PDR: Fujifilm GFX100 vs Hasselblad X2D-100c – The Results Might Surprise You


Fujifilm leap-frogged the photography industry when they introduced the Fujifilm GFX, and then pushed their technological lead out even further with the introduction of the GFX100, but Hasselblad has been trying to remain competitive with its competitively priced X1D line of cameras. Unfortunately for Hasselblad, it looks like the Hasselblad X2D 100C might have missed the mark yet again, even though Hasselblad has years of extra R&D time.

Photons on Photos published its PDR results which you can view and manipulate here, and Fujifilm maintains a commanding lead above 400 ISO with both cameras having similar PDR at base ISO. The results are interesting to me because I would think Hasselblad would try to pull some extra performance out of the sensor as Fujifilm did between the GFX100 and GFX100S, but it seems they were unable to. Further, it looks like the above 400 ISO PDR performance suffers which could be a sign that the sensor isn’t being adequately cooled.

Camera ModelMaximum
PDR
Low Light
ISO
Low Light
EV
FujiFilm GFX 100S12.331092611.77
FujiFilm GFX 10012.301041311.70
Hasselblad X2D-100c12.32707711.14

Hasselblad might have to adjust its price point again if numbers like these keep surfacing. The old Hasselblad X1D was initially launched at a price point significantly above the Fujifilm GFX before dropping to match GFX pricing due to the camera’s poor sales, which can be attributed to the camera’s poor performance. PDR results aren’t everything, but if Fujifilm is producing a superior camera for less than Hasselblad, then Hasselblad will have to match their price point more closely in the future if they want camera sales to remain strong.

The Hasselblad X2D 100C does slightly better in our spec comparison, which you can check out here, but specs mean nothing without performance to match. Further, Fujifilm can probably offer deep discounts at this point that would help them maintain a commanding lead in the medium format camera space due to the GFX100/GFX100S being in production for years already.

Hasselblad X2D 100C:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm GFX100S:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX100:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm GFX50SII:
B&H Photo / Amazon  / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX50R:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX 50S:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday


Fujifilm has brought back GFX savings for the GFX50R and GFX50SII, which can save you up to $1,800. The Fujifilm GFX50R has also been discounted by $1,650 again.

Fujifilm GFX50R:
Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

The way the promotion works is you purchase a GFX50SII with up to 3 lenses from below, and then you submit your claim here to receive a prepaid Master Card for up to $1,800.

Fujifilm GFX50SII:
B&H Photo / Amazon  / Moment / Adorama

Fujinon GF 250mm f/4:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 1.4x Teleconverter:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 120 f4 R LM OIS WR Macro:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 110mm f/2 R LM WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 80mm f/1.7:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF 63mm F2.8 R WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 45mm F2.8 R WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF30mm f/3.5 R WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F 4 R LM WR:
B&H Photo  / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment /Adorama
Fujinon GF 35-70mm f/4.5-5.6 WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF 32-64mm f/4 R LM WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

The GF50mm f/3.5 LM WR and GF20-35mm f/4 R WR lenses are excluded from this promotion

Fujinon XF56mm f/1.2 R (Save $300):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $75):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $75):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sigma 56mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary (Save $75):
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Sirui 24mm F2.8 Anamorphic 1.33X (20% Off):
B&H Photo / Adorama / Amazon
Sirui 50mm F1.8 Anamorphic 1.33X (34% Off):
Adorama / B&H Photo / Amazon
Sirui 75mm F1.8 Anamorphic 1.33X (28% Off):
Amazon / Adorama / B&H Photo

Other Deals
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks

Battery Banks
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options

New Apple Mac Pro: B&H Photo
New Apple iPad Pro and More: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple MBP: B&H Photo / Adorama
New Apple M1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

Limited time iPad Pro Savings
iPad Pro Bundles: B&H Photo

Software Deals
Luminar Neo & Luminar AI & Luminar 4 & Aurora HDR 2019 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2022
Photolemur
Picktorial
TopazLabs
Capture One


APPLICABLE OFFER TERMS
The $300, $900 and/or $1,800 Prepaid Mastercard offered through the FUJIFILM GFX50S II Prepaid Mastercard Promotion applies only to purchases of the GFX50SII body or kit with a qualifying GF lens product(s) made by a U.S. consumer from an authorized FUJIFILM GFX System dealer in the United States during the period of September 19, 2022 through October 30, 2022 (the «Promotional Period»). Offer is only valid on purchase of FUJIFILM GFX50S II BODY and GFX50S II Body with GF35-70mm Lens Kit when purchased along with up to three, qualifying GF Lenses from the applicable “Qualifying GF Lens Products” list , at full retail price only, while dealer supplies last. This offer may not be combined with any other promotional offers. No product substitutions. Not applicable to back orders. After purchasing a GFX50S II body or kit and qualifying GF Lens Product(s) during the Promotional Period, the purchasing consumer must fully complete the online offer redemption and registration form at http://FujifilmPrepaidCard.com/ providing personal information (including name, valid email and U.S. street address (no PO Boxes)) necessary for Fujifilm’s shipment of the referenced Prepaid Mastercard. Note that registration and offer redemption must be completed before 5 P.M. EST on November 30, 2022. To redeem this offer, an uploaded copy of purchase receipt image and an uploaded image of the UPC code cut out from the packaging of BOTH the purchased GFX50S II body or kit product AND EACH Qualifying GF Lens Product, are both required for offer redemption. UPC codes that are not clipped from the box of the purchased GFX50S II body or kit product and EACH Qualifying GF Lens Product purchased do not qualify and will not be eligible for redemption. All claims for redemption of this offer must be received, with all referenced information provided and with the required uploaded images of the purchase receipt and clipped UPC codes before 5 P.M. EST on November 30, 2022, without exception. Claims received after 5 p.m. EST on November 30, 2022 will not be fulfilled. Limit ONE redemption, per GFX50S II body or kit and Qualifying GF Lens Product(s) purchased, per person, per household, and per residence and email address. Within four (4) weeks of receipt of a proper, verified redemption claim, Fujifilm will ship the Prepaid Mastercard to the applicable, redeeming U.S. consumer at the address provided (shipping to U.S. residence addresses only; no P.O. Boxes allowed). Allow 2 weeks from date of shipment for delivery. Fujifilm is not responsible for email or street address errors, for delivery or shipping carrier issues, or for issues that may arise from redeeming, or use of, any Prepaid Mastercard provided. Each redeeming consumer is subject to the terms of use, limitations and any further requirements of Mastercard or any other, applicable party relating to the Prepaid Mastercard provided in connection with this offer. More specifically, the Prepaid Mastercard is issued by Sunrise Banks N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. Use of the provided Prepaid Mastercard constitutes acceptance of the terms and conditions stated in the applicable Cardholder Agreement. The Prepaid Mastercard provided in connection with this promotion will not have cash access and can be used everywhere Mastercard debit cards are accepted. Depending upon location of use, fees may apply. Under no circumstance will Fujifilm be liable or responsible for any issues arising from, or related to, the use, loss, or related activities involved with the receipt, activation and use of the provided Prepaid Mastercard. Fujifilm reserves the right to replace the specific ($300, $900 and/or $1,800) Prepaid Mastercard described with a check issued by Fujifilm and/or its promotional agency, or to otherwise issue a substitute cash card or prepaid card of the same or higher value. Fujifilm also reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer without notice at any time, and to disqualify any redemption claim that appears, in Fujifilm’s sole judgment, to be incomplete or fraudulent. FUJIFILM North America Corporation, 200 Summit Lake Drive, Valhalla, NY 10595 is the sole provider of this promotional offer. Offer is void where prohibited. FUJIFILM and FUJINON are trademarks of FUJIFILM Corporation and its affiliates. ©2022 FUJIFILM North America Corporation and its affiliates. All rights reserved.

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Iridient Developer 3.8 and Iridient X-Transformer 2.6 Released With X-H2 Support

Iridient Developer 3.8 has been released with Fujifilm X-H2 support this is a major update, and you can download a copy here.

3.8 – October 6, 2022 (Major Release)

  • New Features:
    • Support added for RAW and ProRAW images from the Apple iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
    • Support added for RAW images from the Fujifilm X-H2. Merging of multi-shot pixel shift RAF files is not yet supported.
    • Support added for RAW images from the Hasselblad X2D 100C.
    • Support added for RAW images from the GoPro HERO11 Black and HERO10 Black.
  • Improvements:
    • Gain map opcode processing now supported for GoPro GPR files.
    • Updated DNG color and white balance default metadata to match up with the latest Adobe DNG Converter 14.5 release values.
    • Deflate compression libraries updated to latest version (libdeflate 1.14).
    • PNG export libraries updated (libpng 1.6.38).
    • JPEG export libraries updated to new version (libjpeg-turbo 2.1.4).
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue with the RGB curves working space color ICC profile not always being saved to presets when only RGB Curves subset used.
    • Fixed an issue where a DNG camera input profile may be saved to a preset file causing the Input Profile to be changed even if the Input Profile selection was disabled when saving the preset.

X-Transformer 2.6 was also released with Fujifilm X-H2 support too, and you can download a copy here.

2.6 – October 6, 2022 (Major Update)

  • New Features:
    • Support added for RAW images from the Fujifilm X-H2. Merging of multi-shot pixel shift RAF files is not yet supported.
  • Improvements:
    • Improved Iridient Standard camera profile for Fujifilm X-H2S.
    • Updated camera calibration and DNG color profile information for models newly supported in Adobe’s latest DNG Converter 14.5 update.
    • Updated to the latest version of the libjpeg-turbo library (2.1.4).

Fujifilm X-H2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF56mm f1.2 MKII:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF20-35mm f/4:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujifilm X-H2S:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF18-120mm F4.0 LM PZ WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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Fringer NF-FX Firmware v1.70 Released


The Fringer released firmware update 1.70 today adding support for more Nikon glass. The Fringer NF-FX is available from B&H Photo / Amazon.

Download Here

New firmware (v1.70) for Fringer NF-FX (adapting Nikon F lenses to Fujfilm X cameras) has just been released. A lot more lenses have been added.

Key improvements:

Version 1.70

  1. Added following lenses to the tested and optimized lens list:
    • AF-S NIKKOR 17-35mm f/2.8D ED
    • AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED
    • AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED + 1.4X
    • AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED + 1.7X
    • AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED + 2X
    • AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED
    • AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED + 1.4X
    • AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED + 1.7X
    • AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED + 2X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR
    • AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR + 1.4X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR + 1.7X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR + 2X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR
    • AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR + 1.4X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR + 1.7X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR + 2X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR
    • AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR + 1.4X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR + 1.7X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4E FL ED VR + 2X
    • AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR
    • SIGMA 14mm F1.8 DG HSM A017
    • SIGMA 28mm F1.4 DG HSM A019
    • SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM S016
    • SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM S016 + TC-1401
    • SIGMA 500mm F4 DG OS HSM S016 + TC-2001
    • SIGMA 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S018
    • SIGMA 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM S013
    • SIGMA 120-300mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM S013 + TC-1401
    • TAMRON SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2 A041
    • TAMRON 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD A037
  2. Bug fixed: When focusing on stationary subjects in AF-C mode, sometimes the lens AF may move back and forth repeatedly in a small range.

Please download the firmware file and release notes from official website and update your adapter.

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Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine and Laowa 100mm T2.9 2X Ultra Macro APO Cine Announced


Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine: Venus Optics
Laowa 100mm T2.9 2X Ultra Macro APO Cine: Venus Optics

Venus Optics, the camera lens manufacturer that has been endeavouring to invent unique lenses, is now releasing 2 new cine macro lenses:

1) Laowa 65mm T2.9 2X Macro APO Cine (Super 35) – Fujifilm X / Sony E/ / Nikon Z / Canon EF-M
2) Laowa 100mm T2.9 2X Ultra Macro APO Cine (Full Frame) – PL / Sony E / Canon EF / Canon RF / L mount

The 2 lenses offer up to an exceptional 2X magnification which can barely be found on the market. Providing cinematographers higher flexibility in shooting subjects of different sizes. With an APO design, the lenses render quality images without chromatic aberration. Greatly reduce the effort for post-editing, especially for macro shots. Both the 65mm and the 100mm have a T2.9 large aperture for not just creating a shallower depth of field, but also good for low light situations. Make ready for professional use, the focusing ring and the step- less aperture ring are all equipped with industrial standard 0.8 mod gear. A 77mm filter thread is on both lenses so the cinematographers can choose between screw-in filters or using matte boxes. The weight of the two lenses is respectively 550g and 957g for 65mm and 100mm. With the competitive price of USD599 for 65mm and USD999 for 100mm, these lenses would be perfect for all sorts of commercials or cine productions.

Up to 2X magnification

The 2:1 magnification is rarely found in the market. It allows cinematographers to capture rich macro details of the subject. From capturing wildlife, product closeup or anything that needs an immersive perspective, both lenses would offer stunning image quality. Being able to focus to infinity, the 65mm and 100mm can also use for portrait shots. Minimum focusing distance of 17cm (6.69″) and 24.7cm (9.7″) respectively for 65mm and 100mm when shooting 2X macro. Read More »

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Profoto Connect-F Firmware C2 Released


Profoto Connect: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Profoto released firmware update C2 for the Profoto Connect-F. You can download the update through the profoto app. There are no publicly available release notes for this update, but it likely has something to do with the launch of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Fujifilm X-H2.

Key Features
  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Operating Range: 330-1000′
  • 8 Channels
  • Settings: Auto, Manual & Off
  • Slides into FUJIFILM Hot Shoe
  • Built-In, Rechargeable LiPo Battery
  • Control Lights via Profoto App
  • 30-Hour Battery Life
  • Turns Off after 60 Minutes of Inactivity

Fujifilm X-H2:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF56mm f1.2 MKII:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon GF20-35mm f/4:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Fujifilm X-H2S:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF18-120mm F4.0 LM PZ WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujinon XF150-600mm f/5.6-8 R WR:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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