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Nissin: New Firmware for HSS on X-T2/Pro2 Coming “at a Later Date” + Air 1 Commander in November ** HSS with Cactus Beta Firmware (VIDEO)

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If you follow FujiRumors regulary, you’ll know that the Nissin i60 is in stock since mid September. You can find the Nissin i60 at Adorama, AmazonUS and BHphoto.

One of the issues, though, is that with the X-T2 (and the X-Pro2 FW 2.0) Fujifilm introduced new flash protocols (read also Fujifilm & Flash, The State of The Art here). This means that flashes like the Nissin i60 need firmware udpates in order to work properly.

Well, apparently Nissin is working on it. If I got the google translated version right, Nissin just said in an official press release to the Nissin i60 launch in Japan here (via dc.watch), that they are working on a firmware udpate, in order to unlock the HSS feature.

“[google translated] Regarding the for Fujifilm, with FP flash (high-speed synchro) non-compliant at the moment, is scheduled to correspond by firmware updates at a later date.

In addition, NAS commander “Air 1” Fuji Photo Film for Four for the Thirds, is expected to release November.

Regarding the Nissin i40, FR-reader Fujica explains that “you will need to send your flash to the distributor for the update as the i40 does not have a USB port.”

As shared here on FujiRumors back in September here, Cactus is also working on a new firmware and you just have to drop them an email to get access to the Beta Firmware. ZedProMedia did it, and shared his feedback on his youtube channel here.

Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR Compared to XF23/F1.4, X100 23mm lens… and Why It Focusses Even Faster than the XF35mmF2

The XF23mmF2 WR is finally here (right now in stock at BHphoto). If you want to know more about its design and learn about the differences between this lens and the XF23mmF1.4, the 23mmF2 lens of the X100 line and the XF35mmF2 WR, then check out fujifilm-x. Among the others you’ll discover that:

  • If you shoot with the OVF like the ones of X-Pro2, you will learn that the optical view and the actual image is quite similar.
  • The XF23mmF1.4 renders images quite differently on the peripherals in front and back of the depth of field for the same F value. XF23mmF2 renders images with lots of information, which is a plus for snapshooters. XF23mmF1.4 renders dynamic image with added depth, which is a characteristic of large diameter lens.
  • The positioning of focus lens: XF35mmF2 has the fourth element (G4) as focus lens, and the XF23mmF2 uses the 8th elements (G8) as its focus lens. The difference is, it is either placed in front or rear of aperture.
  • When speaking about design of wide angle lens, the size becomes more compact, if the focusing is done in the rear. Autofocus speed also becomes faster as a result. But to do this, the placement of actuator and the lens barrel design need to be reconsidered.

Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR: USA: BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUSCAN: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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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 photo page (click “See All”). You can vote, share & comment the images there.

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

Enjoy the X-shots ;)

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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

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INITIAL NOTE: In all these years of blogging, I’ve learned that every time you compare brands/cameras, the shitstorm is just around the corner. So I’ll say it clearly now: I like the innovation Sony is bringing in the mirrorless market. This article is not to bash on Sony, but just to ask you if you would like Fuji to adopt the same strategy of Sony. If you find something I wrote not accurate, please let me know… you know I’m open for critics and willing to correct statements that are wrong.

Rico’s Fuji X-workshop in Thailand
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The Fast and The Furious Sony Strategy!

Holy Moly!

Sony just announced the Sony A6500 (BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS), and it comes just a few months after the launch of the Sony A6300. The sensor in both cameras is the same, but Sony build in IBIS, touch screen and improved the AF-performance on the A6500 (reports say the X-T2 AF is superior to the A6300. The A6500 might catch up again). It remains to see, if Sony managed to control overheating better.

Sony shooters might already got used to such a fast camera release rate. Take for example at the Sony A7 series:

Sony A7 + Sony A7r (October 2013)
Sony A7s (April 2014)
Sony A7II (November 2014)
Sony A7rII (August 2015)
Sony A7SII (September 2015)
Sony A9 (planed for 2016, but the April earthquake that hit their sensor factory created a major sensor shortage. Sony even had problems to ship the A7rII)

It’s just crazy how many hardware changes Sony has launched to the original A7/A7r in just 3 years! Basically 2 new Full Frame Mirrorless cameras a year (except 2016 – due to the earthquake): more Megapixel, less Megapixel, Ibis, no Ibis, Phase Detection Pixels, no Phase Detections Pixel… you name it!

This strategy must be quite successful for Sony, because they now adapted it also for the A6000 series. Just 8 months after the release of the Sony A6300, Sony launched the A6500, with hardware and firmware improvements. The question remains open, if the firmware improvements will make it also into the Sony A6300, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Sony would decide to leave the A6300 firmware untouched and “force” customers to buy the A6500 for even faster AF.

Fuji’s Kaizen Strategy… “ for longer camera lifespan

Back in December 2013, the godfather of the X-series, Manager Mr. Kawahara (now retired), said in an interview that Fujifilm will focus on Firmware updates, because “we want you to use our camera longer and longer in your life.” And the press release to the X-T1 Firmware 4.20 reinforced this strategy, since Fuji wrote here: “New X-T1 firmware V.4.20 delivers updated Auto Focus system features, along with several other key upgrades for longer camera lifespan.” I also remember Toshihisa Iida and Fuji Guy Billy confirming the Kaizen Strategy in two video interviews, but I can’t remember where (I’ll update the article if I find the videos).

However, I found another statement by Top Fuji Manager Toshihisa Iida regarding Fuji’s Firmware policy here:

Of course there’s an argument whenever we introduce a new firmware upgrade that it’s damaging the existing product. So there are pros and cons, but we decided that we really needed to take care of the existing customer first before thinking of the new customer. […] So I think that’s right, to show our customer loyalty for their purchase. […] Because now the camera is costing somewhere around several hundred to a thousand dollars. So it’s ridiculous for us to ask customers to upgrade every two years or so.”

So let’s take a look at Fujifilm’s flagship cameras lifespan, the X-Pro and the X-T line

Fuji X-T1  Fuji X-T2 = 2½ years
Fuji X-Pro1  Fuji X-Pro2 = 4 years

However, the X-T1 has actually changed a lot in these years, thanks to many (free!!!) Firmware updates. I’ll mention the 3 major ones, that gave us electronic shutter, new AF-system, new film Simulations, Customizable Q menu… and much more!

18 December 2014 – FW 3.00
29 June 2015 – FW 4.00 + 11 Tips to make the most out of it
17 December 2015 – FW 4.20

Also the X-Pro1 and X-E1/2 got several major Firmware updates. And the X-Pro2 just received a huge update yesterday.

But is this really the right strategy? The development of Firmware updates is expensive and Fujifilm doesn’t make a dime out of it. Actually they hurt sales of newer X-series cameras by upgrading older ones. Sure, it might be good for us customers (longer camera lifespan), but it’s definitely not good for Fujifilms’ finances!

That said, as a customer, I’m obviously a Kaizen-fan and hope Fujifilm will keep this philosophy. But I also hope this won’t affect their business too negatively, because I want them to survive the mirrorless battle… and that brings me to today’s Poll

The Poll

The mirrorless battle has just begun, and it’s clear to me that some companies will perish, regardless how amazing their products are (Samsung died despite having a terrific camera, the Samsung NX1).

Only those companies with the best strategy will survive the mirrorless battle.

That’s why I’d like to know from you, what do you think would be better for Fujifilm: keep focussing on Firmware updates or do it like Sony?

The best strategy for Fuji is to...

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Top Sony Manager Confirms The Fast Focussing Fuji X-T2 is a Threat for Sony A7 series Customers. “We Don’t Have This Weapon Right Now”

Fujifilm 2017 :: The Big Rumor Overview… and 2016 Rumor Check (91% Correct Rumors)

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So, Photokina is over. The most important announcements have been done. So it’s high time to put some order in the remaining rumors.

But first some facts:

  • 650+ blog post published in 2016 so far
  • 101 rumors shared in 2016
  • 13 rumors still to be verified
  • 81 correct rumors (+1 one more correct, but not in ranking. Read why at the bottom of this post)
  • 8 wrong rumors (but actually at least 4 of them were right at the time of sharing. It’s just Fuji that changed plans… that’s the risk I pay for sharing early rumors, and I accept that)
  • 91% correct rumors shared so far in 2016 (and it would be at least 95+%, if Fuji wouldn’t have changed plans on some long term rumors)

And now… what to expect next!

I don’t think Fujifilm will launch much more in 2016… but surprises are always possible. If I hear anything, I’ll let you know.

In 2017 we should see the X100F and the X-T20. And of course the Medium Format Fujifilm GFX will hit the market. It’s also rumored that Profoto will add flash support for X-series cameras. And maybe, so my hope (but not a rumor), after some small and compact weather sealed lenses (35, 23, 50, 80), Fujifilm will also work again on the long rumored 8-16, 33/1 and 200. NOTE: the 33/1 and 200 were rumored in 2015, so they are not included in the 2016 overview.

Sounds already now like a very interesting 2017… and I’m confident Fujifilm will surprise us with something more. Stay tuned on FujiRumors to find it out.

My deepest thanks goes to all sources, who helped me a lot and reached a level of accuracy that is almost scary for a rumor site… I really would like to hug you all :-)

Also, thanks to everybody, who spotted some interesting Fuji related news/rumor/deal/review on the web, and took his/her time to drop me an email with the link to it. Much appreciated… and feel free to keep it up. ;-)

HIGH RATING*
* 75% to 99% correct

– Fujifilm X100T Successor to be Released in 2017 (shared July 28)
– Profoto Will Add Support for Fujifilm X Cameras in 2017 (shared September 12)
– Fujifilm X-T20 Coming in 2017 (and not at Photokina) (shared Septmeber 17)
– Fujifilm X-Pro2 Firmware Coming October 6 (shared September 29)
– Fujifilm Will Release a Dark Grey Fujifilm X-Pro2, probably in 2017 (shared September 30)

MEDIUM HIGH RATING*
*50% to 74% correct

– Fujifilm will develop a XF 8-16mmF2.8 WR lens! (shared 26 May 2016)
– Fuji X100T Successor still with 23mm lens!
– No X-E3 in 2016 (shared February 2, 2016)
– Fujifilm working on a XF200mm… F2 (!) lens (shared Feb.5 2016)
– Fujifilm Global Shutter Camera coming in 2018 (at the earliest) – (shared Mar 14, 2016)
– Fujifilm X-T1 will get one more (and final?) Kaizen Firmware Update This Year! (shared 13 Mai 2016)

MEDIUM LOW RATING*
*25% to 49% correct

– Fuji X100T & Kaizen Love? High Chance of Firmware 2.00 for Fuji X100T (shared February 11)
– The Fujifilm X100T Successor Will Be Called Fujifilm X100F (shared August 31)

LOW RATING*
*1% to 24% correct

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miXed zone :: Fujifilm History by Tony Northrup ** Fujifilm X-T2: 10 things I wish were different ** When GAS becomes Stupid

2016 Crankworx Whistler Red Bull Joy Ride with Fujifilm X-T2 at joengphotography

Full List of Today’s Gold Box Deals
AmazonUS, BHphoto, AmazonDE, AmazonUK

Fujifilm GFX

  • Fujifilm’s Medium Format GFX 50S Digital Camera: First Impressions And Frequently-Asked Questions at popphoto
  • Opinion & Thoughts by a Pro Photographer using Medium Format cameras on the Fujifilm GFX at frankdoorhof
  • Welcome to Fujikina (with X-photographers backstage images) at blickwechsel
  • Bert Stephani and Patrick La Roque filmed their road to Photokina 2016 and their stay in Cologne and at the Fuji booth. Check it out at Bert’s youtube channel.
  • Max De Martino, X-Photographer: 360° Hands on Fujifilm GFX 50S medium format camera on youtube
  • Why Fuji’s New Medium Format Camera Is Important at fstoppers

Fujifilm X-T2
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

X-T2 + 100-400 at Alex Benyon Photography youtube

XF23mmF2 WR

  • The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride at ivanjoshualoh
  • The difference between the XF23mmF2 WR and the 23mmF2 on the X100 series at thephoblographer

Other X-series cameras

Cologne with X-Pro2 + X70 at ivanjoshualoh / Nikon D5 & Fuji X-E2 Shooting Live Theatre at blog.stanleyleary / Budapest, a city trip with the X100T Part I at stockografie /

Lenses

Fujinon XF 10-24mm Lens Review: High Quality Wide Angle for Crop Sensor Cameras at improvephotography /

X-Trans

Lightroom CC 2015.7 and Camera Raw 9.7 are now available. Nothing Fujifilm specific.

Travel X / Switch (or not) to the X / X Weddings

Switching back to Fuji… or When GAS becomes stupid at stockografie

Acessories / Flash / Bags

Cokin P-Series Filters are Good Enough – My Favorite Landscape Filters for Fuji X Mirrorless at roycruz

Fujifilm Instax Share SP-2 Wireless Printer Review at ephotozine /

a bit of everything

Fujifilm History: Kodak Film Wars, Lenses, & the Rise of X-Mount at Tony Northrup youtube

Fujifilm GFX Vs X-T2 :: Fuji X-T2 Freezes :: Hockey Work with X-T2 :: Travel Tripod & More Top FXF Thread & Images

Image by darkshine231

My icelandic trip with my fuji x-pro2 shared by darkshine231

shared by FX Admin Fuji X Press Conference Live Report

shared by fleckintosh Capture One Pro 9 Film Simulations incl. ACROS

shared by WillyC3 Battery Life?

shared by Mike G X-T2 delivery

shared by johant PU leather or genuine leather?

shared by adzman808 My X-Pro2 Review.

shared by Naddan28 Printing – Does the extra 8mp make a difference?

shared by qwertz7 GFX vs XT-2

shared by ullmandds Help!!!!! Which Lenses for Morocco?

shared by DrewRett Use our Fujis as workhorse tools or keep them pristine?

shared by Patrick FR XF23mmF1.4 or XF23mmF2 WR – POLL

shared by Patrick FR More Kaizen Love for X-T1 Coming?

shared by paulcory X-T2 Freezes [NOTE: This appears to be an issue of the SD-cards. This should not occur if you use Toshiba UHS II cards, but for technical reasons could occur with Lexar SD-cards. Fujifilm apparently recommends to use Toshiba]

shared by Jake Hall Software

shared by mrgooch The new flash units?

shared by gat3keeper Helios lenses for X series

shared by Therapeuo63 Pro1 a bit of buyers remorse… 

shared by aivihc Memory Card + Travel 

shared by jonas Travel tripod

shared by Sator-Photography Dream High-End X-Mount Lenses

shared by Matthias Egger X-T2 – Hockey Work

UCI Mountain Bike Downhill World Cup (X-T1 +50-140) shared by GilBarib

Image by GilBarib

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It’s Over: Fujifilm X-T1 “Production Ended”

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And yet another X-TransII camera has been discontinued by Fujifilm… and it’s Fuji’s most successful camera so far: the Fujifilm X-T1! Go to Fuji’s official Japanese site here, and you’ll read that the “production has ended“.

The only X-TransII cameras still in production at this stage, are the Fujifilm X100T, the Fujifilm X70 and the X-E2s.

Fujifilm X-T2 USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

EXPIRE SOON – US-X DEALS
Lenses

NOTE: BHphoto offers 4% Reward on the X-deals. Check out the Overview at BHphoto.

XF 23mm (save $250 + $100 Gift Card): Adorama
XF 27mm (save $100 + $50 Gift Card): Adorama

XF 14mm (save $300)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama /Pictureline
XF 16mmF1.4 WR: USA (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18mm (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 23mm (save $250)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 27mm (save $100)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $150)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm APD (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 60mm (save $100)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 90mmF2 WR (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

XF 10-24mm (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / AdoramaPictureline
XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 50-140 + XF 100-400 (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 18-135mm (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 55-200mm (save $100)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mmm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS
XF 100-400mm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 50-140 + 2.0 TC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 100-400 + 2.0 TC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Cameras

Fuji X-Pro2 with Lens + Free Domke F-5XB Camera Bag (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / AdoramaPictureline / BestBuy

Fujifilm X-T1 (save $300)*: BHphotoAmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 Graphite Silver (save $300)*BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300)*BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300)*
BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
*Free Vertical Hand Grip Included

X100T + WCL-X100 (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Fuji X-T10 + XC double kit (save $200): BHphoto / Adorama

Fujifilm X-T2 Sells Better on Amazon than Canon 5D MK IV :: Fuji Guys X-T2 Flash Options + Additional X-T2 Coverage!

Fujifilm X-T2 USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / Calumentphoto DE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Fuji X-T2 Coverage

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Profoto Will Add Support for Fujifilm X Cameras in 2017 – Trusted Source

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RUMOR FLASH: It’s a long term rumor, but it comes from a Trusted Source (thanks for your ongoing support): Profoto will add Support for Fujifilm X series in 2017!

USA X DEALS
Lenses

NOTE: BHphoto offers 4% Reward on the X-deals. Check out the Overview at BHphoto.

XF 23mm (save $250 + $100 Gift Card): Adorama
XF 27mm (save $100 + $50 Gift Card): Adorama

XF 14mm (save $300)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama /Pictureline
XF 16mmF1.4 WR: USA (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18mm (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 23mm (save $250)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 27mm (save $100)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $150)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm APD (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mm (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 60mm (save $100)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 90mmF2 WR (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

XF 10-24mm (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / AdoramaPictureline
XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR (save $150): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
XF 50-140 + XF 100-400 (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 18-135mm (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 55-200mm (save $100)BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mmm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS
XF 100-400mm + 1.4xTC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 50-140 + 2.0 TC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama
XF 100-400 + 2.0 TC (save $349): BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Cameras

Fuji X-Pro2 with Lens + Free Domke F-5XB Camera Bag (save $300): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / AdoramaPictureline / BestBuy

Fujifilm X-T1 (save $300)*: BHphotoAmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 Graphite Silver (save $300)*BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 + 18-135 (save $300)*BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $300)*
BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline
*Free Vertical Hand Grip Included

X100T + WCL-X100 (save $200)BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

Fuji X-T10 + XC double kit (save $200): BHphoto / Adorama