Fujifilm X-Pro2 “Reset Issue” :: How to Avoid Your X-Pro2 Customs Settings to be Reset to Factory Settings!

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There have been several reports here at the Fuji X Forum, about X-shooters setting all the custom functions on their Fujifilm X-Pro2, but they went all lost and the camera reset to the factory settings later on.

The reason for this is that the internal backup battery has not enough power to keep your settings, when the Fujifilm NP-W126 battery is removed or runs out of power (or any third party battery – check out this test about the best third party batteries)

To avoid this issue please ensure to fully charge your battery and do not remove it (or make it run out of power) for the first 24 hours. This will give your X-Pro2 enough time to charge the internal battery, which will then have sufficient power to keep your settings even if the battery is removed or empty.

Also please note, as written in the X-Pro2 Owner’s Manual (which I warmly recommend to read!):

“If the battery is removed for an extended period, the camera clock will be reset and the language-selection dialog will be displayed when the camera is turned on.”

If the problem still persists even after letting a charged battery in the X-Pro2 for 24 hours, then you should contact your local Fuji support.

UPDATE: First Feedback from FR-readers in the comments: “The fact is, the battery is NOT the issue. How do I know? Mine reset without removing a fully charged battery for over 18 hours, still not removing it, just switched off the camera to change a lens, and switched it back on. Again, I DID NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY. Let’s be very clear.” If this occurs also to your X-Pro2, keep up sharing in the comments… you know that Fujifilm reads this blog.

You can be sure I’ll keep an eye on it!

If you find what you consider bugs or any issue related to the X-Pro2, feel free to share it here in the comments and/or at the dedicated X-Pro2 section of the Fuji X Forum – X-Pro 2 FW 1.0 Problems / Quirks.

I hope this helps every X-Pro2 Shooter to avoid the “reset-issue”… and enjoy shooting with it :-)

cheers
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Fuji Manager: “We’re not really interested in Medium Format. Focus on lenses!” :: X-Pro2 Review: “Anyone saying there’s no ISO improvement must be smoking something good”

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The Spanish site dslrmagazine (translation) met Fuji Managers at the CP+. Here some excerpts from the interview:

“There is a little known fact: in Thailand, for example, X-A series outsells Canon!

We are not really interested in the medium format; our intention, for now, is to focus on the lenses. We just announced a 2x teleconverter for the X series, available for the summer.

Today, already offer 21 different lenses. According to our market research, which demand more now users of the system X is a telephoto “prime” and also other wider and more compact lenses like the Fujinon XF 35mm f / 2 R LM WR. And, who knows, maybe also a “fish eye”, and of course, some day, a Tilt & Shift.

I tell you… don’t take that “we are not really interested in medium format” too seriously ;)

X-Pro2 review

Fuji X-Pro2 initial thoughts and a model shoot at mikecroshaw:

“AF speed..seemed very good, and a step in my opinion from the X-T1.  The EVF is a joy to use and so smooth now, I used it in a dimly lit pub and it was just superb. I’ve only tested AF-S and single point AF,as that is what I mostly use.  I’ll test the continuous focus when I get a chance in a week or so.

Image quality – top notch as you would expect, I’ve not really tested super high ISOs but I did accidentally shoot a shot at ISO8000 this morning and it looked a lot better than the X-T1 would have.  Anyone saying there is no ISO improvement must be smoking something good.  In terms of real life use, the improvement is totally apparent to me, I don’t care about charts and pixel peeping, if I’m shooting in a dark pub or church with the X-Pro2 using the same lenses as the X-T1 I get better results, that’s all I care about.“

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Fujifilm X­-Pro2 AutoFocus Really Faster than X-T1? Yes, and here is why (and how much faster) + more X-Pro2 Reviews

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is shipping, and I guess many X-shooters will know exactly what to do this weekend: shoot, shoot and shoot!

One of the aspects you can now finally test by your own, is if the X-Pro2 AF-speed is really better than on the X-T1. From the first feedback I’d say definitely yes. And it’s not only about the wider Phase detection pixel area. Also Contrast Detection AF (CDAF) has been improved, which is very important, since in low light the Phase Detection pixels do now work well. So it is of crucial importance to improve CDAF, and fujifilm-x explains how Fuji achieved this improvement:

“In order to enhance the contrast AF performance of X-Pro2, the system as a whole has been looked over.

First is the X-Trans CMOS III sensor. To read the contrast, it drives at the speed of 384fps. This is double the speed of the X-Trans CMOS II, 4 times faster than the original X-Trans CMOS. And the readout signal are processed, in a timely manner, by the X Processor Pro.

Next are the lenses. In order to work with the readout and the processed signals, the microcomputer of the lenses need to be updated. 

The physical parts (optical design and mechanical design) also need to be compatible with the fast readout that are driven from the microcomputer. In essence, the fast and accurate focus lens unit and actuator are required. With all this in place, fast contrast AF is realized. 

Unfortunately, there are only 5 XF lenses that can receive the benefit of the fast contrast AF: XF16-55mm, XF50-140mm, XF90mm, XF35mmF2, and the XF100-400mm.“

And here is the AF-improvement, measured according to CIPA standards:

More X-Pro2 Reviews

Becoming Lawless with the X-Pro2 at olafphotoblog / Test at dc.watch (translation) / X-T1 or X-Pro2 at the Spanish site quesabesde (translation) / Arcos Samples X-Pro2 at ipernity / X-Pro2: the Game Changer at ehnamour / The Perfect Combo: Fujfilm X-Pro 2 and XF35mmF2 WR at fujilove / Why should you buy the new X-PRO2? at robvisualfuji / The Fuji X-Pro 2 Feels Like Home at digitalrev / X-Pro2 test in Spanish at natan (translation) / Unboxing and First Impressions at Nils Pickert youtube

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And The Fastest SD-Card for your Fujifilm X-Pro2 (or X-T1) is…. ?

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TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…?

One of the questions I get now and then via email (and it’s actually also a hot topic at the Fuji X Forum here), is which SD-Card is the fastest for the Fuji X-Pro2 (or X-T1). – NOTE: X-Pro2 in Stock at AmazonDE and WexUK.

Easy answer: any UHS-II SD-Card.

But there are of course differences between the different SD-cards. X-Guru Rico made his Top 3 chart, starting from the fastest:

1. Lexar 2000x 300 MB/s (BHphoto – AmazonUS – Adorama – [shoplink 43268 ebay]Your eBay[/shoplink])
2. Toshiba Exceria Pro 260 MB/s (AmazonUS – [shoplink 43269 ebay]Your eBay[/shoplink])
3. SanDisk Extreme Pro 280 MB/s (BHphoto – AmazonUS – Adorama – [shoplink 43270 ebay]Your eBay[/shoplink])

Any experience with these SD-cards and the customer service related to it? Which SD-card/brand would you recommend to fellow X-shooter?

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Medium Format Fuji :: “50MP Sensor & Available 2017!” – New Source

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Hey all,

First a short Recap:

Our Top Trusted Japanese Source said it here: Fujifilm is already working on a Medium Format Camera. No doubt: it will come. But when? A new source said it could be “presented” at Photokina 2016 (late September). A source, who was right in the past, said here it will be an interchangeable lens camera.

And now the new Rumor:

A New Source (so take it with a grain of salt) said that the Medium Format Fuji…

  1. will have a 50MP Medium Format Sony Sensor
  2. will be available in 2017

My thoughts on this (not part of the rumor)

ad 1) Sounds a lot like the Pentax 645Z sensor
ad 2) So if the previous New Source Rumor is also correct (“presented at Photokina“), this means that Fuji could actually display a prototype at Photokina in September, and launch the final version in 2017

stay tuned for more, fellow X-shooters…
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