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Posted also Today here: XF 90mmF2 samples & feedback: “If an amateur like me can make these photos with this lens, imagine what a skilled photographer can do!”

X-T10 AF Test

X-photographer Pilar Silvestre took photos of skaters here and bikers here using an X-T10 with the nice new AF features that will come also to X-T1 shooter via firmware update 4.0 probably on June 18 (according to this rumor). via Fujistas

Also, Photographyblog posted their X-T10 review here (gets 5 out of 5 stars).

MUST READ: Rico’s XF90mm First Look / X-T10 First Look click here.

X-T10 Owners Manual

The X-T10 owners manual is available online. Download the English PDF version here. Choose other langauges here.

X-T10 (body + kit): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / Cameraworld / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

2nd Hand X-T10 available in Thailand (via Japan)

Fluke Laokongkit from Thailand is already selling a second hand X-T10. He said over at facebook that he bought it (with 18-55) from Japan and is now selling it for ฿30,000 ($890). Check it out here and here.

If true, this means that the X-T10 alread started shipping in Japan with the final firmware (featuring the new AF-system)

The expected release in USA and EU is June 18th.

The X-virus is inexorably spreading… and not only amongst the mere mortals like us. Worldwide Celebrities like Annie Leibovitz, Ara Güler, Prince Harry, Beyoncé and more have been apparently infected by the X-virus, too!

Today we have to update the “famous X-shooter” list with another popular artist: Brandon Boyd (Incubus). Check out his X-Selfie on Instagram.

I’ve opened a dedicated thread in the new Fuji X Forum with all the celebrities owning a Fuji X we have spotted so far… and if you find some other popular X-shooter, feel free to add him/her here.

take it easy, enjoy your day and see you on Monday for another hot rumor week,
Patrick

The first copies of the HS-V5 Tethered Shooting software are now available also at the Fuji Store in UK for £90. For customers who don’t have the HS-V5, “FUJIFILM Tether Shooting Plug-in” will be able to be purchased at Adobe Exchange site.

“Fuji’s Tethered Shooting Plugin Debacle“
(definition of FXF member craigk49)

Ok… that was the information… and now comes the frustration, as expressed by several FXF members in the tethered shooting thread launched by karinatwork.

First the HS-V5 was available only in Japan. To use the tethered shooting software with Lightroom, you need to install a plug-in. Fuji released this plug-in a few months ago, but had to take it off again in early March, because it was faulty. It took them 2 months to fix the bug and re-release it, but the HS-V5 software was still available only in Japan! Now, at least, it seems that the long-awaited software is leaving the Japanese borders.

However, since the HS-V5 works only with PC, Mac users have to wait for a dedicated Adobe Plug-in, which will be available (not for free) sometimes at the Adobe Exchange site.

A little Good News: according to FXF member craigk49 here, who spoke with a Fuji Guy, the Mac plug-in will be available “soon” on Adobe’s Exchange site.

And let me say this: the software should be free!

shared by FXF Member Enzio in the “Seascape” section started by Harlem. Enjoy the images here.

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So here it is, the next round of the Top Hot Topics shared over at the Fuji-X-Forum! This week is mostly about decisions: which lens, which camera, is it worth, should I buy? You can read the discussions here.

And of course, feel free to join us over there with your images, thoughts, questions and more.

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General Discussion :: X-T2 Vs. X-PRO2

– started by benjaminthomson: “If the X-Pro2 and X-T2 were both released tomorrow, which one would you buy?”. And the winner is… Read more here.

Fuji X Rumors

– started by Patrick FR: “Oh My Gosh! Just received a GREAT RUMOR! Just a Hint for now… more soon!” Wild guesses and speculations. Keep it up, because we will make a poll out of your dreams… so don’t stop dreaming now! Related to this thread: “Fuji has plans for a Medium Format camera!” You can start salivating here ;)

Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

– started by Guest_john: “X-T1 or X-T10?” PROs and CONs of each camera can be read here.

– started by karinatwork: “Tethered Shooting: does anyone know if that elusive plug-in for Lightroom is already for sale somewhere? I’m still waiting“. Join the discussion here.

– started by doroff: “Should I upgrade to an X-T1?” Feel free to give your advice here.

X-PRO1

– started by EduFierro: “X-T1 Firmware Should go to X-Pro1 too“. I’m afraid this is not possible. More here.

X-E2 – Firmware

– strated by Sodeal: “Any news about a FW 4.0 update on the X-E2?” A golden question, answered by Fujifilm France… discover it here.

Fuji X Lenses

– started by Palomid: “Going to Europe – 14/2.8 vs 10-24/4?” So which one would you go for? Tell it to Palomid here.

– started by Toon: “XF 90mm vs XF 56 (APD)… Your Thoughts?” But has the 56mmAPD still the better Bokeh? See it here.

– started by Patrick FR: “I want the XF 10-24… is it worth selling the 18mm and 14mm for it?” What follows is a vivid discussion, where I ended up selling the 18mm and buying the Samyang 12mm. Read why here.

– started by hetrag: “16mm or 23mm for indoor, your opinion?” Time to share yours.

– started by dziurek1008: “Fujinon XF 35mm F1.4 R – Is it worth the money?”.  So, to anyone who owns the 35… go there and recommend it ;).

IMAGES

shared by bigbadwolf – Streetphotography (Open Thread)

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shared by Russ – First time astro photography

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 shared Harlem – Seascape Section here

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shared by Russ – Streetphotography (open thread)

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shared by azmanshah – All Around The World thread

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shared by MTPhotography – Hello from Italy

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shared by NorthernXposure – Landscape With Fuji

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shared by papedo – Landscape With Fuji