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Fujifilm Medium Format Rumor: Here is the answer to one of the 7 Crucial MF Questions ! (Source Right in the Past).

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Today we might have found the answer to the 2nd most voted of our 7 crucial Medium Format questions:

According to a source, who was right in the past (thanks), Fujifilm is right now putting lots of R&D into creating a complete new interchangeable lenses Medium Format camera system (so no fixed lens MF).

Of course, take the grain of salt. This is still Not really the Medium Format Rumor Breakthrough we are waiting for, since, until now, no trusted source confirmed that Fuji is really working on it!

And while I’m dazzled by this rumor, I know that a humble enthusiast photographer like me is probably not the target of such a camera, and it would be out of my budget anyway (not even tax deduction for teachers buying cameras :( ).

But I believe that an interchangeable lenses Medium Format Fuji could find its niche amongst PRO’s and turn out to be a profitable business for Fujifilm.

Now, I have no idea how much this camera would cost, but if it was priced somewhere between the Pentax 645D and the Pentax 645Z digital MF cameras, then the MF-Fuji might even become Fujifilm’s new golden egg laying goose (this, and the Hello Kitty Instax, of course :) ).

It’s hard to get on MF rumors, really hard… but it’s not a Mission Impossible. So stay tuned on FR via Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter,

I’ll try to get a confirmation by trusted sources ASAP… since then, take the grain of salt, and then start dreaming :)

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Fuji X70 already in the hands of selected photographers for testing – New Source

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According to a new source, Fujifilm already shipped some X70’s to selected photographers for testing.

The X70 rumor is one of the oldest here on Fujirumors. A few years ago Fuji already was close to make it, but they stopped its development and put plans on ice.

If this rumor is correct, than Fujifilm not only decided to make it, but it’s development is actually at an advanced stage and I wouldn’t be surprised to see it become real within the first half of 2016 (but I have no rumors about it’s release date for now).

According to the rumors, the X70 is an EVF-less & smaller version of the X100 line.

And yes… don’t forget the grain of salt

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Teleconverter XF1.4X TC WR x John Rourke at Fuji Speedway / youtube

FIRST LOOK: 1.4x TC at the X-Pert Corner

Real assignment with the 1.4TC: LPGA – Canadian Pacific Women’s Open in Vancouver at joengphotography /

X-T10 (vs. X-T1)
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Angry Photographer: Fuji X-T10 vs. Fuji X-T1. Overview best value & Rational examination on youtube / Review at stuff.tv / Realitstic comparisons between the Fuji X-T1 & X-T10 at angryphotographer youtube /

XF90mmF2 WR
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Billboard Campaign for JustEat, XT1 and XF90mm at gavinmillar / Belfast’s Party People, XT1, XF23mm and XF90mm at gavinmillar / Review at derekclarkphotography / Fuji’s 90mm lens at F2 for beauty photography at aboutphotography-tomgrill / Blue Steel, Get your Boogie on at bokeh-monster / Concert Photos at chevalf /

Fujifilm X-T1

Peru with the Fuji X-T1 at danielkorzeniewskiphoto

Portraits taken in Duhok, Iraq at andybushphotography / Photographing Paris – Shoot the Details! at ianmacdonaldphotography / All About the Gear youtube / Fuji X-T1 focus peaking old station shoot at imagemakers-pg / Top tips for the FujiFilm X-T1 at dadefreeman / Apt. B at rivalsvs / Cockfights on Bali at florianziegler / Using An X-T1 As A Primary Camera Would Cause Me To Make Changes In How I Photograph at thewanderinglensman / Explaining the noises from Fuji XT1 with 18-55 “kit” lens angryphotographer youtube / Krissie @ Mies van der Rohe With the Fujifilm X-T1 at rivalsvs /

X100/S/T + TCL/WCL

Autumn in Central Park with a Fuji X100T and Nikon D810 at aboutphotography-tomgrill / X100T (+ X-Pro1) The last leg; Narlai, Udaipur and Delhi at dearsusan / TCL-X100 review at bradleyhanson / On the Virtues of Travel Photography with Only a Basic Camera at medium / Re-visiting the Fujifilm X100T at indergaard / Fuji X100T – Fly on the Wall! at hendriximages /

other X-series cameras

Holiday Video with the X-A2 at ivanjoshualoh / X-Pro1: Come Around Sundown at littlebigtravelingcamera / 3 Year Real World Review – Fujifilm X-Pro1 at capitalfaces / Fuji X-E1 and Barry Island at surroundinglight /

Lenses

X-mount lenses

Fujifilm XF 56 Vs. XF 56 APD in Italian at instantart (translation)

Which Lenses We Use And When at olafphotoblog / Fujinon XF 55-200mm – any good for portrait photography? at sebastianboatca / Lingerie for Oddity magazine, XT1 and XF23mm at gavinmillar / Billboard Campaign and web content for CityJet, XT1 and XF23mm at gavinmillar / 27mm at matthewhartphotography / The view at 40 (mm) – 27mm at charlenewinfred / Fuji XF 16-55 vs. 18-55 vs. 18-135 at jiriruzek (translation) / Headshots with the Fuji X-T1 and 56mm 1.2 at markhaddenphotography / 18-55 first impressions at rivalsvs / NYC with the Fujifilm X-T1, 14mm, 18-55mm at photo.stjeanm / Going Long, Fuji’s XF 50-140mm at leighmiller / XF16mmF1.4 review at cameralabs / No Complaints here…The Fuji 55-200 at xshooters /

Samyang Tilt-Shift 24mm f/3.5 at fuji-xperience (translation)

other lenses / Adapter / Extension Tubes

Charming Sicily: Fashion with the X-E2 + Nikon 50mmF1.4 at gaetanobelverde / Samyang 50mmF1.2 AS UMC CS Lens Review at ephotozine and thephoblographer / Shooting the Fuji X-T1 with Manual Focus Minolta Lenses at mattmccordphotography /

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

Nordic Moments Calendar at martin-huelle

Travel with a Vespa from the 50s, the X-E1 and the 35mmF1.4 at destinofronteira / Trusting Fuji X system for weddings at jayfarrellphotography / Postcards from Venice at davidduchemin / Thieves In The Temple at littlebigtravelingcamera / Roanoke Marsh Lighthouse at Dusk at xshooters / Vacation with Fuji X-T1 and just 2 lenses at thebeachportraits /

Jpeg / RAW / Converters

Fuji RAW v JPEG : Using the Fujifilm X-Series X-Trans Sensor by Kevin Mullins at f16.click /Using The “Dynamic Tone” Filter In The X100T at d7100shooter / My Guide for Processing Fuji X-Trans files in Lightroom Now Available at thomasfitzgeraldphotography /

Acessories / Flash / Bags

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Gariz soft release button at nrviphotos (translation) / Fuji X-T1 with Canon Flashes at imagemakers-pg /

a bit of everything

By Kevin Mullins: Six years later….an evolution of style at f16.click / #BB Magazine Volume 4, with 8 fabulous model photoshoot exclusives, as well as a guest set of cityscape and travel photography at bbpublications / Streets of Cardiff with Kevin Mullins at atalllongleggedbird / My Fuji’s, looking forward and some monochrome images at garyksmithphotography /

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Juju Gamin‎: Louis Vuitton Fundation, Paris France. Taken with Fuji X-E1, Samyang 12, f/4, 1/125, 3200 isos.

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Every time I check out the images X-shooters shared at the Fujirumors facebook photostream and at the Fuji X Forum, I’m amazed about how many gorgeous images the X-community creates with X-gear: low light, sports, landscape, portrait, architecture, street, astrophotography, fashion, weddings… simply everything can be done with stunning results!

These images also tell me that, for me, Patrick, there is no real need of Full Frame to get a higher keepers rate in my shots. On the contrary, I better invest my time & money in following other photographers and learning from their work. I better buy tutorials, ebooks and go to workshops. I better know my gear and don’t blame it for the lack of my skills. I should ask for advice and study. And of course, practice… go out on the field and shoot, a lot! Try different styles. Challenge myself. Experience frustration and joy… and at the end, have Fun while painting with light!

So, for next hours, I’m out of here guys and I’ll do my homework with the X-T1 now… which is actually one of the few homeworks I really enjoy to do :)

have a GREAT weekend,
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How to share images on Facebook

1) SHARE & DESCRIBE: go to the Fujirumors facebook timeline and submit your favorite X-shot (and a short description) in the timeline by selecting “Photo/Video” .
2) VOTE & COMMENT: All the images will be displayed at the Fujirumors facebook photostream. You can vote & comment the images there.

NOTE: The next selection will start from those images shared starting from November 3!

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Holger Glaab‎: Frankfurt, Tower 185. Fuji X-T1. Walimex Pro 8mm, f 2.8 fisheye. Some LR and PS editing.

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Eric Anderson‎: Kok Kiya valley and the lake, Kol Suu just on the other side of these mountains is my favorite part of Kyrgyzstan but way too few tourists go. For info on how to get there, read this: http://wp.me/p5bwRq-1a3 X-E2, 35mm F/4.5 1/1000

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Inaki Gorraiz: Taken at the Agora of Athens, Fuji X-E2, 18-55 at 55 mm

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Darren Brown: A few days ago, while my wife and I were enjoying an early-evening walk, I took this photo from Calton Hill, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Fuji X-Pro 1. XF 60mm f/2.4R

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Steven Dempsey‎: Tara. Fujifilm X-T1 18-135mm Processed with Silver Efex Pro 2

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XF35mmF2 + 1.4x Teleconverter

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FIRST LOOKXF 35mmF2 WR at the X-Pert Corner
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X-T10
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Fujifilm X-T10 Review in New York City’s East Village at TheCameraProject youtube / Review at photoreview / Review at imaging-resource /

XF90mmF2 WR
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90mm Review in German at qimago (translation) / Working with the Fujifilm XF90mm brandonremler / Japanese review at dc.watch (translation) / Review at amateurphotographer /

Fujifilm X-T1

Testing The Weather Resistance of the X-T1 at macleancomms / Pickering Wanderings With The Fuji X-T1 by Liam Shaw at yorkplacestudios /
My Fuji vs. Olympus catch-22 at eyesuncloudedphoto / The form factor at charlenewinfred / Jonathan Grado recommends the Fuji X-T1 at fastcompany / One Month with the Fujifilm X-T1: The Mirrorless Camera That Won My Heart at 500px /

X100/S/T + TCL/WCL

My Fujifilm X100T or rediscovering the joy in photography at billthornhill-photography / Streets of Philadelphia. A Visual Diary. Page 24. Street. Beating Complacency. Fuji X100s at streetshooter / Fuji x100T New Frames at shifter.media / An Ode to the Fuji X100s at seankellyconway / Can the Fuji X100 work as a wedding camera? at ianh / custom brass filter thread extender inverter for X100T at theevilwithoutonion instagram /

Lenses

X-mount lenses

Review of the Mitakon 35mmF0.95 in Italian at instantart (translation)
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Spanish XF16mm test at quesabesde (translation) / XF 16-55mmF2.8 review at ehnamour / Fujinon XF 56mm APD lens review at photoreview and 10-24 review always at photoreview / 16-55 review at macleancomms / 16-55 review at the French site focus-numerique (translation) / Two of my favourite images taken with the XF 35mm f1.4 at lensedbyoliver / Samyang 135mm f/2 (part 2) at eyesuncloudedphoto /

other lenses

Converting the Helios 44M-4 to fully manual aperture at richardwoodphotographer /

Travel X / Fuji X for Weddings

North Korea (X-E2/X100T) at inabyss / Traditional Bali Wedding at gusmank & Bali Wedding at Jeeva Saba at gusmank / Whats in my camera bag! – Weddings – Part 1 at ehnamour / Eva and Peng engagement at devinkhoblog / Into The Great White Open at littlebigtravelingcamera / Colorado’s Explosion of Colours (Part II) at olafphotoblog / Wedding Photography 2015 with Fujifilm X-T1, 35mm, and 56mm lenses at markhaddenphotography / The Brady Wedding at mattmccordphotography / All the Js at dearsusan

Switch to the X

From Nikon to Fujifilm. Switching to a Mirrorless system at billthornhill-photography

Jpeg / RAW / Converters

Going “light” – Mobile Post Processing without PC! at hendriximages /

Acessories / Flash / Bags

CLASSIC with ACHOR LINK at nucisleather / Fuji X-T1 (ver 4.0) how to set up your camera for studio lights (strobes) at Adam Panek youtube / 5 Cheap Accessories for the Fujifilm X-T1 at rivalsvs / Fuji X-T1 and Nikon SB600 or SB900 with Yongnuo RF605N at Rob Smith youtube / CosySpeed Streetomatic Review: A bag that helps you use your camera more at diyphotography / Off-Camera Flash Street Photography with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 at streethunters /

a bit of everything

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#BB 2016 Calendar / all shot with Fuji X-T1

Fast Cars… Why Wouldn’t You Use A Fuji? at buzword / Timelapse: ELMS Scrutineering in Estoril at macleancomms / Photographing Paris – A Study of Notre Dame at ianmacdonaldphotography / Camera, Tablet, Cloud, Done! My Fujifilm Workflow at photo.stjeanm / Christelle Rall – My journey to becoming an X-Photographer at myfujifilm / Long Exposure Tutorial at sebimagery /

The winning image for single image at the 2015 Lens Culture Awards by Sagi Kortler was shot with a Fuji X-T1 and 18-135 @ 18mm

BIG Fujifilm Rumors Overview (with Reliability Rating) + 2015 Rumor Check (about 90% correct rumors)

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It’s high time to share some hard facts:

  • 544 blog posts published so far in 2015
  • 92 of these 544 articles were rumors
  • 48 were right, 7 were wrong and 37 still have to be verified
  • 87,27% correct rumors shared so far in 2015 (and it’s up to you to decide, if the 7 wrong rumors are really that grave or rather irrelevant)
  • 1000’s of “Thank you” to all those sources, who shared correct rumors with FR. :-)

About the rumor check

All the rumors shared here are different rumors, mostly from different sources, all shared at a different time about different things.

Also consider that for example every single Fuji X-T10 rumor shared over half a year by different sources (the announcement date, several specs, the leaked images etc.) could have been right or wrong. That’s why they have to be listed separately.

Throwing for example all X-T10 rumors into one pot would not respect the work of several FR-sources. It probably wouldn’t even change the correct rumor hit rate at all, since we’d then have to put together also the wrong rumors, which means I’d have shared just 4 wrong rumors instead of 7.

If you don’t trust this list for whatever reason, then feel free to invest a couple of hours of your time, go through all the rumors shared in 2015 and make your own list. Then pass it to me via email. I’ll be happy to publish it on FujiRumors.

stay tuned,
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HIGH RATING*

* 75% to 99% correct

– Fujifilm decided to go ahead and produce the XF33mmF1.0
– Fuji X-PRO2 delayed to 2016
– X-Pro2 will NOT show up at CES 2016 but later!
– X-PRo2 announcement Janaury 15, 2016
– Fuji X-PRO2 will be 4K capable
– X-PRO2 will have new processor EXR III
– Fujifilm X-PRO2 will have 1/8000 mechanical shutter speed
– The Fuji X-PRO2 will be weather sealed
– Fujifilm will launch the X70, little sister of the X100 series… with a NEW LENS!
– Fuji X-PRO2 available early 2016
– The rumored X-E2 firmware will bring a new AF-system to X-E2 cameras

– No more X-PRO1S, all R&D placed into the X-PRO2 (shared in 2014)

MEDIUM HIGH RATING*

*50% to 74% correct

– The Fujifilm X-PRO2 will come in January 2016
– X100T successor with Newly Developed Lens!
– X-PRO2 Sync Speed faster than 1/180th
– Fujifilm is forging a MEDIUM FORMAT CAMERA
– Fuji plans a Super Fast XF 33mmF1.0, but final decision is not yet made if to produce it or not
– Fujifilm plans a Super Fast F/1.0 lens!
– Sony A7000 APS-C sensor with BSI and 24 or about 30 MP, 4K, Phase detection pixels covering the whole sensor area
No further delay on the XF100-400 (roadmap says available within March 2016)
– Fuji Flash delayed to first half of 2016
– X-PRO2 with tilt screen

– X-PRO2 with 24MP (shared in 2014)
– Fuji Flash made with METZ, ABC grouping, off shoe TTL (shared in 2014) [NOTE: As confirmed here, Fuji really planed to release it in 2015. However, the Metz insolvency changed everything. I still don’t know if this will lead also to changes in the specs].

MEDIUM LOW RATING*

*25% to 49% correct

– Internal Fuji roadmap shows 200mm, 8mm and 33mm. But 33mmF1.0 still not sure if Fuji will make it
– No Plans for an Instax Wide Printer at this stage
– Sigma has no Plans to make X-mount lenses. X-Market share too small
– Fujifilm considering to make an XF 60mm Mark II, once they completed the roadmap!
– Fuji X-PRO2 will have „about the same size“ of the current Fujifilm X-PRO1
– No Full Frame for Fuji X100T successor? New Source says: “Same sensor of Fuji X-PRO2”
– Kaizen Again? Fuji X-T1 will get another Firmware update this year!
– The Fujifilm X-E2 will get the NEW AF-SYSTEM by the end of this year
– Fujifilm Flash will come in spring 2015, guide no. 50 and wireless control [NOTE: As confirmed here, Fuji really planed to release it in 2015. However, the Metz insolvency changed everything. I still don’t know if this will lead also to changes in the specs].
– Fujifilm X-T2 coming pretty soon after the Fujfilm X-PRO2

– X-PRO2 priced about 20% to 30% more expensive than the X-T1 (shared in 2014)
– X-PRO2 will feature a dual SD card slot (shared in 2014)
– X-PRO2 with tilt screen (shared in 2014)

LOW RATING*

*1% to 24% correct

– XF100-400 and XF120mmF2.8 delayed!
– X-PRO2 with bigger sensor ( ≈ 1.3x crop), compatible with existing lenses
– Fuji working on bigger sensor camera. Some XF lenses already able to cover bigger sensor!
– Fujifilm will launch the first X series camera with 1” sensor in about 3 months. Fixed lens super-zoom with range similar to X-S1
– Next generation of X-Trans sensor will be made by Toshiba [NOTE: I never believed it, and never planed to publish it, but since the famous joofei shared it here, I decided to share it. We now know that everything joofei shared so far is wrong.] – Fujifilm X-PRO2 coming “late 2015“ [NOTE: This early rumor (shared on Janaury 13) was probably correct at the time of sharing, but will turn out to be wrong due changed plans at Fuji. Unless I find an official statment from Fujifilm about the delay, I’ll consider it a wrong rumor anyway.]

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First Look: Fujifilm XF35mmF2 R WR

 

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First Look: Fujifilm XF35mmF2 R WR

by Rico Pfirstinger

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X-T10 with optional handgrip and XF35mmF2 R WR
(shot with X-T1, XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR + XF1.4x TC WR)

At first glance, adding a XF35mmF2 prime to an already existing lineup of XF35mmF1.4 and Zeiss Touit 1.8/32 offerings looks like an unusual choice. But then again, the new XF35mmF2 R WR is slimmer, lighter and less expensive than its internal competition. It’s also weather resistant and tailored to the hybrid viewfinder of the X-Pro1 (and its highly anticipated successor).

Size comparison: Zeiss Touit 1.8/32, XF35mmF1.4 R and XF35mmF2 R WR
(shot with X-T1, XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR + XF1.4x TC WR)

Despite its attractive price tag, the XF35mmF2 R WR is made in Japan with a high build quality and an all metal exterior. The aperture ring may very well be the best I’ve ever encountered in an XF lens, and I also like the handling of the focus ring. To me, they feel “just right”.

X-T10, XF35mmF2 R WR, f/3.2, Lightroom

With 9 rounded aperture blades, the XF35mmF2 R WR delivers pretty smooth bokeh. The minimum focus distance (MFD) is 35cm, so you can get close to your subject. However, similar to the X100/S/T, shooting wide open at or near MFD can lead to some dreamy softness. It disappears as soon as you stop down to f/2.8 or f/3.2.

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First Look: Fujifilm XF1.4x TC WR Teleconverter Lens

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First Look: Fujifilm XF1.4x TC WR Teleconverter Lens

by Rico Pfirstinger

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Rico’s XF1.4x TC WR Full-Size Sample Images

X-T1 with XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR + XF1.4x TC WR
(shot with X-T1, XF56mmF1.2 R APD)

By attaching Fuji’s new 1.4x teleconverter between the XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR zoom lens and any Fuji X-mount camera, you can expand its focal reach to 70-196mm. In “full-frame” terms, this equals a maximum focal length of almost 300mm.

X-T1, XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR + XF1.4x TC WR, 196mm, f/4, Lightroom

By expanding the original focal length by a factor of 1.4, we are basically cropping the image that’s captured by the host lens, so only 50% of the light that’s entering the lens is actually transmitted to the sensor. This means that the speed of our lens+teleconverter combo is going down one stop: our fast XF50-140mmF2.8 lens turns into a slower XF70-196mmF4 zoom lens.

X-T1, XF50-140mmF2.8 R LM OIS WR + XF1.4x TC WR, 196mm, f/4, Lightroom

In order to communicate correctly when a teleconverter is attached, the lens and the camera both require firmware updates to transmit the correct EXIF data and to make sure that the electronic distance and DOF scale remains accurate. The new firmware files are supposed to be available on October 29. Fuji says that for things to work correctly, we have to first update the camera body and then the lens.

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miXed zone: Selling A7 for X-T10 :: 3D printed Ocular Adaptor for X-E1/2 :: 90mm or 50-140? :: and more!

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X-T10 – Selling A7 for X-T10
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

Feel Vs. Specs; Selling the entire A7 kit for the Fuji X-T10… read more at adrianarmirail / Angry Photographer: What Nikon was asked to make but DIDNT. Fujifilm X-T10 at Theoria Apophasis youtube / Fuji X-T10 Virtual Tour (POV Fujifilm X-T10) & Fujinon XF 18-55mm at ArtoftheImage youtube /

XF90mmF2 WR
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

Fuji XF90mm f/2 or the Fuji XF50-140mm zoom? at prophotonut / Gallery: Fujifilm XF 90mmF2 Tests at mikemander / XF 90mm Vs. XF 56mm Compared at fujistas in Spanish (translation) / 1 Month on with the Fujinon XF90 at caveiraphotography / Fujinon 90mm f2 Macro Abilities at macleancomms / Review at mikecroshaw /

Fujifilm X-T1

Using the X-T1 Panorama Function at macleancomms / Fujifilm X-T1 Versus Olympus E-M1 Image File Sizes at thewanderinglensman / Full Throttle Small Kit, Big Results at vimeo /

X100/S/T + TCL/WCL

Shooting Street and Cityscapes with the Fujifilm X100T at RockyNook / The Fuji X100T plus Classic Chrome — a winning combination at aboutphotography-tomgrill and Catching the light — things I like about the Fuji X100T, part III at aboutphotography-tomgrill / Fujifilm X100T Review at shotkit /

other X-series cameras

Autumn, macro and more with the Fuji X-M1 at garyksmithphotography / X-PRO1: See Agra and then quickly head for Gwalior at dearsusan /

Lenses

X-mount lenses

Let’s go Vintage: XF16mmF1.4 photographs at riflessifotografici

60mm review at admiringlight / Lakeland views – Fuji’s 18mm still a great lens at paulmellingphotography / 56mmF1.2: Autumn Colours at benjamin.nwaneampeh / Testing Fujifilm’s two f2.8 Zoom Lenses at macleancomms / 16mm: Milky Way at prometheus.med / 16mmF1.4 review at whereswheels /

other lenses / Adapter / Extension Tubes

500mm Reflex Lens at prometheus / Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f1.6 Lens Review at diyphotography / Samyang 50mmF1.2 review (on A6000) at photographyblog / Adapted Lens: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Oreston 50mm f1.8 at photo.stjeanm /

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

Mongolia, the best of at richardsimko

Mesa Verde – The Ghosts of the Anasazi at olafphotoblog / Olympus vs Fuji: Which camera wins? at improvephotography / 10 Things I will change that I learned on my 10-Day Road Trip at xshooters / Fashion in Iceland with the Fuji system at mikecroshaw /

Acessories

3D printed Ocular Adaptor for X-E1 / X-E2 at shapeways

a bit of everything

Why Fujifilm is currently the most representative brand for street photographers at alexcoghe / Inside Antonio Toledo Alarcón’s camera bag at streethunters / Which focus mode should I use with my X-series camera? at fabricedenisphotography / Don’t Paint it Black at littlebigtravelingcamera / Using flash to capture action at fujifilm-blog / 15 Things I Learned From Shooting 35 Weeks of Portraits With The Fujifilm X System at rivalsvs / The Fujifilm X Camera System: A Cure for what Ailed Me at oldsouthimages /

For those of you who don’t trust the X-T1 autofocus :: Another thought on the X-Pro 2 :: Weddings with just primes & more Top FXF threads & images

Image by PascallacsaP

Portraiture work, running topic shared by PascallacsaP

TOP FXF THREADS TOC

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 HOT: First Short review with SAMPLES (!!!) of the XF35mm f2 and 1.4x teleconverter!

shared by Patrick FR RUMOR: Here is the VERY Affordable Price of the XF35mmF2! … and of the 1.4x Teleconverter!

shared by Patrick FR XF 100-400 Aperture Range now from 4.5 to 5.6? POLL: Better Slower & Smaller (and cheaper) or Bigger & Faster?

General Discussion

shared by FearTheXNoob Weddings/Events with just primes

shared by Antony Stop-Motion wedding film shot on X-T1

shared by milandro B&W is not supposed to be G&G

shared by milandro Limiting the use of acronyms to a minimum

shared by Amonsul Disappointed with the X-T10? Don’t worry, Nikon made it even worse :)

Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

shared by abjurina For those of you who don’t trust the autofocus of the Fuji X-T1

shared by Cy Jervis Is the X-T10 right for me?

shared by lmirante Question regarding flash sync speed on X-T1

X-PRO1

shared by benjaminthomson Another thought on the X-Pro 2

X-E1/X-E2

shared by ScruffyNerfherder New to Digital Fuji (X-E2), Battery etc questions

Fuji X Lenses

shared by benjaminthomson Will you buy the 35mm f2?

shared by RoyC Yet another Travel kit advice question?

Adapting lenses to Fuji X

shared by Fran Sales guy laughed at me… 

shared by Fran What would be comparable to the 56mm F1.2

X100S/T

RAW PROCESSING

shared by fleckintosh FREE Capture One Pro 8 Fujifilm Film Simulations

ACCESSORIES

shared by uva Bag for X-T1 plus 50-140mm Zoom

shared by milandro The manual, an often forgotten but indispensable accessory needing an updated new “version”?

IMAGES

Streetphotography (open thread) shared by Mehrdad

Image by Mehrdad

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The Selfie Thing (Open Thread) shared by bigbadwolf

Image by bigbadwolf

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Staged photographs shared by Goran

Image by Goran

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