I have been very interested in the LAOWA Magic Format Converter combined with their 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D for a while now and I am going to try to grab the combination very soon. The Magic Format Converter (MFC) is a unique GFX accessory and I can’t wait to give it a try this astrophotography season.
LAOWA Magic Format Converter: Venuslens / B&H Photo / Amazon Nikon / Amazon Canon / Adorama
DC.Watch captured first looks of some upcoming Fujifilm accessories at CP+ like the LAOWA Magic Format Converter that allow the use of full frame lens on the GFX at full resolution without vignetting. The Kipon HB-GFX M also looks interesting and will allow Hasselblad V lenses to be used at a closer focal length on the Fujifilm GFX. The Kipon EF-GFX AF adapter will come in April and we already shared some news with the little brother adapters the Kipon EF-FX AF, which is come out the end of March, beginning of April.
Kipon: Amazon
LAOWA: Amazon
Zhongy: Amazon
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The Fujifilm X-H1 is now in the hands of many and a few buggy cameras are showing up, but this is normal, while others are experiencing issues with SD cards and batteries. Every manufacturer ships a few defective cameras and Fujifilm has known issues with batteries that are less than the required spec and SD Cards that perform out of spec. Their recommended Lexar 2000X cards can be easily substituted with an equivalent SanDisk Extreme PRO UHS-II card. I know these cards are above the “minimum requirements” but they are the recommended cards. Other camera makers might be more forgiving about the cards they will accept but many of them will write on corrupt sectors and you will lose those photos if you aren’t shooting dual card slot.
As for batteries, it’s fine to use third-party barriers if you do not mind the occasional lockup, but the only way to ensure peak performance is to use Fujifilm NP-W126S batteries. I used third party batteries in my grip and almost never get lockups, but if I were to shoot an event where I couldn’t afford a lockup I would us 3 NP-W126W batteries.
All cameras have their quirks and people that shoot enough run into them and figure out how to deal with the quirks. These aren’t bugs necessarily and sometimes they just represent a company pushing the limit of the technology available today. Fujifilm’s entire X-Trans III line of cameras has these kinds of little “bugs”, but photographers haven’t complained much beyond the few clickbait articles posted about them by bloggers looking for something to complain about.
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We previously covered Kipon AF Adapters coming, but there weren’t any details about when they would ship. Kipon had more details available at CP+ about their AF adapter with and without focal reducer. They will be $298 and $450 and become available at the end of March/Begining of April so the suggested MSRP has gone up a little for the focal reducer model since their initial announcement. Origionally the reported prices by Kipon were:
Model/suggest retailer price
For those photographers who already ordered KIPON EF-GFX E before，can get extra 15% discount to buy our new EF-GFX AF adapter.
Kipon products are available at Amazon
B&H Photo added the Fujifilm Domke F-803 Camera Bag to some of their Booster Grip configurations to match Adorama’s offers.
Without Vertical Booster Grip (Save Up to $150)
Fujifilm X-H1 w XF16-55: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 w XF50-140: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 w XF100-400: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
With Vertical Booster Grip (Save Up to $150)
Fujifilm X-H1 w XF16-55: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 w XF50-140: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-H1 w XF100-400: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
New Apple iMac Pro: B&H Photo / Adorama
MacBook Pro (Savings still available): B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T2 Savings
Fujifilm X-T2 (Build Your Bundle Savings): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T2 Graphite Edition (Build Your Bundle Savings): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T20 Savings
Fujifilm X-T20 with 16-50mm (Save $100): B&H Photo / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T20 with 16-50mm and 50-230mm (Save $430): B&H Photo / Adorama
Fujifilm X-E2S Savings
Fujifilm X-E2S Body (Save $280): Adorama
Fujifilm X-T1 Savings
Fujifilm X-T1 Body (Save $650): B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T1 Body with Accessories (Save $650): B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T1 Body Basic Kit (Save $650): B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T1 Body Deluxe Kit (Save $650): B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite Body (Save $750): B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite Body Deluxe Kit (Save $750): B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T1 Graphite + 35mm f/2 (Save $750): B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-T1 + 35mm f/2 (Save $650): B&H Photo
X-Mount Lenses
Variety of Discounted X-Mount Lenses (Save up to $170): B&H Photo
Software
Luminar 2018 & Aurora HDR 2018 (Savings code FUJIADDICT)
ON1 Photo RAW 2018.1
Picktorial+X-Pack Bundle
GFX Camera Savings
Fujifilm GFX 50S + 63mm (save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX 50S + 45mm (save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX 50S + 23mm (save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX 50S + 110mm (save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX 50S + 120mm (save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm GFX 50S + 32-64mm (save $1000): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
More Fujifilm X-H1 abuse, this time in the rain with a Godox XPro andV860II shooting bikes for about an hour. When the Fujifilm X-T2 first came out many were reluctant to get Fujifilm cameras wet and owners were doing some pretty extreme things to prove the durability of their X-T2. Of course, some photographers had problems, the cameras are only weather resistant, but then when the GFX came out many of us didn’t flinch to use our camera in the rain and snow.
While I am not sure about all the sports photographer talk to do with the X-H1 I wouldn’t personally worry about shooting a game for an hour or two with a Fuji X-H1. I have photographed sporting events with my X-T2 and Fujifilm cameras are fast enough to keep up with the action, but I always find myself wanting more buffer. Fujifilm’s lack of buffer depth can make shooting extended action frustrating and lead to missed shots.
With the Fujifilm X-H1, you always have the option to shoot video at a sporting event instead of photos, but the frame grabs of action won’t match stills with higher shutter speeds unless you’re shooting slow motion, but then you’re losing a lot of resolution. The first Fujifilm camera for sports will be the Fujifilm X-T3 when it is announced later this year at Photokina.
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Godox X1T-F: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Godox V860IIF: B&H Photo
