photographers like me. They further doubled down on PSAM with the X-H2/X-H2S which made it very unpopular among traditional Fujifilm fans. Below you can find a translated and condensed summary.

Fujifilm X Interview Summary

  • The Fujifilm X-Pro series hasn’t been discontinued but they can’t say when we will see Fujifilm X-Pro4.
  • X-T and X100 cameras are not enough for Fujifilm’s pure photography audience.
  • Fujifilm has a lot of expectations for the X-Pro4
  • Fujifilm X-E isn’t discontinued either, but they can’t speak about the Fujifilm X-E5 yet.
  • Sports photography is a tough market that Fujifilm has just started trying to break into, but feedback has been positive.
  • Fujifilm has announced the development of second-generation lenses like the XF16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 and Fujifilm will continue to strengthen its lineup.
  • Fujifilm isn’t considering Bayer sensors because X-Trans has unique advantages suppressing moire and chromatic aberrations.
  • Photographers wanted IBIS and REALA ACE for the X100VI and Fujifilm made it happen
  • The IBIS in the X100VI is the smallest and thinnest IBIS unit yet
  • The IBIS in the X100VI is 6mm thinner than the X-T5
  • Fujifilm uses image data to improve IBIS like live view that improves the precision of stabilization
  • Fujifilm considers the X100 design to be the perfect template so they don’t see a point in changing much, but they did increase the grip size a little for better grip.
  • The Fujifilm X100VI has AF equal to the best 5th-generation Fujifilm cameras.
  • Fujifilm released a limited edition X100VI to celebrate its 90th anniversary and it has nothing to do with how popular and collectable the X100V became.
  • Fujifilm doesn’t want to over do their limited edition products but maybe for the 100th anniversary, they will do another.

Untranslated Interview Here

Fujifilm GFX / Wildlife Sports Interview Summary

  • Fujifilm is satisfied with the launch of the Fujifilm GFX100II because both professional photographers and filmmakers have adopted it.
  • The GFX100 II from a sales standpoint exceeded Fujifilm’s expectations.
  • The Fujifilm GFX100S also remains very popular since its price has been lowered.
  • Fujifilm has never calculated its market share of medium format, but they quickly became the standard so they guess they are number one.
  • Since APS-C and Full Frame are now around 40-60MP Fujifilm is focusing on 100-megapixel medium format sensors.
  • Camera ergonomics are very important to Fujifilm and they feel the switch from a shutter speed dial to a camera dial was a positive one.
  • Fujifilm believes it is time for the GFX to take on wildlife and sports, which is why they announced the GF500mm f/5.6.
  • Smaller sensors allow for more compact telephoto designs, but they are pretty much the same design on medium format, especially the front element so why not?
  • The GF 500mm f/5.6 will be a large lens, but the AF elements will be as compact as possible.
  • The most difficult lens to design for GFX is tilt-shift because the image circle is huge so it took them more than 4 years to design.
  • Fujifilm thinks PSAM dials are faster for photographers even though vintage dial-based cameras are coming back in a big way.
  • Hybrid users also seem to prefer PSAM

Untranslated Interview Here

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Salty Surf X100V/X100VI Housings and SmallRig X100VI Accessories

The Fujifilm X100VI is going to be sold out for a while, but it is good to know that the camera is so similar that accessories like that Salty Surf X100V housing have now been confirmed to fit the X100VI. There are also some great new 1934 accessories for the X100VI that have been announced from Small Rig.

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ePhotoZine: Fujinon GF55mm f/1.7 Review – Amongst The Very Best


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ePhotoZine published its full Fujinon GF55mm f/1.7 review which you can read here or check out the excerpt below:

What a great lens to handle, and what fantastic results! Fujifilm have given us here a superb standard lens that will hold its head high amongst the very best. Handling is great as well, perhaps not something that we would pop into a pocket for a casual stroll, but definitely something that would be worth carrying to fulfill the quality requirements for landscapes with incredible detail or flawless architectural shots, even with the night lights of the city glaring at us from every angle.

So, be it weddings, advertising, landscape, architecture, heritage, portraits of any other subject that a standard lens could cover, the Fujifilm Fujinon 55mm f/1.7 R WR will deliver the goods and is an absolute pleasure to use. An Editor’s Choice award is duly given.

Pros

  • Superb sharpness and detail
  • Low CA
  • Virtually no distortion (rectilinear)
  • Constant f/1.7 open aperture value
  • Weather resistant
  • Excellent handling
  • Gorgeous bokeh
  • Modest vignetting

Cons

  • Focusing could be closer
  • Bulky
  • Fair but high cost

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday


Newest Camera
Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
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Fujifilm GFX Savings
Fujifilm GFX100S Save $1,600:
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Fujifilm GFX50SII Save $1000:
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Fujinon GF Discounts
Fujinon GF 23mm f/4 R LM WR Save $500:
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Fujinon GF80mm f/1.7 Save $450:
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Fujinon GF 110mm F 2 R LM WR Save $550:
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Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR Save $450:
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Fujinon GF45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR Save $450:
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Fujinon GF100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Save $400:
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AstrHori 40mm f/5.6 for GFX 25% off
AstrHori 55mm f/5.6 for GFX 25% off
AstrHori 75mm f/4 for GFX 25% off

Fujifilm X Camera Deals
Fujifilm X-H2 Save $150:
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Fujifilm X-H2 + XF16-80mm Save $200:
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Fujifilm VG-XH Grip Save $400:
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FUJIFILM FT-XH File Transmitter Grip Save $600 Now:
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Fujifilm X-S10 Save $100:
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Fujinon X-Mount Fixed Focal Length Lenses
XF 16mm F1.4 WR (save $100):
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XF50mm f/1 R LM WR (save $300):
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Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R WR MKII (save $100):
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Fujinon X-Mount Zoom Lenses
XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR (save $200):
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XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR (save $400):
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XF 150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR (Save $400):
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NEW GFX Products
Fujifilm GFX100II:
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Fujinon GF55mm f/1.7
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Fujinon GF110mm f/5.6 Tilt Shift
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF30mm f/5.6 Tilt Shift
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

FUJIFILM FAN-001:
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CFexpress Type B Deals
Full Features Cards

No 8K, 6.2K/5.8k No ProRes/ProResHQ mode

8k, 6.2K/5.8k, 4k No ProRes/ProResHQ mode

Third Party Lenses
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 (Save $350):
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Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 65mm f/1.4 (Save $200):
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Venus Optics Laowa 17mm f/4 GFX (Save $200):
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Venus Optics Laowa 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D (Save $100):
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Tamron 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD (Save $100):
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Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Save $200):
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Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
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Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
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Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $50):
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Voigtlander Nokton 23mm f/1.2 ASPH (Save $100):
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Voigtlander MACRO APO-ULTRON 35mm f/2 (Save $70):
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Samyang AF 12mm F2 X (Save $174):
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Tokina SZ 33mm f/1.2 (Save $130):
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Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

Battery Banks
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options


New Apple M2 Ultra: B&H Photo / Amazon
New Apple M3: 
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New Apple Mac Pro:
 B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Amazon
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Airpod/Airpod Pro/Max Savings: B&H Photo / Amazon

Limited-time iPad Pro Savings
iPad Pro Bundles: 
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Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2024
ON1 PhotoKeyword AI
ON1 Sky Swap AI
ON1 Photo Resizer AI
ON1 NoNoise AI
ON1 Portrait AI
ON1 HDR
Picktorial
TopazLabs
Capture One

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25% Off AstrHori Lenses For GFX


AstrHori makes a lot of fun glass for an affordable price. You can buy all three of these third-party lenses for GFX for less than $1,000 without them being on sale so they are an even better value 25% off especially if you enjoy lenses with unique character. AstrHori lenses are far from perfect, but there is something about their vintage look and feel that resonates with many photographers so if you’re looking for something a little different don’t miss out on this sale.

AstrHori 40mm f/5.6 for GFX 25% off

AstrHori 55mm f/5.6 for GFX 25% off

AstrHori 75mm f/4 for GFX 25% off

 

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