CP+ :: Fujifilm Presents 2.0x Teleconverter and says 1 or 2 more lenses (not in roadmap now) will still come this year!

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So the rumor shared last month here was true (once again thanks to FR sources)… Fujifilm will launch a 2.0x Teleconverter.

Check out the video below of ValueTechTV (min 3:40)

He says that:

  • this is not a mock-up, but a working sample of the 2.0x Teleconverter
  • there is no release date for it, but the journalist thinks it could still come this year (the rumor says it will come before Photokina)
  • will work with lenses like the 100-400

The journalist says that Fujilm told him that there will be still 1 or 2 lenses this year (his guess is photokina), but didn’t share any more details. He is evidently speaking of lenses not included in the roadmap.

nice spot and thanks for the link to Fuji X Forum Member Quincy… yep, that guy, who made me drop my coffee :)

The FujiRumors rumored Roadmap ::  First Confirmation, there will be a 2.0x Teleconverter

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Fujifilm Manager at CP+: “Fuji X-T2 will have 4K. No plan to add it to X-Pro2 via FW :: Monochrome X-Pro? X30 successor?”

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X-Pro2 is shipping

Fujifilm X-Pro2
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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The CP+ opened its doors, and the French site focus-numerique (translation) had the opportunity to talk to Fujifilm Managers Shugo Kiryu and Shusuke Kozaki.

They confirm that the X-Pro2 is actually 4K capable, but they do not plan to add this feature via Firmware. But the X-T2 will definitely have 4K!

Here some excerpts (google translated):

4K

We asked users of the X-Pro 1 if they used it for video and 80% of them said no. By cons, of course, you can make high quality videos FHD with the X-Pro 2. But according to our studies users do not expect 4K feature on the X-Pro 2. Technically, we could add this feature with a firmware update but we do not plan to do so in the future.

We will integrate the 4K video in the next models of the T series

Monochrome X-Pro

At the beginning we wanted to develop a device of this type, but in the end we opted for the simulation mode ​​(silver black and white films) obtained from color files. For us to judge image quality for a draw. Our tests have shown that visually, the image quality between a photo after an X-Trans sensor color then treated black and white film simulation and a photo of a monochrome sensor was identical. In addition, we asked our ambassadors photographers who responded that he had an urgent need for color images and they were not to use multiple field devices.

Plans for X30 Successor?

Currently not. This segment is very competitive with the presence of Sony, Canon and Nikon now (new range of compact Nikon experts DL). At present, we do not 1 inch version of our X-Trans technology. It takes time to develop.

What will come at Photokina 2016?

This is top secret! I can not reveal anything, but maybe new products will be launched at Photokina. You can perhaps guess!

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Top secret… hehe… just stay tuned on FujiRumors via Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter  ;)

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The Fuji Lens Teardown at LensRentals: “Excellent Construction. Designed by people who know how to make reliable lenses!”

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And finally LensRentals did it: they did a disassembly post on a Fujinon lens, in this case the (now discounted) Fujinon XF55-200! Here are their conclusions:

“If you want the system with the most screws, you want Fuji, no question. […]

As for our impressions, first and foremost, the Fuji lenses are a bit more complicated than most we’ve tackled, but not hugely so. The construction, especially when considering this is a consumer-price zoom lens, is impressive.

[…] The overall construction is excellent. There was no place during this disassembly that either of us thought we saw a weak point that would be likely to cause problems. It’s not massively over engineered, but it’s very solidly constructed. It’s definitely better constructed than what we would expect from a $600 zoom. This looks like a lens that was designed by people who know how to make reliable lenses.

[…] we learned some things today and came away impressed — at this price point it’s an extremely well-built lens with a lot of interesting technology inside.”

The XF55-200 is now $100 off at BHphoto and AmazonUS. Plenty of Fujinon lenses are right now in offer:

XF Lens Deals

XF 18mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 27mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 60mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

XF 14mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 16mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
XF 23mmF1.4 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 56mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 90mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 10-24mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 55-200mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 18-135mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

XF 56mmAPD (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 16-55mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 50-140mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 100-400mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

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Download the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Owners Manual… only here on FujiRumors (still not available via Fujifilm)

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Fujifilm X-Pro2
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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Embargo or not, some store started shipping the Fujifilm X-Pro2 already (see post here).

So high time to go through the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Manual… and since it’s still not available officially, you can download it now here on FujiRumors dropbox (you do not have to sign in to dropbox to download the file).

The manual is the final and official one… it’s just not online at the moment… except here on FujiRumors ;)

Thanks for the file to George Norman (Instagram @georgenormanphoto) and Craig Whitehead (Instagram @fujixphoto)

have a good read
Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 in Stock in Europe! :: “In the Lab, the X-Pro2 was a Monster, one of the Best Cameras we have Ever Tested!” (Reviewed.com)

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Fujifilm X-Pro2
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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It’s here (finally!!!)… at least in Europe!

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is right now marked as available at Amazon France here (via third party seller with 27mm lens). FXF member Mike K saw a limited number in Stock also at Amazon Germany (now sold).

The X-Pro2 shipping embargo in USA is March 3.

“In the Lab, this camera was a monster! It’s one of the highest scoring cameras that we have ever tested. It absolutely blew away sharpness tests, great color, great white balance!” More on youtube

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