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Fujifilm X70 will have a Touch & Flip Screen! – Trusted Source

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According to a Trusted Source, the Fujifilm X70 will have a touch & flip screen.

All X70 rumors can be read here.

stay tuned,
Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter

BIG US X SALE

XF Lenses

XF90mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF10-24mm (save $150):
AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF14mm (save $150)
: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF27mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF35mmF1.4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF60mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF16mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF23mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF56mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF16-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF18-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF55-200mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X series Cameras

X-Pro1 + 23mm + 27mm (save $900): Adorama / BHphoto/ AmazonUS /

X-T1 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 GS (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-T10 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 + 55-200 (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 + 50-230 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

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

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

X-A2 body or kit (save $50): AmazonUS

X-T2 rumors :: X-E3 wishlist :: Lens Advice on Primes :: Move from 56mm to 60mm & more Top FXF threads & images

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Starry Eruption – The Milky Way on Top of Mountain Fuji
landscapes with fuji x shared by Mahalarp

TOP FXF THREADS TOC

Episode 16: Are Optical Viewfinders Really Necessary? :: Reuters Banned RAW :: Fuji Vs. Leica lens & more Top FXF threads & images
Episode 15: X-Pro2 launch, keep or sell your X-Pro1 :: XF16mm Feedback? :: Is the Fuji X-T1 really water proof & more
Episode 14: For those of you who don’t trust the X-T1 autofocus :: Another thought on the X-Pro 2 :: Weddings with just primes & more
Epsiode 13: Medium Format Fuji Poll :: Fuji Fun Trumps Everything else :: Why is this Lens a Stupid One? & more
Episode 12: Ken Rockwell blasts the X-T10 : My Favorite Photography Quote : X100R Wanted & more
Epsiode 11: Help me thin my lens collection + X camera wishlist + Portable Solar Charging Solutions + the XF 27mm is Fuji’s best lens & more!
Episode 10: Convince me not to dump my X stuff : Great X-T1 off camera flash setup : X-T10, Used X-T1 or Keep X-E2 & more
Episode 9: Is the Panasonic GX8 the X-Pro2 I’ve been waiting for? :: Your least used Fuji features :: GAS Problems & more
Episode 8: Will Fujifilm Be Seduced By the “Dark” side? :: Save me from my GAS! :: My main issue with FW4 & more
Episode 7: HELP ME choose my first FUJI X : Your fantasy Fuji X features : 23 vs 27 for Street Photography & more
Episode 6: 5 Things Fuji is doing Horribly Wrong – Firmware 4.0 Feedback (and bugs?) – Share your Workflow & more
Episode 5: The New Leica Q :: Firmware 4.0 Beta :: Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat :: LR 6.1 & more
Episode 4: POLL: No In Body Image Stabilization, do you bother? :: Old Lenses For Dummies & more
Episode 3: Which 3 primes combo is your ideal setup? :: X-PRO2 wishlist :: Be careful with thumb grips :: Sensor dust & more
Episode 2: CLASH of the FUJIS: X-PRO2 Vs. X-T2 :: X-T1 Vs. X-T10 :: 14mm Vs. 10-24 :: 16mm Vs. 23mm :: 90mm Vs. 56 APD & more
Episode 1: Why do (some) People Hate Fuji? * Mock-Up X-T10 Vs. Real X-T10 (with XF 35mmF2 WR) * X Lens wishlist & more

Fuji X Rumors

shared by Patrick FR Fujifilm X-T2 rumors

General Discussion

shared by johnortt FStops on the Cropped Sensors Not Accurate?

shared by jobush95 I made a website! …and now I have no idea what I’m doing

shared by fuji270 Fujinon Lenses

Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

shared by Patrick FR X-T1 Firmware 4.20 RELEASED

shared by MrPolite Any specific sensor cleaning products to recommend?

shared by rickytj Can’t connect to iOS 9.1

shared by Patrick FR Fuji X-T1 FW4.20 coming December 17

X-PRO1

shared by markmwq Fuji should develop some manual focus lens for X-Pro series

shared by Anthelix Would you buy an X-Pro2 without OVF ?

X-E1/X-E2

shared by bhu What is your X-E3 wish list?

shared by milandro What is the price in the EU? Revamping the X-E2? Any info?

Fuji X Lenses

shared by joerg123 Move from 56mm 1.2 to 60mm 2.4

shared by andrewv8 Fuji 18 f/2: Soft as warm jello – Bad unit?

shared by Virtuoso lens advice on primes

shared by bhu Pancake 12 f4?

shared by Nosegunner 35mm (Equivalent) focal length issues.. 

shared by TrevorBaum Which wide-angle lens?

shared by 2.0 35mm f/2 vs. 23mm f/1.4?

X100S/T

shared by myapes Possible concern over quality.

shared by jkundi Pulling the trigger on X100T but any site of successor?

RAW PROCESSING

shared by Patrick FR Capture One 9 Released

ACCESSORIES

shared by gax57 Fujifilm half leather case

shared by rickytj How many bags do you have? What do you consider when buying a bag?

IMAGES

modern architecture shared by olli

Image by olli

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EUROPE: X-Pro1 + leather case for €399 & XF27mm for €279 :: AUSTRALIAN Dual Offer: Cashback + 10% discount

EU DEALS

Good morning my fellow European X-shooters. For a good start in your day, get a coffee, download Fimrware 4.20 for your X-T1, and then take a look at the following deals:

XF27mm comes for just €279 at AmazonDE.
XF27mm comes for €295 at AmazonITA
X-Pro1 + leather case for €399 at PCHstore.

And don’t forget, there are many Cashback deals all over Europe that expire mid January (Full Overview Here). leatehr

AUSTRALIAN DEALS

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All our Fujifilm cameras and lenses are 10% off till midnight 24/12/2015 AEST. More here at CameraPro. It’s the best opportunity to have dual offer. Because customer who participate this promotion is also eligible for “Fujifilm Cashback” promotion which is going to end on 3/1/2016, including $200 cash back on XF lenses and $100 cash back on X-T1 and X-T10 camera. See Cashback offer here.

BIG US X SALE

XF Lenses

XF90mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / [shoplink 40099 ebay]eBay[/shoplink]
XF10-24mm (save $150):
AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF14mm (save $150)
: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF27mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF35mmF1.4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF60mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF16mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / [shoplink 40100 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] XF18mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF23mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF56mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF16-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / [shoplink 40101 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF18-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF55-200mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X series Cameras

X-Pro1 + 23mm + 27mm (save $900): Adorama / BHphoto/ AmazonUS /

X-T1 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 GS (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-T10 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 + 55-200 (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 + 50-230 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

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

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

X-A2 body or kit (save $50): AmazonUS

 

miXed zone: Unknown X-series Camera Leaked :-) :: “Dear Santa, what happened to the X-Pro2” :: X-T1 on Assignement in Iraq & More

Unknown X-series Leaked

Unknown X-Series Camera leaked (X-T50?) – more at ivanjoshualoh
And interesting feature of this camera is unveiled by the little photographer at Instagram here it doesn’t run on battery, instead on electricity.”

X-Pro2

Dear Santa, What the hell happened to the Fuji X-Pro2?” at olafphotoblog

XF35mmF2
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EU: AmazonDE / PCHstore / AmazonUK / AmazonITA /

Lens Preview: Fujifilm XF 35mmF2 R WR at mikepadua / French Review at patricemichellon (translation) / Fuji XF 35mm F2 R WR Lens Review at findingrange /

XF90mmF2 WR

Street Photography With The Fujifilm 90mm f2 at 35mmstreet / 90mm review at danbaileyphoto /

X-T10

The Stunning X-T10 at matthewhartphotography /

Fujifilm X-T1

Seychelles Trip at whitecubestudios / Moving clouds New York and the Fuji X-T1 at aboutphotography-tomgrill / Silver and Gold at littlebigtravelingcamera /

X100/S/T + TCL/WCL

X100S: Hauser and Wirth long exposure and Radic pavillion at marccooper.photography / Fuji X100T meets Portland Bill at stuartburrillphotography /

other X-series cameras

DPReview Gear of the Year part 2: Carey’s choice – Fujifilm X-A2 at dpreview /

Lenses

X-mount lenses

Prime lenses for street photography at sebastianboatca / Hanging Rock & The Fujinon XF16 & Fujifilm X-T10 at caveiraphotography /14mm: Rocketman at littlebigtravelingcamera / 50-140 review at slrgear / NSFW: Fuji X System, My Most Used Lenses at ipcloud / Fujinon lenses in Girona at the Spanish site dslrmagazine (translation) /

Accessories

Fuji XF 16mm f1.4 R WR Lens Hood Alternative at tavphotography /

X-shooter Andy Bush on photographic assignement for the SUN NEWSPAPER in Iraq

The age old dilemma of what to take at andybushphotography / Sinjar, A City Under Siege at andybushphotography / Telskuf….sacked by isis at andybushphotography

Travel X / Switch to the X / Fuji X for Weddings

Mongolia: A nomad for 7 days at richardsimko / Wedding in Versailles at vopoku /Fuji Musings – First Experiences and Plans “I never owned a DSLR” at dan-scape /

Jpeg / RAW / Converters

Making a Small picture into a Big picture – Adobe Photoshop CC at leighmiller / Adobe Camera Raw 9.3.1 now available here /

a bit of everything

Eric Bouvet and Cyril Abad – French Reportage: Talent Nomade 2015, “Regards Doubles”, découvrez le documentaire ! – More at fujifilm-experience.fr

A Summary of 2015 and our Favourite Images of the Year at olafphotoblog / Review: Fuji Pro Rental Service + Q&A with Fujifilm at robzeiglerphoto/ The responsibility and privilege to testify: An interview with photojournalist Antonio Faccilongo at mirrorlessons /

Free eBook, featuring a year with the Fuji X100 series camera, at thephotofrontier

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Best Prime 2015? “No Debate: a one-horse race: Fujinon XF 90mmF2 – New King of Sharpness!” – Imaging Resource

 

XF90mm (save $150): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

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Over the last years, the terrific quality of Fujinon lenses has been awarded many times. These recognitions are no surprise for X-shooters, who use these lenses on a daily basis. It is actually the main reason why we bought into the X-system (so says the FR-Poll taken by Fujifilm and displayed to the press).

But the challange now for Fujfilm is to improve, what is already amazing… and with the XF90mmF2 WR lens, Fuji won this challange. It is a spectacular lens. The best Fujinon lens so far.

That’s why imaging-resource, when they declared the best prime of 2015, said:

There was no debate in our discussion for the Best Prime Lens of 2015 – it was a one-horse race and the Fujinon 90mm f/2 was that horse. […] this lens is the new king of sharpness [… ] a rare case of one’s jaw dropping when looking at a blur chart!”

The choice for the best zoom was much harder, with three zooms conteding the Award. At the end it goes to the Canon 11-24mmF4 L, and the second place to the Fuji XF50-140mmF2.8 (now $200 0ff).

Read more at imaging-resource

XF90mm (save $150): USA AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro
XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /

BIG US X SALE

XF Lenses

XF90mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF10-24mm (save $150):
AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF14mm (save $150)
: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF27mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF35mmF1.4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF60mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF16mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF23mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF56mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF16-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF18-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF55-200mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X series Cameras

X-Pro1 + 23mm + 27mm (save $900): Adorama / BHphoto/ AmazonUS /

X-T1 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 GS (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-T10 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 + 55-200 (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 + 50-230 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

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

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

X-A2 body or kit (save $50): AmazonUS

On January 15th Fuji will launch the X-Pro2… without 4K video – Trusted Japanese Source

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4K or no 4K? That is the question!

As you might remember, Fujifilm itself (via Sales Manager Makoto Oishi) said back in March here, that current X-TransII cameras cannot deliver 4K video, because “the sensor itself should have much faster reading speed”, but that 4K is definitely something they are working on for future models with new sensor and faster reading speed.

And Fuji indeed worked and is working on it. But, unlike rumored earlier, the 4K technology is apparently not yet ready for the X-Pro2.

In fact, the Top Trusted Japanese source told me that the X-Pro2 will not feature 4K video at its launch, on January 15.

Ok, after reading this rumor I feel…. say it in the comments.

stay tuned,
Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter

BIG US X SALE

XF Lenses

XF90mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / [shoplink 40099 ebay]eBay[/shoplink]
XF10-24mm (save $150):
AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF14mm (save $150)
: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF27mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF35mmF1.4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF60mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF16mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / [shoplink 40100 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] XF18mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF23mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF56mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF16-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / [shoplink 40101 ebay]eBay[/shoplink] XF50-140mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama /
XF18-55mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF18-135mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
XF55-200mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

XF 56mm APD (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X series Cameras

X-Pro1 + 23mm + 27mm (save $900): Adorama / BHphoto/ AmazonUS /

X-T1 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 GS (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline

X100T (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline /

X-T10 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 18-55 + 55-200 (save $400): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama
X-T10 + 16-50 + 50-230 (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama

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

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

X-A2 body or kit (save $50): AmazonUS

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Rumored Specs

TRUSTED
– APS-C sensor (TS + AS + AS)
– 1/8000 of a second mechanical shutter speed (TS + AS)
– Joystick for quick AF-point slection (TS)
– Exposure Compensation Dial with “C” function for exp.comp from +5 to -5) – (TS)
– Combined ISO/Shutter dial, with little window on shutter dial to show ISO value (TS + SRP)
coming late 2015 (TS + AS)
– delayed to 2016 (TS)
– Coming after CES (TS)
– Announcement on 15th Janaury 2016 (TS)
– weather sealed (TS)
4K video (TS + NeS)
– No 4K for the X-Pro2 in Jan. 15 (TS)
– Faster Processor EXR III (TS)
– No Tilt Screen (TS + AS)

SOURCE RIGHT IN THE PAST
– Sync Speed faster than 1/180th (SRP)
– coming in January 2016 (SRP)

NEW / ANONYMOUS SOURCE
– ISO200-12800 (AS)
– 1/250 flash sync speed (AS)
– more than 200 AF points (2/3 are PDAF) – (AS)
– Hybrid EVF as X100T (AS)
– 24MP sensor (AS + AS) – More than 16MP (AS)
– about the same size of current X-PRO1 (NeS)
– dual SD card slot (NeS + AS + AS)
– tilt screen (AS)
– WiFi (AS)
– Price about 20% to 30% more expensive than the X-T1 (AS)
– Two X-PRO2 version, one 24MP APS-C and one 25-27 MP APS-X, compatible with XF/XC lenses (NeS + OS)

OTHER SITES
coming September / October (OS + OS)
– Non organic APS-C X-Trans sensor (OS)
– smaller than X-PRO1 (OS)

Behind The X-Gear: Meet Tom H, the X-shooter with the Coolest Office in the World :-)

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Hi X-folks

In today’s “Behind the X-gear” episode, we are going to talk to Fuji X Forum member Tom H, the X-shooter with the probably Coolest Office in the World… an office located at 35,000 feet from earth. Tom is a pilot, and in this thread you can see some of his stunning images taken from his priviledged location: the cockpit!

So, if you want to ask him something, for example if it really makes sense to turn off any electronic device (including our X-camera) during take-off or landing, just go ahead ;).

If you also want to have the opportunity to be interviewed & featured on FujiRumors, all you have to do is to join our Fuji X Forum Community, share your pics & thoughts there, and you might be the next one :) .

Previous Episodes: Milandro / Trenton / Mehrdad /

X-Shooter TOM H

Tell us something about you

Ok, since you are a pilot, I just have to ask it to you: after watching the following video, would you ever gate check your Fuji gear ;)

I always keep anything fragile in my flight case, so it’s never in the cargo hold. They should not treat your luggage this way, but sadly, sometimes they do… So never, ever, put anything fragile or valuable in your checked in luggage! Accidents can and will happen eventually.

That said, one of the reasons why I like the Fuji gear is that it doesn’t take up much space. I tend to travel with just the X100T and/or the X-T1 and one lens. Both fit in my flightcase easily, so I can always keep them close. Also, they fit in most safes in hotel rooms, which tend to be small. Fitting a full DSLR kit, lenses and other valuables into a flightcase or safe is usually impossible.

Professional Photographer or Amateur or something in between?

Definitely amateur. I enjoy photography very much, but my day job suits me just fine, so no intention of going professional. Maybe I will start a small side business someday to sell some prints or do some paid work, but it has to stay fun. It’s a great way to unwind and challenge myself.

What is your kind of photography? (Motives, Approach …)

I don’t see myself as one specific kind of photographer. I mostly enjoy portraits, travel and street photography the most, so usually that is what you’ll find me shooting. But I will do something completely different if the mood hits me. I would like to shoot more landscapes, but golden hours tend to be early or late, and I already spend enough days getting up early or working late when on the job.

Where can we find more about you on the web (website, Flickr, Facebook, portfolio)

Most of my content and blog is over at www.tomhenderix.com. Or you can follow me on Instagram as @tomhenderix. I will sometimes post on the Fuji X Forum too, if I have time. Feel free to comment on the blog, or send me a message through the website or Instagram.

What’s your favorite image taken with a Fuji?

That’s a difficult one. If I have to pick just one, it’s one of the first images I made with a Fuji, just days after I received the X100T. It’s a shot of an apocalyptic sunrise with gorgeous colours reflecting of a cloud layer above us. When I saw the files on my pc and saw the colours, sharpness and lack of noise, I was sold on the Fuji system. I used to only take a camera to work on special occasions, but since that shot, I never leave home without one.

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Your Move to Fuji

What’s the main reason for you to own a Fuji?

Beautiful colours, excellent sharpness and nice or gorgeous bokeh on most lenses. And all those things in a small camera body that looks and feels like an actual camera, not a Playstation.

On paper, the Fuji is not beating anything else on the market today, but the whole package just comes together so nicely when using it, that the specs don’t really matter anymore.

I just want to go out and use it all the time, and that’s all that’s important in the end.

Is there something you miss from your previous system?

I used a Canon 500D and Canon lenses for years until I switched to a lighter setup last year. I was on the fence between an X-T1 or an Olympus OM-D E-M1. Finally, I went for the OM-D over the Fuji, based mostly on specs and reviews and the fact that it came with a nice weather sealed 12-40mm zoom, something that was lacking from the Fuji system back then.

Eight months later, I was given an X100T. Only days after receiving the X100T, I stopped using the OM-D altogether. I sold it a few weeks ago, as I hadn’t used it since… It’s by all means a brilliant camera, but it never felt special like the Fuji’s do. Since switching to Fuji, I also no longer feel the need to use zooms. The primes are just fine for my needs.

There aren’t many things I miss, but some things would be nice to have.

  • IBIS. Once you’ve seen the way Olympus IBIS works, it’s hard not to want it. Though to be honest, I don’t really need it that often. It’s just nice to have that as an option.
  • Zebras. The Olympus had a blinking highlight warning in liveview and the EVF, so it was real easy to judge overexposure.This is the feature I miss the most since moving to Fuji.
  • Build quality. The Olympus E-M1 is built like a tank. The Fuji’s are quite well built, it’s just that the Olympus felt even more solid. Especially the battery door on the X100T and the card slot on the X-T1 don’t feel as solid as I would like them to be.
  • Autofocus speed and accuracy. I rarely miss a shot, but still I feel improvements are needed. That’s highest on my wishlist for any new sensor in the Fuji line up.

What’s your favorite lens?

The 56 1.2 APD. The way it renders is how I wish all lenses rendered. My old favourite was the Canon 135 f2 L, but the Fujinon colours and bokeh are even better, and it’s sharper to boot. It rarely leaves my X-T1.

What’s your favorite camera bag?

I only have two bags, a Lowepro Runner AW 300 backpack, and a ThinkTank Retrospective 5 messenger bag. The backpack I use when I need to take lots of gear. For anything else, I prefer to use the messenger bag.

I like the Retrospective because it doesn’t look like a camera bag. It holds 2 small bodies (Fuji or film) and one or two lenses. I removed the inserts and padding, so it folds flat into my suitcase. That way, I always have a decent camera bag with me when I’m on layover abroad.

While flying, the cameras are in my flightcase, for which I use a ThinkTank Urban Disguise 60. The big centre compartment allows me to carry a Bose Aviation X headset in it, and still have room for up to two small cameras.

What’s in your bag?

Usually just the X100T or the X-T1 and one or two primes. On occasion, I’ll take a film body instead of a digital one, so in that case a Hasselblad Xpan or a Nikon FM2. Which ones I take depends mostly on the destination or the mood of the day.

As far as accessories go, I carry as little as possible. I try not to take anything that will not be used. So one or two spare batteries, one spare memory card, a lens pen, a tiny notebook, and a pen. Some extra film rolls when I take a film body. I use a Peak Design strap, which fits on all my bodies.

I travel a lot for work, so any unnecessary weight is a strain I don’t need.

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Your Advice to Fuji

Which lens, that is not yet in the roadmap, would you like Fuji to make?

I’d like to see a revamp of the 35mm f1.4 and the 18mm f2, with the same build quality as the 16mm f1.4. I use the 16mm, 23mm (X100T) and 56mm for 95% of my shots, so I don’t quite need anything else for the time being.

Tell Fujifilm what’s the main thing they should still improve in the X-series system via Firmware and/or Hardware

Firmware:

  • Customisable zebras! I still have trouble judging overexposure on skin sometimes, which I never had on the Olympus. Now I need to check overexposure after taking the shot. I’d like to see it before taking it.
  • User-friendlier menus, I’m not a fan of the current menu setup, even if I rarely need to use the menu.

Hardware:

  • Tougher and weather sealed build quality for new bodies and lenses. The new 16mm f1.4 is my benchmark from now on. Cockpits are very dusty environments, and even in the bag, the cameras will soak up dust like you wouldn’t believe. So weather sealing is greatly appreciated.
  • Keep the retro styling, so please have bigger grips as optional accessories, don’t make them standard (I thoroughly dislike mirrorless bodies with oversized grips). The current optional grips for the X-T1 are an excellent solution for people who need more grip.
  • A proper flash system and better flash controls. Preferably in cooperation with a company like Cactus or Phottix.
  • Autofocus, autofocus, autofocus. Looking forward to trying the new sensor design.

Decisive Questions

OVF, EVF or Display?

Definitely EVF, but lately I’ve been using the display more when shooting portraits. I don’t even bother using the OVF anymore on the X100T, but it looks nice, so please leave it in.

Rangefinder style or DSLR shape?

I like the rangefinder styling more, but I’m left eye dominant, so I can’t use a rangefinder as intented. For fun, I prefer rangefinders. For more serious work, I prefer the X-T1.

RAW or JPEG?

Almost always RAW, but I do use the built-in raw converter to make jpegs, which I then transfer to my phone using the WiFi function. I love that feature.

Curiosity & Customize you X

You most & you least used feature in Fujifilm cameras (like film simulations, build-in RAW converter, Extended DR(100-200-400), advanced filters, panorama, digital split image etc…)

Most used:

  • Physical Buttons! I hate going into menus.
  • Film simulations, mostly Classic Chrome for portraits and Velvia for landscapes.
  • Built-in raw converter and WiFi
  • Flippy screen
  • Peaking and magnify for manual focus

Least (or never) used:

  • Advanced filters, never use them
  • Panorama feature, also never used it
  • Extend DR, nice feature, but I don’t use it.
  • Video. I use my phone for video.

Which functions did you place on the FN-buttons of your camera?

Function buttons on the X100T

Top FN: ISO
Trashcan: Macro
WiFi: WiFi
Four way pad: Autofocus point

Function buttons on the X-T1

Front: Preview EXP/WB
WiFi: WiFi
Four way pad: Autofocus point

What’s Your favorite film simulation

Velvia for shots from the sky and Classic Chrome for portraits. For my other work, I have some personal presets to keep my files consistent.

Your favorite photography quote.

“The best camera is the one you have with you.”

Unless you bring a camera, you won’t be taking any pictures. I spent years travelling without bringing a camera and I’m still kicking myself for missing so many great opportunities… Go out there, experience and enjoy the world and the great shots will surely follow.

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XF35mmF2 Review at admiringlight + Capture One 9 Released

 

XF35mmF2 Review
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Admiringhlight posted its full XF35mmF2 review. From the conclusions:

The 35mm f/2 R WR is a very good lens. It doesn’t quite measure up to Fuji’s top optics such as the 90mm f/2, 16mm f/1.4 or 14mm f/2.8, but it does a nice job balancing small size with very good performance.  It’s sharp across almost the whole frame right from f/2, has very pleasing bokeh, good chromatic aberration control, a very fast and dead silent focus motor and has the added benefit of weather sealing as well.

On the down side, the high native distortion requires digital correction that by default is actually too strong, resulting in some pincushion distortion in the JPEGs and RAWs for converters that support the correction metadata.  This leads to some loss of resolution in the corners, preventing truly tack sharp images across the entire frame.

More Reviews: Review at patricemichellon / Dutch Review at pixelmania (translation) / Real World samples at dpreview / Japanese review at dc.watch (translation) / Theoria Apophasis Impressions at youtube /

Capture One 9 Released

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 :: ISO Dial, Yes or No? Here is the answer… and it could be a Pretty Cool Solution :-) :: SRP

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Will this be the ISO dial solution of the X-Pro2?

One of the big questions regarding the X-Pro2 is: will it have an ISO dial? Looking at the FR-Poll, it’s clear that most FR-readers would like one.

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Well, it seems that Fuji listened one more time to our preferences (did you know they read us?), and will put an ISO dial on the X-Pro2… at least according to a source, who was right in the past.

But where will Fuji place it?

I asked the source, if Fuji chose the design solution of the Leica M6, with an angled dial. But it doesn’t seem so. The source said, the solution should look more like the one used for the Pentax Spotmatic camera.

If this is correct, this means there could be a little window on the Shutter dial, where you can see (and adjust) the ISO value. You can see it here… and I have to say that, if true, I actually much prefer it over the angled Leica M6 dial.

I tell you, it’s really hard to get on X-Pro2 rumors. But I’ll do my best, fire off some emails to trusted sources and see if they can confirm the shutter/ISO dial. In the meantime, take the grain of salt.

See the Pentax Spotmatic camera

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TRUSTED
– APS-C sensor (TS + AS + AS)
– 1/8000 of a second mechanical shutter speed (TS + AS)
coming late 2015 (TS + AS)
– delayed to 2016 (TS)
– Coming after CES (TS)
– Announcement on 15th Janaury 2016 (TS)
– weather sealed (TS)
– 4K video (TS + NeS)
– Faster Processor EXR III (TS)
– No Tilt Screen (TS + AS)

SOURCE RIGHT IN THE PAST
– Combined ISO/Shutter dial, with little window on shutter dial to show ISO value
– Sync Speed faster than 1/180th (SRP)
– coming in January 2016 (SRP)

NEW / ANONYMOUS SOURCE
– ISO200-12800 (AS)
– 1/250 flash sync speed (AS)
– more than 200 AF points (2/3 are PDAF) – (AS)
– Hybrid EVF as X100T (AS)
– 24MP sensor (AS + AS) – More than 16MP (AS)
– about the same size of current X-PRO1 (NeS)
– dual SD card slot (NeS + AS + AS)
– tilt screen (AS)
– WiFi (AS)
– Price about 20% to 30% more expensive than the X-T1 (AS)
– Two X-PRO2 version, one 24MP APS-C and one 25-27 MP APS-X, compatible with XF/XC lenses (NeS + OS)

OTHER SITES
coming September / October (OS + OS)
– Non organic APS-C X-Trans sensor (OS)
– smaller than X-PRO1 (OS)

Organic Sensor: On Feb.1, Panasonic will talk about an Ultra Low Noise 120dB+ (!!) Dynamic Range organic sensor!

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Back in June 2013, Panasonic & Fujfilm announced, that they were developing an organic CMOS sensor, which, amongst the others should be capable of:

– industry’s highest dynamic range of 88dB
– 1.2 times higher sensitivity than conventional sensors to capture clear images even in low light
– range of incident angle expanded to 60 degrees for faithful color reproduction

But since then, we didn’t hear anything about this almost mythical organic sensor. The last thing I’ve heard from sources, was that Fujifilm and Panasonic were having problems due to too much heat being generated and high battery drain. And 43rumors said the sensor is stil 2 or 3 years to go.

Will it ever become true? I don’t know. Many of us also started thinking, that Fuji and Panasonic completely dropped its development… but maybe that’s not the case.

In fact, on February 1st, at the 2016 IEEE International solid-state circuits conference, Panasonic is giving a talk about an “over 120dB Dynamic Range Ultra Low Noise Organic CMOS sensor”.

So, if this is the development of the same organic sensor that Fuji & Panasonic announced back in 2013, then it means that not only they didn’t drop plans on it, but they were even able to improve its performance, boosting its dynamic range from amazing 88dB to astonishing 120dB+.

I know many of us just started salivating, but we better be careful with this information. It could still be a pretty long way off, before we’ll see it implemented in a Fuji/Panasonic camera (if ever). But in any case, on the 1st of February, we should all listen carefully at what Panasonic has to tell us.

thx to the FR-reader for the link :)

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