National Geographic Declares Fujifilm X-T2 Best Overall Compact Travel Camera 2017… Top 10 Ranking Includes X-T20 and X100F

The end of 2017 is approaching, so get ready for many “Top gear of the year” and similar articles appearing on the web. So let’s start, this time with National Geographic, who listed their Top 10 compact cameras for travels.

This year, there are 3 Fuji cameras in the ranking, the Fujifilm X-T2, the X100F and the X-T20 (in 2015 Nat Geo awarded 2 Fuji cameras, the X-T1 and X100T, as reported here).

Read the whole article “Top 10 Compact Cameras for Travelers” at nationalgeographic here and click on the product link in the list below for specs & price:

About the X-T2 they write:

“The X-T2 has everything one would want in a professional DSLR in a APS-C mirrorless camera. The combination of quality manual dials to control settings, speed of image processing, the amazing line lenses and the build quality make this camera such a pleasure to use that many professionals now use this camera as their main system. You simply cannot go wrong with the X-T2 as a high end travel camera; it’s an all-star, all-around team player that just won’t quit or let you down, no matter where your travels take you.”

However, in the features list of the X-T2 and X-T20 they mention the “five-axis image stabilization“. Now, Fujifilm has arguably the best optical lens image stabilization system on the market, but so far, IBIS is something that will come… in a not so distant future ;) .

Anyway, do you agree with this list?

Sure, the Fujifilm X-T2 has weather sealing, so definitely a nice to have feature on travels. On the other hand, nothing can beat the simplicity and lightness of travelling with the X100F. And coupled with the WCL-X100 and TCL-X100, the X100F is a wonderful mini-system with leaf shutter and build-in ND-filter, that makes it so much more versatile than “just” for street photography.

But let’s see what you think about it :)

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Last but not least, Fujifilm X-shooter Matteo had his work (taken with X-Pro2) published on National Geographic here.

X-T2 Body (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T20 body (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
Fujifilm X100F: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

Why the Fujifilm X100F is the Best Camera in the World… For Me

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The best camera I have used, ever, hands down, is the Fujifilm X100F… in black.

This is quite the statement considering that there are arguably technically “better” cameras on the market with better dynamic range, faster AF, sharper sensors etc, but for me, this is the best camera in the world … for me.

Let me explain…

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Ron Howard Shoots New Star Wars Movie… and Fujifilm X100F :)

from Ron Howard’s Instagram: “That’s a wrap on principle photography for #Solo Many thanks to an extraordinary cast and crew for a tremendous creative experience“

Fujifilm X100F

There is a long list of celebrities shooting Fujifilm, and now we can add another one: Ron Howard.

Ron Howard is currently working on the new Star Wars Movie “Solo: a Star Wars Story“, and he just posted am image on Instagram, where you can see how he rocks the Fujifilm X100F. Feel free to give him a warm welcome to the X side of life the Force over at his instagram here.

It’s nothing new, that Hollywood loves Fujifilm cameras. Ron Howard shoots the X100F. The official photos of the recent “Dunkirk” blockbuster had been taken with an X-Pro2 with XF18-135, the X100S was the travel camera of Hector, in the Movie ““Hector’s Search for Happiness” (which I saw in the airplane, when flying back from Cambodia) and the Fuji X-Pro1 was used in the Movie “The Neon Demon” by Nicolas Winding Refn. Another movie using Fujifilm X-T2 is Den of Thieves. X-series cameras are also used in TV series like Parenthood TV, The Last Ship and by lots of celebrities.

And here is an X100F roundup for you guys. Enjoy it.

Fujifilm X100F: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

Giuseppe Pitino – Modica – X100F… just one of the many great images shared at the Fujifilm X100F facebook group

Fujifilm X100F: Best Settings for Street Photography, 7 Pros and 5 Cons & More (X100F Zone)

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100F – Best Settings for Street Photography at Joe Allam youtube

Godox X1TF Firmware-Update brings HSS to Fujifilm GFX 50s and X100F… and More!

Godox XT1-F for Fujifilm... a Best Seller at BHphoto
Godox XT1-F for Fujifilm… a Best Seller at BHphoto

Godox X1T-F Transmitter

Today, Godox has released a Firmware update for their X1T-F transmitter.

  1. To add the support of FUJIFILM GFX 50s camera.
  2. To add C.Fn custom settings.The transmitter’s parameters that set by Godox APP are not changed.And the transmitter is only for triggering.
  3. To add the support of X100F、X100T cameras.Reach to 1/1250s high-speed sync in shutter (all unclosed groups must be set to M mode)
  4. To solve the problem that when the TT600 and V850II are set as receivers,flashes cannot be triggered in high-speed mode(all unclosed groups must be set to M mode)

You can download the new firmware (via Windows) at this Godox page.

Short summary by FR-reader Steven – svw-photography (thanks for notifying me via email):

There is a new function setting (f11) that enables support for the non-TTL strobes. It has to be set at 02. All groups must be set to manual mode. If you set one to TTL, the non-TTL strobes won’t fire at anything above sync speed.
I tested with TT600 and it works. I’ve read on a FB page that the AD360 version 1 (non TTL) also works

What has also been fixed is the support for X100F and X100T. Now shutterspeeds up to 1/1250th are possible (although I tested at 1/1600th and it was OK). Above that (1/2000th), the flash fires, but out of sync because I get a black frame.

Support for GFX50s, I didn’t test, because I don’t have one.

Read also: First Godox XT1-F Hands On Report and Damien Lovegrove Final Godox Testing at fujirumors.com

Godox X1T-F controller: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox TT350F: Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox TT685F: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox V860IIF: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Godox AD200: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Thumbs Up EP-2F for Fujifilm X100F :: My X100F Classic Chrome Recipe :: Travel and Documentary with X100F (X100F Zone)

Here is another nice little roundup dedicated to the Fujifilm X100F.

And remember to follow our 12,000 members strong X100F facebook group, or our “allrounder” group, the X100 line facebook group.

K Company Co. released the ThumbsUp EP-2F for Fujifilm X100F. The actual price is around 19,110 yen ($174) including tax. More about it at the Japanese site dc.watch (translation).

Custom Gariz Case for Fujifilm X100F :: Best Lens Hood Alternative for XF23/2 and 35/2 :: Best Minimalist Straps (Accessories Zone)

 

Accessories Roundup

  • Best Fuji lens hood alternative for XF23/2 and 35/2… The Haoge LH-x35. Classic Leica look at GxAce youtube
  • SmallRig X-T2 Cage for Fujifilm X-T2/X-T1 Camera 1888 at smallrig
  • Fitting Peak Design Straps on a Fuji Body at danielgroves
  • Fujifilm Instax SP-2! An ingeniously fun printing alternative! at gregcromie
  • Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 review: Turning any of my iPhone pics into Polaroid snaps at bunnydecoco
  • The Best Minimalist Straps on the Market at allanhiga
  • Fujifilm X-Pro2 Eyecups at jjc

Haoge LH-x35 Lens Hood: AmazonUS, [shoplink 60327 ebay]your local eBay[/shoplink]

Custom Gariz Case for Fujifilm X100F at Gariz Blog (translation)

Firmware Updates for Fujifilm GFX 50S, X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T20 and X100F Available

Fujifilm just released new firmware that fixes the following issues:

  • The phenomenon is fixed that in the MF mode, repeated halfway shutter pressing can shift the focus point under a specific exposure condition.
  • The phenomenon is fixed that in the AF-S mode, repeated halfway shutter pressing can shift the focus point with SHUTTER AF setting OFF.

The following cameras can be updated:

Don’t forget… big Fuji Party on September 7… these will be great weeks here on Fujirumors… so stick around ;)

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and don’t forget the

 

5 Reasons to Buy the X100F :: Good Bye Leica :: My X100F Acros Film Simulation Recipes :: The Art of Camouflaging (X100F Zone)

San Francisco with the Fujifilm X100F & X-T2 at olafphoto youtube

Fujifilm X100F
BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

We know that the Fujifilm X100F is a huge success. Hence, the internet is full with (great) feedback about the X100F. So let’s dive into today’s X100F zone… and don’t forget to join our 11,300 members strong X100F facebook group… it’s creativity pure over there :)

5 Reasons I Left Fujifilm X-T2 for X-Pro2 :: X-Pro2 Wedding Game-Changer :: X100F, X-T2 or X-Pro2 :: Fuji Guys X-Pro2 (miXed zone)

Talking with David duChemin, and looking back at our favourite episodes! at TCSTV youtube. It’s a very interesting and entertaining talk. Watch it all. But if you want to know what gear David is using, go to minute 17:50 (hint: X-T2). And what’s the worst camera he has ever used? That will be answered at 20:50 ;)

X-Pro2 Rocks :)

Yes, the Fujifilm X-Pro2 might not sell nowhere near as good as the Fujifilm X-T2, but there are enough people out there, who love it, and prefer it over any other X-series cameras… and I will feature a few of them in today’s mixed zone.

Just one thing could Fujifilm do better: give it as much Kaizen love as to the X-T line. I’m still quite annoyed, that a recent firmware allowed the X-T2 to control ISO with command dial (as it’s possible on X100F), but they did not add this function on the X-Pro2. Seriously Fujifilm… you’ve got to fix this! And let’s hope that Fuji Guy’s Billy fight with Japan for 4K video on X-Pro2 will be successful, too.

Cover Stories

  • Fuji X-Pro2 First Impressions| Fuji X100F, Fuji X-T2, X Pro 2 – Which Fuji to Buy in 2017? at Eric Rossi Youtube
  • 5 Reasons why I left the Fuji X-T2 for the X-Pro2 at Mattias Burling Youtube
  • Fuji X-Pro2: why it became our street and wedding game-changer at camerajabber
  • Fuji Guys – FUJIFILM X-Pro2 – On The Streets Of Montreal, QC at Fuji Guys Youtube

Fujifilm X-T2 & More
BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

  • X-photographer Palle Schultz shot the most boring film ever. Check it out at Palle Schultz youtube
  • Fuji X-T1 macro experiments at simonhawketts
  • What is Street Photography? The answer (and awesome images) at the Italian blog gaetanobelverde (translation)
  • Copa De Hong Kong 2017 – Vlog shot with the XT2. Mostly with XF 50-140mm in 1080 50fps, few shots with XF 18-55mm and XF 14mm in 4K, everything finally rendered into 1080p at Egill Bjarki youtube
  • Fujifilm X-T2 Buttons Customization at Ming Cai youtube
  • Adventures in Camogli at sftwins
  • Fujifilm X-A3 Review at ephotozine
  • The Great Australian Adventure (X100F and X-T2) at flixelpix
  • Fujifilm X-A10 Review at ephotozine