TERRIFIC DEALS: Fujifilm X-T2 for €789 and X-T20 for €527 at Amazon Europe

 

Fujifilm AmazonEU deals

The Fujifilm X-T3 is coming, and the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T20 are selling for an incredible price at Amazon Europe (shipped and sold by Amazon)

You can order from all EU countries. Price might change a bit. For example, the X-T2 would cost me €817 if I’d order it in France and make it ship to my country.

The cameras are currently out of stock, but you can place your order anyway for that price.

This add to the big deals we are currently having also in USA:

Fujifilm X-T2 (US-DEALS)
body only (save $500): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
body only graphite (save $500): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
with XF 18-55 (save $400): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

 

Top 10 FujiRumors Posts for July 2018 – Fujifilm XF10 Anyone?

Top Ten FR posts + the invisible XF10

I usually never do it… or I do only my Top/Flop posts at the end of the year, but this month I decided to share with you the top 10 posts of FujiRumors in July.

Why?

Because looking at the FujiRumors visits, it seems that many did not notice that, nestled between an amazing new roadmap and gorgeous new lenses, hidden between Fujifilm X-T3 buzz and new Kaizen firmware, Fujifilm also announced a new camera, called Fujifilm XF10.

The Fujifilm XF10 live blogging was one of the least followed live blogging I have ever done, even though I told you a few days before it would come July 19 (as opposed to the “surprising” XF8-16 and XF200 live blogging on July 20, which on FR went online at the very same second the lenses were announced).

But I guess this was to expect, since the XF10 was overshadowed by the XF 8-16 and XF 200 leaks, as well as by the new roadmap lens rumors. And add to that, that the Fujifilm XF10 is not the X70 successor many of us were hoping for.

Anyway… even though it seems that almost nobody here on FR cares about the XF10, I will try to give it a little bit of visibility by sharing two links with XF10 coverage you might want to check out.

With that said, here are the top ten FujiRumors posts of July 2018:

  1. Three Big Errors FUJIFILM Makes in the Camera, Lenses and Instax World – 1 is solved now :)
  2. Fujifilm Rumor Timeline 2018/2019 – The Complete Overview on Upcoming FUJIFILM Cameras and Lenses
  3. Fujifilm X-T3 Registered Online – Made in China
  4. BREAKING: Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8 and XF 200mm F2 Announcement in July
  5. Fujifilm Releases NEW FIRMWARE Updates for X-T2, X-Pro2, X-H1, GFX 50S and Announces FW for X-A5 and X-T100
  6. Fujifilm’s New Lens Roadmap: XF 16mm F2.8, XF 16-80mm F4 and XF 33mm F1.0
  7. See Fujifilm’s Current IBIS Unit in Fujifilm X-T2 and Why the Fujifilm X-T3 Won’t Have IBIS
  8. Fujifilm XF10 Announcement July 19
  9. Fujifilm X-Trans Vs. Bayer: Pros and Cons of Going Bayer or Sticking with X-Trans Sensor
  10. Dear FUJIFILM, We Decided: These Are the 6 X-Mount Lenses You Should Make Next

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Fujifilm XF10: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

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EPIC FUJIFILM Day Recap: XF10 Announced, Fujifilm Copies FujiRumors Lens Roadmap, XF8-16 and XF200 Specs, New Firmware & More

A Huge Fujifilm Day Needs a Huge FujiRumors Recap

Lucky me that I am on holiday in South Italy, Tropea, right now… because here coffee is super strong, cheap and delicious… and I take tons of it in these days, to survive the immense and sleepless live blogging and rumors.

Yes, I know, in theory this should be my holidays, a travel through France and Italy that you can follow on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter

But I canceled all my planed day trips, island hopping boat tours, the sunset/sunrise photographing, and I will remain locked in my room with my 3G hotspot to deliver you guys what you deserve: the best Fujifilm coverage in the known universe ;)

It’s just an fun moment to be a Fujifilm shooter, and in the last 24 hours a lot happened.

So I thought it’s time to give you a quick summary of what happened, just in case you tuned in on FR only now, or in case you are confused by all the articles.

NEW LENS ROADMAP

You might remember how 1.5 years ago, I asked you guys what you would like to see next from Fujfiilm. I got several thousands lens suggestions, and I worked day and night to sum up all your ideas into 30 lenses.

And then over 15,000 of you voted, and the result was clear

  • most wanted zoom: XF 16-80mm F4
  • most wanted prime: XF 33mm F1

Of course I knew Fujifilm will take note of our wishes. But not only they took note, the copied them 1:1, so now we will get them both… plus one more, the XF 16mm F2.8, which I think is mainly ment to be a fine Vlogging lens. Now I wonder… does Fujifilm really read your comments and look at your poll votes ??? ;)

So here is the magic trio that will be soon part of the roadmap.

  • XF 16mm f2.8 R WR
  • XF 16-80mm f4 R LM OIS WR
  • XF 33mm F1 R WR

For the latest roadmaps rumor coverage, check:

  • fujirumors.com – Fujifilm China Leaks Press Release of New XF Roadmap
  • fujirumors.com – Fujifilm’s New Lens Roadmap: XF 16mm F2.8, XF 16-80mm F4 and XF 33mm F1.0
  • fujirumors.com – Fujinon XF 200mm F2 Shipping in October and XF 8-16 Available in November

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU GUYS… because

…together we worked very hard for the lens wishlist, and your fantastic feedback and massive participation to this blog (and pressure on Fujifilm thanks to your poll votes), made the XF 33mm F1.0 and XF 16-80mmF4 come true.

You can get the complete XF 33mm F1.0 FULL FRAME KILLER Recap here.

FUJINON XF 8-16mm F2.8 and XF 200mm F2 Specs, Images, Price & Press Release

Speaking of lenses, there will be soon the official annoncement of the Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8 and XF 200mm F2. It’s a separate announcement to the XF10 (still in July), and of course you must follow FujiRumors, if you want to get the news as soon as it happens. Hence make sure to follow us on Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram and Twitter.

Much has already been leaked:

The LENS LIVE BLOGGING on FujiRumors will start 0,01 seconds after the official announcement. I will be ready ;)

NEW FIRMWARE

The following cameras got a new firmware: Fujifilm X-Pro2, X-H1, X-T2 and GFX 50S

Fujifilm also announced a new firmware coming in August for Fujifilm X-T100 and X-A5

Fujifilm XF10 Announcement

You can now pre-order the Fujifilm XF10 at BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama.

We have the XF10 announcment covered in-depth in our Fujifilm XF10 Live Blogging here.

MiXed Stuff

Due to the massive article uploads in the last days, you might have missed the following hot discussed topics on FujiRumors

  • fujirumors.com – X-Trans Vs. Bayer: All the facts and which sensor is better for what
  • fujirumors.com – Fujfiilm X-T3 new film simulation

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Ok… maybe I manage to get at least one blue hour shot of Tropea tonight… this could be a good spot, or not? Any other X-shooter here tonight?
SOOC

Fujifilm X-Trans Vs. Bayer: Pros and Cons of Going Bayer or Sticking with X-Trans Sensor

X-Trans Vs. Bayer

First and foremost, let me say that I LOVE X-TRANS.

But the fact that I love X-Trans, does not prevent me from discussing the big Bayer Vs. X-Trans debate, that has recently been fueled again by DPReviewTV in the X-T100 review and Tony Northrup in his X-H1 review, in the most objective way as possible.

So today’s question is: is there any reason why Fujifilm should go Bayer also on higher end APS-C Fujifilm X-series cameras?

WARNING

Some people do probably not have the 5 minutes of time it needs to read this article. They will read the headline, and arguing in favor or against X-Trans/Bayer by default :) .

So for those people, who refuse to read the article and don’t go beyond the headline, I will at least make a bullet-point list, in the hope they will read that one at least.

This is a super short condensation and simplification of more complicated subjects, and as such it is naturally an inaccurate list. Each point will elaborated and clarified in all its shades below.

X-Trans Pros

  • less color noise at high ISO
  • less moiré (an advantage that will become negligible once APS-C sensor go beyond 30MP)
  • sharper compared to cameras with same pixel number and optical low pass filter, unless the processing in camera is very aggressive, like on X-A5 and X-T100
  • more pleasing “film-like” grain at high ISO

Bayer Pros

  • 20%-30% less processing power required (possible benefits listed below)
  • cheaper to produce than X-Trans

Brutally short conclusion:

  • X-Trans is better for image quality
  • Bayer is better for features and speed, unless Fujifilm can compensate for the extra 20-30% processing power required by the X-Trans sensor with a more powerful processor (present in Fujifilm X-T3), new sensor tech for faster sensor readout (maybe stacked sensor) and better heat management (present in X-H1)

If you want, you can now start your 5 minutes reading time :)

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Fujifilm Rumor Timeline 2018/2019 – The Complete Overview on Upcoming FUJIFILM Cameras and Lenses

2018/2019 Fujifilm Rumor Timeline

Confused by all the rumors? Then let’s put some order into the big buzz :)

So first I’ll give you an accurate timeline and then, down below, the detailed rumors with reliabily rating and working link to every single rumor.

Also consider…. we are working on Fujifilm X-Pro3, X200 and all other rumors, but we will share only once we have something more reliable in our hands. Hence, don’t panic if you don’t see your dream camera listed below. It does not necessarily mean it won’t come, but only that for now we have no solid rumor about it share.

Don’t forget, FujiRumors is EVERYWHERE :) Facebook, RSS-feed, Instagram, Youtube and Twitter

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Fujifilm XF10 Announcement Postponed to After July 5

Fujifilm XF10

Back in June we reported that Fujifilm registered a camera with the code name “FF 180002” to be announced on July 5, said the same document.

However, as spotted by nokishita, Fujifilm now removed the reference to the July 5th announcement from the document. Nokishita writes “it is unclear whether it is a mistake or postponement“.

So don’t expect anything coming on July 5th. You can celebrate Independence Day and take care about the hang-over the day after… there won’t be any live blogging you have to follow :) .

The Fujifilm XF10 is an X70 without one of the most loved features of the X70, the selfie screen, and it has a Bayer sensor.

The Fujifilm XF10 can not be considered and won’t be even marketed as the X70 successor. We already wrote our X80 wish-list with list of features and improvements we would like to see over the X70.

Currently there are a total of 3 Fujifilm cameras registered:

  • FF 180002: Camera similar in size to Fujifilm X70. Very likely the Fujifilm XF10
  • FF 180003: Camera with bluetooth version 4.2. Very likely the Fujifilm X-T3
  • FF 180004: Camera with radio parts like Fujifilm X-H1 and X-E3. Very likely the Fujifilm GFX 50R

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… have a fantastic day,

SUPER DEAL: Fujifilm X-T2 now $500 off

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm Europe has already launched big deals on X-T2, X-H1, X-Pro2 and X-E3.

Now US store BestBuy is offering the Fujifilm X-T2 body only with a massive $500 price drop and the kit version with a $400 discount.

Are you afraid you will miss this or similar deals at BHphoto & Co?

Please don’t panic… simply follow FujiRumors on Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter and I will notify you immeditaly about future deals.

And thanks a lot to the reader, who passed me the link to BestBuy… your help means the world to me :) .

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
Fujifilm X-T2: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
Fujifilm X-E3: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
Fujifilm X-Pro2: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera

all the best,

Fujifilm X-T100 Page Gets Major Content Update and Win One Fujifilm X-T100 Every Month

Fujifilm X-T100

The Fujifilm X-T100 just hit the market, and Fujifilm is starting a marketing campaign as I haven’t even seen one for its high end models.

I’ve already reported about the dedicated Fujifilm X-T100 page a few times. Well, with the release of the X-T100, the page now got a major content update and Fujifilm also started a competition, where every month starting from now for the next 6 months, you can win a Fujifilm X-T100.

The contest is open for residents of: United Kingdom, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Spain, Finland, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden.

The marketing effort Fujifilm puts into the promotion of the X-T100 shows how important this little camera is for Fujifilm.

I know that amongst FujiRumors readers, who are mostly enthusiasts and professional photographers, the X-T100 is not popular and does not grab much of our interest.

However, just like the extremely successful Fujifilm X-A5, the Fujifilm X-T100 might appeal to a very large target group that simply does not read FujiRumors or Fuji forums.

Finally Fujifilm offers not only a very affordable camera with selfie screen (like the X-A5), but also with an electronic viewfinder! A serious competitor to the Sony A6000, which is consistently at the very top of the bestseller mirrorless cameras (currently #1 at AmazonUS).

So good luck to the little X-T100…

… and in the meantime, here on FujiRumors we wait for the Fujifilm X-T3 ;) .

Fujifilm X-T100: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera

New Fujifilm BC-W126S Battery Charger just an Updated BC-W126 Charger

Fujifilm BC-W126S

What a buzz around 2 rumors and 1 registration. So let’s sum it up

  • Rumor 1: the Fujifilm X-T3 will have a “better performing battery“
  • Rumor 2: the Fujifilm X-T3 will have a touch screen
  • Registration: Fujifilm just registered a new battery charger, the BC-W126S

The New B(attery)C(harger)-W126S combined with the rumor about a “better performing battery” are two hot hints that something is happening. But what exactly?

Let’s start by saying that Fujifilm ships all their current X-series cameras with the Fujifilm BC-W126 (no “s”), including their brand new Fujifilm X-H1 and Fujifilm X-T100. The new BC-W126S looks like an evolution of the older BC-W126 and seems to indicate that it will still take NP-W126S batteries.

The fact that the BC-W126 charger gets an upgrade now in 2018, might also indicate that Fujifilm plans to use the NP-W126S batteries for future camera models.

With that said, our sources say that the Fujifilm X-T3 will have a “better performing battery“.

So now I wonder how the “better battery performance” is achieved on the Fujifilm X-T3. Thanks to changes on the camera itself, or changes on the current NP-W126S battery (maybe making an NP-W126X), or both?

Make sure to stay tuned on FR via Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter to find it out.

cheers,

5 Things I Like and Dislike About the Fujifilm X-H1 – ZedProMedia

5 Likes & Dislike about the Fujifilm X-H1

ZedProMedia just shared a video about the 5 things he dislikes about the Fujifilm X-H1, mostly for video use. You can check out the video here.

  • Battery Life
  • Video File splitting every 5 minutes and record limit
  • 120fps has lots of moirè and aliasing (probably a procssing limit. X-T3 will have faster processor ;) )
  • jerky IBIS in video. Does not look so natural like GH5
  • video AF is not that reliable and hunts, but really depends on the lens you use (fixable via firmware update)

In his following video he shares the 5 things he loves about the Fujifilm X-H1. You can check out the video here.

  • buttons, handling and grip, feels like a beastly chunk of a camera
  • EVF super bright, definitely better than X-T2
  • Eterna film simulation. Very easy to grade if you don’t shoot Flog
  • autofocus system, really fast and snappy (for stills)
  • silent shutter. Insanely quite. Great for weddings
  • BONUS: 200 mbps 4K

Fujifilm X-H1: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
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