The Fujifilm VF-X21 Optical View Finder

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I’ve always been a fan of optical view finders over electronic ones, but I prefer being able to see beyond frame lines, which makes my ideal camera list very short. The Fujifilm VF-X21 optical view finder for the Fujifilm X70 is one of the few OVF’s designed for seeing beyond its 28mm and 21mm frame lines from the start. In Fujifilm’s marketing material they claim that 90% of light gets through to your eye with the VF-X21, which is higher than the X-Pro 2’s OVF at 45% and a DSLR + f2.8 lens at 10%. If you’re interested in learning more, you can read about the OVF on the official Fujifilm-X site.

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Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s Final 50mm Trioplan Push Has Begun

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Earlier this month we were given the opportunity to interview Dr. Prenzel from Meyer-Optik Görlitz. They are about to entering the final 24hrs of their kickstarter campaign for the Trioplan f2.9/50 with over $650,000 raised. If you’re interested in getting an early discounted lens package now is the time to add your support.

Press Release:
Trioplan f2.9/50 Kickstarter Campaign Surges Past $650,000, 1000 Supporters 

Just 24 Hours Remain in Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s Historic Fundraiser

Atlanta, GA – With just 24 hours remaining in Meyer-Optik Görlitz’s historic Kickstarter to fund the Trioplan f2.9/50, the lens has surpassed more than 1000 backers and more than $650,000 pledged to the campaign. The numbers represent 13x Meyer-Optik’s original funding goal for the versatile soap bubble bokeh lens. Read More »

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NAB 2016: Fujinon 8K 12-36mm T3.1 PL Zoom Lens

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image courtesy of news shooter

Fujifilm had a special 8k 12-36mm lens on display at NAB that is already in use in Japan, but not for sale to the general public at this time. It’s official name is SK3X12-SM and it weighs 10kg.

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Upcoming Special Exhibition in LA

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Bowie Unseen by Markus Klinko is moving from Miami to the Mr Musichead Gallery in Los Angeles this month. We covered the opening night of this exhibition in Miami and it was an enjoyable experience. I highly recommend seeing this exhibition if you’re on the west coast. There are quite a few unique shot of Bowie representing a variety of his many personas.

Press Release:

FUJIFILM COLLABORATES WITH RENOWNED PHOTOGRAPHER MARKUS KLINKO TO CELEBRATE LIFE AND IMAGES OF POP CULTURE ICON

Special Update – New Exhibition Added
Title: Bowie Unseen by Markus Klinko
Artist Reception: Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 7-10 pm
Open to general public May 20-June 15

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bowie-unseen-by-markus-klinko-tickets-25185022079
*Prints are printed on Fujiflex Crystal Archive Printing Material Read More »

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PNY Savings

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B&H Photo is having a big PNY sale today only that includes a variety of U3 and U1 memory cards and flash drives.

Elite Performance
32GB Elite Performance UHS-1 SDHC Memory Card (U1, Class 10)
64GB Elite Performance UHS-1 SDXC Memory Card (U3, Class 10)
128GB Elite Performance UHS-1 SDXC Memory Card (U3, Class 10)
256GB Elite Performance UHS-1 SDXC Memory Card (U3, Class 10)

High Performance
32GB High Performance SDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card

Turbo Flash Drives
32GB Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive
64GB Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive
128GB Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive
256GB Turbo 3.0 USB Flash Drive

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Damien Lovegrove Band Stand Shot Tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xQsr2uOX48

Fujifilm is working diligently to provide photographers with new resources since updating the official Fujifilm-X website. In this video Damien Lovegrove walks us through his thought process while shooting a model with his Fujfilm X-Pro 2 and Fujinon XF56mmF1.2 R. I haven’t done much work with models, but I always find watching others give direction interesting.

Via Fujifilm

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