Sekonic L-858D-U Review

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 12, 2017


Digital cameras have reduced the perceived need for light meters, which is why light meters like the Sekonic L-858D-U have evolved to do so much. I am one of the many guilty photographers out there that have relied on in-camera metering and experience to get the shot right, but my recent experimentation with long exposure photography and interest in filters got me interested in light meters again. Read More »

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Fujifilm FY2017 March Financial Report and Independent Investigation Into Accounting Irregularities Come to a Close

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 12, 2017

  • In the business of photo imaging, strong sales were seen in Europe and United States for instant photo systems such as the instax series and instax films. The Wall Decor and other value-added printing businesses also enjoyed solid sales.
  • The business of electronic imaging achieved a sales growth due to positive sales of the X Series of mirrorless digital cameras such as FUJIFILM X-T2 and FUJIFILM X-T20 as well as their interchangeable lenses, and strong sales of the FUJIFILM GFX 50S, a medium-format mirrorless digital camera equipped with a large sized sensor, released in February.
  • The business of optical devices suffered a decline in sales as a result of sales contraction in smartphone camera modules. Its product lineup is being transformed with greater focus on value-added products.

Via Fujifilm

Fujifilm released three documents today clarifying some accounting irregularities FY ended March 2017.

“According to that report, it has been revealed in the investigation by the Independent Investigation Committee that, in addition to Fuji Xerox New Zealand Limited (“FXNZ”), an overseas sales subsidiary of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd. which is a consolidated subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings, Fuji Xerox Australia Pty. Limited, an Australian sales subsidiary of Fuji Xerox, also conducted inappropriate accounting similar to that conducted by FXNZ.

As a result, the accumulated impact of the inappropriate accounting regarding our consolidated subsidiaries on the “net income” on a consolidated basis of the Company for the past few years has become a loss of 37.5 billion yen from a loss of approximately 22 billion yen, which was announced in the “Notice of Creation of Independent Investigation Committee and Postponement of Announcement of Financial Results for Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2017” on April 20, 2017. Further, the accumulated impact on the “net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings” is a loss of 28.1 billion yen.”

^^^Notice of Impact of Inappropriate Accounting regarding our Consolidated Subsidiaries

“Although sales in areas such as electronic imaging field of the optical device and electronic imaging business have increased, our sales and operating income has decreased due to a decrease in sales in the healthcare business and the document business. At the same time, as a result of the review of the cross-shareholding, a gain on sales of investment securities has been recorded in non-operating income and expenses so there have been increases in income before income taxes, net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings, and net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings per share, which has resulted in a record high in the net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings.

Further, the impact on the amount in the consolidated earnings for the fiscal year ended March 2017 relating to the accounting problem at overseas sales subsidiaries of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., which has been separately announced today in the announcement of “Notice of Impact of Inappropriate Accounting regarding our Consolidated Subsidiaries”, is minor.

Also, as a result, the ROE for the fiscal year ended March 2017 was 6.5%.”

^^^ Notice of Revised Consolidated Earnings Forecast for the Fiscal Year Ended March 2017

Fujifilm also released the Notice of Receipt of the Independent Investigation Committee’s Investigation Report and Future Measures, which details a number of demotions, retirements, and measures to prevent this from occurring again. The Full report isn’t available in English yet.

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Sunday Savings

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 11, 2017


Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm X-T2 with Grip: B&H Photo

Fujifilm X-Pro2
Fujifilm X-Pro2 with 50mm: B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-Pro2 with 35mm: B&H Photo
Fujifilm X-Pro2 with 23mm: B&H Photo

Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-A3 with 16-50mm and 50-230mm (save $300): B&H Photo

Fujifilm X-T20
Fujifilm X-T20 (save $50): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-T10
X-T10 (save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T10 + XF 18-55 (save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T10 + XC 16-50 (save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X-T1
X-T1 Black Body (save $500):  B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T1 Graphite (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $500): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

Fujifilm X100
X100T (save $200): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 powered by SILKYPIX (Ver.4.2.7.0) Installer Software Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 10, 2017


Notice of RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 powered by SILKYPIX (Ver.4.2.7.0) Installer Software Update
RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 powered by SILKYPIX (Ver.4.2.7.0) Installer Software Update was disclosed in Fujifilm’s website on 5:00 am June 8th 2017(GMT). However, it has been found that the old version of the installer software was still disclosed from 5:00 am through 9:00 am at the day.

We apologize for your inconvenience which this may cause. If you download the software during the time frame, download the updated software from the website below and install it.

  • *To confirm the version of the software, boot the RAW FILE CONVERTER and click the Help tab to see the version information. If the version is not “4.2.7.0”, download and install it again.

The software update Ver.4.2.7.0 incorporates the following issues:

  • 1.The image quality of highlight portion and image taken under a bluish light source improved when RAW file in converted.

Via Fujifilm

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Fujifilm GFX 50S For Video, Canon FD Tilt Shift and More

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 9, 2017

YAKFilms just posted an interesting dance video of Skitzo filmed in Shanghai on the Fujifilm GFX 50S with the Fujinon GF 63mm F2.8 R WR. The Description:

“While in Shanghai, China with Skitzo for the We Are One international dance battle, we stepped out of the guest hotel for some soup dumplings and found this little alley by a local police station. Skitzo’s musicality is on another lever right now, make sure to rewatch to hear how he reacts and moves to every sound in the beat!”

Perfectly exemplifies why the GF 63mm is a great lens to own. It’s the only lens at this time that makes the Fujifilm GFX 50S a walk around camera and it allows you to get creative on the spot. YAKFilms is the biggest YouTube channel yet to use the GFX for cinematography and from what I am seeing there is some serious interest. Hopefully, the next GFX will have 4k and log in camera.

MasterWed – GFX Review in Russian with ok English auto-translated Subtitles

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 110mm F 2 R LM WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F 4 R LM WR: B&H Photo  / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 63mm F2.8 R WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=881SExi5i8Y

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Fujifilm GFX 50S RRS L-Plate Set Update #2

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 9, 2017


Really Right Stuff sent out a second E-mail to customers that orders the RRS Fujifilm GFX 50S RRS L-Plate containing the following information:

GFX 50S L-Plate Set Update #2

Hi …………….,

We wanted to reach out and let you know the current status. Our engineers have made some design modifications to the L-component and we will manufacture a new batch as quickly as possible. As soon as they are available, we will ship you a new L-component and ask that you recycle the original L-component (please continue to use your original base plate).

We also want to briefly explain a bit more about this particular design and set the proper expectations (something we failed to do before now!).

  • Design Considerations: The L-component must be quick & easy to remove since it blocks access to the battery; ideally, the user should be able to remove it without using any tools. That’s why this plate set uses a wing screw instead of our standard screw that requires a hex key.
  • Engineering Considerations: It’s easy to install our standard screws nice & tight by using a hex key. But you don’t get that same amount of torque when you tighten a wing screw with your fingers. And if the wing screw isn’t properly tightened, then the fit between the L-component and the base plate will be loose. Therefore we decided to incorporate a wedge lock; this achieves superior lockup due to the angled wedge shape of the L-component/plate groove. The result is a rock solid L-Plate Set with the convenience of a wing screw (though our original design locked up a little too well).
  • User Considerations: Due to the wedged fit of the L-component, you will need to “pop” it out of the groove in the base plate before trying to slide it. Just loosen the wing screw and press the L-component at an angle; this will pop it loose and then you can slide it smoothly.

We sincerely apologize for not making you aware of the uniqueness of this design, and how it would impact your user experience. We also thank you for your patience, and we hope to ship you a new L-component within the next few weeks. In the meantime please feel free to contact our Support Team if you have any questions about this update.

Sounds like RRS has a solution to the difficulties their L-Plate created for users. While I don’t entirely love the design of the current bracket, it looks incredibly solid. I hope V2 is a significant improvement. I really want them to release a L-Plate that screams buy me.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 110mm F 2 R LM WR: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F 4 R LM WR: B&H Photo  / Amazon / Adorama

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