the journey begins on… I tell you, January 28th :-).

image courtesy: Fujifilm middle east

Hi all

Another long rumor story is going to end soon.

I’ve spread the first rumors (from trusted sources) of a weather sealed X coming in January at the end of October here. Right in time and reason enough for some of you not to buy the just announced X-E2 and wait until January.

Since then my radar was always finely tuned on it and one by one the specs list grow rumor after rumor. Now it grew to the list you can read at the bottom.

Sure, take it with a grain of salt, especially those specs coming only from anonymous and new sources… but I’m convinced: this X-T1 will be something really awesome.

Well, just now the trusted Japanese source told me the date: January 28^th! That’s the day where the camera will be unveiled! So take note in your calendar and follow Fujirumors on that day!

Here is the specs list:

• announcement January 28th (trusted source)
• bigger (extra-large) and better (high performance) EVF / (trusted +  anonymous sources)
• APS-C X-Trans sensor II (16MP) / (trusted +  anonymous sources)
• double SD-card slot / (trusted sources)
• weather sealed body / (trusted sources)
• price range between X-E and X-PRO line / (new and anonymous sources)
• FujicaST-like design / (source who was right in the past, but not yet upgraded to the elite-team of trusted sources)
• faster AF than the X-E2 / (new source)
• additional battery grip / (anonymous source)
• name: X-T1 / (anonymous sources)

have great start in this new week,
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P.S.: feel free to spread the word.

best EVF on the market for the weather sealed X (X-T1)?

One of the key features of the upcoming X-T1 will be the EVF. An anonymous source (thx for sharing) told me that even EVF haters will have to admit that the EVF on the “new Fuji T camera” is “pretty damn nice”.

So what makes it so special?

The source said that on the “new Fuji T camera the new EVF is big and beautiful and the refresh rate is the best I’ve ever seen. Really. Greatest EVF on the market… Some cool tricks in the EVF.”

The source also said that “anyone thinking of getting an [shoplink 17516]OM-D[/shoplink] should hold off until the end of the month. So worth the wait.”

Message to anonymous sources: feel free to give yourself a fake name when you drop me messages via rumor box, so that I can recognize you in future, in case you decide to share information again.

Here are the rumored specs:

• bigger (extra-large) and better (high performance) EVF / (trusted +  anonymous sources)
• APS-C X-Trans sensor II (16MP) / (trusted +  anonymous sources)
• double SD-card slot / (trusted sources)
• weather sealed body / (trusted sources)
• announcement at the end January / (trusted sources)
• price range between X-E and X-PRO line / (new and anonymous sources)
• FujicaST-like design / (source who was right in the past, but not yet upgraded to the elite-team of trusted sources )
• faster AF than the X-E2 / (new source)
• additional battery grip / (anonymous source)
• name: X-T1 / (anonymous sources)

Any help is appreciated. If there is anyone out there who can tell me more about the weather sealed X (or any other X-gear), please contact me at fujirumor@gmail.com or also completely anonymously via rumor box.

cheers,
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Hi all,

second update today for the weather sealed X (I already told you today here, that the camera will be announced within the end of January).

Now, I copy and paste the information as I’ve received it via rumor box (thanks for sharing):

“X-T1 SLR like compact X-mount camera with additional battery grip and shutter release. Same sensor as X-E2. Extra large EVF.”

It’s still unconfirmed, so take it with a grain of salt.

Message to anonymous sources: feel free to give yourself a fake name when you drop me messages via rumor box, so that I can recognize you in future, in case you decide to share information again.

Here is the list of rumored specs (from trusted, new and anonymous sources)… it’s getting better and better with every rumor ;-).

• bigger (extra-large) and better (high performance) EVF / (trusted +  anonymous sources)
• APS-C X-Trans sensor II (16MP) / (trusted +  anonymous sources)
• double SD-card slot / (trusted sources)
• weather sealed body / (trusted sources)
• announcement at the end January / (trusted sources)
• price range between X-E and X-PRO line / (new and anonymous sources)
• FujicaST-like design / (source who was right in the past, but not yet upgraded to the elite-team of trusted sources ;-))
• faster AF than the X-E2 / (new source)
• additional battery grip / (anonymous source)
• name: X-T1 / (anonymous source)

In the meantime FR-reader Chris posted part two of his day at the CES. Read his blog post X-Series Discussions here: “There was no disucion on weatherproof lenses – the suggestion seemed to be that this was an InterNet rumor rather than a manufacturer statement at this point. […] US revenue market share of Fuji csc is ranked #4 at 10.9 percent for 2013 vs 7.8 percent for 2012 – significant growth. […] They see full frame as more of a marketing hype, a buzz phrase that people latch onto – real photographers don’t think ‘do I have FF?’, they just use the tools to get the results. […] More firmware upgrades in a couple of weeks – live manual exposure preview and file naming for the X100 mentioned.” This and much more here…. great job Chris!

Any help is appreciated. If there is anyone out there who can tell me more about the weather sealed X (or any other X-gear), please contact me at fujirumor@gmail.com or also completely anonymously via rumor box.

cheers,
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1) A trusted source just told me that we won’t have to wait until the 13^th of February for the announcement of the weather sealed X (when the CP+ show starts).

The camera will be announced at the end of January. I don’t know the exact date, yet.

Here is what we know about the weather sealed X until now (from trusted, new and also anonymous sources):

• bigger and better EVF
• APS-C X-Trans sensor
• double SD-card slot
• weather sealed body
• announcement at the end January
• price range between X-E and X-PRO line
• FujicaST-like design
• faster AF than the X-E2

2) FR-Chris is at the CES right now. Read his first report from the Fuji stand on his blog here. Next time he will check out the new hand grips!

Any help is appreciated. If there is anyone out there who can tell me more about the weather sealed X (or any other X-gear), please contact me at fujirumor@gmail.com or also completely anonymously via rumor box.

cheers,
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Time is near! The official announcement is approaching. It should happen tomorrow morning at London Time. Stay tuned and follow us on facebook, google+ and twitter, and let you notify when the lens/camera is here.

The FinePix S1 announcement is google cached. Check it out here… and thanks to the FR-reader who spotted it.

Feature 2FUJINON 50x Optical Zoom (24mm – 1200mm)** & Super Macro

Vast zoom range from 24mm** wide-angle to 1200mm** super-telephoto offers the advanced features and flexibility of a DSLR without the weight and hassle of interchangeable lenses. 3.0-stop*** image stabilization to reduce blurring and produce excellent results from wide angle to telephoto.
Weather Resistant

The world’s first weather resistant (water resistant and dust resistant ) structure in its class*. The lens-body integrated design and sealing on approx. 70 areas are designed to allow field photography without typical worries about the weather, season or general shooting environment.
FUJINON 50x Optical Zoom (24mm – 1200mm)** & Super Macro

Vast zoom range from 24mm** wide-angle to 1200mm** super-telephoto offers the advanced features and flexibility of a DSLR without the weight and hassle of interchangeable lenses.
3.0-stop*** image stabilization to reduce blurring and produce excellent results from wide angle to telephoto.

A: DSLR with long zoom lens
B: FinePix S1

Wide
Zoom
Macro

100x Intelligent Digital Zoom

Fujifilm’s super resolution technology offers an incredible 100x Intelligent Digital Zoom.
Newly developed image processing software produces excellent quality results throughout the whole image, right to the edges of the frame. Distant subjects are captured in crisp detail even when at the full zoom.

• 50x Optical Zoom(1200mm**)
• 100x Intelligent Digital Zoom(2400mm**)

The newly developed FUJINON optical 50x zoom lens (24mm – 1200mm)** incorporates a combination of aspherical lenses and ED lens.
It provides a bright aperture rating of F2.8 – F5.6 with 13 elements in 11 groups. The lens effectively combines aspherical and ED elements for reduced aberration and superior image quality.
With Super-Macro Mode capturing subjects as close as 1cm from the lens, the FinePix S1 seamlessly covers an enormous focal range with no need to ever change lenses.
Lens shift image stabilization ensures that even hand-held shots are free from blur.

High Resolution

Stunning high resolution images can be achieved from the center of the frame to the edges when telephoto shooting.
The newly developed processor ensures low noise levels in high sensitivity shooting at night.
From the wide-angle to the telephoto end of the lens, you can produce high quality images with superb detail — you’ll capture everything from the small leaves on trees to actual human hairs.

Movie Functions
New FULL HD Movie (1080p / 60 fps)

Movie scene recognition ensures that settings are optimized according to your subject. Full HD Movie shares your memories with family on the big screen, using the mini HDMI connector.
The newly developed image processor uses special technology which compares and combines several frames to produce enhanced noise reduction in the movie.

A newly-developed 5-Axis Image Stabilization function has been installed to reduce camera shake when shooting movies.
2-Axis Optical Image Stabilization (Pitch, Yaw) and 3-Axis Electronic Image Stabilization (Roll, Vertical shift, Horizontal shift) will be employed when shooting at the 50x and shooting moving subjects.

1: Pitch
2: Yaw
3: Roll
4: Vertical shift
5: Horizontal shift

High performance AF

Excellent AF performance with improved speed and precision

Speed and precision of focus during movie shooting is faster and more accurate.
And the new AF follow-up function enables the user to keep moving subjects in focus.

Wind Filter

Wind noise is reduced during movie shooting with the wind noise reduction setting.

H.264 High Profile

The FinePix S1 realizes H.264 format incorporating both high quality image and small data size

One Touch Movie Recording Button

A one-touch Movie Recording Button enables you to capture all the action in full HD.

High Speed Movie

Sometimes things happen too fast for you to see them properly with your own eyes. The FinePix S1 can freeze the action at up to an amazing 480 fps! So you can see every single minute detail and watch things happening step by step in slow motion.

* High Speed Movie can be recorded at the following speeds and sizes : 480 fps (240 x 180 pixels), 240 fps (320 x 240 pixels), 120 fps (640 x 480 pixels).

HDMI Connect

imply connect any HDMI cable available in the market to the HDTV and enjoy the full impact of high resolution images and movies.

* Direct connection from the HDMI Miniport (camera).