New Fuji patent discloses a phase detection pixel technology

We know well that it AF speed is not exactly one of the most impressive features of the X cameras. But Fuji seems to working on some innovative solutions for the future. The Japanese website Egami (translation here) spotted that new patent describing an on sensor phase detection system. The interesting news here is they found a way to allow such a feature without the use of extra Phase detection AF pixels!

Let’s hope this is coming with the next X camera…

Sexy X-E1 Gariz case announced and available on eBay.

Unlike so many other cases Gariz (korean design company) is know to make elegant and let me say sexy looking cases! Just check the pictures of the [shoplink 2169 ebay]Black case (on eBay)[/shoplink] and [shoplink 2170 ebay]Brown case (again on eBay)[/shoplink].

Doesn’t the X-E1 look even nicer than before? I want it :)

found via Slidoo eBay.

 

 

Fuji X-E1 versus best of the Full frame world comparison!

The Spanish DSLRmagazine (translation here) posted the full Fuji X-E1 review. And they compared the camera not against other APS-C models but against the best new Full Frame DSRL! The Nikon D600 and Canon 5DmarkIII. Is it madness? Just check out the comparison image (Click here). According to the reviewer the Fuji is able to match in many aspects the quality of the FF cameras. Imagine what a Fuji Full Frame camera could do once released! :)

The X-E1 in Stock status:
Europe at Amazon UK, Amazon DE and of course on eBay (Click here to see auctions).
USA at Amazon US (overpriced via third party reseller) and via worldwide eBay stores.

Zeiss lenses for Fuji X mount to be sold from April 2013

I guess you still know that at Photokina Zeiss announced the development of three new prime lenses for the Fuji X system: The 12mm f/2.8, 32mm f/1.8 and 50mm f/2.8 with a price of around 1.000 Euro. We know got a rumors from a good source saying that these lenses will hit the market on April 2013!

These lenses will have full electronic support for aperture and autofocus. More info about the lenses at Zeiss Blog.

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P.S.: Also the Sony E-mount version will be available in April.

Fuji releases the new X lens firmware update!

And now it’s here! the new firmware update for the three X lenses. It will improve the AF performance and here are the download links:
18mm lens:
http://fujifilm.jp/support/digitalcamera/download/lens/xf18mm/download001.html
35mm lens:
http://fujifilm.jp/support/digitalcamera/download/lens/xf35mm/download001.html
60mm lens:
http://fujifilm.jp/support/digitalcamera/download/lens/xf60mm/download001.html

Let us know if you find any real improvement on the AF performance!

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via DC.watch.