Fuji X “Magic”: T. Northrup Compares Sharpness of Canon 5DS-R (FF 50MP) Vs. X-T2 (Scaled to 50MP), and he’s “Blown Away”!

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Fuji X-T2 (24MP APS-C X-TransIII) Vs. Canon 5DS-R (Full Frame 50MP)

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Tony Northrup is working on his X-T2 Review and he’s sharing some tidbits now and then on Twitter. And here are some that will make you happy :)

SHARPNESS

He compared the APS-C 24MP X-TransIII Fujifilm X-T2 with the Full Frame 50MP Canon 5DS-R. You can see the results in this tweet. Tony’s comment:

Fuji X-T2 (scaled to 50MP)+50-140 vs Canon 5DS-R+70-200. Not a lab test, but blown away by the sharpness

Must be the result of Fuji’s magic trinity: Awesome Glass + X-Trans sensor + X-Processor!

EYE DETECTION

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Here is Tony Northrup’s comment on Twitter regarding Eye Detection:

Fuji X-T2 & 50-140 vs Nikon D7200 & Sigma 50-100 f/1.8. Fuji wins again. Eye detection only works ~60%

AF-SPEED

And how does the AF perform? Here is Tony’s comment on Twitter:

Shot a soccer game with the @FujifilmUS XT-2 + 50-140 f/2.8. LOVED it! Slower focus than a D500, but silent, higher frame rate, EVF.

Please Note that Tony didn’t test the X-T2 with Vertical Grip attached. So I allowed myself to make a comment on Twitter, reminding Tony that the Vertical Grip not only gives more juice to the X-T2, but also improves it’s performance.

Some numbers:

Without vertical grip, the EVF of the X-T2 is in black-out for 65% of the time (at 5fps). However, with the vertical grip set to boost mode, the EVF of the X-T2 is in black-out for 57% of the time.

That’s a difference of 8%.

During black-out, the camera is busy with the creation of the digital image, and can not make any AF-tracking measurments. This means that, with the Grip attached, the camera has 8% more time to calculate data and track the subject… and 8% in sports photography can make the difference between a keeper and an out of focus image.

I know Tony Northrup puts all his effort and a lot of time in his reviews. I just allow myself this little note, so that his test can be even more accurate… and the AF of the X-T2 that he already loves, will eventually make him even happier :-).

And thanks to Ken (twitter) for the links he send me via Twitter

Fujifilm X-T2 USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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

Fuji X-T2 at Hockey Game: “I Never Used My Canon 1Dx That I Brought As Insurance”

X-shooter and FXF member Matthias46 was out for an official work with his brand new Fujifilm X-T2. His job? Photograph a Hockey Game. I’ll let you see the images here at the Fuji X Forum and just share his feedback regarding the AF-speed:

“First official work. I’d say is pretty pretty good. I need more experience in tweaking the Autofocus to my liking, but with the Universal one the behaviour is really good! Never used my Canon 1Dx that i brought as insurance.”

If you have any questions for Matthias46, drop them here.

Another one, who seems to be extremely satisfied with the X-T2 AF-performance is Bob Roman. In his video he says:

“I took a sequence of pictures of Samantha. It was a burst of 54 images using the XF56mmF1.2 @ f/1.2. I had the camera in face/eye detect [NOTE: this disables the faster Phase Detection], continuous Autofocus, and this burst of 54 images, 51 were in focus!

Now she was walking towards me, not a particularly difficult task, but what’s important to notice is that I was shooting with the XF56mmF1.2 lens, not one of the fastest AF-performers amongst the Fuji lenses. I was also shooting wide open at 1.2! As you can see, the camera performed exceptionally well! [NOTE: This performance has been achieved without vertical battery grip]”

Ok guys, I slowly start to be cautiously optimistic, that the Fujifilm X-T2 Autofocus is really quite a big step forward compared to the X-T1.

Fujifilm X-T2 USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Fujifilm X-T2 + 18-55, 4K On camera autofocus test at Martin Corona Youtube

BREAKING :: The Fujifilm X100T Successor Will Be Called Fujifilm X100F

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Fujifilm X100F

I know many of you guys are eagerly awaiting rumors about the X100T successor… so here is what I have for you today. I’ve been informed by a New Source (thanks) that the successor of the Fujifilm X100T will be called Fujifilm X100F.

As I told you in this rumor, the expected release for the X100F is 2017. The successor of the X100T was originally planed for Photokina 2016, but after the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan (which affected heavily the Sensor factory), Fujifilm had to deal with a shortage of X-TransIII sensor. So they decided to first focus on the Fujifilm X-T2 and use all the sensors available for the X-T2. Once everything goes back to normal and there will be enough X-TransIII sensors again, then Fujifilm can also release the X100F (in 2017)

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EXPIRE SOON

Fuji X-T2s on the Way – BHphoto Gets First Batch Tomorrow, but Shipping Will Start on September 8

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submitted via guest post feature by Steve

“I just called B & H to check on the status of my July 7 X-T2 order because I’m leaving tomorrow (8/31) for a 2 week trip to Ireland. They told me they were getting several thousand in tomorrow. Of course.”

ADMIN NOTE 1: If the information Steve got is correct, then it seems BHphoto will have a quite large stock of X-T2’s available tomorrow.

ADMIN NOTE 2: Keep in mind that Fuji has some kind of “shipping embargo” on products (in the case of the X-T2 the deadline is September 8). This means that, although stores get the products earlier, they have to wait for the shipping embargo to end, before they can start delivering. Don’t ask me why stores have to sit on those X-T2 boxes for one more week.

And what about your pre-order? What is your store saying? We have an X-T2 Pre-orders thread also at our Fuji X Forum here.

Fujifilm X-T2 – USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Fuji X-T2: Final Production Firmware Released :: Fuji X-T2 Roundup + EF-X500 Flash

So the Fuji Rep confirms: the final X-T2 firmware has been released! In the Video at Zed ProMedia Youtube, they also go over the X-T2 specs and talk about the EF-X500 Flash.

  • DON’T MISS THIS ONE: Fujifilm X-T2 Review by Rico Pfirstinger! 12,000 words and hundreds of sample images, animated GIFs and videos. Everything you need to know about the Fujifilm X-T2.
  • Behind the scenes at the skateboard ramp with Fujifilm X-T2 and Profoto B1 at profoto
  • Fuji X-T2 – Hands on Discussion with Maarten Heilbron at ArtoftheImage youtube
  • Fujifilm X-T2: Passport to Adventure at pfmagazine

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FUJIFILM XF23mmF2 WR + X-A3 ANNOUNCED :: First Looks, Pre-orders, Press Release & More :: LIVE BLOGGING (Refresh this Page)

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Fujifilm X-A3 (body + kit): USA: BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS /  EUROPE: AmazonDE* / AmazonUK* / AmazonITA* / AmazonFR* / AmazonESP* / PCHstore* / WexUK* / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro*
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Fuji X-T2 AF-Tracking at Motocross Race :: 4K Movie Function Explained :: Kenko X-T2 LCD Screen Protector & More (X-T2 Roundup)

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Fujifilm X-T2 USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

  • DON’T MISS THIS ONE: Fuji X-T2 Vs. X-T1: Overview in 40 bullet points… and Much More at Rico’s X-T2 First Look Review
  • I believe I can fly. Fuji X-T2 and Motocross at flipbook.schaake: “All I can say is that I am very impressed with the results!”
  • Sports Illustrated’s 360° Shoot – with the USA womens 8s at gardnercreative – via X-T2 + Carl Zeiss = Sports Illustrated at the FXF: “I’m delighted to say that Fujifilm have been successful in carrying on this tradition with the Fuji XT-2, combining a truly intuitive user experience with superb performance on all fronts. OK, so Fuji XT-2 is incredibly responsive and easy to use but what about the image quality? I am happy to report that the image quality in terms of resolution is a step forward over the XT-1 in that it delivers more detail. The dynamic range – though I have not had chance to test this back to back – seems to be better too.”
  • X-T2: 4K Movie Function at fujifilm-x: “The AF algorithm has also been optimized for movie recording. The algorithm is well tuned so that the transition will be very smooth, and will keep tracking on the subject quite well.”
  • Is there an X-T2 in my future? at sidewaysglance
  • Kenko X-T2 LCD Screen Protector at dc.watch (translation)
  • Fujifilm X-T2 hands on. Is this the 4K mirrorless camera you have been waiting for? at newsshooter

Fujifilm X-T2 Accessories: Fujifilm BLC-XT2 Bottom Leather Case / Grip Belt GB-001 /

X-T2 Vertical Booster Grip: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Metal Hand Grip: USA: BHphoto / Adorama /

New NP-W126S Batteries: BHphoto / Adorama /

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

REAL LIFE IMAGE of Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR (on X-T2)… and What A Cool Lens Hood That Is!!!

XF23mmF2 WR Lens Hood

XF23mmF2 WR – with Lens Hood

A source (thanks!) just send me a real life image of the Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR mounted on the Fujifilm X-T2.

And let me say this: I just love that tiny XF23mmF2 WR Lens Hood! Looks very different (and even more compact) compared to the XF35mmF2 WR Lens Hood. This with the X-Pro2 will be the perfect Street-Combo!

Both, the Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR and the Fujifilm X-A3 will be annouced on August 25. Live Blogging on FujiRumors… don’t miss it :-)

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Lenses

Save additional $100 (Gift Card) on top of the official $250 price drop on the XF23mmF1.4 at Adorama here – Total Savings $350. Also the XF27mm is bundled with a Gift Card (value $50) – Total Savings $150.

XF 14mm (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama /Pictureline
XF 16mmF1.4 WR: USA (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18mm (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 23mm (save $250):  BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 27mm (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm APD (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 60mm (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 90mmF2 WR (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

XF 10-24mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 50-140 + XF 100-400 (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 18-135mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 55-200mm (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mmm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS
XF 100-400mm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 50-140 + 2.0 TC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 100-400 + 2.0 TC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Cameras

Fuji X-Pro2 with Lens + Free Domke F-5XB Camera Bag (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline / BestBuy

Fujifilm X-T1 (save $300)*: BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 Graphite Silver (save $300)*: BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300)*: BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300)*: BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
*Free Vertical Hand Grip Included

X100T + WCL-X100 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Fuji X-T10 + XC double kit (save $200): BHphoto / Adorama

BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama Say Fuji X-T2 Will Start Shipping September 8

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First this rumor, and then a Fujifilm Manager, said that the shipping of the X-T2 will start shipping in late August.

And the X-T2 might indeed start shipping in late August… but probably not everywhere. And at least for USA, it seems that the X-T2 is more likely to ship in September.

In fact, BHphoto, Adorama and AmazonUS today simultaneously updated their X-T2 product page, saying that the X-T2 “will begin shipping Thu, Sep 8 (Subject to availability)“. – thanks to the FR-readers for the links

However, FR-reader Marcus said yesterday in the comments here:

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Fujifilm X-T2USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro