image courtesy: www.street-photography-workshops.com

1) X-shooter and Pro-photographer Craig Litten is holding a workshops that could help you to “Take Your Work to the Next Level” (New Orleans from May 1 to 4). Read the details here.

2) FR-reader Justin Balog asked me over at the Fujirumors facebook wall to link to a the “10 years Flickr photo walk”: “Patrick, we will be hosting a #flick10 photo walk here in Denver and there will be plenty of Fuji cameras to check out. Could you please share it with your community. The more the merrier!” Check it out here.

Fuji X-T1
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– Johan Stephan:

Hello Patrick

I´m a freelance photographer from Sweden. I have been following fujirumors for quite some time now and i have to say thank you for all the good work that you do.

A friend of mine went from [shoplink 14518]Nikon D800[/shoplink] and a bunch of good lenses for the X-PRO1 and all Fuji glass 20 months ago.

I know how much he loves that camera (and the X-T1 that he also got in his bag now.)
I have always loved the photos that he produces with his Fuji, but i found the X-PRO1 a bit slow for my taste.

A couple of months ago i tried the X-E2 with the XF-23, this was much faster but still not quite the camera i would replace my [shoplink 13457]5D Mark III[/shoplink] with.
But the size of the camera and the files from it got in to my head…

Then the X-T1 was revealed and i was hooked! Long before i could test it in any store i decided that this was the camera that would replace my Canon gear.
So i sold all Canon equipment and placed a pre order for the X-T1, XF-14, XF-23 and the lovely XF-56, then i just had to wait for it to arrive..

And when it did it just blow my mind, whats not to love with this set-up?
It still not as fast as the 5D Mark III but fast enough for me, the weight and the way it makes me photograph easily makes up for the loss of speed.

The only thing i wish for now is a prime lens equivalent to 135mm

Thought i´d share the first two series from my trip to Japan, this was the real first test for me and the X-T1.
Looking forward for upcoming family photo shoot later this month and then some weddings.

My site is in Swedish but i can tell you that i live in Gothenburg and prefer to shoot Family, Kids, weddings and Crossfit
But after this trip to Japan i have to add travel to that list, thanks to Fuji?

http://www.johanstephan.com/kyoto/ – http://www.johanstephan.com/tokyo-fiskmarknad/ – third part from Tokyo“

– X-T1 with 56mm and 23mm – shooting with a model and pro wireless flash at the beach in California at f-sunny.

– Hans: “Not a rumor, but a fact. A quite favorable test of the X-T1 at http://www.akam.no issued today. Unfortunately in Norwegian.” Read the google translated version here.

– A wedding with the Fuji X-T1 + 14mm 2.8 + 23mm 1.4 + 35mm 1.4 + 56mm 1.2 at k-pture.

– The X-T1 is a “Photographer’s Camera” at thewanderinglensman: “I envy those who are using now it to create the types of images that don’t have the issues I saw.  I will wait patiently for the siren song of the X-T1 to call to me again in the future when the demosaicing issues are fully resolved.  And when she does, I will be sending in my hard earned money for another one.”

– Fuji X-T1 shoots Lingerie editorial… at karlbratbyphotographer.

– Fuji X-T1 and wireless triggers (for off-camera flash) at danielkcheung. For his article From Canon to Fujifilm : a wedding photographer’s deliberation click here: “There is still much improvement to be had with Fujifilm. The X-T1 is most certainly promising. Fuji have invested into a pretty strong lens line up so my previous reservation with typical crop body systems is no longer valid. The AF is good but not great. The ergonomics of the X-T1 is probably not the best for wedding photography; but it works. I can use my Phottix Strato II wireless triggers for off-camera flash. With a hack, I can use my existing Yongnuo YN560-II speedlights as on-camera flashes. With 95mb/s Sandisk Extreme Pro cards, I don’t run into buffer problems too often (I tend to shoot in CH on wedding assignments). And the lenses are fantastic.”

– Fuji X-T1 in the hands of a woman and a Boudoir Photographer at fabyandcarlo: “I have recently met the magic of the new Fuji X-T1 and the Fuji completely new way of connecting with photographers onto a level that no camera company had done before and I fell in love. The Fuji X-T1 is the result of a concerted effort to produce true magic and give total freedom to professional photographers to be creative without hassle. Effortlessly. Efficiently. Easily. The new Fuji X-T1 is a beautiful tool that can create nothing less than pure love. I used to be a Canon shooter, but I am officially not anymore. Now I am a totally Fuji lover and supporter.”

– Fujifilm X-T1 Review: The X Series Taken to The Next Level at findingrange: “The Fuji X-T1 retains the magic, the great qualities, and the excellent performance, especially in image quality that have made past X Series models successful.  On top of this foundation, it also adds many features that include but are not limited to weather sealing, a technically advanced viewfinder, enhanced AF capabilities, and better manual focusing aids.  All of this adds up to a camera that is exceptionally capable, hugely fun to use, highly involving, and best of all, makes you want to go out and shoot.  As the culmination of a series of cumulative improvements, as of now, I feel that the Fuji X-T1 occupies a well-deserved place at the head of the series.”

– X-T1 tested in a variety of situations at mikecroshaw: “Overall I love this camera.  I’ve owned and used a 5d mk3 and a D800.  While I appreciated their power, I didn’t really enjoy using them the same way I do this camera.  The DSLR gear has now gone, with the XT-1 I was finally able to totally make the switch to the Fuji system with confidence.”

– Wesley Leung: “Would like to share some news related to X-T1.  I’m the webmaster for cam-er-a.com and the site currently has the X-T1 as camera of the month.” See more here.”

– No hand grip in stock? Then make it by yourself. See more at Patrick Pecoraro’s google+ account. (The original Fuji metal hand grips can be pre-ordered at AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama).

– TheFashionPages (street looks a go go / moda bambini kids photography / moda bambini): “Actor/Director Jason Priestly and daughter Ava (age 6) photographed with a Fujifilm X-T1 (+ 18-55) at the Palm Beach International Film Festival Wrap Party at Cinemark 20 in Boca Raton, Florida yesterday for Moda Bambini Magazine.“

Jason Priestly

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XF 56mm f/1.2
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 – One month shooting with the Fuji 1,2/56mm Lens at joshmcleodphotography: “I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this lens (and the X-T1) to anyone. If I had to pick just one lens out of all the Camera and Lens combos I currently own the Fuji 1,2/56mm lens (and the X-T1) would be it. I know it’s not the cheapest lens on the market but it is far from the most expensive (the comparable Panasonic Noctitron 1,2/42.5 for m43 Cameras is about $600 more) and in terms of value for money I would say it is one of the best value fast primes on the market.”

– 56mm f/1.2 Lens real world review by Fashion/Portrait photographer, Brian McNamara here: “It took what seemed like an eternity for Fujifilm to finally deliver this lens (I think it was originally announced as a f/1.4 almost two years ago). But now that it’s here, it definitely does not disappoint. It delivers where it counts. Quick, accurate AF and sharp. Really sharp! I would rank this lens above my Canon 50mm f/1.2 L, and it’s significantly cheaper.”

– 56mm and a wedding at k-pture (translation from French).

X-E2
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 – Landscape & Long exposure with the X-E2 at daniellevitarbophotography: “Over the years, I have honed in on my skills and style of photography. I enjoy long exposure work, landscape work, and adventure photography. All things you wouldn’t expect from the Fujifilm line up with their rangefinder looks and stellar street performance. Ever since the X cameras came along, I have been obsessed with mirror-less cameras. It is the future people! Who doesn’t love not having to carry DSLR’s and big heavy lenses? This gal! Whether I’m climbing up the side of a mountain, walking along the beach, or setting up the perfect shot, the Fujifilm X-E2 always gets the job done for me.”

– Kiawah Island, Fuji XE2, and the iRay at tonysweet: “Those who use digital IR are most likely aware of the infamous “hot spot” using some lenses. As I’m still learning using the Fuji lenses and how they react with the iRay filter, the image series above illustrates that the kit lens (which is outstanding, BTW) 18-55mm creates a huge, dense hot spot with flare. I managed to get it to work to a point, but it was prevalent. Needless to say, I’ll be moving on to test other lenses in the Fuji series for Infrared”

– Fujifilm X-E2 Australian Review: Photography, Back To Basics at gizmodo: “There was a time back in the mid-1970s — around about the era of the Canon AE-1 — when photography was simple. Automatic exposure made taking good pictures easier than ever before, and cameras were getting cheaper by the day without sacrificing design or build quality. Some time in the new millenium, with the birth of mirrorless, things got complicated, and cheap cameras felt cheap. The Fujifilm X-E2 is a breath of fresh air — it’s easy to use, and built very sturdily, but doesn’t skimp on cutting-edge features.”

X-PRO1
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– Luke Bhothipiti: “Hey Patrick, Long time reader and Fuji shooter.  I just wanted to share a couple of documentary and street projects I’ve recently been working on that fully utilize the X-Pro1, 23mm and 35mm lenses. The first is a photodocumentary series that depicts Floridian firearms owners.  The second is a selection from a very long running series I’ve been shooting about Daytona Beach Bike Week. Links to both galleries on my site are listed below.” Gallery 1 / Gallery 2

– April 6th, 2014 … Fuji X-Pro 1 … Andre’ & Garry hit the Streets at streetshooter.

lenses

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XF 14mm for $699 at [shoplink 23472 ebay]ebay here[/shoplink].

– REVIEW: Fujinon XF 18mm f2R – The best all round X Series lens? at macleancomms: “The Fujinon XF18mm f2R is a superb lens and my favourite of the five lenses I own for the X-Series system. Why it gets overlooked in favour of the wider or faster lenses that are available is frankly a shame. I was of the same opinion when I got my X-Pro1 system and thought the 14mm f2.8 would be my wide angle lens of choice but the reality when I started to use the system in the real world was not as I expected. I consider the 18mm f2 an essential part of my Fuji system and I wont leave home without it in the camera bag or in my pocket.”

RAW-conversion

– Cherry Blossoms with the Fuji X-E1 and the New Fuji Colour Profiles in Lightroom 5.4 at thomasfitzgeraldphotography: “Adobe have finally added colour profiles for all the standard picture modes that come on Fuji’s cameras, including Provia, Astia and of course Velvia. For these shots, there could be no other choice – I had to go with the Velvia!”

– Image Comparisons from the X-T1 and E-M1 with Adobe’s Final Version of ACR and Lightroom at thewanderinglensman.

– Lightzone (click here) project improving support for Fuji cameras in new beta build, including X-T1.

LAST WEEK: X deals expire April 5th

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XF 14mm: $200 off (price $700) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 18mm: $200 off (price $400) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 23mm: $150 off (price $750) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 27mm: $250 off (price $200) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 35mm: $150 off (price $450) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 60mm: $250 off (price $400) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 55-200: $200 off (price $500) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline

X-E2: save $100 on the kit ($1,299) and also on the body ($899) at AmazonUS, BHphoto (4% reward), Adorama (4% reward) and Pictureline.
X-M1: Save $200 (price $599) on the kit and $200 on the body (price $499) at AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama.
X-A1: get it for $449 with kit lens (save $150) at AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama.
X-PRO1: get the body for $999!! (save $200) at AmazonUS,  Adorama (+4%reward) and BHphoto (+4%reward).
XQ1: save $130 at AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama

 Fuji X-T1
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– A rich past meets a promising future in the next X evolution at cameras.reviewed: “Specs are one thing, and the X-T1 undoubtedly delivers what you’d expect, adding surprise and delight to the ownership package. Not only is the X Mount system burgeoning with well-priced premium primes (say that ten times fast), you also get the unique X-Trans sensor technology, and Fujifilm’s authentically lovely film simulation modes. Then there’s the now-famous Fujifilm support. Fujifilm has taken customer listening to the next level, making sure that owners get timely firmware updates with useful feature additions and often transformative performance improvements. Fujifilm keeps improving existing models through downloads in ways that are blow the competition out of the water.”

– Fujifilm X-T1 from my X-Pro1 – how does the upgrade hold up? at kwaibun: “Is it worth to upgrade from X-Pro1 to X-T1, I would say yes. Afterall, you are upgrading from version 1 to version 4 of the X-series. Does it beat Olympus EM-1 and Sony A7R? well, they are quite evenly great at their own area. I wish I can own all 3 of them.”

– Some Thoughts on the X-T1 and Raw Processing at thewanderinglensman: “First, I think the Fujifilm X-T1, as well as the lenses I purchased, were terrific.  I have nothing negative to say about them.  The camera is well designed, speaks quality, handles really well, has the controls just where I like them and the menu system is easy and simple to use and understand. […] Here is the tricky part; Image quality and raw processing. […] From the feedback I received as well as what I have read independently, mushy, watercolor looking foliage with little detail is indicative of how Adobe, in ACR and Lightroom, have set their algorithms to demosaic the raw files.  However, and this is a big however, many of you indicated that other raw processing programs do a great job with not only the X-T1 files, but all the FujiFilm X-Trans files.  I don’t have any other processor, so I will take your word for it.”

– How the Fujifilm X-T1 Shocked Me: A Quick Hands-On Overview by Dave Kai Piper over at slrlounge: “At first, I was unsure if I liked the design, the button placements or even the smaller size and weight.  Pre X-T1, I was a huge fan of the Fujifilm X-Pro. I am still thinking the X-Pro is the right camera for me, but I was pleasantly surprised at just how good the X-T1 is.”

– Cédric: “Last Friday, i bought the X-T1. Lucky Boy i am…but unfortunately, i discovered hot pixels on the sensor just after 3 mn of use… It’ s not the first time i got this problem. My X-E1 was already exposed to hot pixels and i had to send it back in warranty to remap the sensor. Same case for a good friend of mine with an X-E2. As i know you’re influent in the sphere of the lovers of Fuji X system, do you think it would be possible that Fujifilm offers us the possibility to make the remap sensor operation by ourselves instead of sending our product in warranty ? Some brands like Canon already offers this option via the menu. It would be easier for the customers and avoid an horrible frustation :)”

– X-T1 with [shoplink 13645]Zeiss 12 2,8[/shoplink] at Fariz Abasov’s Flickr here.

– Fujifilm X-T1 :: de Nikon à Fuji at k-pture (translation).

 XF 56mm f/1.2
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 -Shooting report at yodobashi (translation).

– Review at johncaz: “It’s spectacularly sharp from wide open all the way to f/16. At f/1.2 it’s so sharp you’ll cut yourself! Anyway you will be blown away by the results. Even the edges of the frame are sharp. As with most lenses in this focal range, as you start to increase the focus distance, the performance drops. Don’t be alarmed though, as a portrait lens you will be using wide apertures at close distances and for any other work, such as street or landscapes, you will be working at longer distances and smaller apertures preferably between f/4 – f/8.”

XF 10-24
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– Fujifilm Fujinon XF10-24mm f/4 Wide-angle zoom lens at soundimageplus: “Anyone expecting any kind of negative review from me is in for a disappointment. I really must negotiate with Fuji for a fee for all this fanboyistic gratuitous brand worship. I might as well get something out of it. […] So Fuji do it yet again. Another well-made, optically excellent, relatively inexpensive lens with great specs. […] For me, already the best mirrorless system out there and again, as far as I’m concerned, pretty much the best all-round camera / lens system out there as well that isn’t going to mean I end up in traction.” He also wrote another article (Fuji 10-24mm straight into action) with more images and first impressions here: “this is easily the best W/A zoom I’ve used. It’s sharp to the cormers and really well corrected. […] I wrote in a previous post about how this is all getting a bit boring. Another Fuji lens, another superb performer. But of course it isn’t boring at all.”

-Peter shared some images he took with the 10-24 with me. He says that: “It was my first day with the 10-24, this lens produces  definitely produces stunning results. The grip MHG-XT is worth it, you have a better hold on the X-T1 and it is very handy with the tripod.” X-T1 Vertical Battery Grip ($ 249,99): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EU: wexDE / wexUK /

– Fuji XF10-24mm F4 R OIS images at the-owl.

TCL-X100

TCL-X100, Some thoughts and more at ledesmaphotography.

X-E2
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 – Duch X-E2 review at pixelmania here (translation).

– Norway with the X-E2 at mfergusson: “I have taken more keepers with the XE-2 in the past 3 months than I have with my Nikons. Not to say I don’t use the Nikons or that I can’t make great images with them. I still carry one of them plus a couple lenses with me wherever I go since I only have the Fuji 35mm f1.4. In the case of this trip, I kept the Df with an 85mm and the D800 with a 35mm on the passenger seat next to the XE-2. I just didn’t use them as much.”

– Xpro1 and XE2 v Nikon D3s at matthewhartphotography: “I am not going to go in to the technical side of the Fuji XE2 or the XPro1, there are plenty of places for that on the web for that, but I will say I am so glad I sold all my Nikon Pro gear and went over to Fuji. Size and weight alone is a big reason, the Fuji crop sensors are stunning, I have used most of the Nikon crop sensor cameras and I can tell you they do not come close to the sensor in the Fuji X series!”

X100S
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Marc: “Having been shooting exclusively fuji for the last 2 years, and 100% with the x100s for the last year, your site has been invaluable to me in my rediscovery of just how much fun my photography can be.  along with your site, the x100s has brought me back to what ive been missing in my photography for a long time, namely a real sense of control over my images, and a real love for the tool.  i feel like im starting over, but with 20 years of experience to draw on.” Check out his blog here.

– Review: Fujifilm x100s – The perfect Image  at doublexposurephoto: “If it wasn’t obvious thus far, I LOVE this camera. After waiting a long while for it and reading so many positive reviews I was wondering if the it could stand up to my overblown expectations of it. Turns out it easily does! The camera never leaves my sight. I can take it everywhere I go and not be burdened by it. In fact, I rarely use my Canon any more. I was looking for a smaller camera to go along my DSLR and ended up finding a whole new photographic experience. Not to mention David Beckham has one :-P”

– Frederic Kelder: “Hi! As I’ve discovered the X100s 3 weeks ago, I’m really seduced by its hybrid VF and its stunning IQ. My first shots, postprocessed with Silverefex.” See them on Flickr.

– The Fujifilm X100S for Travel Photography at stephenip: “The X100S very much embodies everything the X100 was, but with fewer quirks. Sure it’s not perfect, but no camera is. As a travel camera however, the X100S is as close to perfect as I have found. It is small enough to fit in a coat pocket, yet capable enough to handle almost any photographic situation I throw at it.”

X-PRO1
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image courstey: www.cuno.co

– Cuno: “Hallo, just set my new homepage online. All pictures made with x-pro 1 and [shoplink 12889]fujinon 35,[/shoplink] [shoplink 12888]14mm[/shoplink].”

– My love for adventure, with my Fuji Film camera’s… at jasonryanphotography: “The Fuji Film X series camera’s allow me to do just that… explore, and let my feet do the walking, and my camera do the talking. Just like I did in Texas, New Orleans, Virginia, DC, Los Angeles, Mexico and only God knows where else along the way. It’s been fun!”

X20
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– fuji-xperience review in Spanish here (translation)

X100
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– Edward: “I have just finished a blog post about shooting infrared with a non-converted Fuji X100 here.”

RAW-conversion

– Fuji X-T1 – Raw Processing at soundimageplus: “Though I write all the time about how much I rate the Fuji X system, I still haven’t found a raw conversion method that gives me the sharpness the sensor is capable of and doesn’t take twice (or more) as long as just running the images through ACR and Photoshop. Photo Ninja, Iridient Developer and even the Fuji SilkyPix software all give me decent flat files to work on in Photoshop, where I do most of my processing, but this requires saving the image as a .tiff file and then opening it up again. PN and IR are both quite slow, so this frustrates me somewhat. ”

 switch to the X

– How Fuji helped me out of my creative plateau as a professional photographer at sproutingphotographer: “Let’s talk about increasing your photographic quality. If you want to truly take your business to a new level, this is the next logical step – improving your photography. It’s all great and well to want to improve your imagery, but how? And what if you’ve been shooting for a while and don’t know where to go? What if you’ve hit a creative plateau?”

Fujifilm + GlobeTrotter = Style

– Fujifilm X-Pro1, X-E2 And X20 cooperated with Globe-Trotter to create luxury camera cases and kits. I don’t know who really cares about it, but here is the link to ephotozine with the whole announcement.

a little bit of everything

– Massimo: “Hi Fuji Rumors, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to my latest photography project, TOUCH GROUND. Over the last years I took photographs of the places where immigrants from Africa have arrived (or just tried to land) by boat.
You can see the project on my website at this address.” And these are the shots taken with a Fuji: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

– A love letter to the Fuji X Series at rpe.me: “What about Sony, Olympus, Panasonic, and the like? Frankly, they all make great cameras. The latest mirrorless systems all have terrific image quality and large(ish) sensors. The differences between manufacturers are mostly in design and usability, and in this respect Fuji has it nailed. An X-series camera feels, well, like a camera. If you’re comfortable with a shutter speed dial and an aperture ring, à la 35mm Rangefinders and SLRs, you’ll love the Fujis.”

– The Popup Flash: A Pro Tool? at thedigitaltrekker: “These images would not have been useable right out of the camera, but with the boost of A. shooting RAW for the extra digital information in the image to work with and B. equaling out the dynamic range of the image using the popup fill we have some really nice images that would not have been possible before.”

– After 3 years with Fuji X-Cameras at fujixfiles: “After tenthousands of images taken with my X-Cameras I hope that Fujifilm continues to innovate the X-System like they have done in the past 3 years. And if they do, my DSLR gear will be obsolete for me one day.”

– Is there such a thing as too many megapixels? at soundimageplus: “Finally, 35mm film has always been considered to compare with around 10-12MP. And certainly from my film scans I would agree with that. And look at all the classic photographs taken on that format. Cartier-Bresson, Capa, David Bailey and Don McCullin shot some or all of their most famous pictures with 35mm film cameras and I don’t remember anybody saying that they should have been using something bigger. Maybe it’s a sign of insecurity to keep chasing bigger and bigger MP counts and I’m probably not immune to that.”

– Fuji X field report ” over at thephotofrontier: “The following are my thoughts about taking the Fuji X system through the Panama Canal and getting the photos to my mother as soon as possible.”

– Pete Delaney: “Hi Patrick, Really enjoy keeping upto date at Fuji Rumors. I thoroughly appreciate the X Series line up. Here’s a shot taken with my X-E1 and 60mm macro. Would it be ok to refer to your site occasionally on my Blog? Please see http://www.surroundinglight.com/. Thank you. Pete”

– Chris: “I’m an avid reader of your site and a proud owner of the fuji xt1. I also write for Fstoppers.com and have recently written an article about constructing the best, lightest travel kit to backpack with. A large part of my writing this is due to my love affair with the fuji. Feel free to take a look and share if you feel inclined.” Read it here at fstoppers.