Message to Anonymous Source with Nickname Who Dropped a Rumor – And Possibility for Sources to Chat 100% Anonymously via Signal

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I have received a message from an anonymous source with nickname, who is a trusted source because it was always accurate in the past. But since reaches out to me via rumor box (thanks), I have no way to contact it. The only hope I have is to make an open and public blog post and hope it will read this message. I trust you guys will understand this and not be too annoyed by this blog post.

To the source

Thanks so much for the info. I’ve been investigating this camera line recently with other trusted sources as well, so your feedback is incredibly valuable and helpful.

The only issue is that I’ve received some conflicting reports from trusted sources regarding certain aspects of this camera. I’d like to dig a bit deeper before sharing any details to ensure everything is 100% accurate.

Thanks again to your input — I’ll now reach out to a few more contacts and do the necessary checks so that when I publish, everything that goes online is fully verified and accurate.

My hope is that I can solve the puzzle soon — and share the details quickly. In the worst case, it might take a little longer to get everything fully clarified, but I want to make sure that when it goes public, it’s completely accurate.

So, a huge thank you for sharing this. As soon as this article is published, I’ll reach out to my other top sources to try and solve the last few remaining pieces of the puzzle.

To Readers

I know that many people reading this blog make buying decisions based on the rumors we share. That’s a huge responsibility, because some might pass on a great deal on a camera or lens simply because they trust our information. If I’m wrong, you could regret missing out — and that’s why I put so much effort into being accurate: out of respect for you, your trust, and your time.

It’s also why I share probably only about 10% of the rumors I receive. Most of what comes in is made-up or fake. Sure, I could share it all for clickbait and traffic, but that’s not the game we play on FujiRumors. We prefer to share fewer rumors, generate less traffic, eliminate clickbait, and focus on accuracy.

This also means that when I receive conflicting reports from trusted sources, I take the time to sort them out before sharing anything with you. That way, when we do post, you can trust the information is solid.

CHAT WITH ME – if you want – ANONYMOUSLY

The rumor box is great: you stay 100% anonymous and can share information and images anytime.

But some time ago I also set up a dedicated Signal account, where you can do exactly the same — share rumors and images anonymously.

With one crucial difference: I can write you back, and we can chat directly.

So how does it work?

Well, just make a Signal account and contact me here.

Is it 100% anonymous?

Yes, because…

  • while you need your phone number to register, Signal doesn’t share it with me or anyone else. I don’t see your number (and you can’t see mine)
  • you can use any nickname to contact me

If you want to get in touch with me using Signal

Signal can be downloaded on your Phone, but you can use it also on your desktop (it’s required that you have the App installed on your phone already). You can download Signal for Desktop here.

The Good Old Way

And of course, you can also contact me via email at fujirumor@gmail.com and via PM on other social media (facebook & Co). Those are not anonymous, but it does not change anything, because only I’d know who you are and my top priority in any case and always is to keep all my sources 100% anonymous anyway.

The rumor box is always there for you, if you prefer it that way. That’s also a huge help for me. No matter how you decide to contact me.

Thanks for everybody who considers to help me out with the rumors, no matter in which way you’ll choose to do that.

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Fujifilm X-T30 III In Stock Now and How-To Guide by FujiGuys

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The Fujifilm X-T30 III body is now in stock in all colors at BHphoto here and Adorama here.

Shipping seems to proceed super-smoothly, so I expect other stores like Amazon here to have stock tomorrow.

And right in time for its release, the Fuji Guys have published their X-T30 III How-To video, which you can see below.

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BH Photo and Amazon Black Friday Deals

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Black Friday deals on Apple products at BHphoto and Amazon. There is also a 30% off on a ton of reconditioned Apple products sold by Amazon Resale (Click here). 20% off on these Apple products, 15% off on these Apple products and 10% off on these Apple products.

The BIG deals on reconditioned gear:

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Get Cleaner and Smoother Image/Video: VideoProc Black Friday Special Deal (Only $34.95 on Lifetime License)

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Get Cleaner and Smoother Image/Video: VideoProc Black Friday Special Deal (Only $34.95 on Lifetime License)

Even with beloved Fujifilm cameras, some shots don’t capture the scene as you remember. Fine details can turn out soft, handheld shots may show slight motion blur, and the distinct film-like colors can be challenging to preserve during edits.

How to solve this issue? Here comes the answer: enhance your photos without losing the character that makes them uniquely Fuji. VideoProc Converter AI sharpens detail and reduces blur while preserving your camera’s original color and texture — all processed locally on your computer for complete privacy. And with its ongoing Black Friday sale, now is the perfect time to get this AI enhancer at its best price.

Black Friday Deal: Only $34.95 on the Lifetime License and Buy One Get Four Gifts

  • For the first 150 orders: ONLY $34.95, 61% OFF Lifetime License.
  • For the next 200 orders: $39.95 if you miss the above Black Friday special offer.
  • Available for both Windows and Mac.

Once purchased, you’ll enjoy lifetime free updates and technical support without recurring fees. The software is updated frequently, introducing new AI-powered tools and performance boosts to keep pace with modern cameras and editing workflows.

Recent updates bring noticeable improvements across the board:

  • Enhanced Face Restoration, producing more natural and detailed results for portrait photography.
  • 40-80% faster AI Super Resolution models (V3) for outputting sharper and cleaner videos and images while supporting NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs.
  • Expanded codec options (AV1/H.264/HEVC) in the Compressor tool, allowing you to shrink large video files while maintaining optimal image quality and manageable file size.

Enhance Texture in Photos While Keeping It Natural

VideoProc Converter AI’s Image AI module helps refine Fuji photos in a way that’s more controlled and less destructive.

1. Upscale and Enhance Images with AI Super Resolution

The Super Resolution models intelligently denoise, deblur, and restore details and texture gently, so surfaces and edges gain clarity without becoming harsh. You can upscale your shots by 2x, 3x, or 4x, or optimize details without changing the resolution using 1x enhancement. The software supports output resolutions up to 10K for images.

Ideal for:

  • Reviving older Fujifilm photos with a clean, natural finish.
  • Enhancing low-light or high-ISO images where fine details are lost.
  • Preparing large prints or crops while retaining organic film-like texture.

2. Restore Faces in Old and Blurry Photos

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I’ve Traveled the World with Fujifilm’s ‘Worst’ Lens and I Loved it – The Only Flaw, and the One (Fujifilm-Teased) Lens That Could Replace It

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I have recently asked you what you consider the best and worst Fujifilm related gear announced in 2025 (third party AF lenses included).

Well, a fellow Fujifilm X-H group member declared here the XF18-135mm as the worst announcement.

Now, besides the fact that the Fujinon XF18-135mm was announced in mid 2014, hence it was not really part of our big survey, I thought it was an interesting comment and that maybe it was time to talk a bit about this lens.

A lens I own by the way, and that made me sell these two lenses for it.

Now, as we said, the Fujinon XF18-135mm was announced in 2014, hence at a time when the Fujifilm X system was relatively new on the market.

So while it is reasonably to expect that the most modern Fujinon lenses perform better than those launched 11 or 12 years ago, I’d dare to say that anyway the Fujinon XF18-135mm is actually a pretty decent performer. I’d say an even very good performer for what it is.

The true problem of the lens is another one: I think it is the one Fujinon lens that suffers most from sample variation, meaning you might get an excellent copy — or a noticeably weaker one — simply due to manufacturing tolerances.

While Fujifilm has drastically improved this aspect of manufacturing over the years, at the time the XF18-135mm was released — and particularly with that lens — sample variation was a real concern for early buyers.

This explains why some are very happy with this lens (for example me), while others are not.

In my case, here are some pictures I took with it:

As you can see, the Fujinon XF18-135mm has been a loyal companion to me for over a decade. It has traveled with me all over the world, and I’ve always appreciated both its flexibility and its image quality.

That said, I probably ended up with a particularly good copy.

So if you’re thinking of buying one — especially second-hand — I’d definitely recommend trying it first and taking a few test shots.

But with that said, for every person who had a less-than-ideal experience with this lens, there are many more who genuinely appreciate it.

In fact, the Fujinon XF18-135mm was even used to shoot the official stills for the blockbuster Dunkirk.

And we have had some interviews with fellow X shooters, who declared it their favorite lens:

So I call myself a very happy Fujinon XF18-135mm owner.

But if I had to pick — or better, nitpick — one aspect that occasionally bothered me just a little, it would be the range. If only it were a touch wider on the short end, and offered just a bit more reach on the long end, it would come very close to perfection.

In short: make it a true, awesome superzoom!

And you know what?

Fujifilm has already revealed the estimated main specs and size of exactly such a lens in their “10 lenses under consideration” survey.

And here on FujiRumors we already made a specs and side-by-side size comparison between the XF16-200mm and XF18-135mm.

If Fujifilm manages to keep the XF16-200mm on the smaller and lighter side of their current estimates, then that might be the one lens capable of replacing my XF18-135mm.

But until that day comes — if it ever does — I’ll proudly call myself a very happy XF18-135mm owner.

If this lens is good enough to shoot professional stills on the set of a multi-million-dollar blockbuster, then it’s certainly good enough for my far more humble needs and modest skills.

There’s just one important note: especially if you’re buying an older, second-hand copy, make sure to test it first. No other Fujinon lens is known to exhibit sample variation quite as strongly as the XF18-135mm.

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