Fujifilm X-Pro2 Production / Release Firmware has been Released!

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The final Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware is ready! Word of Kevin Mullins, via instagram:

Another day another wedding with the #fujifilm #xpro2 – we’ve recently been given the release / production firmware too. I’ll be hosting an #instagram live Q&A on the camera next week.”

Now please start shipping that good thing, Fuji!

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

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COMPARISON :: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vs. Fujifilm X-T1 @ High ISO (up to 25,600) :: And the Winner is….

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image courtesy: billfortney

In my article “10 Reasons Why the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Surprised Me” I’ve placed the High ISO performance on the first position. The first High-ISO Samples looked just great, and according to focus-numerique, the X-Pro2 has the same performance of the Full Frame 24MP Sony A7II at ISO 6,400

Well, this time it’s billfortney, who compares the Fuji X-T1 (X-TransII) with the Fuji X-Pro2 (X-TransIII). His conclusions:

My evaluation is that the X-PRO 2 shows significantly more detail in the fine detail areas, no surprise with a 33% increase in mega pixels.

I would have thought that noise would remain stable, but it has improved dramatically.

The X-PRO 2 is at the very least 1 stop better than the X-T1, maybe stretching to almost 1.5 stops. Look at the black scissors, the X-PRO 2 not only has deeper black within noise to speak of, but much better texture detail as well. I can’t believe I’m saying this but I think I might actually rely on 25,600 if I had to, it looks remarkably good!”

For those who already used the dpreview studio shots and imaging-resource comparometer to compare X-Trans1/2 cameras with the X-TransIII X-Pro2, this will not be a surprise.

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

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New Fuji Instant Rebates coming on February 15 (until April 2) – Up to $400 Savings!

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The next X-deals are coming soon… here is the whole list of savings valid from February 15 to April 2

So don’t buy X-gear in the next few days… and if you already did, call the store and ask if the can match the deal-price.

X-SERIES CAMERAS

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

X-T10 body (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + XF 18-55
(save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + XC 16-50
(save $150): AmazonUSBHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + XC16-50 + XC50-230 (save $350): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

X-T10 + 35mmF2 (save $250): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 35mmF2 + 18-55 (save $250): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 35mmF2 + 16-50 (save $250): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X30 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

XF LENSES

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

XF 90mmF2 WR (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 10-24mm (save $200): AmazonUSBHphoto / Adorama
XF 16mmF1.4 WR (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 23mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 56mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 60mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 14mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 18-55mm (save $200): AmazonUSBHphoto / Adorama

XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

XF 18mm (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 27mm
(save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $100): AmazonUSBHphoto / Adorama

XF100-400 + 1.4x TC (save $350): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
XF50-140 + 1.4x TC (save $350): AmazonUS / BHphoto /

via Fujfilmcamerasavings

Fuji X100T & Kaizen Love? “High Chance of Firmware 2.00 for Fuji X100T” – SRP (NOTE: Long Term Rumor)

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Yes !!! Soon Iridient Digital also for Windows / Linux (Public Beta in March/April)

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It is considered by many the best RAW converter for your X-Trans files: Iridient Digital! The problem so far? There is just a MAC version.

However, this will change soon. According to a comment to this stevehuff article, Brian will launch a Windows/Linux Beta version in March/April:

” I’ve made major progress on the Windows (and Linux) ports of much of my RAW processing pipeline in the past couple months. I hoped to have a public beta in Jan-Feb, I’m now aiming for March-April. Initial product(s) on Windows won’t be the full Iridient Developer application, but the most critical processing elements will be there. For those that use a primarily Lightroom based workflow the new product(s) should be more convenient and have a much lower learning curve than a more full featured RAW processor like Iridient Developer anyway.”

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