Why I Got Rid of My Fujifilm X-T2 :: Why I Returned X-Pro2 :: Why I Kept X-T1 and not X-T2 :: Open Letters to Fujifilm (miXed zone)

Goodbye Fuji X-T2: Why I FINALLY had to let it go at LivingVertical Youtube

The Good, The Bad and The Freedom to Say it All

I love the Fuji system.

And yes, sometimes I just can’t contain my enthusiasm and excitement for the Fuji X and G systems, which brings me to write long emotional articles when a camera gets discontinued or lose myself in a frenzy of happiness for a rumor, when I could have said everything with 1 headline and saved a lot of my spare time.

That’s who I am… can’t change it… deal with it ;)

However, this is FujiRumors… and I know that this blog is a big source for all things Fuji for many of you guys.

That’s why my number 1 priority will always be to deliver honest, good, fair, fast and accurate service to you… even if it means that sometimes we have to talk “bad” about Fujifilm.

So here on FujiRumors we are are free to…

  • write about my main 2 complaints on the Fujifilm X-T1 – read here
  • launch polls investigating why people don’t buy Fujifilm (highlighting the weaknesses of the system) – read here
  • We love Kaizen, but recently called the Wireless Tethering feature a Joke – read here
  • When we think Fujifilm is losing the path (and its “soul”), we report (and comment) about it – read here
  • When reviewers give negative feedback about an important key feature of a new camera (such as the hybrid viewfinder on X100T), we will report about it – read here
  • FujiRumors is regulary the first place that reports about issues and bugs, such as the mushy buttons on the first batch of X-T1’s and more

I’ll just quickly add, that I can do this only because I have absolutely 0% contacts with (and zero favours/money/support from) Fujifilm, which gives me an immense freedom to write whatever I want.

You guys, the FR-readers, are my only boss… and all I want to do is to deliver you the best content and rumors possible.

The Roundup

The Fujifilm X-System is not for everybody. Depending on what your needs are, you may be more or less satisfied with it. Some people love the X-system so much, that they can live with minor issues (maybe waiting for a Kaizen Firmware to fix it), some others just have to return their Fuji camera, just like LivingVertical did with his X-T2 (video above) or alastairarthur did with his X-Pro2 (link below).

But there are also many very happy Fuji users out there, who keep up producing great work with their Fuji gear (such as Kevin Mullins’ recent wedding Photographs)… and I’m happy to share them in this roundup, too.

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Fujifilm X-T2 & More
BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Major Fujifilm X-Pro2 Kaizen Firmware Update Will Add 4K Video and More

There Will Be Kaizen

Heay gsiys I AMSMAZING casnT BNelive…

* * Dutch vegetable break * *

Sorry, I was too excited to type… but now I’m more calm… so let me try again to write it down for you ;)

Dear Fujifilm Shooters,

some of you might remember, when back in 2013, the godfather of the Fujifilm X-series, Mr. Kawahara, said in this interview of 2013 that they are committed to improve their cameras via firmware updates because “we want you to use our camera longer and longer in your life.” (Note: Kawahara left Fujifilm in 2016, as reported here).

And indeed, we have seen many huge Kaizen firmware updates for many cameras in these years.

The FW updates were so big, that Fujifilm had to re-write entire camera manuals several times and Rico had to republish updated versions of his Fuji Tips and Tricks ebooks. And (unless you are an X100S/T) owner, you had the pleasure to feel what it means to “download a complete new camera… for free“.

Well… today I’m very excited to tell you, that there will be Kaizen love again… also for the Fujifilm X-Pro2!

Fujifilm X-Pro2: Level Up

I hear from trusted sources, that Fujifilm is working on a major firmware update for the Fujifilm X-Pro2, which will, among the others, give X-Pro2 owners 4K video and more.

Here on FujiRumors, the community asked for 4K on X-Pro2 multiple times, in dedicated articles and comments, and finally also Fuji Guy Billy joined Fujirumors critics on February 2017, when he said here he is also “fighting with Japan” to implement 4K on X-Pro2.

Well… it seemed all this pressure helped ;)

So, dear X-Pro2 shooters… be patient, and you will get your Kaizen Love.

Oh… and feel free to share the joy with all of us at the Fujifilm X-Pro user group on facebook. We also have an X-T User Group, if you are interested.

Time To Dream

4K is sure. But what else would you like? Tethering? And maybe the ability to adjust ISO via command dial? Anything else? Well, then say it here in the comments… you know those guys at the Fujifilm headquarter read us and X-ray your comments :)

*** You’ve Got The Power ***

Can Fujifilm ignore a unique community on the world-wide web that is able to drop 11,000 votes in a single poll within 2 days? Nope, they simply can’t :)

And if there is a reason why Fujifilm’s most known top manager, Toshihisa Iida, “loves” FujiRumors, then it’s because you guys provide Fujifilm an umatched amount of (free) feedback every single day in your comment and poll votes.

Your diligent (and massive) participation allowed Fujirumors to become the privileged channel that connects Fujifilm to its customers… this is more that I could have ever hoped for this blog! Thanks guys :)

Now, to keep our feet well set on the ground, I will also say that I’m aware we can’t always influence Fujifilm’s decision…

… however, sometimes, we can :)

In fact, it was your feedback and negative poll results, that killed the monochrome X-Pro1 and your positive pressure that revived the X-E3 plans and made Fujifilm say here “we are aware of the many X-E3 request”.  The feedback you give in polls makes it to internal Fujifilm meetings with the Press and, as said before, even Fujifilm top manager Toshihisa Iida “Loves” FujiRumors.

So guys, never stop it and keep up sharing your daily feedback to Fujifilm :)

have a GREAT day,
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Sony’s Fast & Furious Hardware Updates Vs. Fuji’s Kaizen Philosophy :: What’s the Better Strategy to Win the Mirrorless Battle? – POLL

Firmware Updates for Fujifilm GFX 50S, X-Pro2, X-T2, X-T20 and X100F Available

Fujifilm just released new firmware that fixes the following issues:

  • The phenomenon is fixed that in the MF mode, repeated halfway shutter pressing can shift the focus point under a specific exposure condition.
  • The phenomenon is fixed that in the AF-S mode, repeated halfway shutter pressing can shift the focus point with SHUTTER AF setting OFF.

The following cameras can be updated:

Don’t forget… big Fuji Party on September 7… these will be great weeks here on Fujirumors… so stick around ;)

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The Only 4 Fujifilm X Lenses You Need :: 7Artisans 50mmF1.1 on X-Pro2 :: XF50mm Reviews :: Samyang 50/1.2 Vs Fujinon 56/1.2 (Lens Zone)

Checking out the 7Artisans 50mm f:1.1 for Leica M-mount lens at J.L. Williams youtube. In his email to me, J.L. Williams writes: “I also tried it out on my Fuji X-Pro 2 camera and did a brief comparison to the Fuji 56mm f/1.2. One key finding: the lens gives an interesting look, but it doesn’t play nicely with Fuji’s focus assist features in backlit or side-lit conditions…”

A Review-holic X-mount Lens Roundup

Hi all,

my name is Patrick…

… and I have a problem…

… I’m a review-holic.

Just for buying a simple multi-tool like my [shoplink 49081 ebay]Leatherman Juice CS4[/shoplink] I’m able to read reviews for an entire day (or 2) about it.

But things start to get really bad, when I want to buy a new lens. In that case, I spend really many weeks pondering about it, reading and watching reviews until late in the night.

I don’t know why I do that.

Maybe it’s because I always read reviews that say “Fujinon glass is so perfectly awesome“, and something in me tells me “impossible… where is the catch“. It seems like sometimes I’m not really satified in my research, until I find some problems, bugs, downside… something negative.

I went to my therapist for that problem, and he told me that it is normal.

He told me, that since the very beginning of the human existence, the “pessimistic” thinking prevailed over the “optimistic” one: it was a strategy to survive in the wild. Happy people, who didn’t care about anything and run lighthearted through the jungle got eaten by some bear. But those, who remained in the cave, suspicious, pessimistic and overly careful, those guys survived… and we still have a bit of their DNA in us.

This is why it takes me so long to decide to buy a new Fujinon glass… because I spend infinite hours and days suspiciously looking for the “catch“… and it’s pretty damn hard to find one when it comes to Fujinon glass.

My therapist told me I should accept it. I just should enjoy the beautiful and perfect Fujinon glass. And he also recommended me to share the joy of shooting Fuji with other people.

And therefore… here you have it guys, another awesome X-mount lens roundup :)

Cover Stories & Comparisons

Fujinon XF 50mm/2

Non Fuji X-mount glass

Why I Prefer X-Pro1 images over X-Pro2 :: 35/2 Vs. 35/1.4 :: Remove Scratch from LCD :: X-T2 Pink Snow :: Help Me Choose 3rd Prime :: 18-55 Soft (FXF zone)

landscapes with fuji x shared by Enzio

shared by petergabriel Why do I prefer my x-pro1’s images over my x-pro2’s? 

shared by godspeed 35mm f2 vs f1.4 

shared by TopDownDriver Help! How to Remove Small Scratch from Rear LCD 

shared by dbenyakar 18-55 kit lens softness 

shared by mvlow Need help choosing third prime lens 

shared by Talia Fuji XT-2—Pink snow when shooting in jpg? 

shared by Patrick FR IBIS (in body image stabilization) Coming to Future Fujifilm X Cameras

shared by macrograFX 56mm f/1.2 – Aperture stopped clicking 

shared by Enrico XT2, strange problem, black frames.

shared by pez Accidents to the loved one Fuji

shared by quincy Wollensak Dumont Cro 50 MM f/1.5 Raptar 

shared by Sebastian Wpoint Recommandation for a >85mm landscape lens 

shared by bitbonk adapting to Pentax K mount 

shared by JLP External Field Monitor FEELWORLD 7″ FW760 and the X-Pro2 

shared by Jellicle New x100F firmware 

shared by RonReed68 How do I install the JJC Ef-XTL eyecup on the Fuji XT2 

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5 Reasons I Left Fujifilm X-T2 for X-Pro2 :: X-Pro2 Wedding Game-Changer :: X100F, X-T2 or X-Pro2 :: Fuji Guys X-Pro2 (miXed zone)

Talking with David duChemin, and looking back at our favourite episodes! at TCSTV youtube. It’s a very interesting and entertaining talk. Watch it all. But if you want to know what gear David is using, go to minute 17:50 (hint: X-T2). And what’s the worst camera he has ever used? That will be answered at 20:50 ;)

X-Pro2 Rocks :)

Yes, the Fujifilm X-Pro2 might not sell nowhere near as good as the Fujifilm X-T2, but there are enough people out there, who love it, and prefer it over any other X-series cameras… and I will feature a few of them in today’s mixed zone.

Just one thing could Fujifilm do better: give it as much Kaizen love as to the X-T line. I’m still quite annoyed, that a recent firmware allowed the X-T2 to control ISO with command dial (as it’s possible on X100F), but they did not add this function on the X-Pro2. Seriously Fujifilm… you’ve got to fix this! And let’s hope that Fuji Guy’s Billy fight with Japan for 4K video on X-Pro2 will be successful, too.

Cover Stories

  • Fuji X-Pro2 First Impressions| Fuji X100F, Fuji X-T2, X Pro 2 – Which Fuji to Buy in 2017? at Eric Rossi Youtube
  • 5 Reasons why I left the Fuji X-T2 for the X-Pro2 at Mattias Burling Youtube
  • Fuji X-Pro2: why it became our street and wedding game-changer at camerajabber
  • Fuji Guys – FUJIFILM X-Pro2 – On The Streets Of Montreal, QC at Fuji Guys Youtube

Fujifilm X-T2 & More
BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

  • X-photographer Palle Schultz shot the most boring film ever. Check it out at Palle Schultz youtube
  • Fuji X-T1 macro experiments at simonhawketts
  • What is Street Photography? The answer (and awesome images) at the Italian blog gaetanobelverde (translation)
  • Copa De Hong Kong 2017 – Vlog shot with the XT2. Mostly with XF 50-140mm in 1080 50fps, few shots with XF 18-55mm and XF 14mm in 4K, everything finally rendered into 1080p at Egill Bjarki youtube
  • Fujifilm X-T2 Buttons Customization at Ming Cai youtube
  • Adventures in Camogli at sftwins
  • Fujifilm X-A3 Review at ephotozine
  • The Great Australian Adventure (X100F and X-T2) at flixelpix
  • Fujifilm X-A10 Review at ephotozine

Why Photographers Get Hooked on Fujifilm :: From Perth to Patagonia with Fuji X :: X-T2 & X-Pro2 AF-Tracking :: Fuji Motorsport Guide (miXed zone)

From Perth to Patagonia with the X-Pro2 and X-T20. Follow the journey of 2 Australian guys at perth2patagonia. Follow them also on instagram, and they are found raising for doctors without borders at justgiving.com

Cover Stories

Fujifilm X-T2 & More
BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

  • Ahmedabad- Raining! X-T2 + 50-140 at IndiaHD youtube – and the X-T2 is definitely weather resistant, as you can see in this facebook image of AhmedabadHD
  • X-T2 + X-T1: Roskilde Festival 2017 – Part II – War of the Worlds and Boba Fett at flemmingbojensen
  • Airshow with the X-T2 & 100-400mm at charrisonphoto
  • Ultimate Mobility: The Fujifilm X-T2, an iPad, and a local SIM at medium
  • Long Term Review: Fujifilm X-T2 vs X-Pro2 at bigheadtaco youtube
  • Motherly Love: Why I love this Wedding Picture. Image taken by Kevin Mullins with X-T2 and 23/2. Check it out at f16.click
  • What’s In My Fuji Bag? 2017 Edition at thewanderinglensman
  • Went Out To Wander With My Fuji Gear For Six Hours Yesterday at thewanderinglensman
  • X-T2 Wildlife Photography Experiences at nandakusumadi
  • Fujifilm X-A3 vs X-A10 – The complete comparison at mirrorlesscomparison
  • Fujifilm X-PRO2: Dynamic Range Settings at sritch

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Desperate for 80mm Macro :: X-Pro2 Firmware Problem :: Lightroom for X-Trans… Seriously? :: My X-Pro2 is Dead (Top FXF Zone)

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Streetphotography (open thread) shared by mdm

Top FXF Zone

shared by Alois Desperate for the 80mm macro 

shared by koromp_11225 XPro2 – Firmware Problem? AF is happening in MF mode 

shared by akphoto Lightroom for x-trans… seriously? 

shared by kiodo My X pro 2 is dead 

shared by Patrick FR Japanese Government Wants FUJIFILM to Buy A Stake into NIKON 

shared by whl215 Shutter button came off ? 

shared by OliverN 18-55 Will I be okay for now? 

shared by RadBadTad Getting great fine detail on X-T2 RAFs using X-Transformer and Lightroom 

shared by Patrick FR Godox Plans Major Fujifilm Support within May 

shared by petergabriel Recommend vintage lenses for portrait 

shared by welchre X100F Rear Command Dial & Q Menu – scrolling activates selection 

shared by Filip Hermelin Tone and colors on the 1.4 vs 2.0 WE lenses? 

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Switching from Canon to Fujifilm :: Fujifilm X-T2 or Olympus E-M1 Mark II? :: X-Pro2 Settings & Tips (miXed zone)

EPIC MAKE-UP ARTIST WORK filmed on X-T2 and X-E2s at Austris Photo Youtube

Cover Stories

Fujifilm X-T2 & More
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Sony A9 Vs. Fujifilm X-T2 / X-Pro2 :: Sony Shooter Reviews Fuji X-T2 :: X-T2 Electronic Shutter for Sports

Guess what guys?

Yes, the inevitable is happening. People start to compare the brand new Sony A9 with the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-Pro2.

Now, I will say it once for all, so you can avoid to say it in the comments: “These comparisons are all unfair“. :-)

Ok… with that said, here is todays roundup, entirely focused on comparisons (and thoughts) between Sony and Fuji.

Sony Shooter Reviews Fujifilm X-T2

Let’s start with a Fujifilm X-T2 from a Sony APS-C shooter perspective (video above). The reviewer loves the X-T2 a lot. The colors, ACROS, the controls, the better lenses… there seems to be a lot to love on the X-T2 over Sony’s APS-C System.

Check out the video at Fuji X-T2 Review – From a Sony Shooter at The Photo/Video Show Youtube

Sony A9 Vs. Fujifilm X-Pro2 Image Quality

DPreview’s lab test shows that the IQ of the APS-C Fujifilm X-Pro2 can easily keep up with the IQ of the much more expensive FF Sony A9. Actually, X-Pro2 images look noticeably sharper, have way less false colors… overall, IQ on the X-Pro2 seems to be better than on the Sony A9.

However, you buy the Sony A9 for its speed and the black-out less EVF, and I guess A9 owners are ok with sacrificing a bit of IQ for that. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 can’t for sure keep up with the AF-tracking capabilities of the Sony A9 (and also not with the tracking capability of the Fujifilm X-T2).

Check out more at the dedicated Sony A9 Vs. Fuji X-Pro2 lab test IQ Comparison thread at dpreview

Fujifilm X-T2 body + grip (save $230): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujifilm X-Pro2 + 23/2 or 35/2 or 50/2 (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fuji X-T2 Electronic Shutter for Sports. As good as Sony A9?

dsphotoblog tested the Fujifilm X-T2 for sports using the electronic shutter. The point of the video is to show that the X-T2 electronic shutter is also really good and give you a EVF-lag-less experience. So he concludes that:

  • A9 is overpriced
  • A9 mechanical shutter very slow (5fps) whereas the X-T2 shoots at 11fps
  • Fujifilm X-T2 better value for money
  • with booster grip, also the X-T2 electronic shutter shows no EVF lag

Check out the full video at dsphotoblog youtube

Sony A9 Vs. Fujifilm X-Pro2 Build Quality

Sony A9 build quality Vs. Fujifilm X-T2 at Cardinal15Photography Youtube