Fuji Manager: “We’re not really interested in Medium Format. Focus on lenses!” :: X-Pro2 Review: “Anyone saying there’s no ISO improvement must be smoking something good”

Fujifilm X-Pro2 – IN STOCK CHECK: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP /   AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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The Spanish site dslrmagazine (translation) met Fuji Managers at the CP+. Here some excerpts from the interview:

“There is a little known fact: in Thailand, for example, X-A series outsells Canon!

We are not really interested in the medium format; our intention, for now, is to focus on the lenses. We just announced a 2x teleconverter for the X series, available for the summer.

Today, already offer 21 different lenses. According to our market research, which demand more now users of the system X is a telephoto “prime” and also other wider and more compact lenses like the Fujinon XF 35mm f / 2 R LM WR. And, who knows, maybe also a “fish eye”, and of course, some day, a Tilt & Shift.

I tell you… don’t take that “we are not really interested in medium format” too seriously ;)

X-Pro2 review

Fuji X-Pro2 initial thoughts and a model shoot at mikecroshaw:

“AF speed..seemed very good, and a step in my opinion from the X-T1.  The EVF is a joy to use and so smooth now, I used it in a dimly lit pub and it was just superb. I’ve only tested AF-S and single point AF,as that is what I mostly use.  I’ll test the continuous focus when I get a chance in a week or so.

Image quality – top notch as you would expect, I’ve not really tested super high ISOs but I did accidentally shoot a shot at ISO8000 this morning and it looked a lot better than the X-T1 would have.  Anyone saying there is no ISO improvement must be smoking something good.  In terms of real life use, the improvement is totally apparent to me, I don’t care about charts and pixel peeping, if I’m shooting in a dark pub or church with the X-Pro2 using the same lenses as the X-T1 I get better results, that’s all I care about.“

Fujifilm X-Pro2 – IN STOCK CHECK: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP /   AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Fujifilm X­-Pro2 AutoFocus Really Faster than X-T1? Yes, and here is why (and how much faster) + more X-Pro2 Reviews

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X-Pro2 + 35mmF2 now $100 off – More here

Fujifilm X-Pro2
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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is shipping, and I guess many X-shooters will know exactly what to do this weekend: shoot, shoot and shoot!

One of the aspects you can now finally test by your own, is if the X-Pro2 AF-speed is really better than on the X-T1. From the first feedback I’d say definitely yes. And it’s not only about the wider Phase detection pixel area. Also Contrast Detection AF (CDAF) has been improved, which is very important, since in low light the Phase Detection pixels do now work well. So it is of crucial importance to improve CDAF, and fujifilm-x explains how Fuji achieved this improvement:

“In order to enhance the contrast AF performance of X-Pro2, the system as a whole has been looked over.

First is the X-Trans CMOS III sensor. To read the contrast, it drives at the speed of 384fps. This is double the speed of the X-Trans CMOS II, 4 times faster than the original X-Trans CMOS. And the readout signal are processed, in a timely manner, by the X Processor Pro.

Next are the lenses. In order to work with the readout and the processed signals, the microcomputer of the lenses need to be updated. 

The physical parts (optical design and mechanical design) also need to be compatible with the fast readout that are driven from the microcomputer. In essence, the fast and accurate focus lens unit and actuator are required. With all this in place, fast contrast AF is realized. 

Unfortunately, there are only 5 XF lenses that can receive the benefit of the fast contrast AF: XF16-55mm, XF50-140mm, XF90mm, XF35mmF2, and the XF100-400mm.“

And here is the AF-improvement, measured according to CIPA standards:

More X-Pro2 Reviews

Becoming Lawless with the X-Pro2 at olafphotoblog / Test at dc.watch (translation) / X-T1 or X-Pro2 at the Spanish site quesabesde (translation) / Arcos Samples X-Pro2 at ipernity / X-Pro2: the Game Changer at ehnamour / The Perfect Combo: Fujfilm X-Pro 2 and XF35mmF2 WR at fujilove / Why should you buy the new X-PRO2? at robvisualfuji / The Fuji X-Pro 2 Feels Like Home at digitalrev / X-Pro2 test in Spanish at natan (translation) / Unboxing and First Impressions at Nils Pickert youtube

FIRST Fujifilm X-Pro2 DEAL: Fuji X-Pro2 + XF 35mmF2 WR now $100 off (expires April 2)

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 deal: buy it with the XF35mmF2, and save $100! Offer expires April 2… a welcome addition to the current X-deas with up to $400 savings.

On BHphoto click on “Essential Kits”, and then add the discounted bundle to the cart. Go to BHphoto here.

Select the kit option at AmazonUS here and save $100

On Adorama you have to click on “Create Your Bundle and Save Up to $200 [Note: you save $200 if you buy Two 35mmF2]!” Go to Adorama here.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 – IN STOCK CHECK: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP /   AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

HUGE Fuji US-X Sale now also at BHphoto & Adorama (save up to $400)

Fuji X-PRO2 in Stock via third party sellers at Amazon US (and preorders shipping)

The Fuji X-PRO 2 is in Stock for the regular price at Amazon US (Click here). It’s sold via Third Party seller Unique Photo (official Fuji seller)

I have been also told that first batch of preorders shipped yesterday from all three major stores BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama!

The X-Pro2 is in Stock also at Amazon Canada

Fujifilm X-Pro2 – IN STOCK CHECK: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP /   AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

BHphoto is shipping :)

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And The Fastest SD-Card for your Fujifilm X-Pro2 (or X-T1) is…. ?

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TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…?

One of the questions I get now and then via email (and it’s actually also a hot topic at the Fuji X Forum here), is which SD-Card is the fastest for the Fuji X-Pro2 (or X-T1). – NOTE: X-Pro2 in Stock at AmazonDE and WexUK.

Easy answer: any UHS-II SD-Card.

But there are of course differences between the different SD-cards. X-Guru Rico made his Top 3 chart, starting from the fastest:

1. Lexar 2000x 300 MB/s (BHphoto – AmazonUS – Adorama – [shoplink 43268 ebay]Your eBay[/shoplink])
2. Toshiba Exceria Pro 260 MB/s (AmazonUS – [shoplink 43269 ebay]Your eBay[/shoplink])
3. SanDisk Extreme Pro 280 MB/s (BHphoto – AmazonUS – Adorama – [shoplink 43270 ebay]Your eBay[/shoplink])

Any experience with these SD-cards and the customer service related to it? Which SD-card/brand would you recommend to fellow X-shooter?

Fuji X-Pro2 In Stock at AmazonDE (sold by AmazonDE) + WexUK:: €50 Instant Rebate Offer on Selected Fuji Lenses at AmazonDE

 

Fujifilm X-Pro2 – In Stock Check
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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is right now in Stock at AmazonDE (shipped and sold by Amazon). It’s in stock also at WexUK and digitaldepotUK.

AmazonDE also offers a €50 instant rebate Program on Selected Fujifilm lenses (valid until March 31)

X-Pro2 Roundup: “My first X-Pro2 Wedding. Phenomenal ISO 12,000. AF Absolutely Incredible” – X-Pro2 (&Co) wins IF DESIGN AWARD 2016

X-Pro1s??? Just a fake clickbait rumor of 2013, right? ;) – dpreview at CP+

Fujifilm X-Pro2
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This week, the X-Pro2 will start falling into the hands of a lot of X-shooters. So many of you guys will know how to spend the next weekend, and you’ll finally be able to judge by yourself, how good or not the X-Pro2 really is. In the meantime, here is another X-Pro2 roundup.

thefxworks bought the X-Pro2 and immedialty used it for his first Wedding. Here an excerpt:

“I did my first wedding with the Fuji Xpro2 last weekend and we all know that winter wedding’s in the UK can be quite a challenge […] So many of my images are shot with high ISO, the highest I have had to use is the dreaded 6400 ISO and with a little editing they look good but what if I could take the image with that extra ISO, that would be superb so this is why I bought the Fuji Xpro2 and its phenomenal, ISO 12000 now looks like 6400 and the focus is absolutely incredible, I didn’t miss a single shot, I was in my element, such a Happy Chappy.”

MUST READ: X-Pert Corner X-Pro2 First Look / ACROS at bokeh-monster / Review at reviewed / Fuji X-Pro2 Review Part Four: Using the X-Pro2 in a Portrait Session at ianmacdonaldphotography / X-Pro2 SD-card Buffer test at Macleancomms / Czech review at paladix (translation) /

Five Fujifilm products, including the Fujifilm X-Pro2, win the “iF Design Award” in recognition of their product design. Press Release here.

IF DESIGN

Fujifilm Manager at CP+: “Fuji X-T2 will have 4K. No plan to add it to X-Pro2 via FW :: Monochrome X-Pro? X30 successor?”

X-Pro2 is shipping

Fujifilm X-Pro2
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The CP+ opened its doors, and the French site focus-numerique (translation) had the opportunity to talk to Fujifilm Managers Shugo Kiryu and Shusuke Kozaki.

They confirm that the X-Pro2 is actually 4K capable, but they do not plan to add this feature via Firmware. But the X-T2 will definitely have 4K!

Here some excerpts (google translated):

4K

We asked users of the X-Pro 1 if they used it for video and 80% of them said no. By cons, of course, you can make high quality videos FHD with the X-Pro 2. But according to our studies users do not expect 4K feature on the X-Pro 2. Technically, we could add this feature with a firmware update but we do not plan to do so in the future.

We will integrate the 4K video in the next models of the T series

Monochrome X-Pro

At the beginning we wanted to develop a device of this type, but in the end we opted for the simulation mode ​​(silver black and white films) obtained from color files. For us to judge image quality for a draw. Our tests have shown that visually, the image quality between a photo after an X-Trans sensor color then treated black and white film simulation and a photo of a monochrome sensor was identical. In addition, we asked our ambassadors photographers who responded that he had an urgent need for color images and they were not to use multiple field devices.

Plans for X30 Successor?

Currently not. This segment is very competitive with the presence of Sony, Canon and Nikon now (new range of compact Nikon experts DL). At present, we do not 1 inch version of our X-Trans technology. It takes time to develop.

What will come at Photokina 2016?

This is top secret! I can not reveal anything, but maybe new products will be launched at Photokina. You can perhaps guess!

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Top secret… hehe… just stay tuned on FujiRumors via Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter  ;)

Download the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Owners Manual… only here on FujiRumors (still not available via Fujifilm)

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Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Embargo or not, some store started shipping the Fujifilm X-Pro2 already (see post here).

So high time to go through the Fujifilm X-Pro2 Manual… and since it’s still not available officially, you can download it now here on FujiRumors dropbox (you do not have to sign in to dropbox to download the file).

The manual is the final and official one… it’s just not online at the moment… except here on FujiRumors ;)

Thanks for the file to George Norman (Instagram @georgenormanphoto) and Craig Whitehead (Instagram @fujixphoto)

have a good read
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 in Stock in Europe! :: “In the Lab, the X-Pro2 was a Monster, one of the Best Cameras we have Ever Tested!” (Reviewed.com)

Fujifilm X-Pro2
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It’s here (finally!!!)… at least in Europe!

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 is right now marked as available at Amazon France here (via third party seller with 27mm lens). FXF member Mike K saw a limited number in Stock also at Amazon Germany (now sold).

The X-Pro2 shipping embargo in USA is March 3.

“In the Lab, this camera was a monster! It’s one of the highest scoring cameras that we have ever tested. It absolutely blew away sharpness tests, great color, great white balance!” More on youtube