EISA AWARDS :: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Best Professional CSC and XF100-400 Best CSC Zoom Lens!

EISA AWARDS 2016-2017

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There were times, when the EISA Awards were just a joke!

There were so many categories, that every company could win several awards. I remember categories like “Best Connected Camera” (won by Samsung) and EISA was even able to distinguish between “professional“, “advanced” and “premium” cameras.

And quite frankly, it’s still mostly like this. There is an award for (almost) everyone.

But at least they dropped some of the non-sense categories… and I hope they will continue this way. Less categories and more real prestige to the winners!

That said, let’s take a look at this years’ winners.

Fujifilm won two awards, one goes to the Fujifilm X-Pro2 for the “Best Professional Compact System Camera” and another one goes to the XF100-400 for the “Best Compact System Zoom Lens“.

The Sony A6300 got the award as best “pro-sumer” CSC.

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Two (2) Reasons Why the AF-Tracking of the X-T2 (and X-Pro2 Ver.2.00) is Much Better Than on the X-T1!

From TheCameraStore to DigitalRev… most X-T2 reviewers so far seems to be impressed by the new Fuji AF-speed, especially in continous shooting mode. So the question is: how was it possible to achieve such a significant improvement? There are two main reasons, as Fujifilm explains here:

Reason 1 for better AF-Tracking

“The new technology has been developed to allow increased number of AF search between the frames. There used to be only one AF search between the frames, but this is now increased up to 10. This will allow better tracking on the moving subject between the frames. […] longer live-view means that AF search can be conducted for longer period of time.”

Reason 2 for better AF-Tracking

“The AF search can now be processed in parallel. The breakdown of AF search is “Exposure”, “Read”, and then “Process”. The new algorithm allows so that each step can be conducted simultaneously. It means that while the first AF search is being “processed”, the second AF search starts to “read”, and the third AF search starts the “exposure”. By doing so, multiple AF search is now possible in the short interval.“

NOTE: The X-Pro2 will get the new AF-algorithm via Firmware Update in October 2016. However, the AF-C Custom Settings, introduced with the X-T2, will not be part of the Firmware udpate. If you don’t know what the X-T2 AF-C Custom Settings are, check out this Review.

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TIME :: Andrew Quilty Documents Life in Afghanistan with Fujifilm X-Pro2 + Is the X-Pro2 the Perfect Reportage Camera?

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Today’s story brings us deep in the heart of Afghanistan, where since three years now Andrew Quilty is documenting the ongoing war and life, using mostly the Nikon D810.

But since a few months he added the Fujifilm X-Pro2 + XF23mm lens to his equipment. And looking at the EXIF data of his images, it seems that more and more of his work is now done with the X-Pro2. You can see his images at the TIME magazine here.

Many of you won’t be surprised by the fact that Andrew chose the X-Pro2 to document life & war in Afghanistan. As these Poll results clearly show, the majority of X-shooters believe that the Fujifilm X-Pro2 fits really well with certain styles like Street, Reportage, Documentary photography.

But what is it that makes the Fujifilm X-Pro2 so popular for these Photography Genres?

Maybe it’s the sleek and simple rangefinder style. Maybe it’s the corner placement of the viewfinder, which allows you to have the left eye free to see the whole scene. Or maybe it’s the OVF, which has the huge advantage to actually show you what’s happening outside your frame (and to save battery life). And maybe (just maybe) it could be, for some, even the lack of a tilt screen: one less thing to worry that could eventually break, especially when shooting in flustered and chaotic situations like conflict zones.

Maybe all these little things (and more) together make the X-Pro2 the ideal tool for the street and reportage.

Whatever it is… at the end of the story we have an X-shooter out there, who gets his hard job done with the X-Pro2… a work that is worth to be checked out at the TIME here.

If you ever read this Andrew Quilty, keep it up! And FujiRumors will always be happy to eventually share, if you want, your experience with the X-Pro2 in Afghanistan.

And thanks a lot to the FR-reader for the link. :)

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German Fujifilm X-Pro2 Book Available :: 115 Useful Tips to Master your X-Pro2

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The German Version of Rico’s Fujifilm X-Pro2 book is now available for download at dpunkt (PDF + ePub + Mobi… DRM-free). The printed version will be available at AmazonDE starting from July 29.

The English version of Rico’s X-Pro2 is also available in multiple formats and DRM-free (PDF included) at RockyNook here.

The English X-Pro2 book (eBook + Paperback) is also available at AmazonUS here (Kindle Only with DRM) and also at AmazonUK here.

And I have to agree with X-shooter mvalma, when he said in the comments to this post:comment

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The Sporty X-Pro2

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When most photographers think of shooting sports, they think of 400mm glass on the 50 yard line. When I think of sports, I think about ultra-wide, ultra close. That said, any sporting event involves fast moving action and the need for equipment that can both quickly respond, and take a bit of abuse. These things were on my mind when I covered The Race of Gentlemen this year.

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Once a year, tattooed and heavily bearded men (and a few women) gather in Wildwood, New Jersey, and take over a section of the beach. With beer on tap, loud music, and louder motorcycles and cars, this motley crew waits for the tide to recede and then grinds up the sand racing antique vehicles down a quarter-mile. Known as The Race of Gentlemen, the event is a celebration of a time long passed.

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Capture One 9.2.1 Released :: Includes Bug Fixes for X-Pro2 files… but still no lossless RAW + Metadata Support!

Capture One 9.2.1 has just been released. It includes the following X-Pro2 Bug Fixes for Fujifilm X-Pro2 cameras (for Windows users):

• Fixed a crash when importing Fuji X-Pro 2 files
• Fixed a hang when creating a heal layer on X-Pro 2 files

Thank you C1… now please bring us also X-Pro2 lossless RAW support, X-Pro2 metadata support… and official film simulations profiles would be quite nice, too. In the meantime, there is some homebrew film simulations profile over at our Fuji X Forum here (free download).

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Fujifilm X-T2 Vs. X-Pro2 :: Autofocus Differences… And Why the X-T2 is (and Will Always Be) Better for Sports!

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X-T2 Vs. X-Pro2 AF-speed & features

We just heard it form TheCameraStoreTV here: the Fujifilm X-T2 is, along with the Sony A6300, the only mirrorless camera that can compete with DSLRs (that’s their opinion). And in some cases it also tracks better than the Sony A6300.

So what happened to Fujifilm? Where does this AF-speed boost come? Is AF-tracking now really more accurate and C-AF faster? And especially… will the X-Pro2 ever catch up to the level of the X-T2 via Firmware Update?

There is quite a bit of confusion regarding this, just read the comments to this facebook post on FR, so high time to say a few things:

  1. Customizable AF-tracking: everyone out there, who’s going to test the X-T2 AF-tracking, should study and get familiar with the new customizable AF-tracking options. As demonstrated in the TCSTV Video, they really seems to work great. It’s a huge bonus of this camera compared to its direct competitor, the Sony A6300… and also compared to the X-Pro2.
    And the X-Pro2?: Will the X-Pro2 get these new AF-C Custom Settings functions? The Answer is: NO. Fuji said it clearly. The X-Pro2 Firmware 2.00 Update in October 2016 will implement the new AF-algorithm, but not the custom settings functions.
  2. The Magic Algorithm: The first reviews seem to indicate, that the X-T2 focusses faster than the X-Pro2. Is it really like this? Actually not. The fastest AF is still 0.06 sec. So what… just a Placebo? Not really. The algorithm has been improved, so that the X-T2 now uses phase detection 2/3 of the time, whereas phase detecion usually works only 1/3 of the time on the X-Pro2. More at fujifilm-x.
    And the X-Pro2?: The improved algorithm is the main course of the meal in the upcoming Fujifilm X-Pro2 2.00 Firmware Update (scheduled for October 2016). So yes… your X-Pro2 will get the new algorithm. Official announcement at fujifilm
  3. The Vertical Booster Grip – shorter Blackout & 11fps: the performance of the X-T2 is split between camera and grip. To take the most out of the camera, use the X-T2 with the grip attached. The booster grip reduces the EVF blackout time and allows you to shoot at 11fps.
    And the X-Pro2?: No Booster Grip for the X-Pro2 :( . Of course you can use the OVF (no blackout time at all), but OVF might not be your preferred choice in case you use longer zoom lenses.

So, if you plan to buy an X-camera and shoot also a lot of sports, then consider the 3 points mentioned above. The overall AF-experience will be better with the X-T2, because of the added AF-tracking features, the shorter blackout time and, in case you need it, you can shoot at 11fps.

However, if you don’t shoot much sports and you are mostly a single AF-shooter, then you will get the same improved AutoFocus algorithm of the X-T2 also on the X-Pro2 with the Firmware 2.00 Update in October. This means, the X-Pro2 will use phase detection more often.

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BREAKING :: New Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware Update coming along with X-T2 launch in a Few Hours !!!

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Just landet in my Inbox, and I share it right away:

there will be a new Firmware update for the Fuji X-Pro2 coming along with the X-T2 launch. At the moment I’m not 100% sure if it will be actually released, or just announced and released for download later on. But anyway: some Kaizen Love seems to come for the X-Pro2 :-) .

stay tuned… and don’t leave me alone here on FR tomorrow, July 7, at 01:00AM New York Time / 07:00 Paris Time… the new roadmap, the X-T2, the X-Pro2 Firmware, the flash… plenty of good things coming very soon.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 Price? :: Cheaper than Fuji X-Pro2, but more expensive than X-T1 Launch Price!

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Fujifilm X-T2 Price

So, how much will the Fujifilm X-T2 cost?

Of course the price will change depending on the country you live. But let me say it in a way, that should fit for every country in the world: the Fujifilm X-T2 will cost less than the Fujifilm X-Pro2 ($1699 in USA – £1,349 in UK – €1799 in most EU countries) but more than the X-T1 at its launch ($1299 in USA – £1049 in UK – €1299 in most EU countries).

So the X-T2 should cost:

USA: between $1400 and $1600
EU: between €1400 and €1700
UK: between £1100 and £1300

The final price? Well, I think we have learned a lesson last time with the Fujifilm X70, where Fujifilm changed opinion about the price several times before the launch (there was a last minute change before the announcement), and then even changed the price during (!!!) the X70 pre-order period!

So, better be careful, when it comes to the price.

Anyway, the X-T2 offers so much more compared to the X-T1 (and in certain aspects also compared to the X-Pro2), that a price tag below the X-Pro2 is already a good news for me.