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Fuji X-T2 & More :: 10 Things you Might Have Missed Today (Fuji Guy Billy Video, USB Charging Riddle & More)

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Fujifilm X-T2
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And suddenly it happened…. the X-T2 became real, and all of a sudden the internet was flooded with First Looks and Information, that I’ve tried to collect in my Live Blogging here, adding a short comment to each first look.

But as much as I blog, the news stream is so big, that it’s easy to miss something, even though I’ve shared it on FujiRumors. So I’ll make a list of things you might have missed (and you can now stop sending me via email ;) ). And I’ll share also some things, that are brand new.

  1. Fuji Guy Billy First Look Video: I’ve shared many videos about the X-T2 in my Live Blogging – still ongoing. Now also the First Look of Fuji Guy Billy is online (video above).
  2. X-Pro2 + KAIZEN: As rumored, Fujifilm announced a new Firmware for the X-Pro2. It will be released in October… but knowing Fuji this means December ;). Anyway, the main course of the meal is the improved AF-speed, which will make it as fast as the X-T2. Press Release here.
  3. NEW ROADMAP + 80mm with OIS: As rumored, Fujifilm launched a New Roadmap and scratched the 120mm. The new roadmap includes three lenses: 23mmF2, 50mmF2 and the 80mmF2.8 Macro OIS…. Did you notice? I said 80mm”OIS“! Now here is the thing: I’m 100% sure that, at the time of sharing the “80mm OIS-less” rumor, this information was correct. But I also told you at the time of the rumor, the design was not final and Fuji could change plan anytime. And I like to think that the massive shitstorm the “OIS-less rumor” caused here on FujiRumors, might have made change plan at the Fuji HQ…. AND: the 80mm will be compatible with both Fuji teleconverters :-)
  4. X-T2 + 3.5mm micorphone jack Inpu on the camera. The grip has headphone jack.
  5. X-T2 + 4K: as rumored, you can shoot 30 minutes in 4K when vertical grip is attached. New Information: The X-T2 captures actually a bit more than 4K, and then sizes it down to TV resolution. Without grip you can shoot 10 minutes 4K. Oh… and it offers F-log profile (but not available in camera – although Fuji said this could be fixed via Firmware update). Shoots 4K with a 1.17x crop.
  6. X-T2 + Adobe: Adobe already supports the X-T2 files since early June! (source – riflessifotografici X-T2 Review)
  7. X-T2 + More Options for Continous AF: You can now customize the Continuous AF, choosing 5 Fuji Presets that are configured for different scenarios or make your own one.
  8. X-T2 + Price Chaos: Big Confusion here. The rumor I’ve shared said it will be cheaper than the X-Pro2. And it’s like this in USA. And in the EU? It costs 1,700 in Germany (see fotomundus24 store). The French site lemondedelaphoto says €1600 in France, but the official France Press Release says €1700. Why? Because of Brexit Fujifilm raised the price in the last second. And speaking of Brexit, the only country, where the X-T2 costs more than the X-Pro2 is UK. So you see why this time I was reluctant to share any precise price? ;)
  9. X-T2 + USB Charging?: Riddle: will the X-T2 (and the Vertical Grip) offer USB-Charging? There is absolutely no mention about it in the official Press Release. So was the rumor wrong? Everything is possible. Or maybe I confused something my sources said. In fact, as shown by Fuji Guy Billy, you can indeed charge the batteries, while they are inside the battery grip, but not via USB. You have to use a 9 volt adapter. So the batteries can be charged without having to be removed from the grip. But I’ll investigate further. UDPATE: It Works. More Here.
  10. Centered Tripod Mount: Some of you asked, now we have the answer: the tripod mount is centered to the lens

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New NP-W126S Batteries: BHphoto / Adorama /

Vertical Battery Grip: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Metal Hand Grip: USA: BHphoto / Adorama /

EF-X500 Flash: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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New NP-W126S Batteries: BHphoto / Adorama /

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Metal Hand Grip: USA: BHphoto / Adorama /

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X-T2
FIRST LOOKS

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Rico’s X-T2 First Look Coming Soon – In the meatime FlickR samples

Fujifilm X-T2 (First Looks/Reviews):

riflessifotografici (English) (italian) – Gap to CaNikon closed? Comprehensive First Look with many great Images.
fotofolio-photography – goes over the features, shares samples and quick video preview
olafphotoblog – As usual a great write-up and stunning samples
jonasraskphotography Street, concert, sports, landscape, Video… Jonas has it all
f16.click – wedding photograph specialist Kevin Mullins shows you what you can do with the X-T2
yvonne-zemke (google translated) – Focus on Wedding photography
dpreview – oh well, dpreview style… always worth to go through
ephotozine – basic feature overview
bigheadtaco – first impressions. Includes 3 videos – unboxing, a talk with John Lehmann and 4K video test
ivanjoshualoh – First Impressions, samples and cool video shot with X-T2
flipbook.schaake – first impression and samples that focus on wildlife and nature phtography
heise-German – Overview for German readers
camerajabber – Quick hands on
davidduchemin – Short and Clear first impressions and features explained
prophotonut – Damien Lovegrove says it’s superbly designed… and he loves the X-T2. And he tested also the EF-X500 flash. Great read.
imaging-resource – Hands On
roninphoto – First Look
photody – Features, Impressions… and nice shots from Canada
ianmacdonaldphotography – First Impressions
blamethemonkey – Elia Locardi share some Stunnig shots taken with the X-T2… and he shows you how much shadows you can recover in post!
Chandenduang – X-T2 tested in Sports (Swimming) – pics only

Fujifilm X-T2 (Videos):

TheCameraStoreTV No Comment… always a pleasure to see
BHphoto – Interview with a Fuji manager
thevideomode – Focus on Video
Fuji Guys Introduction / Features – Must See
Fuji Europe – 4K video demo
Gordon Laing – 27 minutes Cameralabs first hands-on video
dpreview – basic and short presentation
Kevin Mullins – 4K samples
Peter Steffen – a series of X-T2 videos including comments to AF-speed (in Geman)
bigheadtaco – 25 minutes, from unboxing to 1st impressions
Maarten Heilbron – Preview in 4K
Digital Depot – Unboxing Video (only video. no talk)
Vistek – A well made Video and Talk with Vistek Product Manager Gary Goldberg

X-T2
OFFICIAL PRODUCT PAGE / PRESS RELEASE

Fujifilm X-T2: Official Press Release / Product Page with samples /
EF-X500 Flash: Official Press Release / Product Page /

NEW LENS ROADMAP + FUJI X-Pro2 FIRMRARE

New Roadmap here: XF80mm will be with OIS!

New Fujifilm X-Pro2 FW – Coming in October

FULL FUJIFILM X-T2 PRESS RELEASE

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ONLINE NOW: Fujifilm X-T2 (+ EF-X500) Presentation (Price/Images/Product Presentation) – RELEASE SEPTEMBER 8!

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New NP-W126S Batteries: BHphoto / Adorama /

Vertical Battery Grip: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Metal Hand Grip: USA: BHphoto / Adorama /

EF-X500 Flash: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

THE X-T2 LEAK

UK store Cameraworld just published its X-T2 product presentation… happy reading :)

Oh… they also say a new roadmap will come as well as an X-Pro2 FW update… and at the very bottom some EF-X500 images

From Cameraworld UK X-T2 Page

FUJIFILM have announced the ultimate mirrorless digital camera FUJIFILM X-T2 that delivers creative perfection. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outstanding image quality with FUJIFILM’s colour reproduction formulated over 80 years, advanced AutoFocus functions and 4K high definition video.

On September 8th 2016, the company will release the FUJIFILM X-T2 – the ultimate mirrorless digital camera that uses advanced technologies to achieve premium image quality, outstanding operability and beautiful design reminiscent of traditional cameras.

The successor to the extremely popular X-T1, the Fujifilm X-T2 builds upon solid foundations to become the flagship DSLR-Style camera from Fujifilm. As part of the 5 Year Anniversary of the X-Series, the X-T2 is not only beautiful to hold, but rightly deserves it’s place as the premium camera for those who want both style and substance to the Mirrorless Range.

Fujifilm X-T2

The Fujifilm X-T2 combines the sensor and image processing engine developed by Fujifilm, with an ultra-sharp range of FUJINON lenses for excellent image resolution. Fujifilm’s colour-reproduction technology, formulated over 80 years, delivers images of unparalleled quality and realism, recording a subject’s textures, three-dimensional feel and even the atmosphere surrounding it.  Utilizing the same sensor as the Flagship rangerfinder-style, X-Pro2, the Fujifilm X-T2 incorporates a 24.3Million Pixels X-Trans CMOS III which produces incredible, pin-sharp results.

The X-T2’s compact and lightweight camera body is also dust-resistant, water-resistant and capable of operating at temperatures as low as -10°C. Its autofocus and electronic viewfinder performance have both been substantially improved, making it more adaptable than ever before at shooting a moving subject under difficult conditions, such as sports or wildlife photography, which had previously been considered difficult with mirrorless cameras.

For the first time in the X Series, the X-T2 supports 4K video recording. The Film Simulation modes, used for still images, can be applied to video to easily produce premium-quality footage.

The X-T2’s design is modelled after the “central viewfinder style” of the FUJIFILM X-T1, which has been popular since its launch in 2014. This proven stable form factor provides a camera that is perfectly sized with ergonomic dials laid out exactly where they are needed for excellent, intuitive operability.

Fujifilm X-T2: First Impressions

The X-T2 is to become the X Series’ flagship model along with FUJIFILM X-Pro2, the world’s only rangefinder-style camera with the Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, released in March this year.  The two models deliver unparalleled performance in their distinctive fields, with the X-T2 excelling in portraiture, nature and sports photography, and the X-Pro2 ideal for snapshots and discreet documentary photography.

In short, Fujifilm have listened to every comment made about the X-T1, and even the X-Pro2, and added the results together in this stunning camera that produces amazing results in every shot, but also reacts as fast as you need in any given situation.  Faster, stronger, and ultimately better results make this an ideal choice of camera for those who want the perfect photographic experience.

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VPB-XT2: Vertical Power Booster 

Not just any accessory, this is THE must have accessory to maximise the X-T2’s power and take it to it’s fullest potential.

It is dust-resistant, water-resistant and capable of operating at temperatures as low as -10°C. It fits two batteries, bringing the total number of batteries to three, including the one on the camera, to increase the maximum number of frames that can be taken per charge to approx. 1,000 (Normal mode).

In the Boost mode, multiple batteries can operate at the same time to give a boost to camera performance in continuous shooting, shooting interval, shutter release time lag and blackout time, while also extending the duration of 4K video recording to approx. 30 minutes. It is an accessory that can maximize the performance of the X-T2.

Fujifilm VPB-XT2: Vertical Power Booster

The Grip features the shutter release button, focus lever, AE-L button, AF-L button, command dials, Q button and Fn button to provide the same level of excellent operability in vertical shooting as you get in horizontal operation.

The Grip also features a headphone jack to enable audio monitoring during video recording.

The Grip itself has battery-charging functionality. Using the AC adapter supplied (AC-9VS), you can fully charge two batteries at the same time in approx. 2 hours.

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X-Pro2 Firmware Update & Updated Lens Roadmap

EF-X500 Flash

The EF-X500 is a hot-shoe mount flash with the maximum guide number of approx. 50. Its support for the FP mode (high-speed flash sync) means the flash can be fired at any shutter speed. This means you can concentrate on shooting when a faster shutter speed is required, for example, in order to use a near-maximum aperture to produce beautiful bokeh.

EF-X500 also supports multi-flash lighting. Set up multiple flashes to freely control light on a subject and background for a creative result. TTL lighting control is available with single flash and also in the multi-flash setup, so that you can start shooting without having to make cumbersome adjustments to light output.

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Fuji X-T2 Vs. X-T1 Size Comparison :: Now also TOP and BACK of the Cameras Compared

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After the recent leaks, FR-reader exkeks (thanks) updated his X-T1 Vs. X-T2 Size Comparison. Now you can compare the size also from the back and top.

Shared previously:

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Only 3 of the 7 rumored Lenses will show up in New Fujifilm Lens Roadmap July 7… and I tell you which ones ;-)

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The July 7 Fujifilm Lens Roadmap according to FujiRumors

_No Risk, No Fun

As you know, here on FujiRumors I’m not afraid of sharing long-term rumors, even though they are a “risk” for me to share. Fuji just changes plans so often, that what was a correct rumor at the time of sharing, can sometimes be wrong later on.

I could make a dozen of examples, but let’s just pick out one: Fuji X-Pro1s! It was spot on at the time of sharing in 2013, it’s just Fuji changed plans later on (I told you about it in 2014). The rumor has been confirmed by Fujifilm itself in 2016, by showing to the world an X-Pro1s protoype here.

So you see, long term rumors are always a risk for me. And I know it’s the main reason I’ll never be 100% right.

The Roadmap Is Coming… with 3 of the 7 rumored lenses

I’ve worked on it on the last few days, since I wanted to be as sure as possible, and now I just got the final confirmation: the new roadmap (to be released July 7 along with the X-T2), will include only a few of the rumored lenses.

But Note: all the rumors about all the lenses I’ve shared were right at the time of sharing, with just one doubt: the 8mm rumor (more about it later).

Here are the 7 rumored lenses:

From the list above, only the following 3 will be included in the upcoming lens roadmap

  • 23mmF2
  • 50mmF2
  • 80mm Macro

Reminder: the 120 Macro (still in the official roadmap) has been cancelled (as rumored first here then here)!

Lenses (still) not included in the upcoming July 7 roadmap

  • 200mm(F2)
  • 8-16mmF2.8
  • 33mmF1.0
  • 8mmF2

Keep in mind: these lenses are on Fuji’s plans (except the 8mm probably, more about it later).

However, all these lenses are so far away from release, that Fuji prefers not to share them in the roadmap for now. They want to avoid another mistake, like the one of the 120mm Macro (still officially in roadmap), that, according to my sources, will be canceled and become the 80mm Macro lens.

Regarding the 33mmF1.0, this lens was 100% part of the talks and developments of Fujifilm. But, as I told you here, the unexpected success of the small and cheap 35mmF2 (Fuji is making massive money with that one) has caused a sudden lens strategy change at Fujifilm: cheap, small and weather resistant instead of big, heavy and expensive.

And what about the 8mm? Well, the source, who shared it, has proven to be reliable (it’s the source, who told us a FW will make the X-T1 video button a FN button). But I think that maybe it mistake the 8mm with the 8-16 or Fujifilm, as so often, changed plans on such a lens.

I know, when on July 7 the lens roadmap shows only 3 of the 7 rumored lenses, there will be a massive shitstorm on me. So I’ll prepare my jacket and helmet… ;)

But if you are not a FR hater or troll, I think you just got the point of this post and how rumors work: a lens that is not on the roadmap, is not necessarily a lens that isn’t on Fuji’s plans. And a lens that is in the roadmap, isn’t necessarily a lens Fuji will really make at the end (you’ll miss the 120mm in the next roadmap).

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X-DAY JULY 7 :: Fujifilm EF-X500 Flash Pricing to be Announced too (available in September)

Fujifilm EF-X500 flash

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Fujifilm EF-X500 flash

Ah, the Fujifilm EF-X500 flash… an almost mythical device. Long rumored, then delayed (due to Metz insolvency), then officially announced in January 2016 along with the X-Pro2, then promised to be available in May, then again delayed to September.

However, slowly but surely, the flash saga is going to end. Fujifilm will announce its worldwide pricing on July 7. The flash will be available in September according to Fujifilm

On the same day Fujifilm will announce the Fujifilm X-T2 and a New Fuji Lens Roadmap.

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Skin Tones – Fuji 56/1.2 vs Sony 85mm GM, Canon 85/1.2 L, Zeiss Batis 85, & Panasonic Leica 42.5/1.2

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By Rick Birt of Romeo Bravo Photo

Like most serious photographers, I mostly shoot RAW.  However, both my wife and I have clients that just want jpgs straight out of the camera.  This wasn’t a problem with my wife’s old Canon 1Ds mkII that I first started with, but it was with my Sony a7R II.  The out-of-camera (OOC) jpg files produce less than desirable skin tones. I know about the glorious Fuji colors, and I use Fuji simulations in some of my post-processing.  After reading numerous glowing reports about Fuji OOC jpg colors, I decided to rent a Fujifilm X-Pro2 with a 56/1.2.  I’ve also read great things about Olympus jpg colors so I added an Olympus Pen-F with a Panasonic Leica Nocticron 42.5/1.2.

I wanted to judge skin tones in both OOC jps, and after processing RAW files in Lightroom (my version of Capture One doesn’t recognize the new Fuji RAW).

So, I grabbed my wife, and fellow photographer, Kelly Williams and we shot all Saturday afternoon.

So lets look at the OOC jpgs…

Fuji X-Pro2 with Fujifilm 56mm f1.2:

OOC Fuji Provia
OOC Fuji Provia

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Fujifilm X-T2 :: Full Specs and Image LEAKED! :: 30 Minutes of 4K recording (with vertical Grip) + 325 AF points!

As always a few days before announcemts, our Japanese rumor friend digicame-info is able to leak the images and specs of upcoming products… and in this case it’s the Fujiflm X-T2 :-)

They basically confirm all the rumors shared in the past 6 months here on FujiRumors.

Moreoever, we now know it will shoot 4K up  to 30 minutes (with grip) and have more AF-points than the X-Pro2 (325 Vs. 273)

X-T2 announcement July 7

Full Specs Google translated

– 24.3MP CMOS sensor
– Image processing engine X Processor Pro
– Video 4K30fps. Full HD60fps
– Video of the bit rate is 100Mbps
– The maximum speed of the shutter is 1/8000 seconds. 1/32000 sec electronic shutter
– Synchro speed of the flash is 1/250 seconds
– AF 325 points can be selected intelligent hybrid phase difference AF
– The body is in a magnesium alloy, improve the durability of the dial. Dust and water specification
– EVF is 2.36 million dots. Refresh rate 100fps
– 3-way tilting 3 inches 1.62 million dot LCD monitor
– Dual SD card slot. UHS-II support
– AF-C custom settings
– ISO range is ISO200-12800 (RAW)
– Wi-Fi built-in. Remote shooting correspondence. Instax Share printer support
– 16 kinds of film simulation modes, including the ACROS
– That can customize the settings screen “My Menu”
– Normal / boost mode switching
– 14bit RAW lossless compression. Camera RAW development
– Exposure compensation +/- 5EV
– 256-segment metering (multi-spot average, spot, center-weighted)
– Interval Shooting
– 13 kinds of creative filter
– The battery is NP-W126S. The number of possible shots 350 sheets
– 3.5mm microphone jack. 2.5mm remote terminal. USB3.0 terminal. Micro HDMI terminal
– You can use all of Fujinon X mount lens group

  • When the vertical position power booster grip use of the option, can use a plurality of battery at the same time, continuous shooting is speeding up, the shooting interval, shutter time lag, the image disappearance time is shortened. In addition, 4K of recording time is extended up to 30 minutes.

Lenses

XF 14mm (save $400): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16mm (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 18mm (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 23mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 27mm (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF2 (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $400): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mmF1.2 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 60mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 90mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 10-24mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16-55mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 50-140mmm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS
XF 18-135mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 100-400mm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 55-200mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XC 50-230mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XC 50-230mm verII (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

Camera

Fuji X-T1 Black or Graphite Silver (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T1 + XF18-55 (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T1 + XF18-135 (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

*Free X-T1 Vertical Hand Grip while supplies last

Fuji X-T10 body (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 – XF18-55 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 – XC16-50 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 + double kit (save $200): BHphoto / Adorama

Fuji X100T (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / FocusCamera / Pictureline

Fujifilm X-T2 with Dual SD-Card slot (both UHS-II compatible) + Clarifying the Heat-Thing with the new batteries!

july 7

6 months of X-T2 rumors… and in a few days it will be finally here! But ’till then, the rumor work is not over.

So here are 2 more details I’d like to share with you (and they come from 2 different sources).

  1. The Fujfiilm X-T2 will have dual SD-card slot (nothing new), but the source says both will be UHS-II compatible (on the X-Pro2 only 1 is UHS-II ready)
  2. I told you several times about the new batteries, which should solve the heat issue and allow 4K shooting. And that’s what they will do: they’ll manage heat better. Now, it’s rather technical discussion, but it might be possible that the batteries actually don’t really create less heat, they just manage/dissipate it better. The source also gave me a more technical explanation, but I think all we have to know is this: the new heat managment of the new batteries will prevent overheating and allow 4K shooting.

So, that’s it. I’m quite exhausted, but still alive, and excited… and ready to push you to July 7, when, finally, the X-T2 will be presented to the world!

stay tuned,
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Fujifilm Patents XF16-55mmF2.8… with OIS !

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XF16-55mmF2.8 OIS len

egami spotted the following patent: an XF16-55mmF2.8 OIS lens… yep, with OIS!

Fujifilm received quite a shitstorm because of the lack of OIS in the XF16-55mmF2.8. The official explanation why Fujifilm didn’t implement OIS in the 16-55 can be found here:

OIS needs to move the lens inside to compensate for camera shake and as a result can cause loss of resolution in the edges of the image. In long zoom lens such as the XF50-140mmF2.8, the angle of view is narrow enough to not show this negative effect of OIS in the edges. However, the angle of view of the XF16-55mm, when set to the widest setting, is large enough for OIS to affect resolution at the edge of the image. Considering this trade-off, because we wanted this zoom lens to start wide at 16mm and F2.8, and we wanted to best edge-to-edge quality throughout the entire zoom range, we decided to not employ OIS.”

XF 16-55mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline

PATENT : google translated

Fujifilm patent applications corresponds to the anti-vibration 16-55mm F2.8 but is an optical system, the was released is not an anti-vibration 16-55mm F2.8 It was. Since the anti-vibration corresponding to the lens is bloated, is that of to have to dare not designed with anti-vibration. Or if there the Kai, XF FUJINON 16-55Mm F2.8 It is R LM WR good lens of reputation.

But better to hesitation that it is not in the anti-vibration would be many. Because when you pursue the optical performance lens resulting in a bloated, Sony and Olympus , as, in the telephoto lens Dual IS, I standard system is perhaps good to within the body anti-shake.

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 OIS patent of Optical technology and lens design] Fujifilm corresponds to the anti-vibration 16-55mm F2.8 of patent is being filed.

Description, self-interpretation of the patent literature

Patent Publication No. 2016-109719
Published 2016.6.20
Filing date 2014.12.2
Example 1
Focal length f = 16.492 31.059 53.436
Bf 22.000
FNo. 2.88 2.74 2.89
Angle of view 2ω 87.0 48.6 28.8
Positive and negative positive and negative positive 5-group zoom
Anti-vibration (part of the third group)
Inner focus (group 4)