There has been a concerted effort to save FP-100C since we first reported it’s discontinuation in February. A few days ago the petition to save it reached another milestone, 20,000 signatures. Further, sales have continued to be strong for packfilm on sites like Amazon, B&H Photo, and Adorama. Hopefully one of the multiple approaches being utilized to convince Fujifilm to save the format will work. We will continue to follow this story as it develops or until it concludes.
I came across an interesting interview of David Hurn, a famous Fujifilm X100 photographer that also happens to be a Magnum Photographer. David Hurn also has a YouPic that includes all the photos in this video which can be found here. It’s nice to see seasoned professionals embracing new platforms.
It looks like the Fuji X-T1 discounts might have been extended indefinitely from the big Fuji sale that just ended. I was going to sell mine shortly after receiving my X-Pro 2, but it’s ability to keep up surprised me enough that I now plan on hanging onto mine until closer to the Fuji X-T2 release.
Fuji X-T1
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300) Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
X-T1 Black Body (save $300): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
X-T1 Graphite (save $300): Amazon / B&Hphoto / Adorama
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_TFzB30vI4
Fujifilm released a beautiful video of the XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR on a X-T1 being used in Scotland by Ben Cherry to photograph wild life that we reviewed a few weeks ago. In the video, he reports being impressed with the lens’ ability to perform in continues autofocus mode, which echoes our experience, and the video includes some impressive photos he was able to capture with this amazing lens.
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) has announced that it will release the “FUJINON XK6x20” (hereinafter “XK6x20”) as a new addition to the lineup of 4K-compatible digital cinema camera zoom lenses in late June. Equipped with a PL mount**, the most common format for cinema cameras, the “XK6x20” is a standard zoom lens that delivers T3.5* brightness for the entire zoom range from 20mm to 120mm.
In recent years, the need for employing visual content that utilize mild bokeh created with high image quality and shallow depth-of-field lenses that are unique to cinema cameras has increased for shooting various scenes for commercials, concerts, documentaries and dramas.
Fujifilm released the “FUJINON Cine Lenses” compatible with digital cinema cameras in 2002. Since then, it has provided high-resolution, high-quality lenses for digital cinema camera customers in various production sites in the cinema and broadcasting industries.
The “XK6x20” digital cinema camera zoom lens offers high optical performance compatible with 4K cameras and covers a wide focal length range from 20mm to 120mm. It also realizes T3.5 brightness throughout the entire zoom range. There is no T drop*** and it offers comfortable operation. Various scenes can be shot with this single lens.
The “XK6x20” is equipped with a detachable drive unit for electric zooming and focusing that is a popular function with existing products. It also features 0.8mm gear pitch*4 for compatibility with standard cine accessories.
Fujinon lenses, offered by Fujifilm, are recognized for their advanced optical performance, contributing to latest imaging progress through their applications in the production of TV programs, movies and commercials throughout the world. Tapping into its optical, high-precision processing and assembly technologies that have been nurtured over the years, Fujifilm will continue to develop and supply cutting edge products that exceed the diverse needs of production requirements.
This product is to be showcased at the broadcasting and cine equipment exhibition “NAB 2016”, to be held in Las Vegas from April 18 to 21, 2016.
Via Fujifilm
A few days ago, I shared an interesting DIY method of doing product photography which utilized your bathtub, that I came across while doing research. Today I wish to share with you the product I decided to purchase to improve my product shots on the site.
The StudioPRO all-in-one LED product photo light kit 24″ cube is a small investment that can improve the quality of your product photography. It includes 4 back drops and uses a single large LED along with reflective surfaces to ensure full/even lighting of anything that fits in the box. It does not take long to setup, and when you are done, the entire setup can be folded flat and stored in a small place. Read More
