String Tripod Hack

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 16, 2016

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image courtesy of The Fujifilm Blog

I love photography hacks and this is probably the best, since the bathtub product photography hack. Roger Payne came up with an innovative way to stabilize his camera using only a tripod plate and string. You can find additional details about the hack in his Fujfilm Blog, but basically he is using string tension to stabilize the camera. I have heard of this hack before, but I have never seen it explained in detail until now, plus he included a good example of how well it works. Definitely worth a good read if you do not like to carry around a tripod.

 

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10 Reasons to Sell your M240 and buy a FujiFilm X100T

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 15, 2016

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Today The Street Shooter wrote about his decision to switch to the Fujifilm X100T from his Leica M240/35mm Summicron kit.

His 10 Reasons for Switching:

  1. His Review of The X100T
  2. Manual Focus Isn’t a Big Deal
  3. The Size of The X100T
  4. Peace of mind
  5. It’s Quite
  6. Built in Flash
  7. Flash Sync at Any Speed
  8. The Hybrid View Finder
  9. The APS-C Look
  10. Fuji Color and X-Tran

You can read the full article here if you want to dive into his reasons, but in my experience as a Leica owner there are more rational reasons to switch away from M temporarily between releases that he probably isn’t admitting to his readers or maybe even himself. For one, it’s highly likely that a new M will be released around photokina so now is an ideal time to thoroughly test a new camera system if you’re considering switching to maximize your trade in/resale, selling a M at the right time can save anywhere between $1k too $2k, which kind of makes the X100T free if he did well selling. The M240 is still a capable camera, but it’s ISO and flash performance aren’t anywhere near a modern Fujifilm camera. I look forward to his why I switched back article after photokina, unless the new M disappoints.

via The Street Shooter

 

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The Best Fujinon XF2X TC WR Photos Yet

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 13, 2016

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I have read a lot about how the Fujinon XF100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR and  Fujinon XF2X TC WR do not work well together, but these are some of the best images I have seen from the combination yet. Granted, Fujifilm has a lot of control over their most recent post, but seeing this combination perform well together makes me want to give the 2x TC a try. Maybe the combination performs well on the old 16MP sensor, but not on the new 24MP sensor…

via Fujifilm

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Fujifilm 24mm f1.8 Equivalent

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 13, 2016

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Fujifilm filed a new patent for Fujifilm 16mm F1.8 lens. This is another wide-angle prime lens patent for Fujifilm cameras after the Fujifilm 20mm (equivalent) F1.8 lens. There is also a mention of a 120mm F2 equivalent on egami, but details aren’t included. Read More »

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Savings Sunday

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 12, 2016

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X-SERIES CAMERAS

Fuji X-T1 (The addition to this deal is Vertical Hand Grip)
X-T1 + 18-135 +Vertical Hand Grip (save $300): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-55 + Vertical Hand Grip (save $300) Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
X-T1 Black Body + Vertical Hand Grip (save $300):  Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
X-T1 Graphite + Vertical Hand Grip (save $300): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama

Fuji X-T10
X-T10 body (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + XF 18-55 (save $200): Amazon / Adorama
X-T10 + XC 16-50 (save $200): Amazon / Adorama

Fuji X100
X100T (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama

Fujinon Fixed Focal Length Lenses
XF 14mm F2.8 R (save $500): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 16mm F1.4 WR (save $300): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 18mm F2 R (save $150): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 23mm F1.4 R (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 27mm F2.8 (save $150): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 35mm F1.4 R (save $150): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
NEW XF 35mm F2 R (save $100) Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 56mm F1.2 R (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 56mm F1.2 R APD (save $400): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 60mm F2.4 Marcro (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 90mmF2 R LM WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama

Fujinon Zoom Lenses
XF 10-24mm F4 R (save $200): Amazon/ B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 R LM(save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF 50-140mm F2.8 R LM WR (save $200): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama

Fujinon XC Lenses
Fujinon XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 (Save $200) Amazon / B&Hphoto

Fujinon Teleconverter Packages
XF50-140 + 1.4x TC (save $349.99):  B&Hphoto / Adorama
XF100-400 + 1.4x TC (save $349.99):  B&Hphoto / Adorama

Today is the last day for 20% off ONA Bags
B&H Photo
Adorama
Amazon (Many authorized retailors are sold out already

Memory Card Savings
Lexar 1000x 128GB ($20 off)
64GB Extreme Plus UHS-I SDXC Memory Card (Class 10)
32GB Extreme Plus UHS-I SDHC Memory Card (Class 10)
16GB Extreme Plus UHS-I SDHC Memory Card (Class 10)

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Fujifilm Adelaide Central Market Photo Walk with Photoco

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 11, 2016

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Photoco alongside Fujifilm Australia will be conducting a free Adelaide Photo Walk at Adelaide Central Market on Tuesday 21st June.

During this exclusive event, 25 people will have the opportunity to try out the range of X Series gear including the new Fujifilm X-Pro2 and X70. You will also be taught practical and technical photography skills by Fujifilm’s Leigh Diprose.

The night will conclude with casual drinks and an opportunity to ask as many Fujifilm questions as you like.

Places are limited so be sure to register your place to this exciting event.

Once you have registered you will receive two emails within 48 hours reminding you of the date and what to bring.

To register click here.

via Fujifilm Australia

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