And after the Fujifilm EF-X500 delay (report here), we now have another very nice flash for the Fuji X-system, that has been postponed: the Nissin i60!

It was originally planed to hit the market in mid June (report here), but has now been postponed to late July, according to BHphoto. But maybe that’s a bit too optimisitc. Nissin officially said the Sony Version will be available in August (via SonyAlphaRumors).

Product Highlights

• Nissin Air 2.4 GHz Radio TTL System
• Compatible with Fujifilm TTL
• Guide Number: 197′ at ISO 100 and 200mm
• Zoom Range: 24-200mm (16mm with Panel)
• LED Video Light; Color LCD Screen
• Tilts Upward 90°
• Rotates Left & Right 180°
• Recycle Time: 0.1-5.5 Seconds
• Slow, High-Speed, 1st & 2nd Curtain Sync
• Runs on 4 AA Batteries or External Pack

SUPER X SAVINGS :: Pay only $499 for the XF14mm :: XF16mmF1.4 now $300 off … and MUCH more!

Billy of the Fuji Guys was interviewed by ArtoftheImage about the X-Pro2. There are a few of Billy’s statements I’d like to highlight.

If you don’t have time to watch the entire 27 minutes video, then here is the transcription I’ve made for you of the most important parts (you’re welcome ;) ).

1. The X-Pro2 is overengineered
   Billy: “The processor allows us future expansion, when we need to do so. There is a lot of potential still in the X-Pro2 that has not been harnessed yet.”
   Interviewer: “In terms of how Fuji is constantly doing updates via firmware?”
   Billy: “That’s right. Whether it’s the controls or the AF-system”.
   Interviewer: “So you overengineered the X-Pro2, anticipating advancements you are going to offer in firmware down the road”.
   Billy: “That’s right, absolutely”
2. AF speed
   Billy: “Faster contrast detection AF over previous models. Firmware has been fine tuned, but there is still room for growth based on combination of sensor and processor”
3. Kaizen + EVF Refresh rate higher than 85fps? It’s possible!
   Interviewer: “That’s one of the neatest things about Fuji. You buy the camera, and it doesn’t end there. Like 2 years later you get a 50% better camera because you keep giving the consumer updates, whereas other camera manufacturers are like –ok, you bought your camera, we are done with that-”
   Billy: “Well, when you look at Fuji cameras, the design is timeless. The idea is to try to keep the camera as long as possible. Fuji obviously has to balance between how long you keep the camera to when you buy a new camera. Because, at the end of the day, when someone buys a Fuji camera, it really helps keep Fuji in business and gives us the ability to do things we want to do, which is to close the gap between this and a DSLR. We have done that with the Viewfinder [of the X-Pro2], offering extremely fast refresh rate. […] The human eye recognizes the difference in motion about 120 fps. We are actually at 85fps, so very very close. […] And the processing power is actually already there in this camera to eventually even reach 120fps!
   Interviewer: “So you might even tweak that?”
   Billy: “Absolutely! But as I said, it’s also a balance between performance and power. Make 80 shots and have incredible performance or make 200-300 shots and get decent enough performance.”
4. Why no tilt screen?
   Billy: “When you develop a product, there is a path you have to go through. It’s also based on budgets. If you do this, you can’t do that. Or the cost of the product goes up. The idea is to keep the product at a certain price point and follow that.”
5. 4K… why not? And will it come via Firmware Update?
   Billy: “The X-Pro2 is 4K capable. The processing power and sensor is there. The issue is heat. The required heat dissipation is not built into this camera. You can put 4K in, but after 30 seconds or something like that the camera is going to be super-hot and you can’t use it. […] Eventually I assume Fuji will get there [X-T2 anyone ;) ], but the X-Pro2 was designed with photography in mind.”
   Interviewer: “So we can’t expect 4K to come via Firmware update?”
   Billy: “Heat would be an issue. There would be battery issues, too. But you never know… I can’t say never.”

Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Peter Thoshinsky: “Thunderstorm and Umbrella”, Washington DC, 2016. On a sad note, this was one of the last photos this camera ever took. Within seconds violent wind and rain completely soaked us both. In my enthusiasm I didn’t take any precautions to keep the camera safe, and I paid the price. The camera started acting crazy and in the morning was dead. I guess I will wait for the X-T2 and do my best with my X-T10 backup for a few months. X-T1,23 mm, 1/550 @ f1.4 ISO 6400

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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 May 24!

Enjoy the X-shots

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Adam Holston: Sunrise on the Stokksnes in East Iceland. Shot with a XT-1, 14mm, F8, 1/125s, ISO 400. — in Höfn.

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Arthur Rijsterborgh‎: Fuji XT-1 18mm — at Hoge Brug

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Those of you, who check out regularly the continuously updated full overview over all existing and upcoming X-mount lenses, will already know it since a few weeks now, but I somehow missed to report about it on FujiRumors (as you could see, I was quite busy with the rumors lately ;) ).

So I’ll catch up now and tell you that Meike (aka Kaxinda) announced:

Meike 25mm f/0.95 (info here)
Meike 28mm f/2.8 (info here)
Meike 35mm f/1.7 (info here)
Meike 50mm f/2.0 (info here)

FULL LIST OF SAVINGS HERE

via mirrorlessrumors

FULL LIST OF SAVINGS HERE

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So what… when will the Fujifilm X-T2 be announced… in June or July?

It’s not that easy to give a definitive answer… the earthquake in Japan, the strong X-Pro2 sales, last minutes bugs and what not can influence Fuji’s decision about the X-T2 launch anytime.

But, looking at the way things are going at the moment, everything is pointing towards…