Fujifilm Savings Sunday: Mothers Day Edition

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 12, 2019


GFX
Fujifilm GFX50R + 45mm (Save $1,000): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX50R + 63mm (Save $1,000): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX50R + 32-64mm (Save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama

Fujifilm GFX50R (Save $500): B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama

G Lens Savings
GF 250mm f/4R LM WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 110mm F2 R LM WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR(save $500): B&H Photo  / Amazon / Adorama
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 63mm F2.8 R WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 120 F4 R LM OIS WR Macro (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR  (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 100-200mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama


X Series
Fujifilm X-T3 + 18-55mm w Grip (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-Pro2 (Save $200): BHphoto / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-T100(Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X100F (Save $103): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon Fixed Focal Length Lenses
XF 14mm F2.8 R (save $250): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
XF 16mm F1.4 WR (save $100): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 18mm F2 R (save $50): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 23mmF2 WR (save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
XF 23mm F1.4 R (save $250): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 27mm F2.8 (save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
XF 35mm F2 R WR(save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 35mm F1.4 R (save $50): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 50mm F2 R WR (save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 56mm F1.2 R (save $100): B&H Photo/  Amazon  / Adorama
XF 56mm F1.2 R APD (save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 60mm F2.4 Macro (save $250): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR (save $250): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR (save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR w XF 1.4x TC F2 WR (save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon Zoom Lenses
XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR (save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 10-24mm F4 R (save $100): B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 R LM(save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM WR (save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $100): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS (save $100):  B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR (save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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DPRTV: Fujinon XF8-16mm WR LM Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 11, 2019

The Nano-GI Fujinon XF8-16mm WR LM is big heavy and expensive, but is it worth the money? DRPTV tries their best to demonstrate the capabilities of this lens, but in my opinion, they fail simply because it’s astro season and they didn’t even try to do an astro shoot and their low light city shot was nothing worth showing off in a video.

Wide lenses and especially fast wide lenses aren’t for everyone, which is probably why they missed the mark when comparing it to Sony’s 12-24mm f/4 that is less expensive. However, I do agree with them that the Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS is probably a better lens for most Fujifilm photographers.

They Likes

  • Powerful AF motors
  • Low Chroma
  • Well corrected distortion and vignetting
  • Nice soft background when close focused
  • Optically fantastic
  • Sharp
  • Perfect by f/8
  • Sharper than the 10-24mm at f/4 at 10mm f/2.8
  • Will rarely be concerned at f/2.8
  • Well built

They Didn’t Like

  • Not being able to use standard filters due to the fixed filter hood
  • No OIS
  • A little bit of weirdness in the corners at f/2.8
  • Expensive

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XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon XF 10-24mm f/4 R OIS: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Godox V1 vs Profoto A1: Only Get The Profoto If You Have A Lot Of Their Equipment

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 10, 2019

It sounds like the Godox V1 is a huge win against the Profoto A1

  • Both are hard speed lights
  • Both have 9 stop range, but Godox does 9.2 while the Profoto is a little more accurate
  • Both lose about 3 stops of power when doing HSS
  • Profoto has a nice transition, but it’s not soft
  • Godox has a smooth transition which leads to better light
  • Godox light pattern has 90%+ preference in their light pattern
  • Recycle time is about the same
  • Profoto can retain their recycle time vs Godox will go into thermal protection mode after about 30 shot
  • Godox can perform more full power flashes
  • The Profoto kills the battery while in standby so the Godox battery lasts a lot longer
  • The Profoto died after 90 min of standby and one flash in a test video they did
  • Both have very consistent color
  • Godox has a more blue color than the Profoto, but it’s more consistent
  • Godox V1 is a little more powerful at it’s max output, and both have the same low power, but the V1 is faster at lower power
  • Can’t make a determination about which is better built
  • The magnetic modifiers work great on both
  • Godox one-upped Profoto
  • The only argument for the Profoto over the Godox is that you have a lot of Profoto equipment

Godox V1: Adorama / Amazon
Godox XPro-F: B&H Photo / Amazon
Profoto Air Remote TTL-F: B&H Photo / Adorama
Profoto A1: B&H Photo / Adorama

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FUJIFILM NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION ANNOUNCES MARKETING ALLIANCE WITH PHOTO EDITING SOLUTION LEADER SKYLUM

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 10, 2019


This announcement makes the current Fujifilm XF lens savings even more enticing, which you can find here. Luminar has been my top editing pick for a while now and now Fujifilm is announcing a partnership with them that will likely make the software even better in the long run so grab a lens and/or a copy of Luminar and check it out.

May 9, 2019, Valhalla, New York – FUJIFILM North America Corporation (Fujifilm) is pleased to announce a marketing agreement with Skylum, an award-winning leader in photo editing software, in a move designed to provide photographers with access to the premium tools, education, and interactive opportunities both companies have to offer.

The companies are planning several activities over the course of 2019, with a shared goal to educate and unite artists in the photography community. As part of the first phase of the collaboration, purchasers of any Fujifilm XF lens can opt-in to receive a free copy of Skylum’s flagship Luminar 3 editing software (a $70 value) when they register their purchase online. Skylum describes its Luminar 3 software as “an all-in-one photo editor and management platform that enables photographers to harness both the power of AI technology and simple yet powerful and precise editing tools in their workflow.” This will be an ongoing promotion ending December 31, 2019 and is only available to U.S. customers who have purchased from U.S.-based retailers. For more details on the XF/Luminar promotion, see link below.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Skylum, the premier solutions provider in photo editing,” Victor Ha, Director of Marketing, Electronic Imaging Division, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “Fujifilm’s digital cameras and outstanding line of XF lenses are the perfect partners for Skylum’s suite of editing software, allowing our already talented user base to take their photos to the next level.”

Fujifilm has released several products in the past year, including key additions to its XF line of lenses, designed to be mounted on Fujifilm’s award-winning X Series of mirrorless digital cameras.

“It’s always exciting when two respected brands pledge to work together for the greater good of the craft, and this relationship is no different,” said Kevin La Rue, Vice President of Business Development, Skylum. “Collaborating with an iconic brand like Fujifilm is especially exciting because the quality of its products and the passionate nature of its consumer base are a great fit for the capabilities Skylum’s product suite offers. Ultimately, photographers can start with Fujifilm and end with Skylum to create work that’s simply unmatched.”

Founded in 2009, Bellevue, Washington-based Skylum has quickly grown from a successful startup to a respected leader in the photo editing space, with products designed to enhance photography of both a personal and business nature. The company won the coveted 2019 Best Imaging Software award from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) in May 2019. TIPA applauded Luminar’s “sophisticated editing tools that allow advanced users to take a deeper dive into editing,” according to Skylum’s announcement of the exclusive award.

To learn more about Fujifilm’s XF line of lenses, please visit Fujifilm’s lens overview here. For details on the Fujifilm XF/Luminar promotion, visit https://skylum.com/l/fujifilm. To learn more about Skylum and its Luminar 3 software, visit www.skylum.com.

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Fujifilm Film Update More Price Increases Coming June 1st

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 9, 2019


Fujifilm previously announced in February that prices for film will go up around 30% April 1st in addition to continuing to discontinue film. Now DC. Watch has some additional news from Japan about a price increase June 1st of about 30%.

Translated release:
FUJIFILM Corporation announced on May 9 that the price of photographic film products in Japan will be revised from June 1. Although no specific price is specified, the revised price is expected to be raised by more than 30%.

As the reason for the price revision, the company says that “high logistics costs and rising prices of some raw materials etc.” made it difficult for quality and stable supply.

Target products include reversal film “BELVIA 50” which has become a staple in landscape photography etc., color negative film “Fuji color SUPERIA PREMIUM 400”, and “filming simple lens with film with lens” etc. .

The target products for price revision are as follows. The numbers in parentheses are the size of the film.

Color negative film (135)
Fuji Color 100 
Fuji Color SUPERIA PREMIUM 400

Professional negative film (135/120)
Fuji Color PRO 400 H

Professional negative film (120)
Fuji Color PRO 160 NS

Reversal film (135/120 / CUT)
Fujichrome Velvia 50
Fujichrome Velvia 100
Fujichrome PROVIA 100F

Film with lens (135)
Fuji color photography is a simple ace

B&H Photo also still has a lot of Fujifilm film at the original MSRP price while supplies last.

via DC.Watch

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Fujifilm Financial Results For the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2019

By Louis Ferreira | Published: May 8, 2019


In the Imaging Solutions segment, consolidated revenue amounted to ¥386.9 billion (up 1.0% from the previous fiscal year), due to a solid sales increase in all businesses.

Consolidated operating income amounted to ¥51.1 billion (down 8.4% from the previous fiscal year), due to such factors as advertising and promotion costs and R&D investments.

In the photo imaging business, revenue increased due to favorable sales, mainly in instant photo systems that enable users to enjoy on-the-spot printing of photos, such as the instax series and instax films. The global promotions featuring Taylor Swift as instax’s global partner contributed to strong sales of instant photo systems worldwide, especially in Europe and the U.S. In the high-value-added printing business, sales were strong for Wall Decor services that enable users to enjoy decorating their walls by displaying photos as stylish interior. In addition, the FUJIFILM PhotoBank, a cloud-based photo service, was announced to start this spring. The service offers a new lifestyle utilizing photos, enabling users to not only share photos and order printing, but also purchase goods that suit their interests, suggested by AI accodring to users’ preferences based on the photos saved.

In the electronic imaging field of the optical device and electronic imaging business, sales were strong for FUJIFILM X-T3, which has high-speed, high-precision auto focus function and high video function, and FUJIFILM X-T30, which has a small and light body with high performances, launched in March 2019. FUJIFILM GFX 50R, a medium format mirrorless digital camera, showed strong sales reflecting good reviews on its ultrahigh image quality incorporating a large sensor and its adoption of range finder style. As a result, overall revenue of mirrorless digital cameras increased from the previous fiscal year despite the downward trend in the digital camera market in the fiscal year 2018. The sales of interchangeable lenses also increased accordingly.

In the optical device field, sales increased steadily mainly for various industrial use lenses including vehicle-mounted lenses. In February 2019, Fujifilm announced its entry into the projection equipment market with FUJIFILM PROJECTOR Z5000, combining optical technologies of FUJINON Lenses. Fujifilm expands its business field and aims for further business growth.

  • In the photo imaging business, sales were strong for instant photo systems such as the instax series and instax films. Global promotions featuring Taylor Swift contributed to the sales increase mainly in Europe and the U.S.
  • The accumulated sales volume of the instax series totaled 10.02 million units in this fiscal year.
  • In the electronic imaging business, the sales of FUJIFILM X-T3 and FUJIFILM X-T30, launched in March 2019, contributed to the revenue. FUJIFILM GFX 50R, launched in November 2018, showed strong sales reflecting good reviews on its ultrahigh image quality incorporating a large sensor and its range finder style.
  • In the optical device business, sales remained solid for various industrial-use lenses such as vehicle- mounted lenses. In February 2019, the new entry into the projection equipment market was announced with the launch of FUJIFILM PROJECTOR Z5000, targeting further business growth by the expansion of business fields.

via FujifilmHoldings

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