Version 2.3 of Iridient Developer is available now! Brian told me that the latest version of his software:

“includes support for the Fujifilm X-A1 and also adds support for automatic chromatic aberration corrections based on RAW image information for almost all recent Fujifilm cameras (all the X-Trans models plus many others like the [shoplink 12885 ebay]XF1[/shoplink], X10, F900EXR, [shoplink 14383 ebay]HS50EXR[/shoplink], HS35EXR, SL1000, etc). This release fixes a Fuji related bug with DNG image converted from some of the EXR sensor models. Most all of the recent Fujifilm models now have all RAW lens corrections (distortion, chromatic aberration and vignetting) enabled by default.”

The new version can be downloaded here.

The full release notes for this and all previous version are available here.

X-A1 vs X-M1 Shootout update

Rico didn’t lose any time and already updated his X-A1 vs X-M1 Shootout with the latest version of Iridient. Check it out on Flickr here. Feel free to leave a comment about what some call “the best X-Trans converter software” up to date.

cheers
Patrick

X100S deal

Times of short supply seem to be over for the X100S (in stock at AmazonUS,  BHphoto and Adorama) and finally we can also find some interesting price drops. [shoplink 17179 ebay]Top rated ebay store cameraland[/shoplink] has only 8 X100S available for 1,179.99. You save $120!

found via dealsrunner

X-A1 in stock check

X-A1 – USA: AmazonUS / eBay / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / DigitalRev – EUROPE: AmazonUK (via DR) DigitalRev / eBay

XC 50-230 – USA: AmazonUS  / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: AmazonUK (via DR)

2 days ago they posted the samples, and now the full photographyblog review about the X-A1 is online here:

“Noise is noticeable only by its almost complete absence throughout the ISO range of 100-25,600, while the Dynamic Range function helps to boost contrast and detail. The 16-50mm kit lens is also worthy of mention, as although it has a cheaper build quality, it still offers sharp results throughout the focal range. The X-A1 is certainly right up there with the best APS-C sensor cameras on the market, so if image quality at a very affordable price is paramount, the X-A1 fits the bill.”

In stock check

X-A1 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EUROPE: AmazonUK (via DR)

XC 50-230 – USA: AmazonUS  / BHphoto / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonUK (via DR)

Good news first: The indigo blue X-A1 is in stock at BHphoto. Click here to check it out.

Bad news: It seems that BHphoto was too optimistic when they estimated the availablity of the XF 23mm f/1.4 for today. The new date is Octobere 30. Thanks Roger for telling me about it and to LetThereBeLight who said: “Just an fyi… I ordered my 23mm f1.4 through your site link to B&H. I noticed their expected availability was October 3rd and I looked today and it is expected on the 30th instead. I spoke to B&H customer service and they said the 30th is what is expected now and they do not have a shipment currently expected for tomorrow from Fuji. The representative told me I was near the top of the list as my order was placed at the time of pre-order release. I should be expecting shipment to begin on the 30th.. I guess we will be waiting a little longer!!”

Fujinon XF 23mm – USA: eBay / AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / DigitalRev – EUROPE: AmazonUK (via DR) / eBay / DigitalRev / wexcamerasDE / wexphotographicUK / PCHstore

X100S in stock at AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama

Things are definiltely going better on the X100S front. It is still in stock at AmazonUS and now also at BHphoto here and Adorama here!

Fujirumors taking a little rest in the fresh air before the hot announcements on October 18th :)

stay tuned on Fujirumors on October 18th via facebook, twitter and RSS feed

Neil wrote me an email saying that “the PictureCode people have come out with preliminary support for X-Trans sensors in their latest PhotoNinja pre-release 1.20. I had sent them some pics earlier to help and they had some other work done but even with it being preliminary it feels like it’s better than the other raw converters out there.”

Another feedback from Larry: “PictureCode (of Noise Ninja fame) is working on a version of Photo Ninja that will accommodate the Fuji X-Trans cameras.  Even in the pre-release version, they claim fewer problems with the greens.”

Now the final version is available here! If you want, try it out and leave your feedback in the comments.

In the meantime VKphoto made a first comparison (Photo Ninja, LR5, C1 and Iridient Developer): “I found that Photo Ninja’s renders x-trans raw files very similar to Capture One Express and a bit of moire is also visible on the bird’s feathers. Iridient Developer is still the “King of Raw Converters”. It pulls more details with no traces of moire whatsoever.” Check the comparison out here.

enjoy your day
Patrick

save $200 on the X-E1 with 18-55

AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama (also exclusive kit deal X-E1+27mm) / Pictureline

Hey hey!

Do you remember the “bags for your X” post here? There was a lot of interest for this (vintage) bag-collection. (thanks again Martin)

Many of you added their own bags in the comments. So I thought it could be nice to update the post. You’ll find the most clicked bags of the last article, some new suggestions from the comments, the new Think Tank mirrorless mover and TurnStyle 5 bags.

At the end you’ll find a poll where you can vote your 3 favorite bags.

But before we start, FR-reader Dave wrote me that “I was looking at the new Think Tank Mirrorless Mover bags, but it wasn’t obvious from Think Tank’s website that the X-Pro1 would fit in the smaller models. I got a hold of the three smallest bags and took a few images which I posted at the link shown above. I’m thinking that your readers might also be interested in this information?” So check out his flickr [update: the link doesn’t work anymore. I hope Dave will sent me an updated one] here to see how the X-PRO fits in the various mirrorless mover bags.

But now let’s start!

all the best

1) Think Tank Retrospective 5: [shoplink 14253 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink] / [shoplink 14253]your Amazon[/shoplink] / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

2) Gariz Leather Bag (website / ebay via slidoo / [shoplink 14254]your Amazon[/shoplink])

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3) Billingham Hadley Small: [shoplink 14255]your Amazon[/shoplink] / [shoplink 14255 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink] / composinghands review

4) Domke F-series: [shoplink 14256]your Amazon[/shoplink] or ebay worldwide via slidoo)

(picture: Domke F-803 (ebay worldwide)

5) Think Tank Hubba Hubba Hiney (ebay worldwide or [shoplink 14257]your Amazon[/shoplink]) – review here.

6) Kalahari L-21 at AmazonGER or ebay worldwide.

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7) Ona Bag The Brooklyn (AmazonUS)… (Ona Bag overview at AmazonUS)

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8) National Geografic NG A2540 ([shoplink 14258]your Amazon[/shoplink] / [shoplink 14258 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink])

9) Rollei DSLR Vintage bag at ebay via slidoo

10) Montgomery Street Courier ([shoplink 14259]your Amazon[/shoplink] or ebay worldwide via slidoo)

11) Think Tank Mirrorless Movers: [shoplink 17019 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink] / [shoplink 14261]your Amazon[/shoplink] / Adorama / BHphoto / Uniquephoto
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12)  Lowepro hatchback 16L: [shoplink 17020 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink] / [shoplink 14260]your Amazon[/shoplink] [shoplink 17020 ebay][/shoplink]

13) Think Tank TurnStyle 5: [shoplink 15717 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink] / BHphoto / Adorama / [shoplink 15717]your Amazon[/shoplink] [shoplink 15717 ebay][/shoplink]

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Feel free to tell your friends via facebook and twitter to vote the bag-poll.

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So what’s next? Maybe tripods? Just tell me in the comments your favorite tripod.