This week, Fujifilm announced the GFX100RF, a 102MP medium format camera with a fixed 28mm equiv. F4 lens. The sensor will be familiar to those who’ve seen samples from the GFX100 S II or GFX100 II, but the lens is an interesting factor – the company says it put a lot of engineering work into it in order to make it as compact as it is.

You can get a feel for what kind of results it produces from the samples we took with our pre-production unit. We were lucky enough to get to test the camera out in a variety of locals; many of the pictures are from Prague, as Fujifilm flew us out for its X Summit and Fujikina event, but there are also images from London, Paris and, of course, Washington.

We’ve added some new photos taken since our initial review went up, including ones taken using a tripod to remove hand shake as a limiting factor on resolution.

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Happy weekend, everyone! This week was fairly busy in terms of announcements. The most notable, of course, was the Fujifilm GFX100RF fixed-lens medium format camera. There were also plenty of accessories, too. But before diving into those, here are the deals we spotted this week.

Pro-grade goodness

Photo: Richard Butler

The Canon EOS R3 was released in 2021, so it is getting a bit long in the tooth for modern camera standards. However, it’s an impressive device that’s well-positioned for sports and wildlife photography thanks, in part, to its advanced Eye Control AF. Making it even better right now is the fact that it’s currently $1000 off, bringing it to the lowest price I’ve ever seen.

A classic focal length

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A 50mm prime is a great lens to have in any kit. Sony’s FE 50mm F1.4 GM is a lighter, more affordable alternative to the F1.2 GM version. It still offers plenty of quality, though, and hits the sweet spot for most photographers. In fact, it earned Honorable Mention in the 2023 DPReview Annual Awards. This capable lens is $100 off right now at multiple retailers.

Godox goodies

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Lights seem to be a constant trend here in the accessory roundup lately, and that continues this week. Godox has recently released two different lights. First up is the Godox ML100R, the successor of the ML100Bi. It is a compact, lightweight, full-color LED video light meant for content creators and vloggers. It offers temperature ranges from 1800K to 10,000K and is equipped with the Godox Mount, making it compatible with a wide range of compact modifiers.

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Godox also announced the M1000R full-color LED light, a more powerful light for film, broadcast and video production. It delivers 1000W in a lightweight package and offers a color temperature range from 1800K to 10,000K. The light is IP54-rated as well, providing more protection when shooting outside.

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Get a grip

Image: Tilta

The new Tilta Fujifilm X-M5 Cage is a lightweight option for X-M5 cameras that adds an L-bracket with a built-in walnut handgrip, an Arca-Swiss quick-release plate and a vintage-looking hot shoe thumb grip. It also comes with two leather strap attachments (not a strap), adding to the vintage appeal. Plus, the kit comes in a unique and vintage-looking metal gift box complete with a postage-style wrap.

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Carry your gear

Photo: Karen Lane featuring Nicole Chan

Think Tank Photo has announced a new lineup of backpacks. The Walker Pro Backpacks come in 16L, 24L and 30L capacities, providing plenty of room for gear. Each features a dedicated laptop sleeve, trolley handle pass-through, multiple attachment points for tripods and plenty of pockets for water, snacks and accessories.

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A free resource

Image: Blackmagic Design

Here’s an accessory of sorts that’s totally free. Blackmagic Design has released a free, 684-page step-by-step training guide for DaVinci Resolve 19. The Beginner’s Guide to DaVinci Resolve 19 is aimed at new and experienced users of the powerful video editing software. It walks users through all of the tools available in DaVinci Resolve, including video editing, color grading, audio enhancement and visual effects. The guide uses a project-based approach, giving you hands-on experience while working through the lessons. You can download the PDF from the Blackmagic Design website.

A new analog format

Finally, this week’s video is all about innovation. Ethan Moses, also known as Cameradactyl, has crafted numerous unique cameras and remixes of famous formats. He has built a 20×24-inch instant camera, a 3D-printed 4×5 field camera and so much more. Most recently, he’s created a new format called the Cameradactyl Master System, which uses color photo paper that is exposed in-camera in a roll format. The video walks through the new process along with some of Ethan’s other ambitious projects. It’s a fascinating look at some truly wild cameras and processes.

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Magnum Photos, a cooperative agency since 1947, boasts an extensive photographic archive covering a vast range of global events. Naturally, much of that collection is film, with images that haven’t seen the light of day in some time. The agency aims to address this with its newly launched “A World in Color” project, aiming to digitize its Paris color library archive.

The French color library, housed in the historic Saint-Cyr Fort in Paris’s suburbs, contains over 43,000 slide sheets—approximately 650,000 color slides—from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Organized by country, theme, and personality, these images provide a valuable historical record of the second half of the 20th century.

Some of the slide cabinets have remained untouched for 20 years, potentially holding surprises. The French color library represents the lesser-seen works of Magnum’s members, including images from the foundational years of photography, making digitization and preservation particularly meaningful. “Our commitment to preserving this unique photographic heritage ensures it remains an invaluable resource, honoring the past while inspiring future generations to learn from and build upon this vibrant visual history,” notes Marine Merindol, Chief Operating Officer at Magnum Photos.

The project is supported by Magnum’s long-term partner, Fujifilm, and the Médiathèque du Patrimoine et de la photographie (MPP). With that support, the Magnum Archive and Production teams will digitize each sheet of color slides to identify and index every image. Given that Fujifilm is a partner for the project, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that the digitization process will happen with the Fujifilm GFX 100 II medium format camera.

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The Magnum teams will work through the collection country by country, starting with a focus on Europe. Each month, they will share a new selection of images from a different country. The first batch highlights Czechia, featuring images from the 1960s to the 1990s, including the Soviet Union invasion in 1968 and the Velvet Revolution in 1989. “As a counterpart to Josef Koudelka and Ian Berry’s iconic black-and-white images from the Prague Uprising in 1968, the archive now reveals a new perspective in color from Marilyn Silverstone, a year after she became one of the first five women to join Magnum as a Member,” explains Magnum. There are also images by Elliott Erwitt, Thomas Hoepker, Marc Riboud and more.

You can follow along on the Magnum website or its social media platforms. In addition to the online content, Magnum will be hosting six in-person events across Europe as part of Fujifilm’s Fujikina events, starting with Prague, where Fujifilm just hosted an event to announce the GFX100RF. The Prague event is on display from March 22–23, with images curated by Magnum photographer Rafał Milach.

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