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IT’S RUMOR TIME

The X-Pro2 was just the beginning of the hottest rumor year we have EVER had here on FujiRumors!

The X-T2, New Lenses, Medium Format Rumors, New Kaizen Firmware, Photokina Rumors (!!!) and let’s see what else our sources will be able to pull out of their magic hat to keep the X-shooter World excited! ;-)

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RUMOR: Bug Fix Firmware for Fujifilm X-Pro2 coming!

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According to a trusted source (thanks for sharing), Fujifilm will release a bug fix Firmware for the X-Pro2! This Firmware comes after FW 1.01, which fixed the Reset Issue.

What will it fix? It will probably fix black frame issue (Black Frames between shots in single shot mode) and maybe some other bugs (Full list of X-Pro2 Bugs here)

When will it come? I’m not sure yet. Maybe there will be a dedicated Firmware very soon or maybe it will be bundled with the EF-X500 or 2.0x Teleconverter support Firmware later on. The latter option could allow Fujifilm to “hide” the bug-fix behind a regular support Firmware.

Good to see Fujifilm fixing these bugs… so the Fujifilm X-T2 won’t have these issues at its launch.

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Sony Sensor Factory will Resume Operations at the End of May :: Will this delay affect the release of the Fuji X-T2?

There is a further press release regarding the Kumamoto Sony sensor production facility that was hit by the earthquake earlier this month (via SonyAlphaRumors).

Sony says they will resume operations at the End of May.

As you know, Sony makes the APS-C sensors for Fujifilm. For now I still believe the X-T2 will be announced in late June / early July. However, we can’t exclude that it will be available on the market later than orignially planed.

Status of Sony Group Manufacturing Operations Affected by 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes (Third Update)

Due to the earthquake of April 14, 2016 and subsequent earthquakes in the Kumamoto region, operations at Sony Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s Kumamoto Technology Center (located in Kikuchi Gun, Kumamoto Prefecture), which is the primary manufacturing site of image sensors for digital cameras and security cameras as well as micro-display devices, were halted and currently remain suspended. With aftershocks continuing and employee safety the foremost priority, inspections of the facility and the development of a recovery plan remain ongoing. The current status of operations for the Kumamoto Technology Center is as follows:
  • Damage to the building itself has been confirmed to be primarily to the upper layer of the building, and reinforcement work will be carried out in this area.
  • The clean rooms used for wafer processing and manufacturing equipment, both located on the lower layer of the building have not been significantly damaged, and preparations are now underway to resume production. Manufacturing operations are targeted to resume around the end of May 2016.
  • Regarding back-end processes, such as assembly and measurement, as well as processing operations for components such as camera modules, which are carried out on the upper layer of the building, Sony has confirmed that there is damage to the clean rooms, manufacturing equipment and other equipment. Further analysis of the extent of this damage is currently underway.
  • Damage to finished product inventory such as image sensors at Kumamoto Technology Center is limited, and shipments of these products have already resumed. The status of semi-finished and uncompleted products is currently being confirmed.

The impact of the earthquakes on Sony Corporation’s (“Sony”) consolidated results continues to be evaluated. In the Devices segment, there is expected to be direct physical damage to Kumamoto Technology Center. Sony expects to incur expenses primarily for recovery and reinforcement work in response to the physical damage to the relevant portion of the Kumamoto Technology Center. Sony may also incur large opportunity losses, mainly in the Devices and Imaging Products & Solutions segments due to suspension of production for a certain period of time.

In addition, due to the suspension of manufacturing operations at Kumamoto Technology Center and potential disruption to the supply of components to Sony from certain third-party suppliers that also have manufacturing facilities in the Kumamoto region, it is possible that business operations within the Mobile Communications, Game & Network Services and Home Entertainment & Sound segments also may be affected. This potential impact is currently being evaluated.

Hot Lexar SD-Card DEALS :: Discount on the Fastest SD-card for X-Pro2, X-T1… and X-T2 !

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You should check out this!

Lexar is having a special on its SD-cards, including Lexar 32 and 64GB Professional 2000x UHS-II, the currently fastest SD-card for your X-T1, X-Pro2… and soon X-T2 :)

Check it out here at BHphoto (with SD-card reader) and here at Adorama (with SD-card reader). The SD-cards are rebated also at AmazonUS, but without SD-card reader.

The deal expires on April 30.

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

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Extreme Test in Antartica (VIDEO) :: X-Pro2, A Love-Hate Relationship & more (miXed zone)

X-Pro2 Extreme Test in Antartica by Gianluca Colla on youtube

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

Fuji X-Pro2, A Love-Hate Relationship at joelwolfson / Don’t shrug off the most important images you will ever take at olafphotoblog + Where Road and Street Meet at olafphotoblog / Cuba Street Photography with the Fuji X-Pro2 at yorkplacestudios / Urbex in Belgium with Sheena Williams ~ NSFW at prophotonut + Hollywood Glamour Photography at prophotonut / X-Pro2 + 100-400: The Colours of Dunbar Harbour at macleancomms + Rugby Game at macleancomms + Continous Autofocus on the Fujifilm X-Pro2 at macleancomms / Newborn Session with my X-Pro2 at fujixjournal / 22 with the X-Pro2 at stephangeyer / Double Pro? Thoughts on the Fujifilm X-Pro2 at sgoldswoblog / Think Inside The Box – OVF Love at littlebigtravelingcamera / X-Pro2 with Metz 44 AF-2 at joengphotography / XPRO2 First impressions : A beast of a camera or do I sense some disappointment ? at tomleuntjensphotography / My first thoughts about the X-Pro2 (part 1) at robvisualfuji / The Gear that I Use; The Fujifilm X Pro2 at henrysmithscottage / Capturing Cuba’s Streets with the Fuji X-Pro2 During Obama’s Visit at petapixel / X-Pro2 and 23mm lens – perfect for street photography ? at gwls / NSFW: Fuji X-Pro2 in the hands of a Boudoir Photographer at fabyandcarlo / X-Pro2 review at leighmiller / Back home to Fujfilm with the X-Pro2 at byjansen / Fuji XPro2 Wedding Photography at thefxworks /

Other X-series cameras

Wonderful shots taken with X-T1 of Russian ballet dacers at darianvolkova instagram / with the X-T1 at Fujifilm X70 Initial Impressions and Images at photo.stjeanm / X70 review in Spanish at quesabesde (translation) / Wellcome Collection staircase with X-T1 at androloria / X-E1 – Australia Reportage at dariocannone :: Japan Reportage at dariocannone / NSFW: The Fuji XT-1 One Year Later at ipcloud /

Lenses

X-mount lenses

Fujifilm XF 100-400mm First Hands-On Review at xavierlum / Fuji 100-400mm Goes To The Zoo at prometheus / 24hrs with the Fuji 100-400mm at fujifun / 100-4oo first impressions at joengphotography / XF23mm at the Dutch site pixelmania (translation) /

Travel X / Switch (or not) to the X / Fuji X for Weddings

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UPDATED Shooting Weddings with Fuji by Kevin Mullins at f16.click

Taiwan Special 2/3 – Fuji Xpro1 vs Nikon D700 for Travel Photography at buzzvinyl / My Havana Story at linkedin /

a bit of everything

10 changes on my wish list for the Fujifilm X-T2 at zonefocus / Fuji is refusing to listen to its customers at blupace / What Fujifilm’s X series did for me and my photography at jrpatterson / Why I Converted my X-Pro 1 Camera to Infrared at andrewsgibson /

FINAL CALL :: Last 2 Fuji X-T1 Deal Days (save $300) :: Fujifilm X-T10 + Lightroom5 Deal at FocusCamera

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Now we know it: the X-T2 will come pretty soon! High Time to get rid of as many X-T1’s as possible. That’s why we have great deals running on it all over the world. However, those in USA are expiring very soon (exp. April 16). You’ll save $300 on the combos listed below.

FocusCamera has a special deal on the X-T10 + 18-55 (silverblack). It comes bundled with Lightroom 5.

X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-55
(save $300BHphoto / AmazonUSFocusCamera / Adorama
X-T1 Black Body
(save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUSFocusCamera / Adorama
X-T1 Graphite (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUSFocusCamera / Adorama

Fujifilm X-Pro2 eBook available in Summer :: Get a 40% Off Coupon Code with FujiRumors & RockyNook!

Rico’s Fujifilm X-Pro2 book “115 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Camera” will be available in Summer.

You can now Sign Up at the RockyNook page here, to get updates regarding the eBook.

Once it will be available, you’ll be notified via email and you’ll get a 40% off coupon code, which you are free to use in case you decide to purchase the X-Pro2 book.

Here is the Fujifilm X-T2 approx. Announcement Date! (SRP) + Some Specs shared in the Comments

Fujifilm currently focusing on development of compact WR lenses instead of XF33mmF1.0! Smart Move? Vote the POLL!

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Official Lens Roadmaps are something you should always take with a grain of salt. We have seem many times how Fuji can change specs of lenses as well as the expected release indicated on the roadmap anytime.

Moreover, as you have seen with the 2.0x Teleconverter, not every lens Fuji announces appeared previously in the roadmap (only in our rumored roadmap).

Roadmaps are never something definitive since Fuji changes its plans often… very often! But as far as I can, I’ll try to keep you updated with the latest plans.

XF33mmF1.0 Recap

One year ago, in April 2015, a New Source told us that Fujifilm is considering to produce a Super-Fast F1.0 lens around 30mm. At that time, the decision was not final, as a source told us in May 2015, who also confirmed it to be a 33mm lens. Finally, back in October 2015, another source told us that Fuji decided to go ahead and make it.

But in the past we have seen too many times Fujifilm scrapping plans on products that almost materialize, so take it with a grain of salt. In any case, I do not expect this lens to hit the market in 2016, read why here.

XF33mmF1.0 Vs. Compact WR lenses

Today I have an update for you.

I had a chat with a source (right in the past), who told me that Fuji is apparently not really in a hurry to make the XF33mmF1.0, because they consider it a priority to launch more compact and weather resistant versions of existing lenses (like the rumored soon to come XF23mmF2 – read more here). The very positive response of the X-shooter community to the XF35mmF2 might have helped Fuji to take this decision.

If true, would this be a good choice? What would you prefer Fuji to focus on first: more small compact Weather Resistant lenses (like the rumored XF23mmF2) or should the XF33mmF1.0 be the priority? Drop your vote in the Poll below… I’m sure Fujifilm Tokyo will be very interested in the results.

More details about Fuji’s latest rumored roadmap here.

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The Golden Age of the Fujifilm X-T1 is Over… the Fuji X-T2 is Coming! :: Best Time to Save Big on X-T1 in USA/EU

Fujifilm Loves Our Polls? Then here are 2 more! :: X-Pro2 4K via Firmware update + ISO dial “T-camouflage solution”

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*Fujifilm Reads You!
Click HERE to see the original FujiRumors Poll, that Fujfiilm used in an official presentation to the Press

It’s no secret: Fujifilm loves our Polls and reads our comments.

This has been made possible thanks to you guys and your participation, which made this blog the by far biggest source of “online feedback” for Fujifilm.

X-series related Polls gather several thousands of votes within a few days (and hundreds of comments)… and if you keep it up, then we can be sure that they will continue to read us and maybe once again even display our Poll-Results at official press events.

Now, as you know, FujiRumors is a one man show that I run in my spare time. That’s why I rely on your help and support. So keep up sharing rumors and links to news, reviews, curiosities, deals and whatever you think should be featured on FR.

And sometimes FR-readers also suggest Polls in the comments and/or via email, which I’m happy to share whenever I can. And today, upon readers request, I’m going to share two more Polls:

Poll #1 – 4K via Firmware update: As you know, Fujifilm Managers said in several interviews, that the X-Pro2 is 4K capable (and the X-T2 will have 4K, as Fujifilm said here), but the problem with Fuji’s new flagship is that it overheats when filming in 4K.

The FujiRumors community asked me for a Poll regarding this, and I’m happy to share it:

Should Fujifilm bring 4K via Firmware to the X-Pro2?

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Poll #2 – ISO-Dial: In our last Poll here, the result was pretty clear: most X-shooters want an ISO-dial. Many actually seem to get used quickly to the X-Pro2 ISO/Shutter dial, as Marin said here on facebook:

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However, there is still a good number of X-shooters, who’d prefer to get rid of the dedicated ISO Dial. Couldn’t Fuji make everybody happy…. maybe with some sort of “T-camouflage solution“? Let me explain it.

On current X-series cameras, when you place the shutter dial to “T”, you can control the shutter speed with the front dial.

The ISO dial of the X-T1 and X-Pro2 have no “T-like” marking. But some FR-readers came up with alternative solutions. My favorite one? If you set the ISO-dial to “H2” (which I can’t remember ever having used, so it’s useless anyway, for me), you can adjust the ISO value with front or rear dial. And what if you’d like to shoot at ISO 25600 and jpeg only (because that’s what H2 means on the X-T1)? Set the ISO dial to H1 (ISO 12800) and select in the menu if you want to shoot at 12800 or 25600.

With this solution, H2 would basically work like the “T” on the shutter dial, and H1 gives you access to both extended ISO settings.

This is just one possible solution. Feel free to drop your ideas in the comment…. and here is the Poll

Should Fuji find a firmware solution to allow us to control ISO values with front/rear dial?

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Problem with X-Pro2 :: Which X-cameras do you use (POLL) :: Cheap X-T1 or wait for X-T2? :: X-E3 Concept + more Top FXF threads & images

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TOP FXF THREADS TOC

Episode 19: Fuji X-T2 & Sony A6300 :: Why the X70? :: X-T10 firmware update wishlist :: MF & XF200mmF2 rumors & more Episode 18: X-Pro2, X100T or X-T1? :: XF100-400 Dilemma :: Absolutely Stunning Selection of Images & more Episode 17: X-T2 rumors :: X-E3 wishlist :: Lens Advice on Primes :: Move from 56mm to 60mm & more Episode 16: Are Optical Viewfinders Really Necessary? :: Reuters Banned RAW :: Fuji Vs. Leica lens & more Episode 15: X-Pro2 launch, keep or sell your X-Pro1 :: XF16mm Feedback? :: Is the Fuji X-T1 really water proof & more Episode 14: For those of you who don’t trust the X-T1 autofocus :: Another thought on the X-Pro 2 :: Weddings with just primes & more Epsiode 13: Medium Format Fuji Poll :: Fuji Fun Trumps Everything else :: Why is this Lens a Stupid One? & more Episode 12: Ken Rockwell blasts the X-T10 : My Favorite Photography Quote : X100R Wanted & more Epsiode 11: Help me thin my lens collection + X camera wishlist + Portable Solar Charging Solutions + the XF 27mm is Fuji’s best lens & more Episode 10: Convince me not to dump my X stuff : Great X-T1 off camera flash setup : X-T10, Used X-T1 or Keep X-E2 & moreEpisode 9: Is the Panasonic GX8 the X-Pro2 I’ve been waiting for? :: Your least used Fuji features :: GAS Problems & moreEpisode 8: Will Fujifilm Be Seduced By the “Dark” side? :: Save me from my GAS! :: My main issue with FW4 & more Episode 7: HELP ME choose my first FUJI X : Your fantasy Fuji X features : 23 vs 27 for Street Photography & moreEpisode 6: 5 Things Fuji is doing Horribly Wrong – Firmware 4.0 Feedback (and bugs?) – Share your Workflow & moreEpisode 5: The New Leica Q :: Firmware 4.0 Beta :: Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat :: LR 6.1 & moreEpisode 4: POLL: No In Body Image Stabilization, do you bother? :: Old Lenses For Dummies & moreEpisode 3: Which 3 primes combo is your ideal setup? :: X-PRO2 wishlist :: Be careful with thumb grips :: Sensor dust & more Episode 2: CLASH of the FUJIS: X-PRO2 Vs. X-T2 :: X-T1 Vs. X-T10 :: 14mm Vs. 10-24 :: 16mm Vs. 23mm :: 90mm Vs. 56 APD & moreEpisode 1: Why do (some) People Hate Fuji? * Mock-Up X-T10 Vs. Real X-T10 (with XF 35mmF2 WR) * X Lens wishlist & more

Fuji X Rumors

shared by Patrick FR XF33mmF1.0 rumors

shared by Patrick FR XF23mm F2 rumors

shared by Patrick FR 2.0 Teleconverter Rumor

General Discussion

– – – POLL – – – shared by FX Admin Which Fuji X cameras do you use?

– – – POLL – – – shared by fordfanjpn Poll: How do you use viewfinder, display, menus?

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Fuji X System

X-Pro1 / X-Pro2

shared by vicmay Problem with my X Pro2.

shared by bitbonk 24 MP X-Trans III has the same resoution of 36MP Bayer sensor.

shared by Kate Rose X-Pro 1 Auto ISO and blue cast challenges…am I being a muppet?!

shared by Patrick FR X-Pro2 Review at TheCameraStoreTV (episode filmed on X-Pro2)

shared by Yosef Hamidi I have an XT1. Would you recommend an XPRO1?

X-T1 / X-T10

shared by petergabriel Buy cheap xt1 or wait for xt2 in June?

shared by Mevl so many cameras, how to decide?

shared by Woodworth So, what about an X-T2?

shared by oldfashioned1536 Tripod for Fuji X-T1

shared by davehutch Hopefully a useful reference guide for some – X-T1 vs. X-E2 Specs

shared by Daryl Chan Incorrect color displayed

X-E1/X-E2/X-E2S

shared by Jano X-E3 Concept – get rid of the build-in flash and make space for a larger EVF… do you agree with this idea?

shared by Marcin Petruszka X-E2 or X-Pro1?

shared by Jano X-E2 4.0 Applies 16:9 Crop to RAW Files in LR

Fuji X Lenses

shared by bhamx2 Travelling Combo X-T1 and Two Lenses (But Which Ones??)

shared by Mike K Fuji 100-400mm Received Today 1st Impressions

shared by xtrans Torn between 27mm f/2.8 and 35mm f/2.0 need your opinions please

shared by Raymond Sigarlaki 10-24mm F4 OR 16mm F1.4?

Adapting lenses to Fuji X

shared by tezza Old fujinon lenses

X100(S+T)/X70

shared by delmundo Will you buy a X100 (X200) with a 28mm equiv. lens?

shared by Michael Russell Fuji X100T or wait for X200 ?

shared by Andrej Jesenovec Request: X100S/T Crop mode framelines (42,50,65)

 

RAW PROCESSING

shared by Jackalized Lightroom/ACR – free ClassicChrome profile (.dcp) for X-Pro1 & X-E1!

shared by Joy Newbould Raw conversion topic VERY confusing! – can anyone clarify

IMAGES

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shared by Paul Crespel KIDS & TEENAGERS

shared by Burb Cityscapes with Fujifilm X

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landscapes with fuji x shared by MrThePlague

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