Fujifilm X-E2 at soundimageplus + wedding with X-E2 (Kevin Mullins)

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Kevin Mullins

A wedding shot with the X-E2 here at Kevin Mullins website: “Focusing: Snappy. That’s the word I’m going to use. Compared to the X-Pro1 and the X-E1 the camera focuses very quickly in my opinion. […] There is something I’m sad to see lost though, which is the View Mode button.  I really use that a lot and I’m hopeful that can be added as a Fn button toggle in a future firmware update.”

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Uk citizen can already enjoy shooting with the X-E2. Stores as wexUK has it already in stock. Therefore soundimagplus is already able to test the X-E2, and he seems to be pretty impressed by the latest release of Fuji.

“Well it might have been argued that the E-M1 has faster AF and a better screen and EVF. However from my initial time with the X-E2 those arguments might be dissipating somewhat. The X-E2 AF is certainly an improvement over the X-E1. Much snappier. It is in fact now pretty quick. As quick as the Olympus? Well I have no way of knowing but its fast enough for me.”

Soundimageplus is also very happy with the EVF. “In fact the best I’ve ever used in very dark conditions.”

Then there is the spectacular High-ISO performance of the X-Trans sensor “that allows me to shoot beautifully clean images up to ISO 800, with all that implies for fast shutter speeds and narrow apertures“, the outstanding image quality. It lacks of a body IS and tilting screen (the E-M1 has them) but is it enough to justify the £500 you have to pay more for the Olympus E-M1?

Of course, also this camera has some CONS as: “battery life, fiddly processing, gaps in the lens range being three of them.”

Last but not least, Fuji’s Kaizen philosophy:

“[…] they do concentrate on what is useful for photographers and image quality above all else. […] However, the recent massive update to the X100, a camera they don’t make anymore, shows a real commitment to their customer base, which is both unusual and refreshing. […] I can’t think of any company that’s offered such a comprehensive upgrade to a discontinued camera.”

But this is only part 1 of his review! The good first impressions are confirmed in part 2 of his review here.

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

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

PCHstore X-E2 unboxing video here (for the XQ1 unboxing click here)

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X-shooter Edric: “Never look back to DSLR. Fuji has made everything so affordable for such a high performance system.”

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Edric: “I attached 3 photos. These shots give me the confidence to never look back [to the DSLR].”

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by Edrich Chen

(http://theedricchen.com/)

Hi Patrick,

I switched from a [shoplink 13457]Canon 5D Mk III[/shoplink] earlier this year and have not since looked back.

A lot of cameras are fun to play with but sometimes, one simply cannot unconditionally trust them. I switched from a full-frame Canon system to the Fuji XPro-1 earlier this year. As much as I can trust the Canon in almost every circumstance, my back and shoulders couldn’t take the weight especially since I loved wandering in the streets for extended periods of time. That all changed when I started using the [shoplink 12882]X-Pro1[/shoplink].

I know I am a latecomer to the X system but reading all those slightly negative to downright negative reviews really worried me at first. I shopped around to be sure. Personally, I can say that the X-Pro1 has the most tactile response out of all the other MILCs in the market. It is not as fast as a DSLR in terms of autofocus and card write speed but I learned to accept those constraints. The biggest plus was that I became really careful with every shot, not as careful as with a film camera, but definitely more intentional with every click of the shutter.

The small but solid construction of the camera helps my human subjects be less intimidated with being photographed. It also makes other people, especially security, less interested in what I’m up to when I shoot. I do still get kicked out of certain areas but for the right reasons. I have to admit that the X-Pro1 has made me more adventurous as a photographer.

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I am not qualified to add more to the technical discussion of the X cameras but I can assure that anyone who embraces its quirks will have a good time with it. One thing I cannot entirely wrap my head around is how beautiful the colors are with the Fuji. I do shoot RAW and process files in [shoplink 17566]Lightroom 5.2[/shoplink] and [shoplink 17567]Photoshop CC[/shoplink] but I can’t understand how easy it is for me to achieve the colors I want. It’s almost magical.

I own the [shoplink 12888]XF 14mm f/2.8[/shoplink], [shoplink 12891]XF 18mm f/2.0[/shoplink], [shoplink 12889]XF 35mm f/1.4[/shoplink] and the [shoplink 12890]XF 60mm f/2.4 Macro lenses[/shoplink]. More recently, I acquired an [shoplink 12881]X-E1[/shoplink] as a backup body and also the wonderful [shoplink 12887]XF 18-55 f/2.8-4.0 lens[/shoplink]. Honestly, Fuji has made everything so affordable for such a high performance system.

My only wish is for a fast, native optic 85mm or 90mm lens. That’s about the only focal length where the Fuji X system cannot replace my Canon except when you consider the [shoplink 12892]XF 55-200mm zoon lens[/shoplink]. It also won’t hurt to get a built-in ND filter like the [shoplink 12883]X100S[/shoplink].

Cheers to Fuji for listening to what people have been longing for in digital cameras! Everything so far has been well worth the wait.

You may check out some of my X system shots on my photo blog. Almost all of the recent portraits and street shots were taken with the XPro-1. The biggest job I’ve ever shot with the X was for the local edition (Philippines) of Esquire Magazine a few months ago [link here]. I have since done more with the X for the same magazine but I haven’t had the time to post them up.

I’m honestly addicted to your site and have also bought Rico’s book on the X-Pro1 and X-E1 [Patrick: use code FUJISAVES30 to save 30% on Rico’s book].

Thank you for keeping the site very updated and very informative!

Cheers,

Edric
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Is it sharp wide open? XF23mm test shot by Max Angeloni + photographyblog review (Highly Recommended Award)

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujinon 23mm 1/40 f/1.4 Iso 200 – JPEG SOOC

– Is it sharp wide open? In the reviews I’ve read until now there are some saying that it is a bit soft in the centre of the image, others say it is sharp. Now I got feedback from Max Angeloni (riflessifotografici). Judging from this image taken by the professional photographer I’d say that there is really no reason to worry about soft results wide open… of course if you know how to set your lens and camera properly.

[Lucky Italian FR-readers can now buy Max’s latest book “le luci del fotografo“. There are many ways to use natural, artificial or mixed light in order to make the best out of your images. Just look at the cover image on his book to get an idea of what you can achieve if you make a wise use of light. 128 pages and more than 100 images. Italian readers can get a pleasant photography lesson for €18 only]

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– the photographyblog review of the 23mm is online here. They confirm that:

“The Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R lens is remarkably sharp in both the image centre and edges virtually throughout the entire aperture range. The fast maximum aperture of f/1.4 makes it incredibly easy to creatively throw the background out of focus, with the seven-blade iris diaphragm achieving some lovely bokeh effects. Vignetting is practically a non-issue, and chromatic aberrations are present but well-controlled. There is no barrel distortion worth mentioning.

Perhaps the only real fly in the ointment is the price – at around £849.99 / $899.95 this isn’t exactly a cheap lens. Compared to a similarly specced DSLR lens with an equally fast aperture, however, it could be viewed as something of a bargain. In summary the Fujifilm XF 23mm F1.4 R is another very high-quality optic in the XF lens range and definitely worthy of our Highly Recommended award.”

Fuji XF 23mm: [shopcountry 16128]

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X-PRO1 massive price drop: body + 18mm + another XF lens for £999! (UK + ROI)

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As I told you last month, Fuji stopped the production of the X-PRO1 and now it’s time to empty the warehouse! The first awesome X-PRO1 deals are right now available in UK and Ireland! That’s the deal:

Purchase a new Fuji X-Pro1 + a Fuji XF 18mm lens between Friday 1st November and Friday 31st January 2014 and claim a lens FREE (choose between the 27mm, 35mm or 60mm). You’ll save £480 / € 600

Offer runs until January 31st January 2014 inclusive. You have to purchase the X-PRO1 from approved retailers. Here is the list.

Check out for example the deal at wexUK or jessops.

“Simply keep hold of your receipt, download and complete the claim form, send it back to us along with your receipt and we’ll send you an 27mm, 35mm or 60mm lens completely free!!!”

Fuji X-PRO1: [shopcountry 12882]

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DEALS: Fuji X-E1+18-55 still $200 off + X100S $140 off

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X-E1

save $200

Regulary FR-readers will know that the last X-E1 deal was supposed to expire on October 23rd. Well, actually the deal expired, but not for all X-E1 combinations and not in every store.

– Adorama has still both combinations, the black and the silver kit $200 off and you get also 6% reward!

– BHphoto has only the silver X-E1 kit $200 off at the moment. But they bundle it with the Ruggard Streak 25 Shoulder Bag (Black with Yellow Accenting) SanDisk 16GB SDHC Memory Card Ultra Class 10 UHS-1. You’ll save $56 and get also 4% reward!

– AmazonUS is also offering just the silver X-E1 kit rebate (with 2% reward).

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Zeiss Touit

save up to $251

And don’t forget Zeiss Touit deal until January 31. You will save $180.00 on the 32mm f/1.8 and save $251.00 on the 12mm f/2.8! Check the Zeiss-deals at AmazonUS /  BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

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X100S

save $140

Top rated ebayUS reseller cameraland sells the [shoplink 18376 ebay]X100S for $1,159[/shoplink]. You’ll save $140! Only 9 available at the moment.

Feel free to use the links in this post to purchase your gear. A small commission goes to Fujirumors. It won’t cost you a penny extra and you’ll support this blog and keep this site running. Thanks.

cheers
Patrick

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

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

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