Capturing The Milky Way With The Fujifilm GFX 50S

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 31, 2017


It’s Astrophotography season again, which is perfect since the Fujifilm GFX 50S just launched and I have all of the lenses for testing. This past Monday night I drove 2 hours to get away from the bright lights of the Tri-county area to capture the Milky Way. This is my second time doing such a trip specifically for this site, but I have made it into a routine, like shooting the full moon drum circle on Miami Beach. Whenever the sky is clear and there is a new moon, there is nowhere I would rather be than shooting the Milky Way.


Thankfully, conditions were practically perfect this past trip to the Everglades (48900 Tamiami Trl E Ochopee, FL 34141), except for a few fires in the area which made things hazy at times; and the bears we ran into toward the end of our night. Bringing along friends like the Admin from LeicaRumors and Depot MSA made the experience infinitely more enjoyable. When you are in an almost completely black environment, and have a camera like the GFX 50S that is a total light sponge, it encourages experimentation and during our almost 4 hour wait for the galactic core to reach it’s peak position we experimented. Read More »

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Fujifilm GFX 50S Roundup

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 31, 2017


So far all of the RAW processors I have tried for the Fujifilm GFX 50S have been pretty equal, but I’m curious if ON1’s Monday update might change my opinion. I have read a lot of good things about their RAW engine recently especially for X-Trans files.

ON1 Photo (RAW) 2017.1 – Coming Monday will adds Fujifilm GFX 50S support.

ryo-tokyo – A Photography Blog with lots of GFX samples recently.

Sony A7rII vs Fujifilm GFX – 100% samples

Mr. and Mrs. Bird – Review

The Last Word – Otus 85 on GFX, Otus 55 on a7RII — square images

GFX Technology #6 – Color Chrome Effect: Both a Goal, and a Beginning

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

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VideoDSLR’s Fujifilm X-T2 Video Analysis

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 31, 2017

VideoDSLR created a comprehensive set of  Fujifilm X-T2 test videos that are worth checking out if you are a hardcore videographer. None of them have audio or dialog, but they give the best look yet at what the  Fujifilm X-T2 can product. It’s pretty incredible how far Fujifilm Video has come, but look for yourself above and continue below.

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

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: Great For Professional and Casual Shooters

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 30, 2017

Engadget took the Fujifilm GFX 50S to SXSW and shot it casually everyday. Senior Editor Edgar Alvarez seems to really love the combo and has no real complaints about the camera as a casual shooter. The Fujifilm GFX 50S really does allow anyone to become a medium format photographer, but it will only shin in the hands of a professional.


GFX 50S Astrophotography – I completed uploading my astrophotography photos to the 500PX GFX50S gallery and shared them with the Fujifilm GFX Owners Group yesterday. I will write a post about some of the advantages/disadvantages of using the GFX for astro in the near future, but I’m dealing with comcastic issues at the moment.

Meshmag – Field Tested: Fujifilm GFX 50S, in the transition III

diglloyd – diglloyd received a second sample of the Fujinon 120mm f/4 and is still suffering from focusing issues, but the lens is fine for him when focusing between shots.

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

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Notification Regarding Iris Blades on The MK18-55mm T2.9

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 30, 2017


Dear Valued customers

Thank you for using Fujifilm products.

We have received feedback from a few customers that the iris blades did not move correctly when the iris ring was rotated.

As a result of our internal investigation, we found the potential risk that the MK18-55mm lens produced in a partial production lot, in rare cases, would cause the above problem.

Therefore, our technical staff will inspect your MK18-55mm lens with the following mentioned serial numbers free of charge. For more information, please contact your shop or dealer where you purchased the MK18-55mm lens to make arrangements to have your MK18-55mm lens sent for inspection.

We do apologize to any of our loyal customers that may be affected by this inconvenience. Please rest assured of Fujifilm’s absolute commitment to quality and service excellence.

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Serial number :
From 75A00001 to 75A00354

  • *You can find the serial number near the ring on the lens mount side (see image on right).

Via Fujifilm

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FUJIFILM X-T2 2.00 and FUJIFILM X-Pro2 3.00 Firmware Updates Available

By Louis Ferreira | Published: March 30, 2017



Fujifilm released the firmware updates for the X-T2 and X-Pro2 today.

X-T2 version 2.00 & X-Pro2 version 3.00 – due late March 2017

  • 1. Shooting RAW in Bracketing and Advanced Filters
    The update enables you to use the RAW format when shooting not only in AE Bracketing but also in other Bracketing modes (ISO, Dynamic Range, White Balance, Film Simulaitons) and also in Advanced Filter modes. 
  • 2. Extended ISO 125 and 160 selectable
    The update adds ISO125 and ISO160 to extended ISO levels available.
  • 3. Programmable long exposure of up to 15 minutes
    Long exposure in the T mode currently goes only up to 30 seconds. The update will allow users to extend it up to 15 minutes.
  • 4. ON/OFF for 1/3-step shutter speed adjustment (X-T2 only – already in X-Pro2)
    The update allows you to turn off the Command Dial’s function to adjust shutter speed by 1/3 steps in order to prevent unintended adjustments.
  • 5. Full-range ISO adjustments with the Command Dial (X-T2 only)
    With the update, set the ISO “A” position to “Command” to adjust ISO sensitivity across the full range, including extended ISOs, with the Front Command Dial.
  • 6. “AUTO” setting added for the minimum shutter speed in the ISO Auto setting
    The update adds an AUTO option for the minimum shutter speed in the ISO Auto setting, that allows the camera to automatically define the minimum shutter speed according to the focal length of the lens attached.
  • 7. Faster “Face Detection AF”
    The update enables the use of Phase Detection AF for faster performance in Face Detection AF.

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