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Sorry guys, but for the first & only time in my life, I made up a rumor… April Fools Day :-)

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Three X-series cameras have been registered at the Chinese radio wave authentication institution (where all WiFi capable devices have to be registered).

• X-MF1
• X-T2
• X-T2 Pro

The fact that these cameras have now been registered, means that the announcement (not release) could be imminitent (spring/early summer)

One big surprise is the X-T2 Pro. It could indicate that Fuji will release 2 different X-T2 bodies. Maybe the X-T2 Pro could be slightly larger and fit a bigger/better battery. Also the heat dissipation would be easier on a larger body, eliminating overheating issues while shooting 4K video.

Do you think it’s a smart move to offer two different bodies?

The other huge surprised is the X-MF1, which really sounds like the Medium Format camera. I wasn’t expecting it to come so fast. But competitors are not sleeping and Fujifilm might have decided to step on the gas.

NOTE: The original EXCEL file has been removed, but the FR-reader, who passed me the link (thanks) saved it and send it to me. For now I’ll share a screenshot. I’ll share the full File on my dropbox next.

stay tuned,
Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter

UPDATE: A source reacted to this rumor and dropped anonymously the date of the Firmware release via rumor box: it says March 24 (FW1.1 XP2)! Never forget the grain of salt when it comes to FW-rumors!

Message to this source: the FW will fix the reset issue. Do you know of any other bugs that will be fixed? Feel free to use the rumor box again… and maybe give yourself a nick-name

Original Post

The Fuji X-Pro2 Firmware fix is coming, very soon, as a trusted source told us here. As you might remember, Fuji New Jersey said to a FR-reader, that they planed to release it end of last week… but apparently the Firmware wasn’t yet ready.

However, according to a source, who was right in the past, this could be the week of its announcement. Sure, as we have seen in the past, FW-release dates can change quickly. But the source was very confident that it would be released “before Easter” (so before March 27).

stay tuned and follow FR also on Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter for instant notification as soon as the Firmware is online,

Back in spring 2013, Zeiss launched 2 Touit lenses for Fuji X mount, the 32mmF1.8 and 12mmF2.8… and it was a huge fiasco.

Zeiss failed not because their lenses were bad… not at all. It’s just that they were too similar in focal length to existing Fujinon lenses, more expensive, and optically not superior (probably even inferior) to the XF35mmF1.4 and XF14mmF2.8. More at the ultimate Zeiss Touit Vs. Fujinon XF shootout.

Since then, Zeiss added one more Touit lens to the line-up, the 50mmF2.8 1:1 Macro, and that’s it, no more X-mount lenses… and as far as I know, Zeiss has currently no plans to offer new X-mount lenses.

However, according to a new source (so take it with a grain of salt), there is right now a company in California, that is right now converting the E-mount Zeiss Loxia lenses to Fuji X Mount!

The Zeiss Loxia offer currently consists in the following 3 lenses: the 21mmF2.8, the 35mmF2 and the 50mmF2 (specs&price for each lens at BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama)

Could the Loxia X-mount sell well amongst X-shooters? I have my doubts, as we are spoiled by the excellent (and currently also super-discounted) Fujinon glass, so it’s hard to compete with it.

Some third party X-mount lenses, though, have become very popular amongst X-shooters, like the (very affordable) Samyang 12mmF2 (which I own and just can recommend).

I personally do not feel the need of the Loxia glass, but I’m also a friend of the good old saying: the more, the merrier!

Samyang/Rokinon 12mmF2.0: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonDE / AmazonUK / [shoplink 37811 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink] /

Zeiss Touit 50mmF2.8 1:1 Macro: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
Zeiss Touit 32mmF1.8: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
Zeiss Touit 12mmF2.8: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

XF 35mmF1.4: AmazonUS / BHphoto / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 14mm: AmazonUS / BHphoto / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline

It’s confirmed now by a Trusted Source: the reset issue is fixable via Firmware.

When will it come? FR-reader Silvestro had a call with Fuji New Jersey and shared what they told him here:

I talked to at the New Jersey facility said they knew all about it…it had happened to them actually […] he also said that by the end of the week there would be a Firmware fix

I can’t confirm for now the “end of this week FW-fix“, but it’s good to know that it’s not a hardware issue. And of course, trusted or not, the past has shown us that when it comes to Firmware updates, we should always take it with a grain of salt… even if it’s Fujifilm itself, who announces them ;)

Get Instant Notification as soon as the Firmware is online by following this FXF-thread and/or following FujiRumors on Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter.

stay tuned,

How to get Instant FXF X-Pro2 Firmware Notification

According to a new source, Fuji will release a Bug Fix Firmware Update for the Fujfiilm X-Pro2.

One Bug should be the “Reset-Issue“. The Source said:

Fuji is fully aware of the problem and they’re on the way to release a firmware update, they identified the problem and no hardware is concerned.

Good to know that a Firmware update will fix it :)

cheers,
Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter

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