Makoto Oishi: Product Planning Manager Fujifilm Optical Devices and Electronics Interview

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 5, 2018

The Phoblographer interviewed Makoto Oishi the Product Planning Manager at Fujifilm Optical Devices and Electronics about the Fujifilm GFX 50R. Below are some excerpts form the interview.

  • Merger of the GFX and X system
  • Started designing the GFX50R after the GFX50S launched
  • Design is a merger of X and GFX along with film inspiration
  • Fujifilm GFX 50S was really meant for professional photographers, but lots of people used it for things beyond what it was designed for.
  • Medium format photographers wanted better performance than full frame
  • Both the Fujifilm GFX50S and 50R AF at the same speed.
  • GFX50R has faster EVF response than the GFX50S for now but might improve on GFX50S in a future firmware update.
  • Originally were going to make a hybrid EVF, but abandoned it due to weight concerns, plus parallaxing would be worse.
  • The back of the GFX50S was big because they were still struggling with the design and batteries.
  • The Fujifilm GFX50R was designed 10 times with plastic models to get it right.
  • The Fujifilm GFX50R is very well sealed for weather may be more than the GFX50S
  • Command dial is better for changing ISO when doing street photography

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New Full Mechanical Escura Instant 60s Instax Mini Camera Coming Soon

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 4, 2018


Escura Camera has a Kickstarter for their Escura Instant 60s Instax mini film camera that is entirely mechanical driven. This camera should make the most hardcore analog photography fans happy because nothing is battery powered. It’s great to see an innovative product like this coming and I hope that more companies try to build better mechanical cameras in the future. I would like to see a Leica M type camera in the future that is digital but entirely mechanical with the batteries only purpose being to power the sensor.

 Specifications

  • Film: FUJIFILM Instant Film “instax MINI” (Purchased separately)
  • Picture Size: 46mm x 62mm
  • Lens: Fiber lens, f=60mm, 1:8
  • Aperture: f/8 / f11
  • Focusing: Manual Focusing (0.8m and beyond)
  • Shutter release: ~1/100sec, bulb shutter with Spring shutter release cable (optional)
  • Multi Exposure: Yes
  • Film Feeding Out: Manual (Hand Power)
  • Film Developing Time: Approximately 90 seconds (Varies depending on the ambient temperature)
  • Flash: External (Flash sold separately), Synchronize with Shutter release
  • Power Supply: Hand-powered (No battery required)
  • Others: Film pack confirmation window, tripod socket (Tripod sold separately)
  • Dimension: 90mm x 128mm x 83mm
  • Weight: 350g (without strap and film pack)

Press Release:
A new “ESCURA Instant-60s” instant camera launches on Kickstarter
CARBON has created a novelty digital camera called the “One Mini” in 2012, which is designed to look just like a pocket-sized version of Polaroid’s iconic “SX-70 One Step” instant camera.

6 years later, we have created another iconic camera – “ESCURA Instant-60s”. It is 100% hand-powered, 100% manual, 100% analog, coated with a nostalgic retro outlook. Read More »

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LAST DAY TO SAVE ON XF/GF Lens and X-T2/X-Pro2

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 3, 2018


GFX50R Savings
Pre-Order GFX50R (Save up to $1,000): B&H Photo /  Amazon / Adorama
Bundle your GFX50R with GF 63mm F2.8 R WR, GF 45mm F2.8 R WR, or GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR and Save up to $1,000

G Lens Savings (ENDING NOV 3rd.)
GF 250mm f/4R LM WR (save $780): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 110mm F2 R LM WR (save $660): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 23mm F4 R LM WR(save $620): B&H Photo  / Amazon / Adorama
GF 45mm F2.8 R WR (save $300): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 63mm F2.8 R WR (save $350): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 120 F4 R LM OIS WR Macro (save $640): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR  (save $450): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

X Cameras
Fujifilm X-T3 w Grip (Save $130): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T3 + 18-55mm w Grip (Save $130): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 Body (Save $250): B&H Photo/ Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 + Grip (Save $250): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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Fujifilm X100F (Save $100): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Savings (ENDING NOV 3rd.)
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Fujinon Fixed Focal Length Lenses (ENDING NOV 3rd.)
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XF 16mm F1.4 WR (save $150): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 18mm F2 R (save $50): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 23mm F1.4 R (save $100): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
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XF 27mm F2.8 (save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama
XF 35mm F1.4 R (save $50): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 35mm F2 R WR(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 $150): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 60mm F2.4 Macro (save $50): B&H Photo /Amazon / Adorama
XF 80mm F2.8 R LM OIS WR (save $150): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
XF 90mm F2 R LM WR (save $150): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon Zoom Lenses (ENDING NOV 3rd.)
XF 10-24mm F4 R (save $150): 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 $200): 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 $300): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujinon Teleconverter Packages
XF50-140 + 1.4x TC (save $200):  B&H photo / Adorama
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Battery Banks For Fujifilm Cameras
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X-Mount Lenses
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Software
Luminar 2018 & Aurora HDR 2018 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
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First Fujifilm X-T3 Teardown Finds Decent Weather Sealing and More

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 3, 2018

Kolari Vision sent us their Fujifilm X-T3 tear down and it gives some insight into how well the Fujifilm X-T3 is built. The Fujifilm X-T3 is very well laid out inside unlike camera’s like the Sony a7RIII that has dual card slots on the board that “look like they’re at risk of falling off the edge.” Fujifilm has also done a good job with their weather sealing, but Korlari doesn’t recommend you take it to the Amazon.

Overall the Fujifilm X-T3 is very well designed inside and even though manufacturing moved from Japan to China it looks like the X-T3 hasn’t suffered any loss of quality over previous cameras like the Fujifilm X-T2. Kolari also removed the IR block form the X-T3 while they had it disassembled and I can’t wait to see how their full spectrum mod works.

IR Photography can be a lot of fun with Fujifilm cameras since they all have some level of IR sensitivity even with the IR block inside. I tested the Fujifilm X-Pro2 for IR sensitivity when it launched and I will test the X-T3 soon, but cut filter IR photography is a little different than full spectrum so I can’t wait to see Korlari’s results. If you want to see their full tear down it’s available here, but their site also has a lot of cool projects to check out while you are there.

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DPReviewTV: Fujifilm X-T3 Tops Crop Sensor Shoot Out – X-T3 vs Nikon D500 vs Panasonic G9 vs Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark 2

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 3, 2018

Some think that the Fujifilm X-T3 isn’t worth the upgrade over the X-T2, but time and again the Fujifilm X-T3 is coming out on top in these kinds of comparisons. The performance bump that Fujifilm gave the X-T3 is a very noticeable one when working with the camera and everyone appreciates it since it elevated the Fujifilm X-T3 into a jack of all trades camera that does everything better than the competition.

DPRTV compared the Fujifilm X-T3 to the Nikon D500, Panasonic G9, and Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark2. My only complaint about the comparison is that I do not think the D500 has better AF than the X-T3 and DPRTV went with a presumption instead of testing to say the D500 was better at AF for sports, but I completely agree with Nikon having more glass designed for Sports, which matters. Below are some of the key points from their results.

Landscape

  1. Fujifilm X-T3: High resolution/dynamic range/good lowlight, Portable and rugged
  2. Nikon D500: Nothing mentioned
  3. Panasonic G9/Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark2 Tie: Both rugged, portable with IBIS and both have a multishot mode

Street Shooting

  1. Fujifilm X-T3: So many positives here. Sexiest looking body with a very classic feel that goes along with great performance.
  2. Panasonic G9: Panasonic has some advanced features that the OMD is missing. Better AF in general than the OMD also.
  3. Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark2: Great controls and ergonomics, but the camera is overly complicated
  4. Nikon D500: Fast AF and continuous shooting with good IQ, but too bulky

Sports

  1. Nikon D500: Undisputed champion because Nikon has a great selection of lenses and a platform that gives you more balance and stability. Probably still the best AF.
  2. Fujifilm X-T3: Great lenses for shooting sports now and insanely fast AF/burst rate.
  3. Panasonic G9: Better 4k/6k mode and plenty of great glass, but the CDAF isn’t as good as PDAF
  4. Olympus OM-D EM1 Mark2: Very fast burst rate and some interesting lenses, but procapture isn’t the best

Portraiture

  1. Fujifilm X-T3: Fujifilm cares about APS-C and they make great lenses for it and Fujifilm has great color.
  2. Nikon D500: Nikon has some great lenses, but you need a lot of space in the studio to really take advantage.
  3. Olympus OM-D: Olympus color is preferred over the Olympus and they have great portrait lenses.
  4. Panasonic G9: Only picked the OMD over it because people tend to like Olympus Colors.

Video

  1. Fujifilm X-T3: Current crush camera with 10-bit internal and 4k60p. It has ETERNA which is their favorite straight out of camera profile and the camera has great AF in video. Jordan can’t wait to see these features implemented in the Fujifilm X-H2.
  2. Panasonic G9: Takes a lot of stuff from the GH5 and has 4k60p, but a lot of the GH5’s best features are missing like an unlimited record time.
  3. Olympus OM-D: Most stable camera they have ever seen, but the variable bitrate is too low and the preamp for audio is terrible.
  4. Nikon D500: Not a very good video camera. Nothing really more to say than that.

Conclusion: The Fujifilm X-T3 is the only camera that can handle pretty much anything.

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Photons to Photos: Fujifilm X-E3 vs X-T3 vs X-T2 vs X-Pro2

By Louis Ferreira | Published: November 2, 2018


Photons to Photos released their results for the Fujifilm X-E3 and you can very much tell that the Fujifilm X-E3, X-T2, and X-Pro2 use the same sensor from their results. You can manipulate the graph here. The Fujifilm X-E3 should have more than enough dynamic range to satisfy the majority of photographers.

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