The April 2025 edition of FujiLove Magazine delivers a thoughtfully curated mix of gear talk, soulful photography essays, and insightful interviews, all anchored in the vibrant Fujifilm X and GFX communities.
🔥 Hot Topics & Highlights
1. The Return of the Medium Format Point-and-Shoot
Take Kayo opens the issue with a deep dive into Fujifilm’s newest game-changer: the GFX100RF, a compact, 102MP digital medium format camera with a fixed lens. Kayo positions it as a spiritual successor to the cult classic GA645i, praising its compact form factor, film-inspired dials, and all-in-one design. It’s more than a camera—it’s Fujifilm reviving its quirky, boundary-pushing DNA.
2. 50MP vs. 100MP: What Really Matters?
Damien Lovegrove shares a detailed, real-world reflection on his upgrade from the GFX 50S to the GFX100 II. From lens edge sharpness to post-processing challenges and autofocus evolution, Lovegrove gives a practical take on how megapixels impact photography—not just in resolution, but in workflow and vision.
3. A Year With One Lens
In an emotional and beautifully honest photo essay, Thomas Hamill documents a year in New Zealand using just an X-Pro3 and a 23mm lens. The simplicity of the “one camera, one lens” setup allowed him to be present, unobtrusive, and fully immersed in family life. The result? A portfolio that’s personal, poetic, and powerfully human.
4. The Greatest Adventure Isn’t a Place
Don Toothaker recounts a moving journey through West Texas with fellow photographers Chuck Doughty and Melinda Green Harvey. What began as a photography trip evolved into a story of friendship, inspiration, and rediscovering the joy of unplanned creative exploration—complete with portraits, roadside relics, and cowboy poetry.
5. Josh Edgoose: Documenting Britishness
In this month’s featured interview, street photographer Josh Edgoose shares his journey from selling merch to full-time photography. His work focuses on the quiet nuances of British culture—car boot sales, vintage events, classic cars—captured with a “gentle” visual style and a strong connection to the Fujifilm aesthetic. His zine and YouTube channel FRAMELINES also get a spotlight.
🛠️ Gear and Technique Corner
GFXPan: Composing Long and Thin
Dylan Goldby takes a creative look at composing ultra-wide images using the GFX system’s panoramic aspect ratios.
Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 Review
David Roberts gives a hands-on look at this fast, manual-focus lens, exploring how it handles light, character rendering, and shooting conditions in Thailand’s ancient city of Ayutthaya. His verdict? A lens that blends nostalgia and modernity with surprising grace.
20 Lightroom Techniques for Landscape Photographers (Part 3)
Piet Van den Eynde returns with more practical tips for landscape shooters looking to elevate their post-processing game.
Lighting 101 with Bobbi Lane
In Part 1 of a new series, Bobbi explores the three key lighting patterns every photographer should master.
📸 From the Community
This month’s “From the Feed” section showcases FujiLove community submissions, from icy mountain scenes and moody subway shots to snowy Tulsa intersections. Real people, real stories—captured on Fujifilm gear, of course.
Issue 109 is a true love letter to the heart of photography: simplicity, soul, and a shared passion for visual storytelling. Whether you’re chasing a new camera, reflecting on your creative path, or just looking for some inspiration to get out and shoot, this month’s FujiLove has you covered.
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