Detailed X-Pro2 Vs. X-T1 comparison at Petapixel :: XF100-400 Review at ephotozine :: X-Pro2 Podcast & more!

skalierFujifilm X-Pro2
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X-Pro2 In Stock at BHphoto / AmazonUS (via third party) / Adorama

Thoughts about the Fujifilm X-Pro2 at blickwechsel / Podcast: A look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and more… at thedigialtrekker /  Fujifilm X-T1 vs X-Pro2: Which Camera Should You Buy? at petapixel / XPRO2 First impressions : A beast of a camera or do I sense some disappointment ? at tomleuntjensphotography / Review (with nice images) in Japanese at photo.yodobashi (translation) / My Take on ACORS at insigniachiaki / X-Pro2 + XF100-400mm Does Rugby X-Treme at macleancomms / X100 to X-Pro2: My X Series Journey – so far! at macleancomms / First real-world impressions from Bill Palmer at macfilos / On the streets with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 at sjl / My Initial Thoughts On Fuji’s New Flagship Body slrlounge /

Fujifilm X70
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X70 Thumbrest? Here is what lensmate says: “We really like the X70 and are sure it will be very popular, but because the LCD screen on the X70 is very close to the top of the camera and can rotate 180 degrees there is no way to add a thumb rest.“

Review at focus-numerique (translation) / X70 Review at cameras.reviewed / Field Test at the Spanish site dslrmagazine (translation) / Fuji X70 Review: A New Compact X Series Camera at findingrange / Revie at stuff.tv /

Fujinon XF100-400
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 Review at ephotozine:

“This is a very well made lens with lovely bokeh and a high level of sharpness. Flare, CA and distortion are all but abolished. Images look clean and crisp and sharpen well in Photoshop. The lens is easy to use, the OIS system enables hand held shooting with confidence and the close focus extends the possibilities of subject matter. It is an excellent all round choice for an ultra-telephoto for Fujinon cameras and maintains the reputation of Fuji for high quality lenses.”

Fujinon XF100-400mm unbiased review at wimarys / First Look at losingit / Review at roninphoto /

Do you want to contribute to the development of the COSYSPEED Camslinger Outdoor bag? You can!

Hey

I‘m Thomas from COSYSPEED and have a maybe interesting idea.

We are developing a CAMSLINGER bag for outdoor active photographers, like climbers, hikers or bikers. The CAMSLINGERs are especially designed for mirrorless cameras.

The first step of a „CAMSLINGER Outdoor“ prototype is currently under a field test by Swiss photographer and climber Stephan Wiesner. It would be really cool, if your readers could support us with their comments, ideas and suggestions. So we could develop the next step of prototypes using your readers comments and share the results.

It would be  great if you could share the video Stephan Wiesner made during a mountain tour in the Alps.

Link EN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjW4W6pTHUc
Link DE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zp9hgozlG0U

DISCLAIMER: FujiRumors is not affiliated with Cosyspeed. I share because Thomas asked me if I could share with you. I’m also owner of a first generation Camslinger and I can say that I like the funcionality of this bag, especially for my mountain hikes. See the current CosySpeed Camslinger offer at BHphoto.

FUJI X100 (1) FUJI X100 (2)

New Fuji X Secrets Starter Workshop in Germany

March 19 marks the date of the first Fuji X Secrets Starter workshop. The full-day seminar is hosted by Rico Pfirstinger and targets new users and DSLR converts who want to make the most out of their new X-series camera.

x-fujifilm-system_body_lens_white-1Did you know that factory settings only unleash a small portion of your X camera’s potential? Rico Pfirstinger’s new Fuji X Secrets Starter workshop offers you a better alternative and tells you exactly what settings to change, and why.

The full-day seminar covers your camera’s exposure modes and demonstrates how to use the live view and live histogram to perfectly expose each shot. It also explains Fuji’s powerful (but little known) DR function that not only helps extending the dynamic range, but can also be used to create high-key images or enhance portraits.

Logo FUJIFILMSchool sw_Kooperation_SloganWhat AF mode is best for different situations, which AF frame size are we supposed to pick, and how can we best track moving subjects? How do we shoot attractive portraits in bad light, and what are the pros and cons of using face detection or the optical image stabilizer? What can we do with the built-in RAW converter? Ricos’s workshop provides solid and practical answers to these and many other issues, offering insights on everything you always wanted to know about X, but were afraid to ask.

Fuji X Secrets Starter is made available in cooperation with FUJIFILMSchool and will be held on March 19 from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m. at Fotohaus Brinke in 91301 Forchheim, Germany. The workshop costs 149 EUR (incl. VAT) and is held in German. There’s a maximum of 10 participants. Please click here for more information.

TOP OF THE SHOTS at the X-shooter Facebook Zone

Rızacan Kumaş: X-T1 // Samyang 8mm // www.instagram.com/rizacankumas

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Here are the most liked images of the Fujirumors facebook photostream… and keep it up, share and vote your absolute favorite X-shot… and here is how to do it:

1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photostream. You can vote & comment the images there.

NOTE: The next selection will start from those images shared starting from March 1!

Enjoy the X-shots ;)

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 “Reset Issue” :: How to Avoid Your X-Pro2 Customs Settings to be Reset to Factory Settings!

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 – IN STOCK CHECK: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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There have been several reports here at the Fuji X Forum, about X-shooters setting all the custom functions on their Fujifilm X-Pro2, but they went all lost and the camera reset to the factory settings later on.

The reason for this is that the internal backup battery has not enough power to keep your settings, when the Fujifilm NP-W126 battery is removed or runs out of power (or any third party battery – check out this test about the best third party batteries)

To avoid this issue please ensure to fully charge your battery and do not remove it (or make it run out of power) for the first 24 hours. This will give your X-Pro2 enough time to charge the internal battery, which will then have sufficient power to keep your settings even if the battery is removed or empty.

Also please note, as written in the X-Pro2 Owner’s Manual (which I warmly recommend to read!):

“If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on.”

If the problem still persists even after letting a charged battery in the X-Pro2 for 24 hours, then you should contact your local Fuji support.

UPDATE: First Feedback from FR-readers in the comments: “The fact is, the battery is NOT the issue. How do I know? Mine reset without removing a fully charged battery for over 18 hours, still not removing it, just switched off the camera to change a lens, and switched it back on. Again, I DID NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY. Let’s be very clear.” If this occurs also to your X-Pro2, keep up sharing in the comments… you know that Fujifilm reads this blog.

You can be sure I’ll keep an eye on it!

If you find what you consider bugs or any issue related to the X-Pro2, feel free to share it here in the comments and/or at the dedicated X-Pro2 section of the Fuji X Forum – X-Pro 2 FW 1.0 Problems / Quirks.

I hope this helps every X-Pro2 Shooter to avoid the “reset-issue”… and enjoy shooting with it :-)

cheers
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