Is this the first image of a prototype X-PRO2, shared by Fuji X photographer Max de Martino?

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UDPATE: THE TRUTH: It’s an April’s fool Trick. The guys behind this funny joke told me yesterday that they’d appreciate the support of FujiHumors… and I hate to be the spoilsport ;) .

X-PRO2 Leaked?

I share it as I’ve received it via twitter here… the image was shared by Max De Martino, an official Fuji X Photographer over at his website maxdemartino.com. It shows a (pretty blurred) image of what could be the Fujifilm X-PRO2. We can read:

“A friend of mine (we will call him Mr. Ma Ni), from Japan, sent me this stolen picture of the new Fuji X-Pro2. The quality is not good, but it looks to be a working prototype.

Some specifications he say could be true, he received from a man at Fujifilm:

  • 4k Video
  • Sensor 10% bigger than the previous one, so that you can use the “old” lenses, with a crop factor of 1.2x
  • Processor EXR IV
  • Dual Sd
  • 27 Mpx
  • Magnesium and anticorodal alloy
  • Hibryd viewfinder (as X100T, but with X-T1 dimensions)
  • LCD that twist & tilt
  • Radio TTL control of Fuji, Profoto and Nicephoto flash
  • Radio (manual) control of Nikon and Canon speedlights, with an optional adapter
  • Customizable versions they called “Sakana” with lizard, iguana and shark skin.
  • Chanel Limited Edition: shark skin white colored with black details, in a limited edition of 31 pieces, as the first Chanel boutique, in Paris, Rue Cambon 31.

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[UPDATE] NEW FIRMWARE UPDATES for the Fujifilm X-T1 (ver. 3.10) and Fujifilm X100T (ver. 1.10) + Improved OIS for ZOOM LENSES!

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[UDPATE: First Reports at the FujiRumors facebook page say that the X-T1 AF has become faster in low light. Placebo or did you noticed this improvement, too?]

[UPDATE II: Admiringlight comparison NEW Vs. OLD OIS versions. From the conclusions: “Overall, the firmware updates for the Fuji zoom lenses appear to provide some benefit in all cases. These can range from fairly minor improvements, in the case of the 55-200mm, to a nice increase in sharpness for the 18-55mm, and a dramatic improvement with the 10-24mm.”]

[UPDATE III: Please DO NOT follow Fuji’s firmware update instructions… see with your own eyes!]

ORIGINAL POST

A new firmware update for the X-T1 and X100T (ver. 1.10) has just been released. Also, most zoom lenses will now profit from improved OIS.

X-T1 FIRMWARE

X-T1 firmware update: 1. Improvement of the flash function when “MECHANICAL+ELECTRONIC” is selected. 2. Improvement of the Wi-Fi function when “FUJIFILM PC AutoSave” is used. 3. Improvement of the display for the “USB MODE” in the SET-UP menu.

X100T FIRMWARE

X100T firmware update: 1. Addition of the messages when “COVERSION LENS” setting is changed in the FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING 2. Improvement of flash function when “MECHANICAL+ELECTRONIC” is selected. 3. Improvement of the viewfinder display. 4. Improvement of Focus Peaking display in the electronic viewfinder under a dark environment for easy focus setting.

IMPROVED OIS

Also, the OIS has been improved for the following lenses (download link): XF 10-24, XF 18-55, XF 18-135 and XF 55-200.

Happy Download :)

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Fujifilm X-PRO2 vs. Fujifilm X-T2 :: The Battle Of The Flagships :: Make Your Choice & Vote The Poll!

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We could call it also HVF vs EVF or Rangefinder vs DSLR style: it’s the decision between the Fujifilm X-PRO2 and Fuji X-T2.

SAME  SAME …

Now, in order to be able to answer today’s poll, we will assume that the Fuji X-T2 will have the same specs (*), as the rumored X-PRO2 specs: 24MP X-Trans sensor, EXR III processor, same AF-performance, tilt screen, 4K…

… BUT  DIFFERENT

The main differences between the Fuji X-T2 and Fujifilm X-PRO2 would remain the HVF vs EVF, Rangefinder vs DSLR-style and some controls/ergonomics (like no ISO-dial on the X-PRO2, better grip on the X-T2 etc.)… and the price, of course. Due the Hybrid Viewfinder, I think it’s reasonable to assume that the Fuji X-PRO2 will be more expensive than the Fuji X-T2.

So here it is, the battel of Fuji’s future flagship cameras… and I’m really curious to see which one you’d pick up between X-PRO2 and X-T2. Personally I have a preference, but I’ll drop it down later in the comments ;)

Imagine You Don't Own a Fujifilm camera, and You Would Get one for Free (3 lenses included)... which One Would you Take?

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*At the moment I have NO rumors about the Fujifilm X-T2

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SAMYANG will soon launch a New 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens for Fuji-X

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Mirrorlessrumors spotted a this teaser at the Samyang Facebook Page.

“With immense focus and unparalleled features, #Samyangoptics will introduce the latest product. Stay tuned“

According to Mirrorlessrumors it will be a 100mm Macro Lens, available for all mirrorless system cameras, including Fuji X. [UPDATE: a source told me it will be F2.8]

At the moment, Fujifilm is offering one Macro lens, the XF60mmF2.4 (discounted until March 31 at BHphoto (Best Price), AmazonUS  and Adorama). In future (2016) Fujifilm will launch the XF 120mmF2.8 1:1 Macro. It should have OIS, focus limiter and probably be weather sealed.

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WORLDWIDE X-DEALS: US-Deals expire today / EU deals til March 31 / DUTCH DEAL: X-PRO1 + 18, 27 & Leather Case for €899!

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Every now and then, we can find some great deals on Fuji X gear also in Europe. And this time the super-deal comes from Netherlands, where you can buy the Fujifilm X-PRO1 + 18mm + 27mm + Leather Case for €899 (FYI, the X-PRO1 body alone costs €650 at AmazonDE).

You can check out the X-PRO1 bundle deal here at kamera-express.

Always at kamera-express here, there is a nice deal also on the X-E1, which comes with the XF 18-55 kit lens + XC50-230 for just €699. Also AmazonDE is offering this double zoom deal, but for €714.

UK: There are some X-deals running in UK too, which will expire on March 31. Check them out here.

ITALY: Great deals (expiring also on the 31th of March) in Italy. Check them out here.

FRANCE: X-deals running until March 31. Check them out here.

GERMANY: €50 Cashback on the X30 until March 31 here.

US-X-DEALS end on 28/31th of March
(the deals were supposed to end today, but BHphoto lists some items available with discount until March 31)

Best price at BHphoto + they also offer 4% reward. AmazonUS matches some of them:

XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR (save $100): BHphoto
XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18-135mm (save $250): BHphoto /
XF 60mm (save $250): BHphoto /
XF 18mm (save $230):  BHphoto /AmazonUS
XF 23mm (save $200): BHphoto /AmazonUS
XF 56mm (save $200 ): BHphoto /
XF 14mm (save $200): BHphoto /
XF 10-24mm (save $200): BHphoto /
XF 18-55mm (save $200): BHphoto /
XF 27mm (save $170): BHphoto /
XF 35mm (save $150): BHphoto /AmazonUS
XF 55-200mm (save $150): BHphoto /

X-SERIES CAMERAS DEALS
Expire March 28

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

X-T1 + 18-55 (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Black Body (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
X-T1 Graphite Body (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

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

X30 (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /
XQ1 (save $100): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

XF LENSES DEALS
Expire March 28

NEW DEAL: XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 18mm (save $200):  Adorama /
XF 60mm (save $200): AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 23mm (save $150):  Adorama /
XF 56mm (save $150): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 14mm (save $150): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 10-24mm (save $150): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 27mm (save $150): AmazonUS / Adorama /

XF 35mm (save $100):  Adorama /
XF 18-55mm (save $100): AmazonUS / Adorama /
XF 55-200mm (save $100): AmazonUS / Adorama /

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