Google announced that the entire Nik collection is now available for free! Those of you who bought the software in 2016 will get a refund from Google! Check it out here.
Good news… but there is also a bad news, according to FXF member Olli.
– – – X-Pro2 Bug-Fix Firmware ver. 1.01 is out – – –
Reviewers said it pretty clearly so far: the Fujifilm X-Pro2 does not really shine when it comes to battery life (nor do other X-series cameras). It’s a minor issue for me, since spare batteries are small, cheap, and some are really good (read the article about the Best Third Party Fuji Batteries).
However, the more batteries you own & use, the more you have to charge when you come back home (or at the hotel) after a long day of shooting… batteries that you need fully charged again the next day.
FR-reader Willy (thanks!) just dropped me an email with a link to a simple solution: a dual battery charger, which allows you to charge 2 batteries simultaneously using one single socket wall.
Maybe many of you already own one, but for those who (like me) somehow missed this accessory, it might be worth to consider to grab one.
In USA you can get the Watson dual battery charger at BHphoto and AmazonUS. The charger also has a USB 2.0 Port for Charging Other Devices. On Adorama you can find the Green Extreme Dual Smart Charger.
For Canada check out AmazonCA.
I’ve looked for the charger in EU, and I’ve found the Patona Dual USB charger at AmazonDE. For the Watson Duo equivalent version check out AmazonDE here. You can find the dual chargers also at AmazonUK, AmazonITA, AmazonFRA, AmazonESP.
Look worldwide for [shoplink 44057 ebay]Watson/Patona dual Chargers on eBay[/shoplink].
Top Rated and authorized Fuji seller [shoplink 44068 ebay]kenmorecamera[/shoplink] has the XF50-140 + 1.4TC bundle (NEW) available [shoplink 44068 ebay]for just $1,499[/shoplink]. That’s a $550 price drop compared to the original price. The same bundle is in offer at the current US-X deals for $1,699 ($350 off).
US-X DEALS EXPIRE APRIL 2
Fujifilm X-Pro2 + 35mmF2 WR (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS /Adorama /
XF LENSES
XF 56mm APD (save $400): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 90mmF2 WR (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 10-24mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 16mmF1.4 WR (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
You can now download the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Bug-Fix Firmware here.
The firmware update Ver. 1.01 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issues:
Some users of the new FUJIFILM X-Pro2 have advised us that they have experienced that, except for the date and language setting, their established customized menu settings are reset to the factory default setting when the camera is turned off.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused to our loyal customers, and have addressed this issue with our newest firmware upgrade (Ver.1.01). We recommend that all owners of the FUJIFILM X-Pro2 digital camera download the newest firmware upgrade, both to resolve this issue and to achieve improved image quality when shooting in the long exposure mode.
If you have any questions relating to this issue, the firmware upgrade, or otherwise your X-Pro2, please contact your local Fujifilm support center.
You can rest assured that Fujifilm is absolutely committed to quality and service excellence, with respect to the X-Pro2, and with respect to all other FUJIFILM products.
Very Interesting Podcast with Damien Lovegrove
Very interesting depthoffield Podcasts! Generous with his knowledge and experience, fellow X-Photographer Damien Lovegrove speaks with Matt Brandon about creating what he calls that “big picture equation” that helps a photographer stay afloat financially. They also spoke about developing a style that is uniquely yours and how critical this is to your work. Matt asks Damien straight out, are X-photographers promoting G.A.S. “Gear Acquisition Syndrome” and so much, much more. Listen it here.
Fujifilm X-Pro2
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
AF-speed Test: X-Pro2 + 90mm tracking ice-skaters at the Singapore indoor stadium at ivanjoshualoh / Fujifilm X-Pro2 – All About the Gear at This Week in Photo (TWiP) youtube/ X-Pro2 Review at wired.com / Matt Granger X-Pro2 Testing at Matt Granger youtube / Boudoir Photography with Victoria Bond at prophotonut + An X-Pro2 studio session at prophotonut/ Either I have lost the plot or I am in love with the Fuji X Pro2 at eoshd / First Look at fstoppers / POV: The Fuji X-Pro2 And Red at thetravelphotographer / Fuji X-Pro2, Making Me Smile at ricklewisphotography / Trying Out The Fuji X-Pro2 Downtown Manhattan at findingrange / X-Pro2 with 60mm at macfilos / X-Pro2 Does International Rugby at macleancomms / Interview with Fuji Manager: How Fujifilm modernized the ultimate retro camera at techradar / Oxford University Church wedding photography at mcbweddings / Fuji X-Pro2: First impressions of camera, 35mm f/2 and Zeiss Touit Makro Planar at macfilos / A Lifestyle Photographer’s Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review at allanhiga / Home-Hacking the Fujifilm X-Pro2 at botzilla / Fujifilm X-Pro 2 review-in-progress at camerlabs / Night and day photos with the Fuji X-Pro2 at aboutphotography-tomgrill / X-Pro2 on Wheels at fjamesconley / FujiFilm X-Pro2 Film Simulations at botzilla / First Look part 1 at dearsusan / San Francisco with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 at sjl / Asbury Park New Jersey With The Fuji X-Pro2 at findingrange / Review of Fujifilm’s X-pro2 from inside an igloo at John & Jeong youtube / Acros film simulation with the Fuji X-Pro2 at aboutphotography-tomgrill / Thoughts about Street Photography (images taken with X-Pro2) at olafphotoblog /
Other X-series cameras
Streets of Belfast with the X100T at gaborimages / New Fuji X100T – Shooters Dream at daveyoungfotografia / Revival of my X100: 1 day in Bangkok at the-light-x-wanderer /Buy the new X-PRO1 at robvisualfuji / X-E1 Shoots Wedding Video at {Matchless} Photography youtube / Two and half years with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and X-E1 at steveschwarz / Love how the Fuji X-E2 is for Theater at stanleyleary / X-T1: LAOS – Legacy of War at andybushphotography /X70 Vs. Ricoh GR at mirrorlessons (video) / Fuji X70 at a concert at sftwins / Ursula and Ivan’s Wedding at whitecubestudios /
Jpeg / RAW / Converters
Thinking of upgrading your gear? Don’t Bother – buy Iridient Developer instead at soundimageplus / Affinity Photo soon also for Windows / New Fuji Colour Profile Presets for Lightroom at thomasfitzgeraldphotography /
Tethered Shooting Software
The Tethered Shooting Software HS-V5 Ver.1.2 for Windows and the Tethered Capture Plug-in for Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Ver.1.2 are now available for download.
Windows users can purchase the HS-V5 software for tethered shooting in Europe at AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonITA, AmazonFRA and AmazonESP… still not listed as available in major US stores. How To Get the HS-V5 Tethered Software in USA: Here is how a FR reader bought his HS-V5 copy in USA – “Tethered Shooting Software is available in the United States directly from Fuji USA. Call (800) 800-3854 [FujifilmUSA Customer Information Services] – Prompt #4 (Parts). There you can order Fuji’s HS-V5 Tethered Shooting Software for the Fuji X-T1. The software price is $121.63, plus $9.95 shipping, plus tax (if you live in New Jersey). I ordered it over the phone with a credit card. Kelley [Fujifilm employee] told me that the HS-V5 software is available at retail in the U.S. at stores like B&H and Adorama, but they do not show it online.”
Lenses
X-mount lenses
100-400 Samples at fredauxphotos / A ‚Monster‘ goes Zoo – Review of the new Fujinon XF 100-400mm at lichtklicker /
Travel X / Switch (or not) to the X / Fuji X for Weddings
One More Comment On “The” Decision To Choose Fuji over Olympus at thewanderinglensman / Travel Photography with the X-T10 at gusmank /
