Viltrox has been busying itself with full-frame Z-mount releases over the last year, building upon the core of its business which has been centered around APS-C. In fact, the last Fuji X-mount release was the “Pro” monikered 27mm f/1.2 that I reviewed in August 2023. The new 56mm f/1.7 sits at the opposite end of … Read more
“Medium Format cameras can’t shoot sports, action, and wildlife,” they said. Well, maybe now they can. Fujifilm worked very hard to elevate its GFX line to be the most versatile medium format cameras around. First, it made the larger sensor affordable to most. Second, Fujifilm made them decent at video. Now, It has made them … Read more
While photographers can still get their hands on the Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS lens, it will no longer be the kit lens of choice for Fujifilm cameras, including for the new Fujifilm X-T50 camera. Supplanted by the new XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR, the XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 proved challenging for competitors … Read more
Leading up to mid-week, it felt like the industry was holding its breath — and for good reason. Fujifilm and Sigma came out swinging with some major releases. So what’s worth getting excited about? The PetaPixel Podcast team breaks it down. During OM SYSTEM’s Trade-in, Trade-up event throughout May and June, you’ll enjoy significant savings! … Read more
Following in the wake of Fujifilm’s massive week of announcements, I’ve noticed a trend in the commentary online that basically boils down to this: “Why would I pay that much for an X-T5 lite?” These same people seem almost angry that the X-T50 appears to be selling well. There is a big disconnect between the … Read more
As if getting your hands on a Fujifilm X100VI wasn’t hard enough, this past week was even more challenging for those who tried to nab one of just 300 available Limited Edition cameras. This week’s podcast is proudly sponsored by OM SYSTEM. Right now, they’ve got deals that’ll have you upgrading your camera gear. For … Read more
Fujifilm says that is actively investigating all of the orders placed during the sale of the Limited Edition X100VI last week and any found to be “suspicious” will be canceled. During last week’s sale of the X100VI Limited Edition — during which the company made just 300 units available to purchase over three days — … Read more
Two longtime stalwarts of the film photography industry, Fujifilm and Eastman Kodak, are poised to battle it out in the courts as Fujifilm Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Eastman Kodak Company in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. “Fujifilm has asserted four patents (U.S. Patent Nos. 10,427,443, 10,525,696, … Read more
Fujifilm USA began offering its small allotment of limited edition X100VI cameras today and its website almost immediately buckled under the weight of the traffic surge. At the time of publication, the store remains inaccessible to many. While Fujifilm USA’s main website remains online, its online shop either will not load or, for the lucky, … Read more
Today, Fujifilm USA began selling its small allotment of Limited Edition X100VI cameras on its website and, despite major hiccups due to a surge in traffic, they sold out in minutes. It did not take long for several of those confirmed pre-orders to show up on eBay. At the time of publication, 11 Limited Edition … Read more