Fujifilm GFX 50S Vs. Pentax 645Z Vs. Canon 5DSR

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 30, 2018


It’s been a while since someone compared these three-megapixel monsters and the playing field isn’t exactly even with all the lenses being ever so slightly different. At least the reviewer is fair about his comparison and provides plenty of examples to back up his opinions, but I would like to see him compare a GF 110mm f2 if he want’s more subject isolation.

The testing was done with: Fuji GFX 50S with Fuji 63mm f2.8 vs Pentax 645Z with Pentax 55mm f2.8 vs Canon 5DSR with Sigma 50mm f1.4 Art

Surprisingly the Pentax 645Z is labeled the ugliest camera ever even over the GFX

Auto White Balance Testing
1. Canon
2. Fujifilm & Pentax tie

Sharpness
1. Fujifilm obviously way ahead and sharp edge to edge
2. Pentax did well for how old it is
3. Canon was surprisingly soft, but the sigma can be sharper than the Pentax stopped down

Autofocus
1. Canon
2. Fujifilm hunted a little in low light
3. Pentax had trouble

Subject Isolation
1. Canon
2. Fujifilm & Pentax tie

Dynamic Range
1. Pentax protected detail and better noise
2. Fujifilm close second with a little more noise
3. Sony a7RII lots of color noise but can get close to the Fujifilm with aggressive noise reduction
DNF. Canon not tested because it sucks

Other
Fujifilm Screen on the top is amazing
Fujifilm a little bit of VF lag, but very good in quality
Pentax is the most user-friendly

From a practical perspective, the Fujifilm GFX 50S is the winner because of it’s ability to use so many great lenses via tilt-shift etc… You can watch the full video review below.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Sony a7rII B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Canon 5DS R B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Pentax 645Z B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

via Pentax Rumors

 

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Fujifilm X-A5 Catalog JPEGs

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 30, 2018


The Fujifilm X-A5 catalog was previously posted here in addition to new images and can be download here, but if it gets removed from the google drive you will be able to find the JPEG’s on our page. They should be high enough quality to read most of the details that might interest you, but grab the PDF file while you can.

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Luminar 2018 and Aurora HDR 2018 Updated

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 30, 2018


Skylum (formerly Macphun) is continuing to update their software aggressively for Windows and OSX. They currently support most Fujifilm X cameras, but we are still waiting for Fujifilm X-E3 support. You can get a copy of Luminar 2018 here and save with the code FUJIADDICT. Similarly, you can get Aurora HDR 2018 here and save with the code FUJIADDICT.

Don’t forget that Luminar 2018 will receive a free digital asset manager update this year that allows you to better manage your files. You can see the preview of DAM below and the updates to the Luminar 2018 andAurora HDR 2018.

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Fujifilm Disposable Camera Price Increase and New Packaging

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 30, 2018

On January 19, Fujifilm Imaging Systems Co., Ltd. announced the renewal of the lensed film “Fujicolor Photographs Simple Ace”. 39 shots will be shipped in March. For 27 shots, prices will be revised after March (a price increase of about 30% at the company’s shipping price) and renewal of the package design will be done. There is no change in product specifications.

In the new package, the logo of “Picture of a picture” is displayed large in front of the package, and the body design is changed to one based on the original design of Fake Lunes. With this, the product lineup of the Picture Frame is a total of 2 models, “Fujicolor Funkara Takeshima Simple Ace 27 Pictures taken” and “Fuji Color Prune is New Water Proof”.

It looks like Amazon already has the new design here and here. Along with the old and new price point. Grab them while you can if you enjoy disposable cameras.

via DC.Watch

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Fujifilm X-A5 and X-A20 Specs Leaked With Fujinon XC 15-45 mm F 3.5.5.6 OIS PZ: UPDATED

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 29, 2018

The Fujifilm X-A series is being updated by Fujifilm and we have known about this for a while here and here. The Fujifilm X-A5 will be updated the be more like the current Fujifilm cameras, while the Fujifilm X-A20 will continue with a 16MP chip. Both cameras should be coming soon.

Fujifilm X-A5

  • Number of effective pixels: 24.2 million pixels
  • Size: 116.9 mm x 67.7 mm x 40.4 mm
  • Weight: 311 g (main body only) · 361 g (including battery and memory card)
  • ISO: standard ISO 200 – 12800, extended ISO 100/25600/51200
  • Video: 4K 3840 x 2160 15P (maximum 5 minutes)
  • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
  • Other specs are equivalent to X-A3
  • Color: Silver / Brown / Pink
  • FF 170003

English Fujifilm X-A5 Catalog

Fujifilm X-A 20

  • Number of effective pixels: 16.3 million pixels
  • Size: 116.9 mm x 67.4 mm x 40.4 mm
  • Weight: 299 g (main body only) · 348 g (including battery and memory card)
  • Wi-Fi installed
  • Touch panel compatible
  • Other specs are equivalent to X – A 10
  • Color: Silver / Brown / Mint Green
  • FF 170004
  • No planned to be announced in Japan

Fujinon XC 15 – 45 mm F 3.5.5.6 OIS PZ

  • Lens construction: 10 groups of 9 groups (3 aspherical lenses and 2 ED lenses included)
  • Shortest shooting distance: 13 cm (wide angle), 35 cm (telephoto)
  • Maximum photographing magnification: 0.24 times (wide angle)
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 7
  • Filter diameter: 52 mm
  • Size: Φ 62.6 mm x 44.2 mm at collapsing, 65.2 mm at wide angle shooting, 62.1 mm at telephoto shooting
  • Weight: 135 g
  • Color: Black / Silver

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Steelsring EF/FX AF Smart Adapter Now Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 29, 2018

Fringer and Steelsring adapters are going to be the same price at $299, but Steelsring only comes in one configuration without an aperture ring. Steelsring also hasn’t released their lens compatibility list or any sample images yet. You can see the features below and purchase a Steelsring adapter here.

Features:

  1. The built-in lens database includes around 400 EF mount lenses information from Canon, Sigma, Tamron, Tokina, Cosina, and others, make sure accurate EXIF recording in your shootings.
  2. Support EF and EF-s mount AF lenses and MF lenses, both USM and STM lenses, but factory tests are limited to Canon and Sigma lenses only.
  3. Support PDAF and CBAF, AF performance is under consistent tuning and improvement, it is firmware updatable.
  4. Lens aperture is controllable through FUJI camera body’s command dial
  5. Support Image Stabilization of EF and EF-s lenses.
  6. MF lenses with no electronic pins contact is mountable, but no EXIF info will be recorded.
  7. Detachable Arca-Swiss quick load plate for Tripod mounting
  8. Built-in USB port for firmware update by customer itself.
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