Fujifilm has some cool swag in their merch store. Specifically, I want to bring to your attention their Film Simulation t-shirt (a.k.a. 20 Years of Film Simulations shirt), which is a personal favorite. I’ll probably grab a second one, because—as often as I wear it, which is all the time—I’m sure it will wear out quickly. I joked with my wife—who also has one—that I should get six more, one for each day of the week; she was not amused by this suggestion, probably because she knew that I was half serious.
My shirt was actually handed to me from Fujifilm on a rooftop in New York City, when the Fujifilm X-T50 was launched. In other words, it was free. Something I’ve come to learn is that Fujifilm likes to give away things whenever they host events. It might be shirts, hats, bags, patches, or stickers. They even gave away a camera at Create With Us in Austin! I often wear my Film Simulation t-shirt, and a hat with the Classic Negative Film Simulation patch on it—another freebie and product that should be in the store.
Above: Me, wearing the Film Simulation shirt, on a rooftop in New York City. You might recognize those I’m conversating with (it was both a thrill and honor). Photo by Amanda Roesch with a Fujifilm X-T4.
I told Fujifilm that they should sell the t-shirt, because they’re really cool, and people love sporting brand swag. I wore it on some of the summer photowalks, and, whenever I did, people would ask me where they could get one themselves. At the time it wasn’t for sale, but Fujifilm now has them available for purchase on their website! I have no idea how long this shirt has been available, I only noticed it over the weekend. Maybe it’s been there awhile, I have no idea.
At $19.95, the price is pretty affordable. This would be an excellent Christmas present… perhaps you’ll want to drop some hints to your family and/or friends. I hope one will be under your tree on December 25th. Or don’t wait, and order yourself one right now.
Did Fujifilm ask me to promote this? Do I get a kickback from every purchase made? No, and no. I just really like the shirt, and a lot of people have asked me about it. This is a public service announcement. If you have wanted one of these t-shirts for yourself, you can buy one straight from Fujifilm’s website today.