Adobe Adds GPU Acceleration to Lightroom Classic and Camera Raw: Fuji GFX100 Film Simulations Added

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 13, 2019


Adobe continues to address consumers complaints about their photography software running slower than competitors, but not their lack of stand-alone pricing. While it’s good that they continue to make their product better even as they vacuum money out of our wallets monthly it still isn’t addressing consumers largest complaint. The press release for this software leaked yesterday, but today is when the update went live and it does seem to be a little quicker than before, but I am dealing with very large files out of the GFX100.

Press Release:
Download the August photography releases today in the Mac App Store, iOS App Store, Google Play Store, and using the Creative Cloud desktop app.

Improvements to Lightroom Classic & ACR
Updates are available today for Lightroom Classic and Adobe Camera Raw, our two desktop-centric photography applications. These updates focus on performance and improving your workflow. Read More »

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NiSi V6 Filter Kit III Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 13, 2019


I demoed a NiSi filter kit for a little after I purchased my LEE setup and I was very impressed with its premium build quality and glass filters. The leather case that housed it all was one of the nicest out, but it was a little on the heavy side and not very functional. Well, now it looks like my small gripes about their system have been addressed with the new NiSi V6 Filter Kit III.

NiSi is also including the exceptional Natural Night filter in their Advanced and Professional kit, which is one of my favorite filters for making the night sky pop. It does a very good job at reducing or eliminating light pollution for those of us that do not have access to completely dark skies. You can use this filter with any 100 x 100mm or 150 x 150mm filters holder though so no need to switch filter systems unless you want to try something new.

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V6 vs V5 Pro

The V6 features the following improvements over the V5 Pro:

  • New streamlined design – making it easier to insert and remove ND filters in any slot.
  • New Clip Design – Our unique clip system that holds the filter has been improved even further.  As well as the left to right pressed clips that hold the filter secure, filters are now easier to insert with guides along the clips.
  • Optimized design of the CPL – The C-PL is easier to insert and remove with a raised design, noticeably higher than the V5 Pro.
  • The holder rotates 360 degrees as well as features a lock to fix the filters in a single position.
  • New Soft Pouch – The new soft pouch to hold the V6 can be mounted on a tripod leg for easy access.
  • Upgraded Lens Cap – The lens cap is now even easier to fit and remove while protecting the CPL and Lens.

Starter Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
・ Medium GND8 100x150mm
・ ND1000 100x100mm

Starter Kit+: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

・ Medium GND8 100x150mm
・ Reverse GND8 100x150mm
・ ND64 100x100mm
・ ND1000 100x100mm

Advanced Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

・ Medium GND8 100x150mm
・ Reverse GND8 100x150mm
・ ND8 100x100mm
・ ND64 100x100mm
・ ND1000 100x100mm
・ Natural Night 100x100mm

Professional Kit: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

・ Soft GND8 100x150mm
・ Medium GND8 100x150mm
・ Reverse GND8 100x150mm
・ ND8 100x100mm
・ ND64 100x100mm
・ ND1000 100x100mm
・ ND32000 100x100mm
・ Natural Night 100x100mm

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Godox: V1 vs V860II: Do You See The Difference?

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 12, 2019

Godox has become very popular among Fujifilm photographers and the Godox V1, in particular, is of interest to many because it is a low-cost alternative to the Profoto A1 and it is available for Fujifilm cameras without a trigger. The above demo does a decent job of demonstrating one difference between a round head flash vs a square head, but there is still debate about if the difference matters. At least Godox is doing a good job of keeping up with Profoto’s tech at a reasonable price. More options for Fujifilm cameras is always appreciated.

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Godox V1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Godox AD200Pro Witstro: B&H Photo / Adorama
Godox AD200: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox AD400Pro Witstro: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Godox AD600Pro Witstro: B&H Photo / Amazon

Godox XPro-F: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox X1T-F: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Godox TT350F: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox V350F:  B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Godox AD200: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox V860IIF: B&H Photo / Amazon
Godox TT685F: B&H Photo / Amazon

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Fujifilm GFX is The New Leica in Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 Camera Bag Announcement

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 11, 2019


It’s interesting that the Fujifilm GFX is being used to advertise the new Billingham Hadley Pro 2020 camera bags in their announcement. In the past, Billingham used Leica cameras to advertise their bags, but the release of the GFX made it harder for Leica fans to justify their purchase. Maybe this is a sign of things to come or maybe Billingham and Leica’s relations have soured. It sure would be nice if Billingham released a Fujifilm branded bag for the GFX like they did for the Leica M.

Billingham still makes some pretty great bags and you will find Hadley Pro 2020 camera bags at B&H Photo, Amazon, and Adorama

Billingham has unveiled the Hadley Pro 2020: a new model in its iconic Hadley camera bag range, offering outstanding protection, comfort and flexibility. The new bag builds upon the popularity of the Hadley Pro – Billingham’s biggest-selling model – with the addition of several new features requested by Billingham owners and photographers worldwide. The enhancements have been designed to increase the bag’s versatility and portability, while retaining the popular dimensions, capacity, ergonomics and classic format of the original Hadley Pro.

The Hadley Pro 2020 will be available from 7 August 2019 at a suggested retail price of £240 including VAT. Read More »

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Fujifilm Hot Summer Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 11, 2019


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

X Series Savings Apply With or Without Lenses
Fujifilm X-Pro2 (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-E3 (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Deals
X-Mount Lens Deals
Lexar Professional 2000x 64GB
Sony High-Speed SD Cards
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks
Zeiss X-mount Lenses

Software Deals
Luminar 2018 & Aurora HDR 2018 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2019 NEW
Photolemur
Picktorial

Battery Banks For Fujifilm Cameras
Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
PowerCore+26800 PD
other more affordable options


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
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo

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Fujinon XF16mm f/2.8: Flawed, But A Good Value

By Louis Ferreira | Published: August 10, 2019


The Fujinon XF16mm f/2.8 has been popular among fans of compact mirrorless cameras, but the lens has a few issues according to lens tips that are similar to the controversial Fujinon XF18mm f/2.0 R. I do not know many that would defend or purchase the XF18mm, but a few do. I imagine many more will buy the XF16mm f/2.8, especially if they are intereted in the excilent XF16mm f/1.4.

“Looking at the results of our test I have no doubts the Fujinon XF 16 mm f/2.8 R WR is a very sensible device and will find many fans especially that, costing just $400, it remains one of the cheapest system lenses. Paradoxically, the Fujinon XF 18 mm f/2.0 R, just a tad more expensive but faster, might become its biggest and most serious rival. Still these 2 mm difference in focal length might be important for many users. Why? It’s enough to move with the focal length in an opposite direction. The Fujinon XF 14 mm f/2.8 R, as fast aperture-wise as the tested lens but with the focal length by 2 mm shorter, costs over two times more.”

Pros:

  • shapely, solid, weather-sealed casing,
  • excellent image quality in the frame centre,
  • slight longitudinal chromatic aberration,
  • low lateral chromatic aberration,
  • lack of any spherical aberration problems,
  • sensible performance against bright light,
  • silent, accurate and fast autofocus.

Cons:

  • a bit too high coma at the maximum relative aperture,
  • huge distortion for RAW files,
  • big brightness loss on RAW files.

Fujinon XF16mm f/2.8: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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