Silver X-E2 with kit lens IN STOCK at AmazonUS!

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Good sign for all those FR-readers who needed their X-E2 by the end of November (as Armanius, MariusM who’ll start to Cambodia at the end of November or marmarmar – Bangkok in November). The delivery of the X-E2 seems to proceed smoothly. It’s already in stock at wexcameraUK and now it’s in stock also at AmazonUS here.

In fact AmazonUS shows the X-E2 (silver version with kit lens) already in stock but “may require an extra 1-2 days to process.” (shipped and sold by Amazon)

thanks a lot again to FR-reader Roger.

– Rico also uploaded some new full-size X-E2 samples with latest lens firmware here at Flickr.

– Bert Stefani tested the AF-speed of the X-E2 with the new XF55-200 firmware at a soccer game here: “This combination is definitely not a professional sports photography setup but it performed pretty well for occasional use and it’s definitely more workable than the previous X-cameras.”

to all FR-readers, have a great weekend!
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X-E2 roundup: AmazonUS ready to ship it, owner’s manual available and reviews

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X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR) / AmazonUK (via DR)

1) FR-reader Roger informed me that he got shipping confirmation from AmazonUS for his X-E2.

2) The X-E2 owner’s manual is also available here (thanks Amnon).

3) Part III of soundimageplus review is online here. This time he looks into the video function on the X-E2. Click here if your wanna read part V: manuaf focus, EVF and more about the AF. In Part VI at soundimageplus it’s X-E2 vs GH3. And the winner is? Discover it here. And there is also part VII here (X-E2 with the 18mm and RAW processing).

4) Randall Cipriano went on vacation with the X-E2. Read his experience here: “Long exposures are still clean even after crossing the 2 minute mark. The shot above is 4 minutes long and the quality is just about the same as what I get from my D600 and leaps and bounds cleaner than my old APS-C dslr.  […] Pushing the exposure 2 stops and pulling the shadows 70% in this jpeg still resulted in minimal noise apart from the sky on the upper right where the ND grad filter was concentrated. The image is clear of any pattern noise or banding. […] For those who have used an X-Series camera, you probably know that these output fantastic high-ISO images out of the camera. It’s even hard to get the same level of jpeg noise processing the camera does for RAW files in post.”

5) Check out Ralf’s X-E2 review on his youtube channel here (German video). He says that the two problems with the X-E1 are solved: EVF is now smooth and focus is faster.

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Download now: PDAF & LMO Lens Firmware Updates

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X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR) / AmazonUK (via DR)

So here it is, the lens firmware update. You’ll now be able to take advantage of the PDAF and LMO on your X-E2… and to judge how fast and accurate the AF really is.

And if there is someone out there who can tell us about the AF-performance after the update (speed and accuracy), feel free to drop your impressions in the comments… and to spread the word via facebook and twitter.

Download it at Fuji’s global site here.

“The firmware update Ver.3.10 incorporates the following issues:  Addition of compatibility with “Phase Detection AF” function of FUJIFILM X-E2. Addition of compatibility with “Lens Modulation Optimizer” function of FUJIFILM X-E2.”

 

happy download ;)
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NOTE: If you have problems to see the firmware ver. 2.00 then you probably have to clean the cache! The easiest way is described in Rico’s X-pert corner post “Tips for Updating your Firmware”: “just delete your browser cache or force your browser to reload and refresh the page by, for example, holding the Alt or Option key while clicking on Reload.”

You will find tips like this and much more in Rico’s new book “Mastering the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 (use code FUJISAVES30 to save 30%!)

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X100 firmware ver. 2.01 available!

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A couple of weeks ago Fuji released a major firmware updated for the three years old and discontinued X100. Now the next update is available, ver. 2.01, at Fuji’s global site here, and it’s going to fix a bug. Download, test it and share your findings on Fujirumors… and spread the word via facebook and twitter.

“Detail of the update: The firmware update Ver.2.01 from ver.2.00 incorporates the following issue The phenomenon is fixed that in Manual Focus mode, repeated pressing the shutter button halfway or repeated recording images could move focus position and the distance indicator to near side.”

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NOTE: If you have problems to see the firmware ver. 2.00 then you probably have to clean the cache! The easiest way is described in Rico’s X-pert corner post “Tips for Updating your Firmware”: “just delete your browser cache or force your browser to reload and refresh the page by, for example, holding the Alt or Option key while clicking on Reload.”

You will find tips like this and much more in Rico’s new book “Mastering the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 (use code FUJISAVES30 to save 30%!)