“Mastering the Fujifilm X100T and X100S” by P. Fauland available this week in German… English version in August!

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X100T / X100S BOOK

Peter Fauland faced the challange to write one book about two cameras that share the same look, but are pretty different inside: the X100T and the X100S.

ENGLISH VERSION: The book will be released in late August, and is now available for pre-order at AmazonUS here (available August 28).

GERMAN VERSION:  The printed version will be available this week at AmazonDE here and Dpunkt here. The ebook will be released about one month later.

X100S owner should also take a look at Kevin Mullin’s book “X100S: From Snapshots to Great Shots“.

X-T1 BOOK

The English version can be downloaded at RockyNook  with a 40% discount if you use the code “FUJI40”. Kindle, ePub, PDF version included… all DRM-FREE… for just $12! Download your English copy now here. You can buy it also at AmazonUS, but just for Kindle and with DRM. The German version can be ordered at dpunkt here. If you prefer the printed version, you can order it at dpunkt here.

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The Fuji X-PRO2 will be weather sealed (Trusted Japanese Source)

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I got an email from our beloved trusted Japanese source. It simply said:

Patrick, you better add weather sealing to your X-PRO2 specs list!”

And so I did ;)

I have NO rumors about it, but I can’t stop thinking that the 35mmF2 WR (scheduled to come in November according to this roadmap) would be the perfect kit lens for a weather sealed X-PRO2.

And the weather sealing? Is it a gimmick or must have? There is a debate about it over at the FXF! Take a look here and feel free to share your opinion, too.

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My X-E2 under the rain – Shared here at the FXF

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(TS= trusted source / NeS =New Source / AS = Anonymous Source / SRP = source who was right in the past / OS = other sites)

– APS-C sensor (TS + AS + AS)
– 24MP sensor (AS) – More than 16MP (AS)
– 1/8000 of a second mechanical shutter speed (TS)
– Sync Speed faster than 1/180th (SRP)
– dual SD card slot (NeS)
– coming late 2015 (TS + AS)
– weather sealed (TS)
– Two X-PRO2 version, one 24MP APS-C and one 25-27 MP ASP-X, compatible with XF/XC lenses (OS)
– coming September / October (OS + OS)
– tilt screen (AS)
– WiFi (AS)
– Non organic ASP-C X-Trans sensor (OS)
– Price about 20% to 30% more expensive than the X-T1 (AS)
– 4K video (TS + NeS)
– Faster Processor EXR III (TS)
– smaller than X-PRO1 (OS)

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Cameraland is Back… with Terrific Deals on Fuji X Lenses, including XF 16mm (SAVE UP TO $260) – LIMITED NUMBER

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Once again, Cameraland beats all current deals, and offers the best price on New Fuji X gear. Just a very limited number is available.

[shoplink 35906 ebay]XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR[/shoplink] (save $260)
[shoplink 35993 ebay]XF 10-24mmF4[/shoplink] (save $260)
[shoplink 36067 ebay]XF 16mmF1.4 WR[/shoplink] (save $100)
[shoplink 35987 ebay]XF 55-200mm[/shoplink] (save $220)
[shoplink 35985 ebay]XF 56mmF1.2[/shoplink] (save $220)
[shoplink 35986 ebay]XF 14mmF2.8[/shoplink] (save $220)
[shoplink 35995 ebay]XF 18mmF2.0[/shoplink] (save $200)

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Lensbaby Composer Pro (35 + 50), Fisheye and Velvet 56 available for Fuji X Mount!

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You might remember as back in January I told you how Lensbaby plans to launch a X-mount version of their lenses in spring. Well, now time has come: Lensbaby just announced the Fuji X-mount availability of that their Composer Pro with Sweet 35 ($379), Composer Pro with Sweet 50 ($299), the Circular Fisheye ($299) and the new Velvet 56 ($499).

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XF 90mmF2: “If an amateur like me can make these photos with this lens, imagine what a skilled photographer can do!”

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image credit: PhilippeVdp: “Just look how sharp the lens markings are
2 of the samples shared here at the FXF

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FXF Member PhilippeVdp was lucky enough to get his hands on a XF 90mmF2 WR lens during a Fuji event at his local camera store.

Now, he calls himself an amateur photographer (“I’ve just registered myself for a portrait / streetphotography course to learn how to take decent photo“), and when the Fuji Guy asked him if he wanted to test the XF90mmF2, he was a bit nervous:

I was so nervous in the beginning that I didn’t notice the iso 3200, exposure comp on +1… … but then I relaxed and tried city portraits. […] and after using it for 2 hours or so … I was sold and ordered one“.

He shared his story and three samples over at our New Fuji X Forum, and at the end he said:

I’m really an amateur […] but if these are the kind of photos I can make with that lens, just wonder what a skilled photographer can do with it!”

And now repeat with me: “I… don’t… need … this…. lens… must…. resist“!

Beware: to avoid GAS, you should NOT read (and see) Rico’s XF90mm First Look. For the X-T10 First Look click here.

XF 90mmF2 WR:
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

About the XF90mm release: according to AmazonUS, the XF 90mmF2 WR will be released on July 11. There was a bit of confusion caused by AmazonUK, who said here, that they expected the XF 90mm to be released on June 18th. Well, they corrected it now to July 27… so it’s still a very long wait.

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