Starry Eruption – The Milky Way on Top of Mountain Fuji
landscapes with fuji x shared by Mahalarp

TOP FXF THREADS TOC

– Episode 16: Are Optical Viewfinders Really Necessary? :: Reuters Banned RAW :: Fuji Vs. Leica lens & more Top FXF threads & images
– Episode 15: X-Pro2 launch, keep or sell your X-Pro1 :: XF16mm Feedback? :: Is the Fuji X-T1 really water proof & more
– Episode 14: For those of you who don’t trust the X-T1 autofocus :: Another thought on the X-Pro 2 :: Weddings with just primes & more
– Epsiode 13: Medium Format Fuji Poll :: Fuji Fun Trumps Everything else :: Why is this Lens a Stupid One? & more
– Episode 12: Ken Rockwell blasts the X-T10 : My Favorite Photography Quote : X100R Wanted & more
– Epsiode 11: Help me thin my lens collection + X camera wishlist + Portable Solar Charging Solutions + the XF 27mm is Fuji’s best lens & more!
– Episode 10: Convince me not to dump my X stuff : Great X-T1 off camera flash setup : X-T10, Used X-T1 or Keep X-E2 & more
– Episode 9: Is the Panasonic GX8 the X-Pro2 I’ve been waiting for? :: Your least used Fuji features :: GAS Problems & more
– Episode 8: Will Fujifilm Be Seduced By the “Dark” side? :: Save me from my GAS! :: My main issue with FW4 & more
– Episode 7: HELP ME choose my first FUJI X : Your fantasy Fuji X features : 23 vs 27 for Street Photography & more
– Episode 6: 5 Things Fuji is doing Horribly Wrong – Firmware 4.0 Feedback (and bugs?) – Share your Workflow & more
– Episode 5: The New Leica Q :: Firmware 4.0 Beta :: Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat :: LR 6.1 & more
– Episode 4: POLL: No In Body Image Stabilization, do you bother? :: Old Lenses For Dummies & more
– Episode 3: Which 3 primes combo is your ideal setup? :: X-PRO2 wishlist :: Be careful with thumb grips :: Sensor dust & more
– Episode 2: CLASH of the FUJIS: X-PRO2 Vs. X-T2 :: X-T1 Vs. X-T10 :: 14mm Vs. 10-24 :: 16mm Vs. 23mm :: 90mm Vs. 56 APD & more
– Episode 1: Why do (some) People Hate Fuji? * Mock-Up X-T10 Vs. Real X-T10 (with XF 35mmF2 WR) * X Lens wishlist & more

Fuji X Rumors

shared by Patrick FR Fujifilm X-T2 rumors

General Discussion

shared by johnortt FStops on the Cropped Sensors Not Accurate?

shared by jobush95 I made a website! …and now I have no idea what I’m doing

shared by fuji270 Fujinon Lenses

Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

shared by Patrick FR X-T1 Firmware 4.20 RELEASED

shared by MrPolite Any specific sensor cleaning products to recommend?

shared by rickytj Can’t connect to iOS 9.1

shared by Patrick FR Fuji X-T1 FW4.20 coming December 17

X-PRO1

shared by markmwq Fuji should develop some manual focus lens for X-Pro series

shared by Anthelix Would you buy an X-Pro2 without OVF ?

X-E1/X-E2

shared by bhu What is your X-E3 wish list?

shared by milandro What is the price in the EU? Revamping the X-E2? Any info?

Fuji X Lenses

shared by joerg123 Move from 56mm 1.2 to 60mm 2.4

shared by andrewv8 Fuji 18 f/2: Soft as warm jello – Bad unit?

shared by Virtuoso lens advice on primes

shared by bhu Pancake 12 f4?

shared by Nosegunner 35mm (Equivalent) focal length issues.. 

shared by TrevorBaum Which wide-angle lens?

shared by 2.0 35mm f/2 vs. 23mm f/1.4?

X100S/T

shared by myapes Possible concern over quality.

shared by jkundi Pulling the trigger on X100T but any site of successor?

RAW PROCESSING

shared by Patrick FR Capture One 9 Released

ACCESSORIES

shared by gax57 Fujifilm half leather case

shared by rickytj How many bags do you have? What do you consider when buying a bag?

IMAGES

modern architecture shared by olli

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X-T1 + 55-200: National Geographic Quality image taken by X-shooter Milan Miki Denkovski and shared at the FR facebook photostream here

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The X-series cameras are great for travelling. So no surprise, that the Travel Photo Section at the FXF is the most popular one.

But which are the Top 10 cameras for Travelers according to the National Geographic?

Well, their list starts with the Fujifilm X-T1, because:

Classy, retro styling in the form of a 1970s film SLR. But instead of optics, the camera uses a pentaprism, which holds one of the best electronic viewfinders yet.

This camera is quick—its autofocus is quick, its image review is quick, and it shoots tons of pictures in a row without hanging up.

The small size of the camera and lenses means that, even if you decide to carry the whole system with you on your travels, your bag will be less than half the size of a standard DSLR’s.

Pro Tip: Fujifilm cameras have very nice film-emulation modes for their in-camera JPEGS. Try shooting in JPEG + RAW with the camera set to Classic Chrome. These JPEGs have a wonderful color palette that looks like old Kodachrome slides. If you don’t like the color, you always have the RAW file to process however you like.

Later in the list, they mention also the Fujifilm X100T, because:

If you aren’t interested in carrying a full camera kit when you travel but still want to exercise your artistic side, go simple. Try this non-interchangeable-lens camera that boasts a 35mm-equivalent field of view and a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder. This retro-looking camera boasts Fujifilm’s X-Trans CMOS sensor array. It’s a radically different way of separating colors, leading to small-sensor image quality that rivals its full-frame competitors. Only having a single field of view might seem too simple, but limited choice can often lead to better pictures. It’s nice not to be burdened with carrying too many lenses and accessories.

Pro Tip: I have always gone very basic, one camera and one lens. . —David Alan Harvey, Magnum photo collective member and longtime National Geographic photographer.

The other cameras in the list are: Canon EOS M3 :: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II :: Sony Alpha a7R II  :: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8
 :: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 :: Sony Alpha a6000 :: Olympus TG-3 :: Sony DSC-RX10

Read all at National Geographic

Good Coffee + New Firmware… a great way to start the day :-)

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I’ve received a few emails from X-shooters, asking why I didn’t report about the new X-T1 FW 4.20.

Well, actually I shared the post 5 seconds after Fuji released the Firwmare, because a super-kind anonymous source told me at what time it would have come (so I set my alarm clock accordingly). Thanks :)

But since it’s now the second news on the frontpage, it can happen that some miss this news. So I thought it could be a good idea to post a reminder to this post.

It happens to miss something, with the huge news/rumors/deals/review stream here on FujiRumors. I recommend you to follow FR also at the Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter, so you’ll get the news via other channels, too.

So, don’t forget to upgrade your X-T1 with Firmware 4.20 while drinking your your morning coffee. Download it now here.

EU DEALS

Good morning my fellow European X-shooters. For a good start in your day, get a coffee, download Fimrware 4.20 for your X-T1, and then take a look at the following deals:

XF27mm comes for just €279 at AmazonDE.
XF27mm comes for €295 at AmazonITA
X-Pro1 + leather case for €399 at PCHstore.

And don’t forget, there are many Cashback deals all over Europe that expire mid January (Full Overview Here).

AUSTRALIAN DEALS

All our Fujifilm cameras and lenses are 10% off till midnight 24/12/2015 AEST. More here at CameraPro. It’s the best opportunity to have dual offer. Because customer who participate this promotion is also eligible for “Fujifilm Cashback” promotion which is going to end on 3/1/2016, including $200 cash back on XF lenses and $100 cash back on X-T1 and X-T10 camera. See Cashback offer here.

BIG US X SALE

XF Lenses

XF90mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / [shoplink 40099 ebay]eBay[/shoplink]
XF10-24mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF14mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF27mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF35mmF1.4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF60mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF16mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / [shoplink 40100 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] XF18mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF23mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF56mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF16-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / [shoplink 40101 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF18-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF55-200mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X series Cameras

X-Pro1 + 23mm + 27mm (save $900): Adorama / BHphoto/ AmazonUS /

X-T1 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 GS (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-T10 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 + 55-200 (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 + 50-230 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

X-E2 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X30 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-A2 body or kit (save $50): AmazonUS

First off, thanks a lot to an anonymous source, who gave me the hint about the time of the Firmware release. I’ve put my alarm clock at 01:55 AM MEZ thanks to your hint ;)

So here it is, the new Fujfilm X-T1 FW 4.20. It brings all the improvements tha leaked FujiUSA announcement promised.

Special note to the Video Button becoming a function button: I’ve shared this rumor already back in October, and it comes from the same source, who told us that “there is an internal fujifilm lens roadmap that includes a 8mm, a 200mm and the 33mm.”

Happy Download here :)

P.S.: There is also an announcement of support for Microsoft Windows 10 (Digital camera) – Read here

Over $3,000 raised for Charity with the X-shirts… keep it up :-)

1. Using a flashgun in Bracketing/Continuous shooting

Optional flashguns can now be used for bracketing and burst photography. When using the EF-X8, which is bundled with the X-T1, the flash fires in ISO, FILM SIMULATION and WHITE BALANCE BKT modes.

2. Instant AF Setting in manual focus

Focus and exposure can now be locked when the AF-L button is used in manual focus mode. You can shoot after locking AF and AE with your thumb.

3. AF+MF operation with AF-L button

The AF-L button can be used to lock focus in AF+MF mode and you can adjust the focus more accurately using the lens’s focusing ring.

4. Focus zoom in AF+MF

The FOCUS ASSIST button can be used for focus zoom and you can fine tune focusing using the lens’s focusing ring with focus zoom activated.

5. Additional Custom Display options

Functions have been added to the DISP. CUSTOM SETTING option in the setup menu. Choose the information you want, then concentrate on shooting.
(Additional items)
Focus frame/Shooting mode/ Information background/Focus mode/Shutter type/Continuous mode/Dual IS mode/Movie mode /Blur warning

6. The Fn7 Button

The movie-record button now doubles as an Fn button (Fn7). Press and hold DISP/BACK to select what it controls.