Fujifilm GFX Shipment Information and Challenges Series Continues

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 6, 2017

The day after the Fujifilm GFX $6,499 price leaked on Fujiaddict first and we start our GFX owners group and Facebook page, Fujifilm is aggressively marketing the GFX again with their interesting challenges series. This time they cover Gary Heery – Macr0:Studio work/Ivan Josh Loh – commercial work:studio/Per-Anders Jörgensen – Food:Outdoor Portrait/Romeo Balancourt – Portraits:Architecture/Luciano Romano – Art Portraits:Architecture/Minoru Kobayashi – Cars/Victor Liu – Landscape.

Be sure to follow Fujiaddict closely in the following weeks for pre-orders starting January 19th and any additional details that might leak early. I hope to have camera in hand shortly after February 23rd if pre-orders and shipments start on time. In the mean time support the site by using our affiliate links (Amazon, B&H Photo and Adorama) for shopping at no added expense too you, because the GFX will represent a sizable investment. I plan to purchase at least two lenses for the system and will build out my kit for the site as quickly as possible so I can answer all of your questions based on personal experience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPndE87Kk-4

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Iridient X-Transformer 1.0 beta 1 Released

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 5, 2017


Iridient X-Transformer is a utility that can be used to convert Fujifilm RAF images to DNG format using Iridient Digital’s high quality RAW processing algorithms. Much of the core RAW processing, sharpening, noise reduction and lens corrections featured in this program are shared with Iridient Developer a more full-featured RAW processor that is available for macOS.

The Iridient RAW processing routines have been in active development for over 12 years for use in Iridient Developer and have been optimized and refined over the years for the best possible image quality. Iridient Developer is widely regarded as one of the highest quality RAW processors available.
This program converts Fujifilm’s proprietary RAF image data to the openly specified DNG image format. The DNG format was created and is publicly documented by Adobe. They have detailed information regarding the format on their website here: Adobe DNG information

The key RAW processing stages that can be applied by Iridient X-Transformer during conversion to DNG include:

  • Interpolation or demosaic processing. This transforms the camera sensor’s X-Trans or Bayer color filter information to produce a full color RGB image. This processing is always applied by Iridient X-Transformer and cannot be disabled or undone. There are two interpolation options, one for a more detailed rendering and a second smoother, lower artifact version. The algorithms are identical to the latest “detail+” and “smooth” options in Iridient Developer 3.1.2.
  • Sharpening. Iridient X-Transformer features advanced sharpening based on the very highly regarded “Iridient Reveal” sharpening algorithms featured in Iridient Developer. Sharpening is optional and can be adjusted (low/med/high) or disabled.
  • Automatic lens corrections for distortion, chromatic aberration and vignetting. Corrections are based on native Fujifilm lens information specified in their RAF metadata. The lens correction stage is optional and lens correction information can also be passed on through DNG opcode metadata and left to later processing stages or ignored altogether. The lens correction processing in Iridient X-Transformer uses the same high quality resampling algorithms as Iridient Developer.
  • Color and luminance noise reduction. The noise reduction processing in Iridient X-Transformer shares much in common with the latest noise reduction available in Iridient Developer and is specifically optimized for RAW image processing. Noise reduction is optional and can be adjusted (low/med/high) or disabled.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S Pricing Revealed

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 5, 2017


We received a credible tip about the pricing of the GFX 50S and when it will be launched. $6,499 for the Body+EVF and will ship in February. The lenses at launch will be…

  • Fujinon GF 32-64mm f4 R LM WR $2,299-2,399
  • Fujinon GF 63mm F2.8 R WR $1,499
  • Fujinon GF 120 f4 R LM OIS WR Macro $2,599-2699

The Fujinon GF 23mm f4 R LM WR, GF 45mm f2.8 R WR, and GF 110mm f2 R LM, will ship in June.

If you’re curious about the dimensions of the GFX and how it compares too the Hasselblad X1D-50c you can find the dimensions we project the camera to be here, which can also be printed. We should be very close to the exact size if not exactly right.

With the Fujifilm GFX getting closer we are launching two pages for Owners/Future Owners on Facebook. Our Facebook GFX owners group is for owners to collaborate and share GFX related information, while our GFX owners page is going to share posts and information pertinent to GFX owners since they might not be interested in X system news. Please think about joining them so we can work together to learn more about this new system together.

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Fujifilm X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition With Dedicated Accessories

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 5, 2017

FUJIFILM X-T2 Graphite Edition B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is proud to announce the launch of a graphite silver version of the X-T2 mirrorless digital camera. The elegant FUJIFILM X-T2 Graphite Silver Edition, which will be supplied with special accessories and a premium leather strap, will be released.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EH-SNVfcl0&feature=youtu.be

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FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Graphite Edition

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 5, 2017


FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Graphite Edition B&H Photo/Adorama/Amazon

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that it will be adding a graphite color model to the mirrorless digital camera FUJIFILM X-Pro 2 (hereinafter X-Pro2) lineup, achieving a rich metallic texture due to a multilayer coating. This model will include the compact and lightweight interchangeable lens of the same color, FUJIINON lens XF23mm F2 R WR, achieving high resolution performance and a fast and silent AF system. The package will be released as the FUJIFILM X-Pro2 Graphite Edition on End of January, 2017. Read More »

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Fujifilm X-Pro2, X-T2 and Fujinon XF 23mm F2 R WR Graphite

By Louis Ferreira | Published: January 4, 2017


It looks like the release of a graphite edition Fujifilm X-Pro2 and X-T2 is imminent along with a matching Fujinon XF23mmF2 R WR. Photorumors thinks it will be at CES.

Via Nokishita, Photorumors

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