Hi X-shooters :)

I’m very happy to tell you that today we launch a Limited Number of EXTRA LARGE X-shirts (in USA). Feel free to get one of this cool X-shirts here and to support this charity initiative. Thanks in advance for your help.

Also, I’d like to say a very warm thank you to those, who already supported this project by purchasing an X-shirt. We are about to make the first donation to KNGO and I’ll let you know via Fujirumors how much we were able to donate so far. You Are Great ;)

WHO MAKES THE X-SHIRTS?

TONLÉ: The T-shirts are made by Tonlé, a workshop in Phnom Penh (Cambodia), that produces clothes 100% out of recycled fabrics and pays its workers a salary most Cambodians can only dream of. Here is a Wonderful short & creative video presentation of Tonlé… make sure to check it out… you’ll love it!

AND THE PROFITS GO TO…?

KNGO: 100% (!) of the profits will go to KNGO, an NGO created by Mr. Saveth for his community at the Bospo Village (Cambodia), which today gives access to free education to hundreds of kids. The goal is to include more children into KNGO’s free education program and build a new classroom… and to reach it, we need the support from X-shooters worldwide!

BUY IN USA

US-residents can buy the Tonlé X-shirts for $29.95 (Free Shipping) at the dedicated fujirumors/shop page (only PayPal accepted).  The Tonlé X-shirts will be offered with FREE SHIPPING in USA only.

For a more detailed description and presentation of KNGO, click here.

Thanks a lot for your time,

X100T / X100S BOOK

Peter Fauland faced the challange to write one book about two cameras that share the same look, but are pretty different inside: the X100T and the X100S.

ENGLISH VERSION: The book will be released in late August, and is now available for pre-order at AmazonUS here (available August 28).

GERMAN VERSION:  The printed version will be available this week at AmazonDE here and Dpunkt here. The ebook will be released about one month later.

X100S owner should also take a look at Kevin Mullin’s book “X100S: From Snapshots to Great Shots“.

X-T1 BOOK

The English version can be downloaded at RockyNook. Kindle, ePub, PDF version included… all DRM-FREE… for just $12! Download your English copy now here. You can buy it also at AmazonUS, but just for Kindle and with DRM. The German version can be ordered at dpunkt here. If you prefer the printed version, you can order it at dpunkt here.

You might remember as back in January I told you how Lensbaby plans to launch a X-mount version of their lenses in spring. Well, now time has come: Lensbaby just announced the Fuji X-mount availability of that their Composer Pro with Sweet 35 ($379), Composer Pro with Sweet 50 ($299), the Circular Fisheye ($299) and the new Velvet 56 ($499).

Push READ MORE for detailed product description:

image credit: PhilippeVdp: “Just look how sharp the lens markings are”
2 of the samples shared here at the FXF

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FXF Member PhilippeVdp was lucky enough to get his hands on a XF 90mmF2 WR lens during a Fuji event at his local camera store.

Now, he calls himself an amateur photographer (“I’ve just registered myself for a portrait / streetphotography course to learn how to take decent photo“), and when the Fuji Guy asked him if he wanted to test the XF90mmF2, he was a bit nervous:

“I was so nervous in the beginning that I didn’t notice the iso 3200, exposure comp on +1… … but then I relaxed and tried city portraits. […] and after using it for 2 hours or so … I was sold and ordered one“.

He shared his story and three samples over at our New Fuji X Forum, and at the end he said:

“I’m really an amateur […] but if these are the kind of photos I can make with that lens, just wonder what a skilled photographer can do with it!”

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And now repeat with me: “I… don’t… need … this…. lens… must…. resist“!

Beware: to avoid GAS, you should NOT read (and see) Rico’s XF90mm First Look. For the X-T10 First Look click here.

XF 90mmF2 WR:
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

About the XF90mm release: according to AmazonUS, the XF 90mmF2 WR will be released on July 11. There was a bit of confusion caused by AmazonUK, who said here, that they expected the XF 90mm to be released on June 18th. Well, they corrected it now to July 27… so it’s still a very long wait.

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Posted also Today here: XF 90mmF2 samples & feedback: “If an amateur like me can make these photos with this lens, imagine what a skilled photographer can do!”

X-T10 AF Test

X-photographer Pilar Silvestre took photos of skaters here and bikers here using an X-T10 with the nice new AF features that will come also to X-T1 shooter via firmware update 4.0 probably on June 18 (according to this rumor). via Fujistas

Also, Photographyblog posted their X-T10 review here (gets 5 out of 5 stars).

MUST READ: Rico’s XF90mm First Look / X-T10 First Look click here.

X-T10 Owners Manual

The X-T10 owners manual is available online. Download the English PDF version here. Choose other langauges here.

X-T10 (body + kit): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / Cameraworld / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

2nd Hand X-T10 available in Thailand (via Japan)

Fluke Laokongkit from Thailand is already selling a second hand X-T10. He said over at facebook that he bought it (with 18-55) from Japan and is now selling it for ฿30,000 ($890). Check it out here and here.

If true, this means that the X-T10 alread started shipping in Japan with the final firmware (featuring the new AF-system)

The expected release in USA and EU is June 18th.