Fujifilm Announces Fourth Quarter Fujifilm Masterpiece Award Winners


February 5, 2019, Valhalla, New York – FUJIFILM North America Corporation is excited to announce the fourth quarter winners of the FUJIFILM Masterpiece Award for photographic excellence at the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) affiliate print competitions. This award is administered by state and regional affiliates of the PPA exclusively for the members of these organizations, and is available to affiliates in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The FUJIFILM Masterpiece Award is the highest honor for PPA print competitions that is given by Fujifilm. The award is given for prints in three separate categories–Wedding, Portrait and Illustrative–that reflect the highest level of professional photography. Only prints with scores above 80 meet the criteria for the award.

The following photographer has been awarded the FUJIFILM Masterpiece Award at the Intermountain Professional Photographers Association Print Competition:

Jen Hargrove of Jen Hargrove Photography, 16 East 3rd St, Big Piney, WY 83113 for the photograph titled “Statuesque” in the Portrait category with a score of 82. The award-winning print was printed on Fujicolor Crystal Archive Professional Paper Super Type PDN by American ColorImaging, 715 E 18th St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.

The following photographers have been awarded FUJIFILM Masterpiece Awards at the Professional Photographers Association of California Print Competition:

Jerry Stevenson, 1308 Monte Vista Ave, Suite 3, Upland, CA 91786, for the photograph titled “The Outlaw” in the Illustrative category with a score of 83 as well as the photograph titled “The Sharecropper” in the Portrait category with a score of 100. The award-winning prints were bothprinted on genuine Fujicolor Crystal Archive Pearl Paper by Bay Photo, 920 Disc Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066.

Yogi Patel, 7020 Hogan St, Moorpark, CA 93021, for the photograph titled “Final Touches” in the Wedding category with a score of 89. The award-winning print was printed on genuine FujicolorCrystal Archive Pearl Paper by Bay Photo, 920 Disc Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066.

Fujifilm is proud to honor photographers who strive to create images of excellence and distinction with this award and to work with PPA to recognize these incredibly distinguished professionals.

via Fujifilm

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Viltrox EF-FX2 Affordable Canon EF Focal Reducer With Auto Focus


Viltrox released an updated version of their EF-FX1 that has a focal reducer in it as the Viltrox EF-FX2. It’s available at Amazon and B&H Phot0, but like all AF adapters, it will likely take some tweaking in the coming months via firmware update. You can purchase the Viltrox EF-FX2 at Amazon and B&H Photo.

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Fujifilm Savings Sunday With Big XF200mm And XF8-16mm Savings

Body Deals
Fujifilm X-T3 Body (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T3 + 18-55mm w Grip (Save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T2 w Handgrip (Save $629): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T2 w 18-55mm + Handgrip (Save $529):  B&H Photo / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T2 Graphite Edition (Save $500): B&H Photo

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 $800): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama

Fujinon Fixed Focal Length Lenses
XF 16mm F1.4 WR (save $250): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 56mm F1.2 R (save $250): B&H Photo/  Amazon  / Adorama
XF 56mm F1.2 R APD (save $350): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR (save $300): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR (save $250): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 200mm f/2 OIS WR w XF 1.4x TC F2 WR (save $1000):B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon Zoom Lenses
XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 10-24mm F4 R (save $250): B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $300): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $400): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon Teleconverter Packages
XF50-140 + 1.4x TC (save $400):  B&H Photo / Adorama
XF100-400 + 1.4x TC (save $500):  B&H Photo / Adorama
XF50-140 + 2x TC (save $400):  B&H Photo / Adorama
XF100-400 + 2x TC (save $500):  B&H Photo / Adorama

Cine Lenses
MK18-55mm T2.9 (Save $1,000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
MK50-135mm T2.9 (Save $1,000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Lights
Nissin Air 1 Commander +Di700A kit (Save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Other Deals
X-Mount Lens Deals
Lexar Professional 2000x 64GB
Sony High-Speed SD Cards Discounted
Memory Card Savings
Power Banks
Mitakon Zhongyi Speedmaster 35mm f/0.95 Mark II Save $70
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


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

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GFX Competitor: Hasselblad X1D Mark II Registered


Hasselblad registered the Hasselblad X1D Mark II with bluetooth and it’s not surprising after its disappointing sales. It will be interesting to see if this camera has more GFX50R performance or if it is meant to compete with the Fujifilm GFX100. Hasselblad still might produce a good competitor for the Fujifilm GFX yet. I hope their second effort far surpasses there first because we will all benefit from the competition.

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New Kamlan FS Lenses: 50mm f/1.1, 28mm f/1.4 and 7.5mm f/3.2

Kamlan has three new mirrorless lenses – FS 50mm f/1.1, 28mm f/1.4 and 7.5mm f/3.2: Read More »

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Panasonic S1 vs Fujifilm X-T3: Specs Compared


The Fujifilm X-T3 compares very well to the Panasonic S1 and it is significantly lighter. Apotelyt hasn’t added their size comparison photos yet, but they should be up soon. I hope we get to see the new 5760k dot viewfinder in the upcoming Fujifilm GFX100 and Fujifilm X-H2. You can follow it’s launch at 43addict if you’re interested. The official announcement is expected within the next 24 hours.

Arguments in favor of the Fujifilm X-T3:

  • Better video autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident movie autofocus.
  • Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2″ vs 3.0″) for image review and settings control.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (11 vs 9 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • More compact: Is smaller (133x93mm vs 149x110mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 359g or 40 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 3.0).
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (50 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in September 2018).

Advantages of the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1:

  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Features bigger pixels on a larger sensor for higher quality imaging.
  • Richer colors: Larger pixels generate images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Capable of capturing a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can be used in poorly lit environments and still produce good images.
  • More detailed viewfinder: Has higher resolution electronic viewfinder (5760k vs 3690k dots).
  • Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
  • More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2100k vs 1040k dots).
  • More flexible LCD: Has full-flex screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More solid recording: Has a full-sized HDMI port for a sturdy connection to an external recorder.
  • More modern: Was introduced somewhat (4 months) more recently.

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Fujifilm X-T3: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T3 + 18-55mm: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Panasonic S1R: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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