[UPDATE II: Admiringlight comparison NEW Vs. OLD OIS versions. From the conclusions: “Overall, the firmware updates for the Fuji zoom lenses appear to provide some benefit in all cases. These can range from fairly minor improvements, in the case of the 55-200mm, to a nice increase in sharpness for the 18-55mm, and a dramatic improvement with the 10-24mm.”]
[UPDATE III: Please DO NOT follow Fuji’s firmware update instructions… see with your own eyes!]
ORIGINAL POST
A new firmware update for the X-T1 and X100T (ver. 1.10) has just been released. Also, most zoom lenses will now profit from improved OIS.
X-T1 FIRMWARE
X-T1 firmware update: 1.Improvement of the flash function when “MECHANICAL+ELECTRONIC” is selected. 2.Improvement of the Wi-Fi function when “FUJIFILM PC AutoSave” is used. 3. Improvement of the display for the “USB MODE” in the SET-UP menu.
X100T FIRMWARE
X100T firmware update: 1. Addition of the messages when “COVERSION LENS” setting is changed in the FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING 2.Improvement of flash function when “MECHANICAL+ELECTRONIC” is selected. 3.Improvement of the viewfinder display. 4.Improvement of Focus Peaking display in the electronic viewfinder under a dark environment for easy focus setting.
Every now and then, we can find some great deals on Fuji X gear also in Europe. And this time the super-deal comes from Netherlands, where you can buy the Fujifilm X-PRO1 + 18mm + 27mm + Leather Case for €899 (FYI, the X-PRO1 body alone costs €650 at AmazonDE).
Always at kamera-express here, there is a nice deal also on the X-E1, which comes with the XF 18-55 kit lens + XC50-230 for just €699. Also AmazonDE is offering this double zoom deal, but for €714.
UK: There are some X-deals running in UK too, which will expire on March 31. Check them out here.
ITALY: Great deals (expiring also on the 31th of March) in Italy. Check them out here.
FRANCE: X-deals running until March 31. Check them out here.
GERMANY: €50 Cashback on the X30 until March 31 here.
US-X-DEALS end on 28/31th of March (the deals were supposed to end today, but BHphoto lists some items available with discount until March 31)
Best price at BHphoto + they also offer 4% reward. AmazonUS matches some of them:
Holly Geeslin: Taken last week before sunrise on a foggy morning. X-E1, 18mm (18-55), f9, ISO 200, 30 seconds
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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 March 16!
Enjoy the X-shots
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Adam Holston: Winter camping in WV. Fuji XT1 Rokinon 8mm Fisheye. 30 sec, F4, ISO 200
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Dustin Scholl: The Big Dipper over Fajardo , Puerto Rico
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Yeap Chin Meng: Lost in our time. Shot on Fuji X-E1 with Fujinon 18-55. Check out more in http://mengyeap.blogspot.com
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Zurab Burduli
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Leigh Spigelman
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Wolfgang Spekner: Selfportrait on the way up to Zirbitzkogel in Austria. Fujifilm X-E1 with XF 18-55/2.8-4 OIS
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Jim McEachern: The Pack is hungry…. — in Mulgrave-et-Derry, Quebec.
Push the READ MORE button, to see more Top Liked images
Top Rated eBayUS seller (99,6% positive feedback) & authorized Fuji dealer Samy’s has a limited number of open box X-T1’s (black and graphite) available for as litte as [shoplink 33327 ebay]$1,099 for the black[/shoplink] and [shoplink 33328 ebay]$1,249 for the graphite[/shoplink] version. That’s even better then the official price Fuji price drop (which ends on March 28th).
[shoplink 33327 ebay]Grab the black verison here[/shoplink]
[shoplink 33328 ebay]Grab the graphite silver verison here[/shoplink]
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US X DEALS expire March 28
Best price at BHphoto + they also offer 4% reward. AmazonUS matches some of them:
Again, a huge discount on the Zeiss Touit lenses for Fujifilm! And this time you don’t have to buy them both to profit from the big price drop, but you can purchase them separately.
This is just the last episode of a series of price drops and deals on the Zeiss Touit lenses for Fuji X-mount. The lenses started with a price tag of $1,250 for the 12mm and $900 for the 32mm almost 2 years ago.
Then Zeiss lowered the price to $999 for the 12mm and $719 for the 32mm. In June 2014 there was a terrific $800 price drop if you purchased both lenses together (you basically got one for free). Last year in November the rebate for the combo was of $420 (total price $1,299).
With this rebate, the price for both lenses is of $1,198… but, unlike most of the other times, you can grab them separately.
As you know, there is an up to $200 rebate also on the XF 35mm ($459) and XF 14mm ($699). So which one should you go for, the Zeiss or the Fujinon? Well, I recommend to read Rico’s excellent Fuji vs Zeiss comparison here… and then let us know what you consider the better choice.
US X DEALS expire March 28
Best price at BHphoto + they also offer 4% reward. AmazonUS matches some of them:
We now have the first price drop on the XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR lens. It is now $100 of at BHphoto here (price $1,498). To see the rebated price you have to add the lens in the cart.
US X DEALS expire March 28
Best price at BHphoto + they also offer 4% reward. AmazonUS matches some of them:
February & March seem to be the best months for X-deals. As in 2014, also in 2015 Fujifilm launched a huge instant rebate program… and now, just a few days before the deals expire, they decided to add the Super-Bokeh lens 56mmF1.2 APD to the current X-deals.
Remember, BHphoto added a further rebate (and 4% reward) to all the current XF deals… so definitely the way to this time ;)
Keep up voting and sharing 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.
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REVIEW of Rico’s Fujifilm X-T1 book: “Tons of tidbits […] it’s a no-brainer. Rico put a lot of hard work into this […] there’s no reason not to buy this book if you’re serious about learning how to make your Fuji X-T1 perform like it’s meant to.” Read the whole review of Rico’s book at photofocus.
There is a 40% discount on the book. Just use the code “FUJI40” and you’ll pay the book just $12! (Kindle, ePub, PDF version included… all DRM-FREE!). Download your copy now here You can buy it also at AmazonUS, but just for Kindle (no PDF/ePub) and with DRM.
Speedy 35s from Fujifilm, Canon, and Leica Part 1: Sharpness and DOF at ohm-image / Fuji X-Pro 1 + 17-60mm F/2.5-3.2 (Sort Of!) With Metabones Nikon>Fuji Speed Booster ULTRA at soundimageplus /
100mm Lee filters on the Fujinon XF 10-24 mm f/4 R OIS at nwinspeare / 5 things you have to know about your SD-card in Spanish at fuji-xperience (translation) / Own an X-T1? Looking For An L-Plate (L-Bracket)? Is there a good alternative to the Really Right Stuff L-Plate? at thewanderinglensman / Our 10 Favourite Fujifilm X100T Accessories at mirrorlessons /
a bit of everything
Damien Lovegrove CP+ 2015 stage talkshow on youtube
Knut Koivisto CP+ 2015 stage talkshow on youtube / Paris Engagement Photography Session at vopoku / V. Opoku talks about the Fujifilm X-Series for Wedding Photography at shotkit / Sean Marc Lee: “I know most people equate Fuji with street photography/documentary stuff.. but just wanted to share, it works wonders for fashionhere + here, lifestyle here, editorialhere.“ / Composition Rules for Street Photography at fuji-xperience (translation) / How to to create punchy portraits and emotional connection at inmybag / Drink and Click Austin, Texas Photowalk Sponsored by FujiFilm and Think Tank Photo at drinkandclick / $1,000 Giveaway at fujixspot / Q+A: Fuji X on Assignment at davidduchemin / Ohm-Image podcasts: Remote-controlled Toilets here and Dobby In The Machine PT 1 & PT 2 / New Website with NINE international passionate pixel breeders playing with light & FUJIFILM X100 Series cameras at www.X100C.com /
BHphoto added from $20 to $100 rebate to the already good X-deals… and now made a GREAT DEAL out of it! The XF 18-55 is now $200 off (instead of $100)… and much more.
Another great deal: eBayUS store Newegg is selling the X-M1 with kit lens [shoplink 33159 ebay]for just $379[/shoplink]
So here are the new prices you can find on BHphoto, and they also offer 4% reward:
[UDPATE: AmazonUS just matched the BH-price, but just for a few lenses for now]
eBay seller [shoplink 33104 ebay]6ave (98,9% positive ratings)[/shoplink] is offering a limited number (7) of new X-T1 bodies [shoplink 33104 ebay]for just $1022[/shoplink].
A great deal can be found also at [shoplink 33105 ebay]samyscamerainc (99,7% postive rating)[/shoplink], where a limited number of X-T1 bodies (demo items, in excellent conditions) is now [shoplink 33105 ebay]for sale at $1099[/shoplink]. They also offers a [shoplink 33106 ebay]Graphite X-T1 for $1,249 here[/shoplink], again an open box model but in overall excellent conditions.
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