Great Start & Strong Sales!!! Graphite X-T1 and X100T

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As you might know, I consider the first day ranking on AmazonUS like the first polls on election days… for sure not the final result, but a pretty reliable indication about how people react to a new product.

And it seems that the Graphite X-T1 and X100T are the next big hit of Fujifilm.

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X100T: USA: BHphoto  / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDEAUSTRALIA: CameraPro
Graphite Silver X-T1USA: BHphotoAmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
XF 56mm f/1.2 APD: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR: USA: BHphotoAmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
X-T1 + XF 18-135 WR: USA: BHphotoAmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE:

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MASSIVE Fuji-X announcements: X100T, XF 56mmAPD, XF50-140, silver X-T1 (LIVE BLOGGING, refresh this page)

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PRE-ORDERS

X100T: USA: BHphoto  / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDEAUSTRALIA: CameraPro
Graphite Silver X-T1USA: BHphotoAmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
XF 56mm f/1.2 APD: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR: USA: BHphotoAmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / WexDE AUSTRALIA: CameraPro
X-T1 + XF 18-135 WR: USA: BHphotoAmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE:

 

FUJIFILM PRESS RELEASES

Fujifilm X100T / Fujifilm Graphite Silver X-T1 / Fujinon XF 56mm f/1.2 APD / Fujifilm XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR

 FIRST LOOKS and SAMPLES

FUJIFILM X100T: Dedicated Fujifilm Website / Fuji’s sample images / Zack Arias first look at dedpxl / First look at the-owl / Promotional Video /

FUJIFILM Graphite Silver X-T1: Promotional Video /

FUJINON XF 56mm f/1.2 APD: Dedicated Fujifilm Website / Fuji’s sample images / Nathan Elson image samples / Patrick La Roque image samples /

FUJINON XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR: Dedicated Fujifilm Website /

DECEMBER FIRMWARE

10 further improvements coming soon via a planned firmware update*** [ELECTORNIC SHUTTER: This functionality will be installed via a firmware update planned for December, 2014, for both the X-T1 Black and the X-T1 Graphite Silver Edition.]

  1. (1) Direct selection of AF Area
    The update will let users select the focus area using the 4-way controller, without pressing the Fn key.
  2. (2) Unlocked AE-L/AF-L buttons
    The function of the AE-L/AF-L button is currently locked, but will be interchangeable, depending on the user’s preference.
  3. (3) Variable Focus Area during MF
    When working in Manual focus mode, the update will enable changing the size of the focus area during Instant AF with the AF-L button.
  4. (4) Direct selection of Macro mode
    In Autofocus mode, the update will enable the Macro function to be turned on or off, without accessing the pop-up menu screen.
  5. (5) Q Menu customization
    To make the Q Menu (used for quick access of frequently-used items) even more efficient, the update will allow its items and layout to be changed to the user’s preference.
  6. (6) New video frame rates
    As well as the existing 60fps and 30fps selections, 50fps, 25fps and 24fps options will be available with the update. 50fps and 25fps allow video editing in the PAL regions, such as Europe, without converting the frame rate. 24fps offers a cinema-like view.
  7. (7) Manual shooting in Video mode
    The update will enable ISO sensitivity selection prior to shooting videos, as well as the ability to adjust aperture and shutter speed during movie recording.
  8. (8) Phase Detection AF support for Instant AF
    In Instant AF mode, which is operated by pressing the AF-L button during manual focusing, the update will enable Phase Detection AF, providing faster focusing speeds.
  9. (9) Interlocking of Metering and Focus areas
    Users will be able to interlock the AF area position with the Metering area when Spot Metering mode is selected.
  10. (10)   Expansion of shutter speed in Program Shift mode
    In the current Program Shift mode, the slowest-speed setting is 1/4sec, but this will increase to a maximum of 4secs.

 

ZEISS OTUS 85mm f/1.4: put world’s new BEST LENS on your Fuji-X (if you can afford it)!

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The new Zeiss Otus 85mmf/1.4 is the best lens on the planet and it comes at the proud (and unaffordable for normal human beings) price of $4490! It’s available for Canon&Nikon mount, but you can put it, using an adapter, also on your Fuji X-series camera.

Pre-orders and Specs at: BHphoto /

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VOX POPULI: Fujifilm X-T1 mock-ups: Silver VS Black (VS Titanium)… vote your favorite one!

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Adorama is ALREADY taking pre-orders on the XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR for $1,599.
ALL THE SPECS & pre-order here

VOX POPULI

Silver or Black, that is the question. And of course, a question only you can answer, since “de gustibus non est disputandum“. My personal taste? There are X-cameras that I prefer in black (Fujifilm X-E2) and others that I prefer in silver (Fujifilm X100S).

And what about the Fujifilm X-T1, rumored to come in silver at the photokina?

In order to help us to answer this question, FR-reader Michel did some photoshop work for us and created a silver and black X-T1. And, although it’s not part of the rumors, I decided to include also the Titanium version of MJr (last image). Just for fun ;-).

So, compare the images and vote the poll. Thanks a lot, Michel & Maurice!

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IT STARTED!!! XF 50-140 f/2.8 pre-order now at ADORAMA for $ 1,599!!! + ALL THE SPECS

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What a surprise! Adorama is already accepting pre-order on the unreleased XF 50-140 f/2.8 WR lens!!!! Check it out here! It will cost %1,599! (thx to FR-reader April ;-) )

THE SPECS

Type     Fujinon lens
Lens Configuration     23 elements in 16 groups
(includes 5 extra low dispersion elements and 1 super extra low dispersion element)
Focal Length     f=50 – 140mm
35mm Format Equivalent     76-213mm
Angle of View     31.7°-11.6°
Max. Aperture     F2.8
Min. Aperture     F22
Number of Blades     7 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Step Size     1/3 EV (19 steps)
Focus Range     Normal: 1.0m to infinity (whole zoom position)
Macro: 1.0m to 3m (whole zoom position)
Max. Magnification     0.12x (telephoto)
Filter Size     72mm
Diameter x Length     3.3 x 6.9″ (82.9 x 175.9mm)
Weight     2.2 lbs (995g)

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