Just yesterday we reported about the rumored improved AF-tracking of the upcoming Fujifilm X-E3.
Some people thought that this could mean there will be some hardware improvements over the X-T2 (faster processor, new sensor etc).
Well, instead of replying to everyone in the comments and on Facebook and Twitter, I think it’s better to say it in a dedicated article: the AF-tracking improvement will be software related only, and Fujifilm will deliver a nice firmware update to bring it to other X-series cameras, too.
So guys, the big Fujifilm Party on September 7 is coming… and I’m ready for an epiclive blogging.
Fujifilm files are so lovely out of the box, that I find myself processing images way less than I did in my non-Fuji shooter life.
But truth is, I’m not Ken Rockwell, so I don’t get it always right in camera ;).
There are situations, such as recently at my mothers’ 60 years birthday party, were I do not have much time to think about the settings. So many things happen and change all the time, that I rather focus on capturing the moment, knowing that the huge flexibility of my X-Trans files will allow me to correct eventual exposure errors I made in post.
However, processing your RAW files is not only a way to fix some errors, but also a terrific creative tool.
So here is a roundup, dedicated to the power of X-Trans :)
Revisiting Aperture and using Fuji X-Pro 2 Files in Aperture via X-Transformer at thomasfitzgeraldphotography
Creating Sexy Boudoir Animated GIFs with Photoshop (images shot with Fuji – NSFW) at anthonythurston
Finding inspiration in the great photographers and learning from their photographs at petetakespictures… NOTE: This is a companion piece to the other article we shared here on FujiRumors, “This Guy Fine Tuned his Fujifilm Film Simulation Settings Inspired by the Work of Great Film Photographers. See “Chrome Eggleston” & More“
A set of Open Source presets designed to emulate some of the most used photo films of all time, build specifically for open-source RAW developer software Darktable. Includes vivid colors of Fuji Velvia, the muted tones of Kodachrome or the classic Ilford b&w films among many others. Check them out at joaoalmeidaphotography
The Fujifilm X-T2 autofocus is fast. I mean really fast.
It is so fast, that even the godfather of the Sony A7 series, Sony Manager Kimio Maki, confirmed in an interview, that the fast focussing Fujifilm X-T2 is a threat for Sony A7 series and that Sony does not have this weapon right now. [NOTE: a weapon, that finally came with the Sony A9]
And the X-T2 AF-tracking is also vastly improved compared to everything else we have seen before in the Fuji world.
I don’t own the X-T2, but I saw it in action last year, when I joined the Fuji X Photowalk after a very busy day at Photokina. The organizer of the photowalk, wedding photographer Jörg Kampers, had the X-T2 with the XF 56mmF1.2 and tracked a runner on the street using the 56 wide open at F1.2. And when we reviewed the images… bang… the X-T2 nailed every single shot!
But somehow it will get even better… :-)
I hear, that the Fujifilm X-E3 will have an improved AF-tracking. And I mean improved not compared to the X-E2, but compared to the X-T2!
Sounds good?
Well, then stay tuned on FujiRumors via Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter… we are going to have a good time soon :)
In the comments and at our facebook page, there was some confusion. People thought FR has said the X-E3 will have IBIS. Well, although I actually realize that no source explicitly told me that it will NOT have IBIS, I feel quite confident to say that the X-E3 won’t have IBIS. So, although not rumored by FR-sources, I say….
no IBIS
I guess all the confusion comes from the following rumors
Fujifilm X-T2 Successor to be Called Fujifilm X-T2S – read here
Fujifilm X-T2S will have IBIS (In Body Image Stabilization) – read here
Don’t Worry, Fujifilm X-T2S In Body Image Stabilization (IBIS) will Work with ALL Fujinon X-Mount Lenses – read here
I had a call via skype with a source. It confirmed some rumors we shared here in the last few weeks (check out the “rumor-section” on FR).
And it also told me something that some of you might find interesting.
We were chatting about the production of some Fujinon lenses moving to the Philippines and I told the source that some FR-readers were worried about the build quality.
The source said that lenses are still designed and developed by Fujifilm and manufactured with highest quality standards (even in the Philippines). So, there is no quality difference between lenses made in Japan and those made in Philippines.
However, it also told me that:
“Fujifilm has outsourced the development of the Fujifilm X-A line to the Xacti Corporation. Fujifilm GFX requires a lot of R&D money. Outsourcing the development of the X-A line saves some R&D which can be used for GFX system.”
I also asked the source if all the R&D Fujifilm is putting into the GFX system is the reason why they have slowed down with the release of X-mount lenses. The source said that it is partially true. One reason is the GFX, the other reason is that Fujifilm was looking for “ideas” on what should be next.
Let’s hope our big future lens poll helped Fujifilm to get some clarity on which X-mount lenses X-shooters want next :)
Seth Stempson shared here 32-64 is a little short for eclipse photos
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Oh… lucky those of you, who could just enjoy the solar eclipse!
I have never seen one, but I googled, and I might have my chance to photograph one on 2nd of August 2027.
10 years of waiting might seem a lot, but when I saw Seth’s image (top image), where the gigantic spectacle of celestial bodies becomes just a small point into a much bigger frame (and space), I’m reminded of my own real dimension: I’m just an even smaller point admiring it all… and my ten years are just a glimpse of an eye.
A glimpse of an eye… and I perceive that….
… it’s not about putting more years into our lives, but more life into our years.
So let’s try to have 10 good years, and to have fun, until the day I can finally photograph the solar eclipse with my… with… I wonder… what gear will I use in 10 years?
Maybe an X-EPhoton? Or an X-TQuantum? An iPhone? And will Fuji’s rangefinder cameras finally have a tilt screen? Questions, millions of questions, nailed in my brain like stars pinned on the firmament.
Take care my friends… all will be good… enjoy it :)
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