Do You Want IBIS on Fujifilm X-T3? And Would the Lack of IBIS be a Dealbreaker for You? – POLLS

Fujifilm X-T3

There is a poll that has been requested by quite some FR-readers, such as Balbo42 on Twitter here: do you want IBIS on the Fujifilm X-T3?

Now, it’s quite difficult to launch a poll, because some might want IBIS only if it does not add size to the camera, others might want it only if it does not increase the price of the camera too much and many other criteria that I can not list here.

At the end I decided to keep the survey simple: IBIS on X-T3, yes, no or I don’t know!

You can then elaborate in the comments why you made a certain choice.

It might be of interest to read our latest “IBIS” article here, which goes more in depth regarding the Pros and Cons of IBIS.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 will be announced around photokina 2018 (probably a bit earlier) and have a new X-Trans sensor with less than 30 Megapixel and a new processor – this and more details in this article.

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For those who Voted YES to IBIS on X-T3: Would the Lack of IBIS be a Dealbreaker?

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Fujinon XF 18-135 or 55-200 :: First Fujifilm Camera for 9 Year old :: Travel Charging Solutions :: X100F Annoying Q Button (Top FXF Zone)

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Top FXF Threads

shared by Sapphire73 18-135 mm or 55-200 mm lens?

shared by Patrick FR Fujifilm X-H1

shared by Randy Pollock My 9 year old son wants his first digital camera – I would like it to be a Fuji

shared by jbfilion Portraiture work – Looking for feedback

shared by ptortora Turn camera off and on again error message

shared by Jake Hall Charging solutions for travelling 

shared by Philhifi X-Pro 2 with XF 55-200 issue

shared by claudeb X100F: Q-menu button annoyance

shared by Davy Crockett Fuji X-T1 Lens Advice

shared by DrewRett Photographing Bands in low light: what long lens?

shared by bobjones X-T2 Pricing

shared by RSH-Photography Silver X-Pro2?

shared by rdelbar All about that Hood

shared by csm Equivalent mm.

shared by rafikiphoto Fujifilm shop refurbished prices… 

shared by Jim A Pennington Lens for San Fransisco 

shared by Martin Willcox New here / question about shooting wide open with X-T 10 & Kit Lens 

shared by Tom H. Peak Design Capture Pro 

shared by jonas XF16mm vs. XF23mm 

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Fujifilm X-A5 and XC 15-45mm Pancake Zoom Announcement on January 31

Fujifilm Announcement January 31

Fellow Fujifilm Lovers,

I would like to inform you that Fujifilm is going to announce the long rumored Fujifilm X-A5 and the new XC 15-45mm F3.5-5.6 pancake zoom (more specs here), on January 31 (or 30, depending on your time zone).

Back in September 2017, as usual FujiRumors broke the news about the Fujifilm X-T100, a new entry level camera with Bayer sensor and viewfinder. But so far, no source could tell me the precise announcement date.

I guess that if the X-T100 would come with the X-A5 and XC-15-45 on January 31 or even with the Fujifilm X-H1 on February 15, then I would know it at this stage. However, it’s still very silent, which could mean the announcement is not immediate. Or maybe I’m just missing something… we will soon see.

As usual, you can expect full time and non stop Live Blogging coverage here on FujiRumors.

I know the X-A line is an absolute success in Asia, and in my recent trip to Prague (photos here, here and here), I indeed saw a few Asian people with the X-A2 or X-A3. But personally I’m not so hot on this camera.

Much more interesting is the XC15-45 pancake zoom, which, if its performance is worth of the name “Fujinon”, could become one of my travel lenses of the future. And looking at the poll below, I see I’m not the only one :).

With that said, the XF18-55 remains just an insanely good kit lens, and I doubt that the small pancake XC15-45 will be able to match its image quality.

Let’s wait for January 31 and see :)

In the meantime, make sure to follow us on Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter, and to click on the little bell icon on the bottom right of your browser, to get instant notification, as soon as I can answer this question.

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FUJIFILM at Imaging USA 2018. Expect to See Updated XF 8-16mmF2.8, XF 200mmF2 and GF250mmF4 Mock-Ups – UPDATE

Fujifilm at Imaging USA 2018

UPDATE: Sadly there are not upcoming lenses displayed at the imaging USA.

In the last few years, Fujifilm skipped the CES fair in Las Vegas.

They will, however, have a public booth (Nr. 717) at the Imaging USA 2018, which will be open to the public between January 14 and 16 in Nashville, TN.

That’s a bit too early to see the Fujifilm X-H1 (which will be announced February 15 Tokyo time), but there is a lot of great stuff to see, starting from the Fujifilm GFX 50S to the Fujifilm X-E3 as well as some brand new lenses like the XF80mm F2.8 WR.

I do expect that they will also display some updated mock-ups (or even early working prototypes) of the upcoming XF8-16mm, XF200mmF2 and GF250mm.

We could see some mock-ups of these lenses already in the past. I share them for you again here:

If there is any FujiRumors reader attending the event, please feel free to share what you see and heard with us via fujirumor@gmail.com.

It would be a very welcome help.

Fujifilm has just issued an official press release sharing their schedule for the Imaging USA 2018, which includes not only the latest and greatest Fujifilm gear, but also free head shot studio sessions, speeches and more.

PRESS RELEASE

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These Guys Switched from CaNikon to Fujifilm: “Why Don’t More People Go to Fujifilm?” + “I Feel More Creative with Fujifilm”

Weekend Fujifilm Switch Tales

Yes, I know, a Nikon Manager said that “Professional Photographers don’t use Fujifilm”. And yet, for some reason, I keep up reading stories and seeing youtube videos about photographers switching to Fujifilm.

And speaking of switching… something against a few nice switch weekend stories? Nope? Then here are a few of them :)

And don’t forget to follow FujiRrumors on Facebook, RSS-feed, and Twitter… because the Fujifilm X-H1 is coming, and we are going to have lots of rumors and interesting news to share. Don’t miss them, and join us ;) .

From Canon to Fujifilm

As we reported in this roundup already, Mark Duffy borrowed a Fujifilm X-T2 from a friend and compared it to his Full Frame Canon 6D… and we already saw him quite surprised about the quality of the Fujifilm X-T2.

So his struggle began… should he do it? Should he really switch to Fujifilm?

Well, we got the answer in his recent video here, and yes, he sold all his Canon gear and is now shooting Fujifilm.

But before I highlight a few points he made, a special note goes to Mark’s unboxing video, which is by very far the best I have ever seen. Watch (and enjoy) it here at minute 0:39.

Some things he really likes about Fujifilm:

  • focus peaking for his landscape photography
  • the controls and functionality of camera/lenses
  • overal user experience
  • great menu and user interface
  • Canon looks like a dinosaur compared to the Fujifilm with highlight blinkies, focus peaking and Kaizen firmware update
  • the kit lens (XF18-55) is fantastic
  • Fujifilm cameras are underrated. Why don’t more people talk about? There is too much talk about Sony.

From Nikon to Fujifilm

Another guy, who is super happy to have switched from DSLR (Nikon) to Fujifilm is Gemini Connect.

He highlights also one aspect, which are the Fujifilm controls and the overall compactness, which makes him feel much more free than with his Nikon, and helps to boost his creativity.

At the end, my friends, somewhere inside we always remain kids. And it’s a well known fact that “fun” and “play” is the best way to trigger kids’ (and our) creativity.

And luckily, Fujifilm cameras are a whole lot of fun :)

  • his first Fujifilm was an X100S, and his Nikon DSLR’s started getting dust
  • compact size, doesn’t kill your shoulder, you feel free, especially with X100 series
  • brilliant JPEG’s thanks to Fujifilm film simulations… they basically photoshop images for you. Difficult to match the quality of film simulations by your own
  • shoots in low light very well
  • Given Fuji’s quality, I don’t see a reason for full frame
  • controls
  • I feel more free and creative with Fujifilm cameras
  • he will purchase the Fujifilm X-H1

You can check out his video here.

Fujifilm X-E3 Roundup: Lensmate Thumb Grip, Kaza Half Leather Case, X100F or X-E3 First Camera, Reviews and More

Fujifilm X-E3 Roundup

And while I’m still waiting for my new Fujifilm X-E3 to replace my faulty X-E3 (SD-card not recognized, sticky joystick), let’s enjoy another Fujifilm X-E3 roundup.

Of course, once I get my new X-E3 copy, I will let you know if I still have these issues or if the new samples works fine.

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Fujifilm X-E3: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCHstore AUS: CameraPro

The Wall Street Journal Likes Fujifilm X100F, 4 Intuitive X100F Settings, Cheap X100F L-Bracket, How to Weather Seal your X100F & More

Fujifilm X100F

Weekend is roundup time on FujiRumors, and one of the roundups I’m always most happy to share, are the ones about the Fujifilm X100F.

So here is another little X100F zone, and in includes great feedback, as well as one negative one about the X100F joystick, which seems to suffer the same issue of my Fujfilm X-E3.

There is also a review about the very affordable L-bracket Fittest LB-X100F.

You will find everything down below… enjoy it, and feel free to join our X100 line camera group.

Fujifilm X100F: USA: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera EU: AmazonDE, AmazonUK, WexUK, PCH AUS: CameraPro

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Concerns with Quality of Fujifilm GF Medium Format Lenses (and Overall Fujifilm Camera/Lenses)… and a Little Ode to Local Stores

Check Your Lenses… and a Little Ode to My (and Your) Local Store

One of the reasons why I like to buy my gear at the local dealer (instead of ordering online), is that I can always inspect the gear before buying it.

So, when last month I bought the XF10-24 and XF27mm, my dealer opened the boxes, checked if there was any issue such as dust spots inside the lens, and he even checked if the latest firmware for the lenses was installed (it wasn’t, so he updated the lens firmware in store for me… AWESOME!)

So far, with ALL Fujinon lenses I have ever bought, I never had any dust spot issue. Actually I always perceived my lenses as excellently build. I mean, my XF35mmF1.4 still works perfectly, even though it was minutes completely under water, the day I destroyed my X-E2 in a river.

Anyway, I know things like dust spots in the lens happen, and I experienced them in the past when I used other systems. Since then, my habit is to visually check lenses, before buying them.

If small, then dust spots will have absolutely no influence on image quality.

However, when you pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a new lens, you do want it to be perfect out of the box, and personally I would change any new lens, even if it has the smallest dust inside it.

With that said… let’s talk about Fujifilm quality.

Fujifilm Prodcution Quality: Factory Video & Teardown

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FujiRumors 2017: Most Read Articles, Most Bought Gear, Top/Flop Blogger Moments, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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You Guys are Unbelievable

I have to tell you… you guys are driving me nuts… in a good way :)…

… because here is what you did on FujiRumors this year 2017

  • 45,261 comments to FR-articles (124 comments a day – average 47.5 comments on each article)
  • 145,915 votes in our polls

Also our social media skyrocketed beyond anything I could have ever hoped

These numbers explain very good, why, as proven multiple times (such as here and here), Fujifilm reads us with greatest care on a daily basis. You are their best online source for all things Fuji feedback… and if it’s correct what a source told me here, their absolute and by very far favorite one ;) .

I Tried to Honour Your Participation

I have tried to honour your participation as good as I can, delivering you in 2017:

  • 952 blog posts (in my not so impeccable English)
  • 129 rumors
  • 94% correct rumors (full overview will follow in a separate article)

I have also put heart and soul in my personal messages with you:

  • 5,000+ emails written via fujirumor@gmail.com
  • easily another 1,000+ private messages on Facebook and Twitter
  • at least about 17 to 20 emails/private messages every single day, weekend and holidays included

I’m Motivated Like Never Before

Being part of this amazing community is extremely motivating for me, and you can be sure that I’ll put all my passion/fun/excitement (and a lot of time) into this blog also in 2018, in order to make your time here on FujiRumors the most informative & exciting as possible.

Top Blogger Moment 2017

Having raised, thanks to the FujiRumors community, additional $1,500 for free education for Cambodian kids (total $5,000 in two years).

And behind the scenes, I have also donated for free education the money I made with various cooperation over the last 5 years.

Could I have afforded a Fujifilm GFX with that money?

Yes! But after having cleaned and repaired the dirtiest toilets in Nicaragua, played with the kids there and distributed food to kids living in the largest waste disposal site of Central America, I wanted to continue to find a way to support a little bit some projects around the world, also via FujiRumors.

With that said… the Fujifilm GFX is on my radar, and I’m working restelessy to fund it :)

Flop Blogger Moment 2017

Actually everything was fantastic this year…

But I know which one will be the flop moment of 2018., and I have given a hint here in the X-H1 announcement day rumor. But that’s how it is… I’m 100% concentrated and looking forward to make 2018 a great year for every Fuji X and GFX shooter out there.

Most Read on FujiRumors

Most Bought on FujiRumors

Happy New Year 2018!!!

2018 is here…

Now you guys promise me to keep up having fun with your photography, and I promise you to put my best into FR also in 2018… so that when you decide to tune in, you will always find fresh content and exciting rumors on fujirumors.com :)

A wonderful, healthy and fun 2018 to everybody out there… and may your SD-cards be full of great moments captured with your X or GFX camera in 2018 :)
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Fujifilm 2017 Rewound: Top Highlights Month by Month

Fujifilm 2017 Rewinded

2017 was another exciting Fuji X year, and in order to cover it properly, I have shared almost 1,000 blog posts.

A lot of things happened, and maybe some of you might have missed something. So I have checked back all articles and selected some highlights for you. No FujiRumors rumors are included in this list.

It was not easy to pick out a few highlights… but below you can find the list month by month. Let us know what you consider the highlight of 2017.

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