You may remember Richard’s X-E1 evolution (see the X-E9 here :-) ).
The latest developments are really interesting. He updated a Sniper X-E1 configuration with a real Leica red dot sight… Now, point and shoot! Guess what lens he is using!
In the meantime I’ve received some first impressions from Fujirumors Readers. They are reporting some problems with this new firmware.
“The lens firmware may update, but the version number remains 2.01. An oversight on Fuji’s part, possibly. I see the issue, and so do others… the other thing is they may have improved accuracy of focussing with the 35mm lens… but it has slowed down and become MUCH noisier.”
“…focussing speed has definitely slowed down considerably compared to the last update, but may still be slightly faster than original. Noise is an issue. When the XP1 first came out it was quiet, the only issue being aperture chatter. Now the 35mm lens, in particular, is a VERY noisy lens, and it’s not a nice noise.”
So, just install the firmware update, as soon as Rico posts his article, and then share your findings in the comments.
Here are the details of this update:
The firmware update Ver.1.04 from Ver. 1.01 incorporates the following issue
1. Adding the compatibility with “XF14mmF2.8R”.
You will get the full performance of “XF14mmF2.8R”, including Manual Focus function.
2. Newly added function
Shutter release button can be active even if an external microphone or a remote release is connected to USB mini terminal or MIC/REMOTE terminal (Φ2.5mm) of the camera.
3. Improvement in performance
(1)Accuracy of auto focus performance has been much improved under a various shooting condition.
Shooting with XF35mm lens, Shooting for the target with relatively high frequency, One-push AF by pressing AE-L/AF-L button,
<Notice>
To enable more accurate AF performance with XF35mm lens, please update the firmware of your Fujinon XF35mm lens at the same time. Firwware version must be Ver 2.02 or later.
(2)Audio performance has been optimized for Stereo Microphone MIC-ST1 (sold separately.)
(3)Improvement of unexpected pixels recorded in the top far-left taken with XF18-55mm Lens under the condition of middle range focal length.
[Update] The 17th Street Photo lens has been sold. By clicking on the link you will be redirected to the 14mm lens sold by willoughbys through AmazonUS, but you have to pay $100 extra. So preorder the lens at the other shops linked at the bottom of this article. [Original post]: 17th Street Photo is selling the XF14mm lens through AmazonUS (click here). There is only 1 lens in stock right now at Amazon, so hurry if you want to grab it!
Thanks again Roger for the link!
XF14mm in stock status at B&H / Adorama / Amazon GERMANY / Amazon ITALY / or on ebay worldwide via slidoo
“So… you want a super fast, super sharp, super built, super bokeh 50mm equivalent cream machine for your Sony NEX, Fuji X or EOS-M camera. How about a 70mm equivalent for your Micro 4/3? Want one for each system without having to buy three different lenses? I know I do… and such a lens has just arrived to the Huff Household… Well, when ordering you just choose which system you want to use it with but the beauty of it all is that if you own 2 or 3 or all of these systems you only need ONE lens and it will be compatible with all of your cameras using an adapter.“”
Steve Huff received the SLR Magic 35mm T0.95 and 35 T1.4 (Adorama save $70). Look at the video he posted on YouTube and see his shots in his review here.
See all SLR Magic 35 T1.4 available at ebay here on slidoo.
Fujifilm HS50EXR
digitalcamerainfo.com posted his first impressions of the Fujifilm HS50EXR. You can preorder this camera here.
There is spec comparison at thenewcamera here. The battle is between Fujifilm Hs50 and Canon SX50 HS. The clear winner is the Fujifilm HS50. The Canon has more optical zoom, but the Fuji HS50 is better everywhere else. The HS beats also the Nikon 510 in this spec comparison (click here)
XF18-55mm lens
Roel tested the XF 18-55mm kit lens under extremely tough conditions, in the Bahamas :-). He says that “this is not an exhaustive review, but optically speaking, this lens delivers the goods. In fact, it is the best “kit” lens I have ever used and is a great “first” lens for anyone wanting to get into the Fujifilm X camera system.” Excellent build quality, fast for a variable aperture lens (f/2.8 to f/4), sharp, even wide open, AF is extremely quiet in operation are just some of the PROS of this lens. There are two CONS: the linear motor provides adequate AF speed, but he expected it to be faster. Well, for the second CON just click here.
X-E1
thephoblographer published his X-E1 review. Take a look at it here.
Patrick from Belgium loves his X-E1. He posted his review at stevehuffphoto here.
“I bought this camera from Amazon, with the intent to try it out and then decide whether I will keep it or return (Amazon has a holiday return policy till the end of this month). I am going to keep it. I think I found my perfect travel camera. I am also seriously contemplating on selling my Canon gear and just having this system.” Read the whole review and see the pics here at seenudatari.blogspot.de.
A short X-E1 review with PROS and CONS can be read here at ismono.com
A Dtch review at pixelmania.nl.(translated version)
Another X-E1 video review can be seen here.
An “on travel” review in Burma with a lot of shots can be seen at peterlueck’s German website here (translated version). The X-E1 is a real good travel companion!
Here is the Japanese camera.media (translated version).
A French review can be read here (translated version)
For a simple autofocus video test of the X-E1 with the Fujinon 18-55mm see this youtube video.
X-E1, 35mm and Manhatten. See the pics here at brandonremler.com
A little ISO-test can be seen here.
rangefinderforum.com posted a review about his first 2 week of experience with the X-E1
Look at some low light sample images here!
The winter sun in Barry Island… amydavies enjoys shooting with his new X-E1! See his pics here.
X-PRO1
When the city sleeps at 5am, George takes his X-PRO1 and 18mm and takes some shots you can see here.
Bullfight in Spain… some pics.
See Rio de Janeiro through the eye of the X-PRO1 at handcarryonly.com… what a city!
The X-PRO1 capturing the winter scenery in Norway (click here)
Six months with the X-PRO1… read the digitlife.fr experience here (translated version)
The X-PRO1 at work can be seen here.
You can read an X-PRO1 review here at japancamerahunter.com
X-PRO1 in Brasil… click here.
Wedding photography with the X-PRO1? Take a look here!
jonasraskphotography.com took a trip way back down memory lane today. Click here to see the pics.
Photo shoot with the X-PRO1 and Fujinon 18-55mm prophotonut.com. Among the others the photographer says: “The new zoom lens is very fast to focus and silent too. I am particularly impressed with the optical image stabiliser. It is so lovely to be viewing rock steady images while composing a shot. I find it great at wide angle too. Wide angle OIS is going to become a big thing driven partly by the need of the video market extensively using stills cameras.“
ERPhotoReview tested the Fujinon XF 35mm f/1.4: see the optical performance of this lens here.
X-PRO1 and street photography? Take a look at this pics.
“I’ll keep things really simple. To say the camera performed well would be an understatement, it was brilliant. A very capable camera, that simply worked in very dark conditions with a mixture of lighting. It didn’t trip it up at all and I can’t wait to put it to work on our next wedding.” Look at a lot of nice pictures on picturesinpixels.co.uk (click here).
Click here for a short youtube presentation of the hybrid viewfinder of the X-PRO1.
18mm lens, X-PRO1 and processed in Lightroom 4. gaborimages made a trip around Dublin. Click here to see his pics.
“Why dead people make the most fabulous decoration”… X-PRO1 in the Sedlec Ossuary.
See the johnnypatience shots in baltimore here.
The initial thought and first shots with his X-PRO1 at nadder-diary.net.
X100
“We finally had the first real frost of the year and it was a dramatic one at that. When I woke up, everything was frozen and covered in a shimmering coat of sparkly blue and white. I didn’t hesitate to grab my camera and get some shots of the frozen landscape before the sun came up and melted everything. I picked up my X100 and headed out the door.” So Thomas Fitzgerald took his X100, faced the frosty morning and made some shots with his Fuji cam. Take a look at the images here.
X100 user report here.
Fuji F800 EXR
Now digitalcamerareview (click here) postet his review of the Fuji F800 EXR ($46 price drop). From the conclusions “Fuji’s new F800EXR was designed to be a competent travel zoom style P&S digicam and this little camera does deliver in that capacity, it can capture images of just about anything – from expansive landscapes, to casual portraits, to in your face macro, to super telephoto shots.”
Fuji FinePix XP170
You need a camera that is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freezeproof? Maybe you should grab the Fuji FinePix XP170 (click here).
