Here we have it… the first X-Trans roundup of 2018.
We are going to take a detailed look at Fuji’s X RAW Studio, there will be film simulation profiles for you to download, discussions if Capture One can really replace Adobe Lightroom and more.
Hope you will find something useful amongst it, and I wish you a great start in your weekend :)
One of the reasons why I like to buy my gear at the local dealer (instead of ordering online), is that I can always inspect the gear before buying it.
So, when last month I bought the XF10-24 and XF27mm, my dealer opened the boxes, checked if there was any issue such as dust spots inside the lens, and he even checked if the latest firmware for the lenses was installed (it wasn’t, so he updated the lens firmware in store for me… AWESOME!)
So far, with ALL Fujinon lenses I have ever bought, I never had any dust spot issue. Actually I always perceived my lenses as excellently build. I mean, my XF35mmF1.4 still works perfectly, even though it was minutes completely under water, the day I destroyed my X-E2 in a river.
Anyway, I know things like dust spots in the lens happen, and I experienced them in the past when I used other systems. Since then, my habit is to visually check lenses, before buying them.
If small, then dust spots will have absolutely no influence on image quality.
However, when you pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars for a new lens, you do want it to be perfect out of the box, and personally I would change any new lens, even if it has the smallest dust inside it.
With that said… let’s talk about Fujifilm quality.
2017 was another exciting Fuji X year, and in order to cover it properly, I have shared almost 1,000 blog posts.
A lot of things happened, and maybe some of you might have missed something. So I have checked back all articles and selected some highlights for you. No FujiRumors rumors are included in this list.
It was not easy to pick out a few highlights… but below you can find the list month by month. Let us know what you consider the highlight of 2017.
JBCameraDesigns X-E3 wooden grip at dc.watch (translation) – Grip by JBcameraDesigns
So Christmas is over, and it was the first one with my new Fujifilm X-E3. So far I am in love with it, especially if used with the XF27mm, it’s the perfect walkaround, street and travel camera.
I have only two issues, one of them I already reported abou it here.
For these two reasons, my local store told me they will replace my camera with a new one, as soon as they get one from Fujifilm after holidays.
I think I was just unlucky… the next sample will work perfectly fine. But of course I will keep you updated.
In the meantime, enjoy this huge roundup dedicated to the lovely Fujifilm X-E3.
But before that, feel free to join our Fujifilm X-E facebook group.
Cover Stories
New Firmware Updates
Top 2017 Rankings
Fujifilm X-T2 & More
Dual Vision -A Tale of 2 Cameras (X-T2 and X-Pro2) and 2 Photographers at Fujifilm Global youtube
Ho, ho, ho… :)
Fujifilm just released a new Firmware update for the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (ver.4.00), and it’s well worth to be called a “Kaizen” update.
It adds several features to the X-Pro2, such as 4K video, new AF-tracking, tethered shooting, highglight blinkies, RGB histogram & more. Quite a step up for the 2 years old X-Pro2… and of course it comes for free for all X-Pro2 owners.
And don’t forget to join our Fujifilm X-Pro facebook group ;)
DETAILS OF THE UPDATE:
*** NEW FIRMWARE TODAY ***
for X-T1, X100F and X-T20.
All details here
Fujifilm just ended 2017 with a bunch of firmware updates, some definitely worth to be called Kaizen, like the one for the X-T2 last month and the upcoming X-Pro2 firmware.
However, X-T20 owners were not so lucky, and basically could enjoy just the new EVF/Touch screen feature. Hence, all X-T20 were disappointed not to get the faster AF-tracking, the highlight blinkies, the RGB histogram and more.
But there is hope :)
Fujifilm Germany said in the comments (back on December 1) to one of their facebook posts (google translated):
“The x-T20 will get this feature [X RAW Studio support] with an extensive firmware update. The update is expected to be available early / spring 2018. Unfortunately, implementation is not possible for all models at the same time.”
If Fujifilm Germany has correct information, then it is just a matter of time, and also Fujifilm X-T20 owners will get their Kaizen Love. And considering how successful the X-T20 line is, the “extensive X-T20 firmware update” in early 2018 will make many photographers happy.
Thanks to the FR-reader, who just dropped me this link. As you can see, it seems a news only exists once it is on FujiRumors. So even though the comment is old, there were no reports about it on the web.
However, what I don’t see, you see it. Thanks a TON for your support. It means everything to me. Feel free to keep up sharing :)
My planed Sunday shoot with the Sony A7rIII is having some complication (rain!!). But temperature is falling and we hope for snow soon.
And while waiting for the snow, I thought to give you guys a nice little X-mas gift idea for your photography friends or for yourself: this Fujifilm X100 pin.
Thanks for the link, Brian :)
And to all of you out there, happy Sunday
Patrick
The Profoto Air Remote TTL-F for Fujifilm starts to be available now, such as here at PCHstore.
I see it also available for pre-order in several stores. The worldwide shipping is expected latest for December 18. You will find it here at BHphoto, AmazonUS and Adorama, too.
The Profoto Air Remote TTL-F offers full TTL and HSS compatibility with B1X, B1, B2, D2 and Pro-10 and is compatible with the Fujifilm GFX 50S, X-T2, X-Pro2 and X100F – source ppl.de.
According to our sources, the Fujifilm X-H1 will have the same X-Processor Pro of the Fujifilm X-T2.
This is great news for X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T20, X100F and X-E3 owners, as it gives us hope that “Eterna“, Fujifilm’s new film simulation, will come also to those cameras via Kaizen update.
Let me explain it…
but before that… our X-H group is exploding… you are welcome to join :)
Now, film simulations are a “processor thing“.
This means that cameras featuring an older processor will not support film simulations, that have been introduced in cameras with newer processors. So, for example, the Acros film simulation on the X-T2 & Co cameras with X-Processor Pro, will never be implemented on Fuji cameras with older and slower EXR processors like the X-T1.
But since the X-H1 features the same same X-Processor Pro of the X-T2 and friends, there is hope that “Eterna” will come also to older X-Processor Pro cameras.
more… and more… and more… is coming :)
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