Fuji just updated its lens and accessories catalogue and added the XF10-24 and XF56mm. Click here to check it out.
cheers
Patrick
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Thanks for the link Dag.
Fujifilm uploaded today its first full size samples at the global website here. You can also read fstoplounge’s experience with the X-A1 here: Among the others the reviewer says: “For a consumer priced camera the results were spectacular. I’ve used quite a number of cameras from different brands and I have to say I’ve never experienced such a sophisticated consumer level camera. The X-A1 was great to travel with due to the small size and I really do think this would be a fantastic camera for beginner, enthusiast and even professional photographer, like myself. You really do need to see the image quality for yourself, it’s that good.”
For a first look at the X-A1 you can check this X-pert corner special here.
PRE-ORDERS
X-A1 with XC 16-50: AmazonUS: black – blue /BHphoto: black – blue / Adorama: black – blue / Pictureline: black – blue
XC 50-230 : AmazonUS: black – silver / BHphoto: black – silver / Adorama: black – silver
XF 23mm (now also at AmazonUK)
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline EUROPE: PCHstore / wexcamerasDE / wexphotographicUK / AmazonUK (via dealsrunner)
Maybe it’s time for European FR-readers to go back to school! At least for those living in Germany, Austria, Netherlands and Italy! Fujifilm is on the road and is offering some interesting workshops in the next couple of months. Here they are:
Germany – Austria – Netherlands
The tour starts on September 20. Choose the date, the city and the workshop you’d like to participate (street, fashion, nature, night photography and much more), reserve your place and spend a couple of hours with professional photographers and the Fujifilm X-M1. The workshops costs €19,95, but you’ll receive your money back if you purchase a X-camera, save €35 on accessories, get an SD-card, a voucher and so on. Click here to know more about it (click on “teste mich” and then choose your city).
Italy
Fujifilm will also be present at the Castelnuovofotografia event on the 21 and 22 of September. You’ll meet two great photographers (Max Angeloni and Donato Chirulli) and have the opportunity to test all the X-series cameras and Fujinon lenses. The events are free and no reservation is required (but recommended). So, if you are in the area of Castel Nuovo di Porto (RM) on Saturday 21 September from 10:00 – 13:00 14.30 – 18:00 or Sunday 22 September 10.00 – 13.00 you could stop by the event! Read the whole program here at riflessifotografici. Let’s see if after Al Pacino in the last Fuji-tour (check this post here) the riflessifotografici-guys will be lucky enough to take photographs of another VIP!
have a nice day
Patrick
X-E1S/X-E2 on the way?
Has Fuji really stepped up the release of the X-E1 successor? Well, I’ve just received a feedback from another new source who told me that the X-E1 successor will be announced already in late October. The new (and unconfirmed) source told me it should happen around the 20th of October.
There is the photoplus Expo in New York (30th anniversary) starting on the 24th of October. This could be a good event to present the X-E1 successor.
But until now everything we know about the X-E1S / X-E2 comes from new and unconfirmed sources so take it with a grain of salt. Any help to dig up information on the X-E1 successor would be appreciated. You can contact me anonymously via rumor box or drop me an email at fujirumor@gmail.com.
And stay tuned on Fujirumors also via facebook, twitter and RSS feed. .
have a great start in this new week
UPDATE: In the meantime Fuji announced the most affordable MILC-X camera, the Fuji X-A1! Check out the X-pert corner special here.
PRE-ORDERS
Coming soon: Rico’s first look at Fujifilm’s “new X-mount camera”. In the meantime enjoy the first official sample image!
Stay tuned on Fujirumors via facebook, twitter and RSS feed.
X100 firmware 2.0
Now there is no doubt anymore. Fuji originally planed to announce the X100 firmware together with the XF 23mm and release it on September 10, but they needed more time to fix the last bugs. FR-readers Binz and bulkheads noticed the press release of the firmware at Fujifilm’s Middle East page here. I suppose that Fuji will soon close this page, but don’t worry, I’ve copied the whole press release, and here it is!
cheers
Patrick
Press release
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) will soon release a free, dedicated firmware update which will drastically improve the performance of the FUJIFILM X100, the first model in the premium camera X series, and enable users to more conveniently take photographs.
Since its release in March 2011, FUJIFILM have received various requests from X100 users. In order to respond to such requests, this firmware update drastically improves the performance of autofocus and manual focus and offers more convenience to users who update their FUJIFILM X100 to the latest version.
New Firmware release date:
10th September, 2013
Main contents of the firmware update
1. Improvement of AF function
(1) Improvement of AF speed
Approximately 20% faster AF speed is offered in various conditions such as bright scenes, dark scenes and changed focus distance compared to the previous firmware version.
(2) Improvement of close-up focus performance
The focus distance from the lens surface before switching to macro mode is about 30% shorter compared to previous firmware.
2. Improved manual focus operation
(1) Addition of the “Focus Peak Highlight” function for manual focusing
The “Focus Peak Highlight” function, which features on the FUJIFILM X100S and X20 cameras, has been added via this firmware update. It assists accurate and sensitive manual focusing by enhancing the outline of your subject in high contrast.
(2) Improved operability
It has been made easier to capture the peak of the focus by displaying the image with shallow depth of field, using open aperture, when adjusting the focus with the electronic viewfinder or LCD.
3. Improved Operability
(1)Faster start-up time
The camera start-up time has been shortened by approximately 0.2 seconds.*1
(2) Selecting Focus Area operability
Previously, the focus area was selected while holding the AF button on the back. With the new firmware, pressing the AF button toggles the focus area selection screen, and the area of your choice can then be selected.
*1：QUICK START mode [OFF]
Firmware version
FUJIFILM X100 : Version 2.0
P.S: And here are the screenshots!
