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The DPReview Camera Pre-Amp Test Controversy

Time and time again we were told that the Z6 pre-amps suck by Jordan at DPreview and that the A7III was always the camera of choice. Then DPreview always says the X-T3 pre-amps are pretty good but I've actually always found them to have issues. So now in this recent video, we see the complete opposite of what Jordan has been saying and now people are pissed. Many people avoided the Z6 simply because the pre-amps were so bad according to DPreview, and literally this audio engineered found the complete opposite results. But here are some more details as to what is likely happening.

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Three Tokina APS-C Lenses Coming To Fujifilm & Sony

A few months ago Viltrox announced three new lenses coming to the Sony and Fujifilm APS-C system. Now Tokina is releasing similar lenses. Sometimes Tokina and Viltrox share similar optical formulas but they don't always produce identical results in terms of performance in IQ. You'll likely see people call these Tokina lenses re-badged Viltrox lenses but there is a lot more to lens design than just the optical formulas. Coatings, build quality and focusing technology all can have a huge impact on lens performance and even the image quality.

Accessories

Must-Have Accessories | Fujifilm X-T4

A detailed list of all my favorite accessories for the Fujifilm X-T4. Use this guide to see the best and most essential accessories.

Fujifilm X100V Review

Fujifilm X100V Review | Huge Improvement But A Slow Lens

The Fujifilm X100V is the latest of the X100 series and we've seen some big changes and modifications to the overall package. An upgraded lens, new sensor, a new button layout, a totally new look, and upgraded software tools, which all together really help this camera stand apart from the previous models. This is by far the most unique update to date, but is it worth it?

Fujifilm Color JPG Effects

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A Look At Fujifilm’s New JPG Effects | Clarity, Color Chrome & Grain

A before and after comparison and samples of all the new Fujifilm JPG settings like Grain, Color Chrome Blue, and Clarity.

Memory Cards

Best Memory Cards Fujifilm X-T4

A detailed guide and speed comparison to help you choose the best memory cards for the Fujifilm X-T4.

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Is Nikon A Sleeping Giant? Nikon vs Fujifilm

I'm seeing something strange happen with Nikon that I'm not really seeing with any other camera out there. That is, I see a lot of buzz about Nikon on my site and it's constant. Here is what's going on.

Fujinon 35mm f1.4 Review & Sample Photos

The Fujinon 35mm f1.4 is one of Fujifilm's oldest lenses for the X-Mount system. With the fast f1.4 aperture and the 50mm field of view, the lens is very versatile and it's especially great for portrait and people photography. While showing some age by today's standards in terms of autofocus and the technical characteristics, the lens still has some of the most unique character of any modern lens to date.

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs. X-T4 Comparison | Big Upgrade Of Utility

Fujifilm has done a very nice utility update on the new Fujifilm X-T4, pretty much giving the community everything they've asked for. Not just that, they've given vloggers everything they could want as well (except a headphone jack). Really this is now the first affordable camera with IBIS and a flippy screen that shoots 10-bit 4k (only 4:2:0 internally) with phase detection autofocus without any crippled features. It took until now for a camera company to make the camera literally everyone has been asking for, and it's exciting. This is pretty much the perfect camera, kind of.

Advanced Lightroom Color Editing

Hack Lightroom Presets For Better Color Editing

When editing my photos I always like to tweak the colors with the curves tool. I found the if you build an S curve within the colors channel, you can get the same contrast from the standard luminance curve as long as all the colors match up perfectly.

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