More X-E2 feedback: “If the devil is in the details, this thing’s a demon — A good lil’ demon”

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X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER

XQ1 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev

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X-pert corner in depth First Look

In case you haven’t checked out Rico’s excellent first look at the X-E2 (I’m sure you’ll agree once you’ve read it), just click here to check it out (there are almost 200 comments at the moment with Rico answering to your questions). I highly recommend you to read it. You can support Rico’s work by purchasing his new book Mastering the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 (and save 30% using the code FUJISAVES30 !). And continue to share the great X-pert corner X-E2 first look via google+, facebook and twitter.

You’ve read it? So here are the next ones.

Don Craig says here:

“Fujifilm X-E2 sets new standard. Is it reason enough to upgrade? My conclusion is that although the X-E2 is an evolution of the Fujifilm X-cameras, the improvements in the shooting experience, along with the refinements that Fujifilm have made, has now turned the X-E2 into a want-to-have camera. This was a surprise to me. I didn’t think that I would be looking for an upgrade or a change in cameras, but I am seriously considering taking one more step in the eternal chase for the best possible shooting experience.”

Patrick la Roque‘s feedback can be read here:

“[…] as far as AF is concerned it’ll only get better: this pre-production model couldn’t make full use of the capabilities of the new hardware with the current generation of lens firmware. But my lenses were still much faster when mounted on the X-E2 and we’re bound to see even more improvements when the final product is released and everything else follows as it usually does. […] If the devil is in the details, this thing’s a demon — A good lil’ demon.”

Pre-orders

X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK

XQ1 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK /

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First Look: Fujifilm X-E2

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First Look: Fujifilm X-E2

by Rico Pfirstinger

Talk to Rico (open forum for questions & feedback) – Rico’s Flickr sets – X-E2 Sample Images Set – X-E2 Tracking AF Samples (private set, must use this link) – X-E2 Lens Modulation Optimizer (LMO) Examples (private set, must use this link) – Mastering the Fujifilm X-Pro1 reading samples (65 free pages) – Order my NEW book (print or DRM-free eBook/PDF): Mastering the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 (use code FUJISAVES30 to save 30%!)

Good morning and welcome to this early edition of Friday’s X-Pert Corner. Today’s column is all about the new Fujifilm X-E2, the successor of the popular X-E1 mirrorless system camera. Here it is:

I was able to test drive an early pre-production unit of the X-E2 for the past 4-5 weeks. Don’t worry, compact camera fans: I will soon add another First Look article on the XQ1. If you aren’t yet familiar with Fuji’s X-E family of cameras, click here to access the official product information page explaining the features and listing the full specifications of the X-E2.


X-E2 SOOC JPEG (click on the image to access the full sample set)

The X-E2 is a camera many Fujifilm enthusiasts have been waiting for. Don’t let its almost unchanged exterior fool you: The X-E2 is an all-new camera on the inside, with object-tracking on-sensor PDAF, an almost twice as fast image processor with LMO (Lens Modulation Optimizer) support, 14 bit RAW processing, face detection, wifi networking (which is supposed to offer wireless remote control after a future firmware update) and dozens of small but important improvements that make shooting with this camera easier and more enjoyable, all without sacrificing its classic retro design and manual controls.

Exterior, Displays and User Interface

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LIVE-BLOGGING! Curtain up for the X-E2 and XQ1!

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PRE-ORDERS

avoid long waiting times and pre-order now

X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER

XQ1 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev

First Look

X-E2: Rico’s X-Pert Corner! / ephotozine / dpreview / DSLRmagazine (Spanish) / mingthein / photoskala (German) / pocket-lint / dphotographer /

XQ1: ephotozine / DSLR magazin (Spanish) /

Samples

X-E2 high-res samples at Fuji’s website here / XQ1 high-res samples at Fuji’s website here /

Video

Fujifilm Australia introduction / fstoplounge / Fuji Guys (X-E2) / Fuji Guys (XQ1) / whatdigitalcamera /

Mixed press releases

X-E2: fstoplounge /

XQ1: photoskala (German) /

X100 firmware

FUJIFILM GLOBAL press release X-E2 / XQ1

Main features of the FUJIFILM X-E2

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It’s KAIZEN-DAY! X100 super-firmware is here! Download, test and share your findings on FR

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X-E2 / XQ1 PRE-ORDERS

avoid long waiting times and pre-order now

X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER

XQ1 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev

FIRMWARE

The rumored X100 firmware update finally becomes reality! It’s time to give your good old X100 a new life. Download the latest firmware 2.0 here and enjoy all the improvements introduced with this big firmware update.

Now, are you impressed with the new, fresh software-look of your X100? Share your findings on Fujirumors… and don’t forget to spread the word on facebook and twitter.

So, Fujifilm, 130,000 thank you! Keep it up with your Kaizen-spirit!

NOTE: If you have problems to see the firmware ver. 2.00 then you probably have to clean the cache! The easiest way is described in Rico’s X-pert corner post “Tips for Updating your Firmware”: “just delete your browser cache or force your browser to reload and refresh the page by, for example, holding the Alt or Option key while clicking on Reload.”

have a great day
Patrick

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Is this the back side of the XQ1? (and more images of the X-E2)

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Is this the back side of the XQ1? FR-source dr. photo rumors (who already sent me the X-E2 images) said that this is the rear side of the XQ1, but that the button will be red and not pink. f1.8 – 4.9, WiFi, compact body, 2/3 X-Trans sensor… and ON/OFF button (it was missing on the [shoplink 12885]XF1[/shoplink]). The price in the UK should be of £349 for the XQ1 and either £799.99 or £899.99 for the X-E2.

And remember the X-pert corner special tomorrow at 04:30 London time: new firmware update for the X100, XQ1 and X-E2. I’ll collect every useful information on the web and share it with you on Fujirumors in a live-stream session!

Spread the word via google+, facebook and twitter!

cheers
Patrick

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Also our friend at digicame-info was able to get more images of the X-E2 and XQ1
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