Fujifilm GXF 50S Digital Medium Format Camera Announced!:

All of you probably already know but news like this is definitely deserving of a blog post, so the digital medium format Fuji GXF 50S mirrorless camera has been announced!  For those wondering, yes, I want one :).  In fact, I contacted my camera dealer Bergen County Camera, and already told Bob to get me one when it comes out!

Obviously, I’ve heard the rumors over the months like all of you, and I thought long and hard about it.  I had the Hasselblad X1D on pre-order but for my purposes, I think the Fuji GXF will fit me better, although from the pics, it does look bigger (at least thicker), which doesn’t appeal to me too much.  I handled the Hasselblad, and it is perfect ergonomically.  But I love the fact that the GXF’s lenses have aperture rings.  Plus, I love the analog dials on the GXF.  The initial lens lineup also looks good.  I can guarantee that I’ll be buying the GF 63mm F2.8 R WR,  and GF 110mm F2 R LM WR.  Also, I love the fact that Fuji are coming out with the GF 23mm F4 R LM WR!  I love using 18mm lenses!

Here are some of the specs to the Fuji GXF 50S:

• 51.4 MP medium format sensor measuring 43.8 x32.9mm.
• “X-Processor Pro” imaging processor
• detachable viewfinder.
• Weather and dust resistant; will operate in temps as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit \ -10 degrees Celsius.
• 1/4000s shutter speed.

Initial line up will be:

• GF 63mm F2.8 R WR (50mm equivalent).
• GF 32-64mm F4 R LM WR (25-51mm equivalent).
• GF 120mm F4 Macro R LM OIS WR 95mm equivalent).
• GF 110mm F2 R LM WR (87mm equivalent).
• GF 23mm F4 R LM WR (18mm equivalent).
• GF 45mm F2.8 R WR (35mm equivalent).

So, how about all of you?  Anyone interested in purchasing the GXF 50S?

Picked up My Fuji X-T2 Today!:

I went to pick up a new Fuji X-T2 today!!  I’m very excited about this, since I really enjoyed using the X-Pro2, and as we all know, the X-T2 has a lot of similar features.  I traded in my X-T1, and I have to say, I know it’s just a camera but I will miss that little guy!  It was a great workhorse, and we’ve been through a lot together. [continue reading…]

Great Fuji X Series Deals and Savings:

Here are some current Fuji X Series deals for those interested.

Fuji X Series Bodies:

X-Pro2 with XF 35mm f2 (free Fujifilm Domke F-5XB Camera Bag)

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

X-T1 Body (free VG-XT1 Vertical Battery Grip) $300 off 

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

X-T1 Graphite (free VG-XT1 Vertical Battery Grip) $300 off 

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

X-T1 with XF 18-55mm kit (free VG-XT1 Vertical Battery Grip) $300 off 

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

X-T1 Body with XF18-135mm kit (free X-T1 Vertical Hand Grip) $300 off 

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

X-T10 Black with XC 16-50mm kit + XC 50-230mm $200 off

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

X-T10 Silver with XC 16-50mm kit + XC 50-230mm $200 off

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

X100T Silver with WCL-X100 $200 off

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

X100T Black with WCL-X100 $200 off

↑ B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

Fuji X Series Primes:

XF 14mm f2.8 $300 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 16mm f1.4 $400 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 18mm f2.0 $150 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 23mm f1.4 $250 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 27mm f2.8 $100 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 35mm f1.4 $150 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 56mm f1.2 $200 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 56mm APD f1.2 $300 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 60mm f2.4 $100 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 90mm f2.0 $200 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 10-24mm f4 $200 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 16-55mm f2.8 $200 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 50-140mm f2.8 $150 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 50-140mm + XF 100-400mm $300 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 18-135mm f3.5-5.6 $200 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 55-200mm f3.5-4.8 $100 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 50-140mm + XF 1.4X TC $349.95 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 100-400mm + XF 1.4X TC $349.95 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 50-140mm + XF 2X TC $349.95 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

XF 100-400mm + XF 2X TC $349.95 off B&H Photo/Amazon/Adorama

Leica 28mm Summilux-M f1.4 ASPH in Stock:

For those who love using the 28mm focal length on their Leica M but have always wanted more speed than say the Summicron version, for example, then you should be happy to hear that the new 28mm Summilux is finally available.  With the extra stop, not only will it be particularly useful at night and dimly lit situations, I think it’s going to produce some unique images considering it’s a wide angle lens that will produce a shallow depth of field.  This should definitely be a fun lens to use.  For more info, check out the links below:

Leica 28mm Summilux-M f1.4 ASPH at B&H Photo

Leica 28mm Summilux-M f1.4 ASPH at Amazon

Leica 28mm Summilux-M f1.4 ASPH at Adorama