Fujifilm X-T2 KAIZEN Firmware Update will bring also Highlight Overexposure Blinkies and RGB Color Histogram!

As we reported here, Fujifilm will release a Firmware update for Fujifilm X-T2, X-T20 and GFX on November 30, 2017.

Regarding the X-T2, Fujifilm officially announced 4 new features/improvements:

  1. New AF tracking algorithm for moving subject
  2. Support “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO”
  3. Improve radio flash controller usability
  4. Support for backup/restore of camera settings via FUJIFILM X Acquire

But I’m pleased to inform that, although Fujifilm officially does not mention it, I hear there will be more! And to be more precise the X-T2 will also get:

  • highlight overexposure blinkies
  • RGB color histogram

Now this is a serious X-T2 Kaizen update :) Well done Fuji.

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Top Gear 2017 Rankings… and Fujifilm is Well Represented ;)

Top Gear 2017

I warned you already 10 days ago, when National Geographic declared the Fujifilm X-T2 the best travel camera 2017… get ready for many more articles like this popping up on the web in the near future.

And indeed, there is a lot more already on the web already, and I will share them here on FujiRumors for you in a dedicated roundup.

Fujifilm is well represented in the “Top Gear Rankings“… here we go:

  • The BHphoto “Best mirrorless cameras of 2017” ranking includes 2 Fujfiilm cameras… discover which one here
  • Camera of the Year, Best Medium Format – Fujifilm GFX 50S at imaging-resource
  • Camera of the Year, Best Enthusiast Fixed Lens Camera – Fujifilm X100F at imaging-resource
  • Fujifilm X-T2 Top APS-C Mirrorless camera at digitaltrends
  • X-T2 Gear of the Year: Lonely Speck Gift Guide 2017 at lonelyspeck
  • Top 10 sample galleries of the year #3: the Fujifilm X100F at dpreview
  • Top 10 sample galleries of the year #5: the Fujifilm X-T20 at dpreview
  • Top 10 sample galleries of the year: #9 is the Fujifilm GFX 50S at dpreview

We recently asked you what you think is the Top Fujifilm gear of 2017. A couple of thousands of you already dropped their vote… keep it up :)

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Fujifilm Reads You!
See the original FujiRumors Poll, that Fujfiilm used in an official presentation to the Press

Top Fujifilm Product 2017

Ok guys…

I don’t think Fujifilm has something significant to launch still in 2017, so it’s a good moment to ask you, what was the most exciting Fujifilm product of 2017 according to you.

Last year, we had a clear winner, the currently discounted Fujifilm X-T2, with 46% of your preferences. I’m curious to see if also this year the results will be so clear.

I will include again the Fujifilm GFX 50S in the poll, because the official announcement with final specs and price took place only in January 2017.

I will not include the graphite X-T2 and graphite X-Pro2 + XF23mmF2 that have been announced at the beginning of January 2017. Also not included are the Instax Square SQ10 Hybrid camera (currently discounted for Black Friday) and the Instax Share SP-3 Square printer, as well as Fujifilm’s Kaizen firmware udpates.

And remember… not only the very Top Fujifilm Managers officially “Love” Fujirumors, but FujiRumors is by very far Fujifilm’s Nr.1 resource for online feedback*, thanks to your terrific participation.

It goes so far, that Fujifilm even displays our polls in internal meetings. Looks like they simply can’t ignore a community that is able to drop 11,000 votes in a single poll within 2 days ;).

So time for you to let Fujifilm know what you particulary liked this year… and keep up being so active and constructive here on FR, so that Fujifilm will keep up reading this blog and your comments/feedback also in 2018 ;) .

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* It was your feedback and negative poll results, that killed the monochrome X-Pro1 and your positive pressure that revived the X-E3 plans and made Fujifilm say here “we are aware of the many X-E3 request”.

Fujifilm X-T20 Firmware Postponed: “Update More Complicated Than Expected” says Fujifilm Netherlands

As you know, Fujifilm announced that in late November, the Fujifilm X-T20 will get a firmware update, that will allow you to use the touch screen in EVF mode. In fact, the official Fuji news here still says it will be available in late November.

However, that might change soon.

FR-reader Özgür contacted Fujirumors (thanks), and told us that Fujifilm Netherlands informed him via facebook here the X-T20 firmware update has been postponed. They say (translated by a Dutch speaking FR-reader)

“The update appears to be more complicated that initially anticipated and has been temporarily delayed, however, it is sure that it will come. It is important, of course, that this update works well without problems or errors.”

FujiRumors already reported about some technical difficulties with the X-T20 firmware update a few weeks ago. Now, the X-T20 will continue to be covered with Kaizen love for as much as possible, but Fujifilm has to invest a considerable amount of time and money into proper coding.

I have asked Fujifilm Netherlands in the comments on facebook, if also the X-T2 firmware will be delayed, and they answered here:

“For as far as we know the date for the X-T2 FW update will remain the same“

And in the meantime, today 11 Fujifilm cameras got a firmware update. It only adds support for the upcoming XF80mm macro, but we explain here, why should update your camera anyway, even if you don’t plan to buy the XF80.

And again, here are all the download links for the 11 Fuji cameras

And here are our facebook communities

Fujifilm Releases Firmware Updates for 11 Fuji X Cameras

11 Fujifilm X series cameras just got an update to support the Fujinon XF80mm 1:1 macro. The lens itself will be released on November 30

The compatibility is added with XF80mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro. The accuracy of AF function is improved when the lens is attached.

Not included in the updates are the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-T20 (which will get an update in “late November”), X-Pro2 (to be updated “late December”) and X-E3 (X-E3 Firmware Rumors here).

FUJIRUMORS RECOMMENDS: update your camera in any case, even if you do not plan to get the XF80mm. Fujifilm often implements “undocumented fixes“, which can be as small as a typo in the menu, but also more significant bug fixes and improvements.

Fujinon XF 80mmF2.8 Macro: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

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Tips for Updating your Firmware

Ibelux 40mm F0.85 + Mitakon F0.95 Reviews + 7Artisans 35mm f/2 :: Best Fujinon Lenses in Late 2017 :: XF60 No Poor-Mans 56 (X-Mount Lens Zone)

Fujifilm X-shooters have a few ultra fast X-mount third party lens options, such as the Mitakon 35/0.95 and the Ibelux 40/0.85. But how do they perform?

Well, there are many reports already shared on FujiRumors, such as Jonas Rasks’ Mitakon 35/0.95 review. And today I want to add a few more reports, also about the second generation Ibelux 40mm/0.85, the currently fastest lens you can buy in Fuji X mount, and which is no longer a “HandeVision” but a “Kipon” product, as reported by dc.watch here

Third Party X-mount Lenses

  • Kipon Ibelux 40mm f0.85 MkII Review in German at qimago (translation)
  • Mitakon 35mm F0.95 MK II Review at thephoblographer
  • LensBaby Trio Test & Review (Fujifilm X-Pro 2) at capitalfaces
  • 7Artisans 35mm f/2 News & Pre-Production Sample Photos at 35mmc

Mitakon 35mmF0.95 for Fujifilm X: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, [shoplink 55618 ebay]your eBay[/shoplink]

Fujinon Lenses

  • The best Fujifilm lenses to start with in late 2017 – Part II at olafphotoblog
  • The 60mm f2.4: Not a Poor-Man’s 56mmf1.2 at kurtz-photography
  • Fujifilm XF 56mm f/1.2 R – Lens Test at mfoto
  • Fuji’s Telephoto Workhorse: Fujinon XF 50-140mm f/2.8 Review at roycruz
  • XF23mm : One Lens Wonder at ivanjoshualoh
  • Fujinon MK18-55mm T2.9 Quick Review at Hireacamera.com Youtube
  • Macro Photography – Fujifilm XF60mmF2.4 & MCEX-11 at gregcromie
  • Fujifilm XF 50mm f/2 R WR – Lens Test at mfoto

Black Friday Deals

Black Friday Deal: Fujifilm X-A10 + XC 16-50 + Freebies for $349 Only

Looking for a Christmas present for a good friend or your better half? Then why not this one… it’s the cheapest way to get into the X-system.

You can get the Fujifilm X-A10 with XC16-50 for just $349!

BHphoto adds a free bag and SD card to the deal.

Also Adorama and AmazonUS are offering the X-A10 for the same price, but no freebies.

The Black Friday pages are now available at AmazonUS, AmazonCA, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonIT, AmazonFR.

Get early Black Friday deal access by joining Amazon Prime (30 days free trial): AmazonUS, AmazonCA, AmazonDE, AmazonUK, AmazonIT, AmazonFR.

X Camera Deals

X-T2 Body (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 Graphite Body (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 + XF18-55 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

X-Pro2 body (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
X-Pro2 Graphite + XF23/2 (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

X-T20 body (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + XF18-55 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + XC16-50 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

X-A3 + XC16-50 (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
X-A3 + XC16-50 + XF23/2 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

XF Lens Deals

XF 18mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 27mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 60mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

XF 14mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 16mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
XF 23mmF1.4 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 56mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 90mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 10-24mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 55-200mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 18-135mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

XF 56mmAPD (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 16-55mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 50-140mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 100-400mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

GFX Deals

Fujifilm GFX 50S Secret Deal: How to Save $,1550 (instead of “just” $1,000) on Fujifilm GFX at BHphoto – full instructions here

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 63mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 32-64mmF4 (save $450): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 120mmF4 Macro (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F4 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujinon GF 45mm F2.8 in Stock + Hands On Reviews: “Focus is Fast, Great, and Sharp”

 

The Fujinon GF45mmF2.8 is now in stock at AmazonUS here and Adorama here. Just like all other GF lenses, there is a huge discount also on the GF45mm.

The GF45mm (35mm FF equiv.) is quickly becoming a favorite amongst GFX shooters. And it seems to perform wonderfully. Here are a few reports you might find useful:

The best place to instantly get GFX news like these, is our Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 63mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 32-64mmF4 (save $450): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F4 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Fujifilm GFX 50S Secret Deal: How to Save $,1550 (instead of “just” $1,000) on Fujifilm GFX at BHphoto – full instructions here

Instax Boom: Fujifilm Sold 6.6 Million Instax Cameras in 2016. Expected 7.5 Million Sales in 2017…. and Instax Square SP-3 Reviews

Instax Boom

The rise of Instax seems unstoppable.

Fujifilm keeps up fueling its imaging division with money coming from all possible kind of Instax camera, printer and film sales.

And a few weeks ago, during the presentation of the brand new Instax Share SP-3 square printer, Fujifilm disclosed some numbers (via dc.watch – translation):

“Cheki [Japanese name for Instax cameras] also expanded its lineup according to lifestyle, and from the release in 1998, the cumulative sales volume worldwide is 25 million units. Last year it sold 6.6 million units, the highest ever. In fiscal 2017 we aim for 7.5 million units.”

As we reported here, in 2004 Fujifilm sold 100,000 instax camera and in 2015 they sold 5 million instax cameras. Regarding digital cameras, Fujifilm expected to sell 1.4 million digital cameras in 2015.

There are Instax cameras and film for all tastes out there, from the Hello Kitty Instax camera to the Star Wars Instax Film, Comic Instax Film, Candy Pop, Rainbow and a lot more. And as a Fujifilm manager said in this dedicated Fujifilm reportage, the Instax factory can’t keep up with the demand.

Still very surprising, though, that Fujifilm has no Instax Share SP-W wide printer to offer, in addition to the popular Instax SP-2 and the brand new Instax SP-3. Probably their biggest gap in the Instax line-up, along with the film only Instax SQ, which we already leaked (images included) here on FujiRumors, but still has to hit the market.

Anyway, a big success… also considering that with every Instax camera/printer Fujifilm sells, they keep up making money afterwards thanks to the (not cheap) instant film customer have to keep up buying.

But Instax is fun, as we lately reported also here, it can be a cool idea to use at weddings (or any party), it makes beer tastier (not kidding) and I use it a lot on my travels, because it’s a perfect tool to help to create connection with the locals and get a nice picture of them :) . Check out our Instax for Travels forum thread.

Instax Share SP-3 Square Printer Reviews

Older links, shared already in the SP-3 Live blogging

On my travel through Bali 2 years ago… kids loved to get a little print. :)

 

Fujifilm X-T2 with XF18-55 and Vertical Grip $1,919 Only

Cameta Camera, has currently probably the best deals on Fujifilm X-T2. For example, they are offering the Fujifilm X-T2 with XF18-55 and vertical grip for $1,919 only (at BHphoto and AmazonUS the same combo costs $2,125).

NOTE: I don’t know this store and I’m not affiliated with Cameta Camera, but I see they are an authorized Fuji USA dealer, and the items come with 1 year Fuji warranty (and you can add an additional 3 year “Cameta Care” warranty).

Overall, this is the best time of the year to save on Fujifilm X and GFX gear. Check out the full list of savings below.

GFX Deals

Fujifilm GFX 50S Secret Deal: How to Save $,1550 (instead of “just” $1,000) on Fujifilm GFX at BHphoto – full instructions here

Fujifilm GFX 50S + Any GF lens* (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
* GF63mmF2.8 / GF45mmF2.8 / GF32-64mmF4 / GF120mmF4 / GF110mmF2 / GF 23mmF4

Fujinon GF 45mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF63mmF2.8 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF32-64mmF4 (save $450): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF120mmF4 Macro (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
Fujinon GF 23mm F4 (save $550): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

X Camera Deals

X-T2 Body (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 Graphite Body (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 + XF18-55 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera

X-Pro2 body (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
X-Pro2 Graphite + XF23/2 (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

X-T20 body (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + XF18-55 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + XC16-50 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

X-A3 + XC16-50 (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
X-A3 + XC16-50 + XF23/2 (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

XF Lens Deals

XF18mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF27mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF60mm (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF35mmF1.4 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

XF14mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF 16mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
XF23mmF1.4 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF56mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF90mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF10-24mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF55-200mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF18-135mm (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama

XF56mmAPD (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF16-55mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF50-140mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, FocusCamera, Adorama
XF100-400mm (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama