Price drop: save up to $250 on the XF1!

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The price of the XF1 is falling, especially after the announcement of its replacement, the XQ1! You can now purchase it for $249 at AmazonUS and BHphoto. If you purchase the camera at eBay reseller kenmorecamera you [shoplink 18611 ebay]get it for $199 (5 available at the moment)[/shoplink].

X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR) / AmazonUK (via DR)

XQ1 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR) /AmazonUK (via DR)

 

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XF 10-24 on November 20 and XF 56mm on January 6?

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Fuji XF 23mm: [shopcountry 16128]

There is right now one XF23mm in stock at AmazonUS, sold by third party reseller OneCall (click here) for normal price of $899. OneCall sells the XF23mm also via [shoplink 18603 ebay]ebay here[/shoplink].

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Hi all

Just a quick rumor to tell you that it has been whispered to me that the XF 10-24 could be announced on November 20 and the XF 56mm on January 6.

These are the last 2 lenses in the actual Fuji roadmap… So I think it’s time for Fuji to release an updated one.

What do you think should be the next lenses on Fuji’s roadmap? Feel free to drop your dream-lens-roadmap in the comments.

cheers
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P.S.: feel free to spread the word, but don’t “forget” to quote the source ;).

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“With this update the X-E2 has demolished the notion of sluggish AF for X-cameras.” soundimageplus

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According to soundimageplus the phase detection update for Fuji XF and XC lenses (available here) made the AF on the X-E2 definitely faster… so fast that soundimageplus can’t really tell if there is a difference to his [shoplink 15259]Panasonic GH3[/shoplink] (which is considered one of the fastest)!

“Moving between close up and distance is also lightning fast. I even tried it in a very dark cupboard and again it worked very well and locked on quickly and accurately. […] I can say that the X-E2 with this update has demolished the notion that Fuji X cameras are sluggish at AF. There is now (unfortunately for the people who own them) a significant and observable difference between this camera and the X-Pro 1 and X-E1.”

Read more at soundimageplus’ blog here.

FR-reader flesix said in the comments to the previous FR-post here that on his 35 and 60mm “the AF is certainly better when using the inner 9 AF points (that feature PDAF), but the improvements vary a lot. From almost unnoticable to tremendous.”

Keep it up, share your findings in the comments.

Is this the kind of news you’ve waited for to switch to the X? Then here is where you can get your brand new X-E2! (And read Rico’s first look at the X-E2 here.)

X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR) / AmazonUK (via DR)

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Download now: PDAF & LMO Lens Firmware Updates

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X-E2 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / DigitalRev / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexphotographicUK / DigitalRev / Fotomundus24 GER / PCHstore / AmazonDE (via DR) / AmazonUK (via DR)

So here it is, the lens firmware update. You’ll now be able to take advantage of the PDAF and LMO on your X-E2… and to judge how fast and accurate the AF really is.

And if there is someone out there who can tell us about the AF-performance after the update (speed and accuracy), feel free to drop your impressions in the comments… and to spread the word via facebook and twitter.

Download it at Fuji’s global site here.

“The firmware update Ver.3.10 incorporates the following issues:  Addition of compatibility with “Phase Detection AF” function of FUJIFILM X-E2. Addition of compatibility with “Lens Modulation Optimizer” function of FUJIFILM X-E2.”

 

happy download ;)
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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.”

You will find tips like this and much more in Rico’s new book “Mastering the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 (use code FUJISAVES30 to save 30%!)

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X100 firmware ver. 2.01 available!

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A couple of weeks ago Fuji released a major firmware updated for the three years old and discontinued X100. Now the next update is available, ver. 2.01, at Fuji’s global site here, and it’s going to fix a bug. Download, test it and share your findings on Fujirumors… and spread the word via facebook and twitter.

“Detail of the update: The firmware update Ver.2.01 from ver.2.00 incorporates the following issue The phenomenon is fixed that in Manual Focus mode, repeated pressing the shutter button halfway or repeated recording images could move focus position and the distance indicator to near side.”

Patrick (google+, facebook and twitter)

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.”

You will find tips like this and much more in Rico’s new book “Mastering the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1 (use code FUJISAVES30 to save 30%!)

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