NEW ROADMAP to be released NEXT WEEK :: will include XF 120mmF2.8 1:1 Macro, 35mmF2 and more! (SRP)

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Hi all,

I have 2 good news for you today. The first one is that it’s finally Friday ;) , and the second one comes from an anonymous source with nick-name, who was right in the past – SRP (thanks!). According to this source Fujifilm will update its roadmap next week.

I don’t want you to wait for the official announcement, so here are the lenses that will join the new roadmap according to this source:

  • 120mmF2.8 1:1 Macro

  • 35mmF2

  • New 1.4x Teleconverter.

  • 100-400mm

If you decide to spread this rumor on other websites, just go ahead… but, if possible, don’t “forget” to quote the original source (with this working link) ;-) .

stay tuned,
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NEW X-DEALS

X-SERIES CAMERAS

X-T1 + 18-135 WR (save $200 – price $1699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-T1 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $1599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Black Body (save $100 – price $1199): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Graphite Body (save $100 – price $1399): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-E2 Body (save $100 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $999): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X30 (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XQ1 (save $100 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

XF LENSES

XF 18-135mm (save $200 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18mm (save $200 – price $399):  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 60mm (save $200 – price $449): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 23mm (save $150 –  price $749): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 56mm (save $150 – price $849): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 14mm (save $150 – price $749): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 10-24mm (save $150 – price $849): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 35mm (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

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Novoflex BALPRO T/S adapter review: Part 3 – Fun with the BALPRO T/S

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Novoflex BALPRO T/S adapter review Part 3
Fun with the BALPRO T/S

guest post by Nathan Wright (ohm-image.net)

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In part 1 of this review, I covered the design and operation of the BALPRO T/S. In part 2, I discussed how its controls apply to professional work, and to what extent it can replace, or augment larger bellow systems.

This part is all about images. Images taken when hiking. Images taken when touring around Japan’s country side .Images taken whilst drinking from high pylons overlooking Chiba Kun’s crotch.

I am not a landscape photographer. I’m not even an artist. So the images in this section should be treated as simple, sophomoric attempts at fun. And fun they were.

Every image in this part of the review was drawn by a fantastic Fujifilm wide-angle large format lens. Its spec goes like this:

135mm f/5,6
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One of the reason I love large format lenses is that they are so small and light. And they can make great images. This Fujifilm isn’t the sharpest when put on small format sensors, but it has lovely, painterly bokeh. No, not ultra smooth, but ultra brushed-on, and full of ultra earthy tones.

I has a 52mm front thread, making it instantly compatible with all of my Nikon 135 format film lenses and caps. It is sharp when shot straight on, with little tilt or shift applied. It is less than sharp when the film plane is skewed in one direction or another.

But I’m of the mind that when not being paid for producing it, sharpness isn’t that important.

Here’s how the BALPRO T/S and Fufjilm 135/5,6 combo makes a scene look toyish:

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Here it is making a tree look scary:

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This image was taken at a polluted reservoir made famous by Kent Shiraishi’s OSX desktop image. It is a ridiculous attempt at creating something unique when in my brain, all that burned was Blue Pond:

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COMING SOON: Fujifilm 24mm f8 Filter Lens Cap XM-FL to be released on February 26th for 10,260 yen ($ 87)

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Do you remember when, a year ago, I told you Fuji announced a 24mm filter lens cap XM.FL (35mm equivalent)? No? Then check out this post!

Well, one year after, Fujifilm finally decided to release it. It will start selling on February 26 and cost 10,260 yen ($87).

To know more, check out the google translated announcement at Fuji’s Japanese site here.

Four functions that can be switched dial. Protecting filter, cloth filter, three kinds of filters and lenses lens cover soft filter four functions, can be switched by rotating the dial. Easily pan-focus shooting by switching to protect filter, and allows you to easily enjoy the sophisticated art expression by switching to cloth filter and soft filter. In addition, it is also possible to use as a body cap if you choose the lens cover.

XM-FL does not communicate such as camera and data. On the camera side of the function, you may not be able to use some.

  • There is no autofocus manual focus function. (Pan Focus only)
  • Lens information is not recorded on the camera side.
  • Shooting screen (LCD monitor, viewfinder) to, F value will be displayed as “F0”.
  • Display item of data communication to the necessary viewfinder of the camera (such as bright frame of X-Pro1)
  • ※ shortest shooting distance The focus is about 1m. The subject is I turn off the shutter even if within 1m.

 

FYI, posted earlier today:

– Rico’s X-T1: Tethering with Adobe Lightroom and Fujifilm HS-V5
– Fujifilm Announces FREE RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 (with Film Simulation support)
– ANNOUNCED: Adobe Tethering Plug-in coming 26th of February… and how to use HS-V5 tethering software also on MAC!

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Fujifilm Announces FREE RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 (with Film Simulation support)

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From the Fujifilm site:

Fujifilm Corporation is pleased to announce the launch of Film Simulation capable RAW conversion software “RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 powered by SILKYPIX (Ver.4.1.0.0)”. The software will be available to download for free from 26th February 2015.

Compatible models: X-T1, X-A2, X100T, X30, XQ2
Future compatible models: X-PRO1, X-E2, X-E1, X-M1- X-A1, X100/S, X20, X10, XQ1, XF1

NEW X-DEALS

X-SERIES CAMERAS

X-T1 + 18-135 WR (save $200 – price $1699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-T1 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $1599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Black Body (save $100 – price $1199): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Graphite Body (save $100 – price $1399): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X-E2 Body (save $100 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-E2 + 18-55 (save $100 – price $999): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

X30 (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XQ1 (save $100 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

XF LENSES

XF 18-135mm (save $200 –  price $699): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18mm (save $200 – price $399):  BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 60mm (save $200 – price $449): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 23mm (save $150 –  price $749): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 56mm (save $150 – price $849): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 14mm (save $150 – price $749): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 10-24mm (save $150 – price $849): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 27mm (save $150 – price $299): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 35mm (save $100 – price $499): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18-55mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 55-200mm (save $100 – price $599): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

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X-T1: Tethering with Adobe Lightroom and Fujifilm HS-V5

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X-T1: Tethering with Adobe Lightroom and Fujifilm HS-V5

by Rico Pfirstinger

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My new book featuring 111 X-Pert tipps for X-T1 users will be available as an eBook this month, with a printed version following in March. Let’s have a quick look at USB tethering options for the X-T1 that are available after Fujifilm’s press announcement from earlier today.

Tethering requires you to connect your X-T1 to a computer with a USB cable. To make it work, select SET-UP > USB MODE > PC SHOOT AUTO. This makes sure that your tethering software (Adobe Lightroom or Fuji’s HS-V5) will recognize the camera.

A tethered X-T1 operates in single shot mode only, so the setting of the DRIVE dial has no significance. There are two basic tethering modes: camera mode and PC mode.

  • Camera mode means that the camera is still operated by the photographer. In this mode, tethering transfers the recorded images directly to the computer for review and further processing. The only remote control capability is a remote shutter release.
  • PC mode means that the camera can be located elsewhere (like a remote location). It can be remotely configured and controlled from the PC running the tethering software. There’s also a live view image on the computer, so the person operating the computer can see what the camera is seeing.
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