There Will Be Kaizen

Heay gsiys I AMSMAZING casnT BNelive…

* * Dutch vegetable break * *

Sorry, I was too excited to type… but now I’m more calm… so let me try again to write it down for you ;)

Dear Fujifilm Shooters,

some of you might remember, when back in 2013, the godfather of the Fujifilm X-series, Mr. Kawahara, said in this interview of 2013 that they are committed to improve their cameras via firmware updates because “we want you to use our camera longer and longer in your life.” (Note: Kawahara left Fujifilm in 2016, as reported here).

And indeed, we have seen many huge Kaizen firmware updates for many cameras in these years.

The FW updates were so big, that Fujifilm had to re-write entire camera manuals several times and Rico had to republish updated versions of his Fuji Tips and Tricks ebooks. And (unless you are an X100S/T) owner, you had the pleasure to feel what it means to “download a complete new camera… for free“.

Well… today I’m very excited to tell you, that there will be Kaizen love again… also for the Fujifilm X-Pro2!

Fujifilm X-Pro2: Level Up

I hear from trusted sources, that Fujifilm is working on a major firmware update for the Fujifilm X-Pro2, which will, among the others, give X-Pro2 owners 4K video and more.

Here on FujiRumors, the community asked for 4K on X-Pro2 multiple times, in dedicated articles and comments, and finally also Fuji Guy Billy joined Fujirumors critics on February 2017, when he said here he is also “fighting with Japan” to implement 4K on X-Pro2.

Well… it seemed all this pressure helped ;)

So, dear X-Pro2 shooters… be patient, and you will get your Kaizen Love.

Oh… and feel free to share the joy with all of us at the Fujifilm X-Pro user group on facebook. We also have an X-T User Group, if you are interested.

Time To Dream

4K is sure. But what else would you like? Tethering? And maybe the ability to adjust ISO via command dial? Anything else? Well, then say it here in the comments… you know those guys at the Fujifilm headquarter read us and X-ray your comments :)

*** You’ve Got The Power ***

Can Fujifilm ignore a unique community on the world-wide web that is able to drop 11,000 votes in a single poll within 2 days? Nope, they simply can’t :)

And if there is a reason why Fujifilm’s most known top manager, Toshihisa Iida, “loves” FujiRumors, then it’s because you guys provide Fujifilm an umatched amount of (free) feedback every single day in your comment and poll votes.

Your diligent (and massive) participation allowed Fujirumors to become the privileged channel that connects Fujifilm to its customers… this is more that I could have ever hoped for this blog! Thanks guys :)

Now, to keep our feet well set on the ground, I will also say that I’m aware we can’t always influence Fujifilm’s decision…

… however, sometimes, we can :)

In fact, it was your feedback and negative poll results, that killed the monochrome X-Pro1 and your positive pressure that revived the X-E3 plans and made Fujifilm say here “we are aware of the many X-E3 request”.  The feedback you give in polls makes it to internal Fujifilm meetings with the Press and, as said before, even Fujifilm top manager Toshihisa Iida “Loves” FujiRumors.

So guys, never stop it and keep up sharing your daily feedback to Fujifilm :)

have a GREAT day,
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Sony’s Fast & Furious Hardware Updates Vs. Fuji’s Kaizen Philosophy :: What’s the Better Strategy to Win the Mirrorless Battle? – POLL

We have reported about the editing software Picktorial in the past here on FujiRumors.

• Picktorial 3.0 Released, with Proprietary Fujifilm X-Trans RAW Support (compressed / uncompressed RAW’s) – article here
• First Look at Picktorial 3.0 RAW Processor for Fuji X Trans Files: “Lightening Fast Editing Speed” – article here

Well… I hear from a source (thanks), that Picktorial will soon add Fujifilm film simulation profiles support!

You can download Picktorial at picktorial.com. Free trial is available too.

Full list of supported Fujifilm cameras here.

Picktorial youtube channel here.

Just yesterday here FR-reader Chris – check out his work on instagram here – shared with us an image of the Fujifilm X-E3 front.

Well, he spotted another image of what could be the Fujifilm X-E3, which you can see above. It’s again a crop of a much bigger image, that’s the reason for the low resolution.

Just as we already speculated here on FujiRumors, it seems to prove that it has no pop-up flash.

You can also see the combined ISO/Shutter dial.

cheers
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A Perfect Day

If you think a perfect day is riding a rented scooter all over Crete (Greece) on your holidays, jump from cliffs in the most insanely blue water I’ve ever seen, photograph great moments and sceneries with your Fujifilm gear and then end the day with a very good old friend at beer, raki and gorgeous food… if you think all this makes a prefect day, then you are wrong!

Because a perfect day, at least for me, always ends with a rumor :D

And well, FR-reader Chris – check out his work on instagram here – helped me to make my (too short) vacation in Greece even better :)

He contacted me and shared with me an image he found, which could show the Fujifilm X-E3.

The New X-E3 image

The image is low resolution (cropped from a much bigger image), but we can see that it clearly has the DNA of Fujifilm’s X-E line.

In fact, it could be even mistaken for an X-E2, if it wasn’t for the focus assist light, which is now moved a bit higher, just as we can see from the first leaked X-E3 images here.

The hot shoe is now centered to the lens, but sadly we can’t see more of the top plate, due to the strap.

The X-E3 should also have a front command dial, which is also covered by the strap. You can see it in our first leaked images.

The Real Thing?

This is the image I got… and now I just want to have fun and analyze it. I don’t know of any other EVF only MILC X-series camera that looks exactly like the one Chris shared with the FR-community… so why not… it could be the Fujifilm X-E3 indeed :)

Thanks again to Chris (instagram), for finiding and sharing the image with FujiRumors and with all of us.

And at this point, really BIG thanks to everybody, who helps me in my work and contributes to keep the entire Fujifilm world excited. Feel free to keep up sharing. We have an anonymous rumor box on the blog, but even if you write me emails at fujirumor@gmail.com or contact me via PM at Facebook and Twitter, you will remain 100% anonymous.

cheers
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Rumored Fujifilm X-E3 specs

There is a new firmware update on the way for the Fujifilm X-T20 (and maybe for other Fujifilm cameras too?)

A FR-reader just received back his Fujifilm X-T20 from repair, and he saw that his Fujifilm X-T20 has already firmware 1.02 installed (latest official version is 1.01).

When will Fujifilm release firmware 1.02 for every X-T20 owner?

As we told you earlier today here on Fujirumors, Fujifilm will have a big Fujikina event on September 7. That could be a good date to release the latest firmware update for X-T20… but I have no rumored date for now.

What we have seen in the past, is that Fujifilm usually releases updates for several cameras on the very same day, so I wouldn’t be surprised if also other Fujifilm cameras will get an update. But also in this case, just a speculation of mine.

Anyway… whatever comes, I’m 100% focussed to give you guys the fastest udpates, the most reliable rumors and the freshest news in the Fuji world.

*** The fact that Fujirumors is consistently the first to break the news and rumors, is only made possible thanks to your support. By sharing with FR, you allow me to keep the entire Fuji World up to date (and excited) in real-time. I couldn’t do all this alone, so thanks so much for your help… and feel free to keep up sharing… I can’t wait to see what you guys spot next :)

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• Fujifilm X-T User Facebook Group
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• Fujifilm GFX Facebook Group
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Big Fujikina Event in Toyko September 7, 2017