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– Episode 12: Ken Rockwell blasts the X-T10 : My Favorite Photography Quote : X100R Wanted & more TOP FXF Threads & Images!
– Epsiode 11: Help me thin my lens collection + X camera wishlist + Portable Solar Charging Solutions + the XF 27mm is Fuji’s best lens & more!
– Episode 10: Convince me not to dump my X stuff : Great X-T1 off camera flash setup : X-T10, Used X-T1 or Keep X-E2 & more
– Episode 9: Is the Panasonic GX8 the X-Pro2 I’ve been waiting for? :: Your least used Fuji features :: GAS Problems & more
– Episode 8: Will Fujifilm Be Seduced By the “Dark” side? :: Save me from my GAS! :: My main issue with FW4 & more
– Episode 7: HELP ME choose my first FUJI X : Your fantasy Fuji X features : 23 vs 27 for Street Photography & more
– Episode 6: 5 Things Fuji is doing Horribly Wrong – Firmware 4.0 Feedback (and bugs?) – Share your Workflow & more
– Episode 5: The New Leica Q :: Firmware 4.0 Beta :: Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat :: LR 6.1 & more
– Episode 4: POLL: No In Body Image Stabilization, do you bother? :: Old Lenses For Dummies & more
– Episode 3: Which 3 primes combo is your ideal setup? :: X-PRO2 wishlist :: Be careful with thumb grips :: Sensor dust & more
– Episode 2: CLASH of the FUJIS: X-PRO2 Vs. X-T2 :: X-T1 Vs. X-T10 :: 14mm Vs. 10-24 :: 16mm Vs. 23mm :: 90mm Vs. 56 APD & more
– Episode 1: Why do (some) People Hate Fuji? * Mock-Up X-T10 Vs. Real X-T10 (with XF 35mmF2 WR) * X Lens wishlist & more

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shared by Patrick FR Medium Format Fuji: Tell me the First Question FujiRumors should be able to answer for you!

shared by Patrick FR The Fujifilm X-PRO2 will come in January 2016

shared by Patrick FR No Full Frame for Fuji X100T successor? New Source says: Same sensor of Fuji X-PRO2

General Discussion

shared by fujiisfun The Fuji fun factor trumps everything else?

shared by Drake Worrisome smudge on X-Pro1 LCD screen

shared by adzman808 Flickr Popularity of X-Pro1 Vs X-T1

shared by MrPolite What’s the best online backup solution?

shared by Antony Why don’t Fuji make an Instax Wide printer?

Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

shared by Chain Will a soft release button help me control bursts?

shared by oldfashioned1536 X-T1 – Graphite Silver vs. Black

shared by jeanmareaux X-T1 ES vs MS dynamic range

shared by omerz Fuji X-T1 annoying sound while in shooting mode

shared by MattX Camera settings that apply when shooting RAW

shared by noordawod Hacking (and fixing) the flimsy door on the X-T1

X-PRO1

shared by milandro I didn’t know this, no OVF above 60mm?

shared by adzman808 A Rather Verbose X-Pro1 Review (by me)

X-E1/X-E2

shared by mholtsberg dilemma… 35, 56 or 60 for the X-E2?

Fuji X Lenses

shared by Crestedb WHY this lens is a stupid one?!?

shared by kmleffler XF 50-140 f2.8 zoom… worth the high price?

shared by lorenzolessi Compactness or quality?

shared by jamesbernard Lensbaby Velvet 56 vs 56mm 1.2 (vs 35mm 1.4)

Adapting lenses to Fuji X

shared by photoalby Tamron SP500mm F8 Cata…

shared by andrewlee Sigma 18-35 f1.8

RAW PROCESSING

shared by Miker Darktable

ACCESSORIES

shared by marcelo_valente Neck or sholder strap?

shared by Mike B Underwater Housing or bags

IMAGES

Streets of Toronto with my X-Pro1 shared by Tonio

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Views from my office shared by Tom H.

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This it the third and final episode of “underestimated Fuji X gear” series. And today it’s about the Fuji X-M1 and XF 27mm.

Nr 1
Fuji X-T10 (see post here)

Nr 2/3
Fujifilm XQ2 / XC lenses (see post here)

Nr 4
Fujifilm X-M1

The X-M1 is cheap, small, X-Trans, good-looking, gives you Fuji Quality in an affordable and compact package, has a tilt screen… but no Viewfinder. This is a deal breaker for me. But if you don’t mind composing your shots using the LCD only and you are on a very low-budget (and can’t afford the X-T10), then this is the way to go for you.

Fuji was clear about it’s entry level segment: only one series can survive, X-M or X-A… and since we now have the Fuji X-A2, the X-M1 will never get a successor.

And I find it a pity. To me, X-Trans is part of the Fuji X DNA and the reason why I’d choose it over the even cheaper X-A1 (with Bayer sensor). A sensor also dpreview likes a lot, when they said here:

“our tests confirm that “although it is “just” 16MP, thanks to the X-Trans sensor, combined with its XF range of lenses, its effective resolution is not much lower than 24MP.”

In the past we discussed this topic comprehensively here on FujiRumors, pixelpeeping and comparing Fuji Bayer Vs. Fuji X-Trans images, and we also launched a Poll, which I share with you again today. The winner is pretty clear.

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Nr 5
XF 27mm

There might be some truth in the words of Antonio, when he says the XF 27mm is “the best unnoticed lens on fuji world“.

Earlier this summer, there was a Cashback deal running in my country. I grabbed the XF 18-135 with a €200 discount. A great deal, and it replaced my 18-55 and 55-200 for travels.

Anyway, during the cashback deal, I was tempted to buy the XF 27mm, the smallest and lightest of all Fujinon lenses. I didn’t buy it just because I already have the 23mm and because the 27mm has no aperture ring… and today I regret it. Especially since I recently sold my 18mm, and I now start to miss a compact walk-around lens to put on my X-T1.

But this lens is not only worth of consideration because of its compactness. Sure, when it comes to pancake lenses, it’s always a trade-off between miniaturization & optical performance. But the XF 27mm seems to have a pretty good IQ for its size. From the Admiriglight review:

“Overall, the Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 is a pleasant lens to use and a great option when you want the smallest possible package for your Fuji X camera. […] The 27mm f/2.8 is sharp at most any aperture, and while the edges are a little softer than the center, they are plenty sharp enough for most any use. This little pancake controls chromatic aberrations and fringing extremely well, and I feel that overall image quality is quite good, though bokeh is rather unremarkable.”

At the moment there is a also a terrific deal on it. Buy it along with the Fuji X-E2 and save $350! X-E2 black + 27mm here – X-E2 silver + 27mm here

XF 27mm: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline  – EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA

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So, this episode concludes my mini-series of 5 Fuji products that probably did not get the consideration they deserve. If there is anything you would add/change in this list, feel free to say it in the comments down below… and to vote the Poll.

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HatCat Photography‎: Riding. And another shot from my trip to Katwijk in the Netherlands. This shot was pure luck. My girlfriend and me were walking along the beach heading to a local fish restaurant and I saw those two riders and the beautiful sunset. Fortunately I had my x100t with me and so I just waited at the shown point to let them pass. One click. That’s it. :) .Hope you like it!! – 500px

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Here are the most liked images of the Fujirumors facebook photostream… and keep it up, share and vote your absolute favorite X-shot… and here is how to do it:

1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photostream. You can vote & comment the images there.

NOTE: The next selection will start from those images shared starting from September 18!

Enjoy the X-shots

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Holger Glaab‎:Basque Country. Fuji X-T1- XF10-24 @f10, 160 sec.

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Stoopken Photography‎: Fly. X-T1 with Zeiss Touit F2.8 50mm. F16 – ISO 6400 – 1/60s – JPEG

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Tyler Brown‎: shot on an X-Pro 1 XF 18-55 F:2.8 1/1000sec in Murrells Inlet SC

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To Make Video Reviews isn’t easy at all – via LuLa

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Today I just want to share a good laugh with you… nothing more :) . So time for a bit of FujiHumors… and enjoy your weekend!

Ken Rockwell is the Chuck Norris of Photography

FXF member calinandra69 knows it: Ken Rockwell* is the Chuck Norris of photography. Why? Well, here are just some of my favorites… but there is a lot more to read at our Forum here.

– Rockwell portraits are so lifelike, they have to pay taxes
– Ken Rockwell never focus, everything moves into his DoF
– Ken Rockwell’s shots are so perfect, Adobe redesigned photoshop for him: all it consists of is a close button.

And these are just 3 out of 34 of them… click here and enjoy a genuine laugh!

* I have nothing personal against Ken Rockwell. I share this just for fun. I hope Ken demonstrates the same sense of humor of Chuck Norris :)

HOT (!!!) USA DEALS

• X-A1 + 16-50 + 50-230 for ridiculous $399!
• $350 price drop on the X-E2 with 27mm (X-E2 black + 27mm here – X-E2 silver + 27mm here)
• $100 price drop on the X-T10 body only or combined with the XC 16-50 or XF 18-55 kit lens at AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

HOT (!!!) EUROPE DEALS

• XF56mmF1.2 for just €720! Get it here!
• XF 10-24 sells for just €705 at AmazonDE here!
• XF27mm, AmazonDE sells it for €329 here.
• AmazonITA is offering the black Fuji X30 for just €382 here (until Sunday)!
• X-T1 + XF18-55 + XF55-200 for €1999 and X-T1 + XF16-55 for €1999 . Get it at PCHstore.
• Buy X-PRO1 + 18 + 27 and get Free Leather case worth £160 + Receive an £80/€100 bonus on your old D-SLR trade-in value when you buy an X-T1, X-E2 or X-Pro1. More at FujiUK.
• Get the Fuji X30 for €444 at AmazonDE + Get additional € 50 Cashback. Deal on X-T1 + 18-55 + 55-200. Both offers expire 15.01.2016. More details here at FujiDE.

Rokinon/Samyang just announced two new lenses for Fuji X mount (and other MILCS). They will be available at the beginning of October.

Rokinon 21mmF1.4 – AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
Rokinon 50mmF1.2 – AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

[UDPATE] Samyang 21mm tested on a Fuji X-T10 at the Spanish site dslrmagazine (translation)

Official Product Page with samples: 21mmF1.4 / 50mmF1.2

Rokinon 50mmF1.2

• X Mount Lens/APS-C Format
• 75mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/1.2 to f/16
• Two Aspherical Elements
• Ultra Multi-Coating
• Manual Focus Design
• Non-Rotating 62mm Filter Mount
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm

Rokinon 21mmF1.4

• X Mount Lens/APS-C Format
• 31.5mm (35mm Equivalent)
• Aperture Range: f/1.4 to f/22
• 3 Aspherical Elements, 1 ED Element
• Ultra Multi-Coating
• Internal Focus; Manual Focus Design
• Non-Rotating 58mm Filter Mount
• Rounded 9-Blade Diaphragm