Nikkor on Fujifilm GFX 50S

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 6, 2017


The FotodioX Nikon F to Fuji G-mount adapter for the Fujifilm GFX has been incredibly popular lately as Nikon users give the Fujifilm GFX 50S a try and for good reason a lot of Nikon’s lenses cover a large portion of the GFX’s sensor. The other day I came across a review of the FotodioX adapter at Photographylife.com and while it was comprehensive it was a little light on images, so I reached out to our Fujifilm GFX Owners group and Chris Mielke was kind enough to help by sending me a bunch of test photos showing exactly how the FotodioX adapter performs with the following lenses

Chris shot these test shots for himself, but once again he was kind enough to share them with the community so be sure to check out his work on Flickr or Smugmug. He also has a less frequently updated website at www.mielkephoto.com. In Chris’ words:

“I had a rainy overcast cloudy day and my adapter from Fotodiox arrived so I thought I would shoot all of the Nikon FF lenses I had against the grey sky to see which vignetted and whether that vignette was usable on the GFX. I basically racked the camera to infinity and took photos wide open and then two stops down to see how it improved.  I had to convert to a DNG and Edit the EXIF to a Phase One camera so I could use my chosen converter Capture Pro 10.  I then adjusted for white balance and converted to jpg. I did something a little different for the 70-300.  I took photos at 70, 135 and 300 with the same conditions.”

 

Hopefully test photos like these help you decided if the FotodioX Nikon F to Fuji G-mount adapter is right for you. I am trying to secure some Kipon adapters in the near future for testing, but until then our owners group is a great place to ask for help. Also check out the review by Photographylife.com because it has some descriptive analysis of lenses not featured here.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

 

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Extreme Fujifilm X-T2 Abuse

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 6, 2017

image courtesy of FStoppers

The Fujifilm X-T2 is still growing in popularity among professional photographers and depending on when you try to obtain one stock can still be in short supply. The X-T2 has now been around long enough that it has gained a reputation for reliability and photographers are pushing the camera to the extreme.

It’s pretty amazing to me how far Fujifilm has come and I wonder when photographers will produce videos abusing the Fujifilm GFX 50S’. I have already shared some photos of a soaked Fujifilm GFX 50S in our Fujifilm GFX Owners Group, but nothing quite like the limits of what an X-T2 can survive.

FStoppers – Aquatech Underwater Housing Review (Not Your Typical Housing Review)

Vinson Images – Images from the Aquatech Underwater Housing Review

Imaging-Resource – Field Test Part III

Mirrorlesscomparison – The Complete Comparison (Very lengthy and good)

Fujifilm – Through a Photographer’s Eyes

Fujifilm X-T2: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Cambo Upgrade For Fujifilm GFX

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 5, 2017


Cambo upgrade for Fuji GFX
Cambo has introduced an upgrade solution so previous purchasers of the Cambo Actus camera platform for DLSR and Mirrorless systems can upgrade and use the new Fuji GFX. Read More »

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DPReview: Fujifilm GFX 50S Takes Home The GOLD

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 5, 2017


Surprisingly the Fujifilm GFX 50S received a Gold Award even after DPReveiw beat the camera up some they came up with a relatively fair pros/cons list.

ProsCons
  • 51.4MP, 44 x 33mm sensor yields high image resolution
  • Excellent image quality in both Raw and JPEG
  • ISO invariant behavior above ISO 1600 gives increasing amounts of highlight recoverability
  • Contrast Detect AF is accurate and precise
  • Fujifilm color science, and color chrome effect, in larger than APS-C size
  • Direct controls provide for engaging shooting experience
  • AF joystick + touchscreen makes selecting an AF point simple, effective
  • Touchscreen flips vertically and horizontally
  • Weather-sealing and solid build quality
  • Comfortable ergonomics
  • Plenty of custom buttons
  • Dual card slots give flexibility and capacity
  • Electronic first curtain shutter mode minimizes risk of shutter shock
  • Lack of mirror avoids mirror-induced shock other MF systems bring
  • In-camera Raw processing lets you make full use of excellent JPEG engine
  • Easy-to-use Wi-Fi
  • Slow native lenses do not take full advantage of camera’s sensor size
  • Contrast Detect AF speeds can be sluggish in moderate light, often fails in dim or backlit situations
  • No high speed flash sync
  • AF-C is virtually unusable due to constant hunting
  • Moiré is visible in fine detail and patterns
  • ‘Shimmering’ and moiré in the EVF when focus is initiated
  • Significant rolling shutter in complete (silent) E-shutter mode
  • No way to link minimum shutter speed to focal length with Auto ISO
  • Significant color shift at highest ISOs
  • No ISO 100 during video capture
  • No dedicated exp. comp. dial
  • Rear dial can be difficult to turn due to its position
  • Limited lens selection at launch

The biggest take away from the DPReview is probably “Overall, this is the best image quality we’ve ever seen. Which is what you’d hope for, given it’s one of the most expensive cameras we’ve ever reviewed.” and their recommendation of “If Fujifilm truly wants to steal users away from Canon, Nikon and Sony (and they should), they’re going to have to get serious about a few things: releasing faster glass, improving AF, and packing the most modern sensor technologies that smaller formats provide. ” has already been addressed.

We know faster glass is coming and AF will improve via firmware updates, plus FujiAddict spotted the next sensor first and it is BSI, which should put it light years ahead of Full Frame sensors. The Fujifilm GFX system is far better positioned from launch than the X system was and it’s going to be great to watch it grow.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Fujifilm GFX 50S Landscape Love, Reviews, Sharpening and Electronic Shutter

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 5, 2017

The Fujifilm GFX 50 S is a very flexible camera, due to it’s small size, but once you own one it makes you want to attempt into new styles of photography that might not have interested you before. I love cameras that make me want to shoot and make me wonder about potential photos that could be captured. They bring out the academic in me, which increases my skill set, but also empties my bank account. My current equipment list isn’t looking much different than Lewis Von John’s since I just purchased the LEE Filters 100mm System Deluxe Landscape Starter Kit from B&H Photo, but I’m pretty sure I will need/want a super stopper in addition. Florida’s sun can be brutal.

Reviews and More
Photography Blog Review – 4.5 Highly Recommended “It might not look or feel quite as good as the Hasselblad X1D, but it outguns its principal rival in every other aspect.”

The Last Word – Fujifilm GFX-50S electronic shutter speed

The Last Word – Fuji GFX EFCS and electronic shutter effect on bokeh

Fujilove – Landscape Photography In Madeira With The Fujifilm GFX 50S

David M Ward – Fujifilm GFX50s and Sony A7RII detail

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama

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Picktorial 3.0 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: April 4, 2017


Picktorial contacted me a few days ago about their new photo editing suite that launched today. You can get a copy on their site here and see a full list of supported cameras here. I am in the process of putting together a RAW engine shoot out, so I might include their RAW editor in the round up, but at this time they do not support the Fujifilm GFX.

Press Release:
Picktorial makes pro-level photo-editing available in a minimalist, streamlined workflow.

Jerusalem, Israel – April 4th 2017 – Picktorial Innovations, Ltd. is excited to announce the immediate release of Picktorial 3, its latest non-destructive RAW photo editing platform for Mac. Powered by innovative technology, Picktorial offers a streamlined user experience, making pro-level tools accessible through a clean, simplified interface.

Picktorial 3 provides advanced local adjustment options, all of which are fully non-destructive and offer real-time preview. These include luminosity and color masks used by fine-art photographers, a high-end edge-aware brushing engine, state of the art skin-smoothing capacities, blending modes and more.

Picktorial has sparked great interest amongst those looking for a powerful Aperture replacement, offering native support for browsing Aperture libraries alongside its impressive feature set. The latest version also offers unique full support for the latest Fujifilm x-trans cameras RAW (including compressed/uncompressed RAF) and auto lens correction based on embedded metadata, an exciting development for Fuji photographers in particular. Read More »

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