The X-E2 is already waterproof !!! … thanks to the Aquapac 451 :-)

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Paul Schlemmer decided to write an X-E2 review for his very first blog post… and he tested the camera underwater. So he packed his brand new X-E2 into the Aquapac 451 (price&product images) and dived into the water.

The result is an underwater review with some stunning images as the one above. I’d say it’s a good start for a first blog post. Now let’s make it even better, stop by his blog here and check out his review.

“The housing luckily really is waterproof and It worked like a charm with a great X-E2. It flows in the water, which doesn’t sound like much, but paired with a bundled carrying strap it’s kinda sweet feature and you have one thing less to worry about in the field. Another fact I didn’t know about: Water is acting like a 1.5ish teleconverter to your focal length, so I’ve spent most of my time on 18mm/2.8 around 2000-4000ISO and 1/80-1/125s shutter speed. I expected a worse lighting conditions there, so nothing to complaint about- Fuji X-E2 holds these ISOs pretty well and at the 18mm it focuses surprisingly good&fast even underwater.”

There is also a youtube video about this underwater adventure here.

You wanna try it out? Get the Aquapac 451 here at AmazonUS and BHphoto.

XF 56mm f/1.2 ($999): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore / DigitalRev

X100S black ($1299): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore

XF 10-24mm ($999): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / DigitalRev / EUROPE: DigitalRev / PCHstore / WexUK

Fuji X-E2: [shopcountry 17992]

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FujiGuys black X100S video + XF 56mm and black X100S pre-orders now at Adorama

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– If you are used to purchase your gear through Adorama, you can pre-order the 56mm here and the all-black X100S here. The 56mm is listed also at DigitalRev here.

XF 56mm f/1.2 ($999): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore / DigitalRev

X100S black ($1299): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore

– The Fuji guys posted a short video on youtube where they introduce the black X100S. At the beginning Greg says that the X100S was an amazing success, even more than the classic X100 (which sold 130,000 times!).

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XF56mm: “This is Fujifilm at its best!” (Patrick La Roque) + best seller at AmazonUS!

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The lens is rapidly climbing the ranking, which is now 5th at the overall lens ranking at AmazonUS right now!

XF 56mm f/1.2 ($999): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore / DigitalRev

X100S black ($1299): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore

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Check out Patrick La Roque’s first impression of this lens at his website here: [UPDATE2: the article was removed. You can still read it here / google cache]

“Sharp. This thing is sharp wide open, sharp closed down. I haven’t tried but I believe it’s probably sharp with the lens cap on — yeah, hyperbole. Seriously, this is Fujifilm’s at its best! […] You can get the end of an eyelash in focus while the eye goes soft — which is the whole point really.”

Thanks to the FR-reader Jon R who spotted this review.

[UPDATE2: the article was removed. You can still read it here / google cache] [UPDATE 1: as spotted by Tjeerd, Patrick said via twitter: “Bit of a communication bug: I’ve taken down the 56mm first look. Huge apologies. FYI it IS amazing. More soon.”]

image courtesy: laroquephoto

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XF56mm and black X100S: pre-order now also at BHphoto (and WexUK) + first sample image!

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1) Also BHphoto is now taking pre-orders on the XF 56mm here, on the all black X100S here and FinePix S1. AmazonUS has all the new Fuji gear listed here.

XF 56mm f/1.2 ($999): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore / DigitalRev

X100S black ($1299): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore

FinePix S1 ($499): USA:  AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE:

2) Nathan Elson is the first who published on his blog an image shot with the 56 f/1.2 lens. Check it out here. He promises more in the next days, so stay tuned! (thx for the link Tjeerd)

 image courtesy: Nathan Elson

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Announced! XF lens 56mm f/1.2, black X100S and new lens roadmap (LIVE BLOGGING)

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XF 56mm f/1.2 ($999): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore / DigitalRev

X100S black ($1299): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE: wexUK / PCHstore

FinePix S1 ($499): USA:  AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama – EUROPE:

AmazonUS list of all new Fuji gear launched by Fujfilm at the CES here

Samples

First sample image by Nathan Elson here. (thx for the link Tjeerd)

Press releases

X100S all-black

Fujifilm English press release / German press release /

XF56mm

Fujifilm English press release / Specs / German press release

FinePix cameras

S1 /  FinePix S9400W and S9200FinePix S8600 / FinePix XP70

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Fujifilm press release

New lens roadmap

new lens roadmap:

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XF 56press release

The XF56mmF1.2 R is less than half the size of an equivalent lens on a full-frame camera ** and offers fast, quiet autofocusing that ensures stress-free shooting for both the photographer and the model. It also delivers incredible resolving power for high quality results that are enhanced by the unique skin tone reproduction technology found in Fujifilm’s X-mount cameras. Using the XF56mm and selecting one of two PRO Negative modes from the Film Simulation menu on the camera body will ensure users can capture beautiful portraits with rich tonal gradations reminiscent of images from film cameras.

Like all other lenses in the XF line up, the XF56mmF1.2 R is designed with an impressive attention to detail. It has a design that sits comfortably in the hand and exterior features including a metal aperture ring for a premium quality feel.

Advanced optical design for professional portraits

The lens’ new optical design featuring 11 elements in 8 groups delivers impressive results. The design includes two ED (extra low-dispersion) elements and one double-sided aspherical element, plus four elements with a convex surface facing the subject, which combine to reduce spherical and chromatic aberrations. They also ensure the best possible image resolution, even when the lens is at its widest aperture of F1.2.

Image quality is further enhanced by Fujifilm’s proprietary HT-EBC coating that’s used on all lens surfaces to reduce ghosting and flare, while the seven-blade rounded diaphragm produces the creamy smooth bokeh effect that’s become synonymous with XF series lenses.
Attach the XF56mmF1.2 R lens to a body that supports the Lens Modulation Optimizer*** and picture quality leaps even higher thanks to the automatic correction of diffraction when shooting at smaller apertures.

Fast autofocus, silent operation

The XF56mmF1.2 R combines an inner focus mechanism*4 and a DC coreless motor for rapid autofocusing speeds, which are boosted further when used with a X-series camera body that supports phase detection AF. The structure and positioning of the focusing unit reduces sound and vibration for silent operation and with no lens barrel movement during focusing, the structure effectively prevents dust particles from getting into the lens and degrading picture quality.

Premium build quality

In keeping with the XF lens legacy, the 56mmF1.2 R features a durable, metal construction — including the aperture and focusing rings — to ensure a high quality feel. The aperture ring is designed to ensure it’s easy to detect ‘clicks’ between f-stops, while the focusing ring is both comfortable in use and has the perfect amount of torque so it’s simple to focus precisely.

    • * 35mm format equivalent
    • ** According to Fujifilm data
    • *** Fujifilm X-E2 as of January 2014
    • *4 A mechanism that moves small elements in the middle or at the rear of the lens, while keeping the large, front elements stationery

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