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THE X-T2 LEAK

UK store Cameraworld just published its X-T2 product presentation… happy reading :)

Oh… they also say a new roadmap will come as well as an X-Pro2 FW update… and at the very bottom some EF-X500 images

FUJIFILM have announced the ultimate mirrorless digital camera FUJIFILM X-T2 that delivers creative perfection. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outstanding image quality with FUJIFILM’s colour reproduction formulated over 80 years, advanced AutoFocus functions and 4K high definition video.

On September 8th 2016, the company will release the FUJIFILM X-T2 – the ultimate mirrorless digital camera that uses advanced technologies to achieve premium image quality, outstanding operability and beautiful design reminiscent of traditional cameras.

The successor to the extremely popular X-T1, the Fujifilm X-T2 builds upon solid foundations to become the flagship DSLR-Style camera from Fujifilm. As part of the 5 Year Anniversary of the X-Series, the X-T2 is not only beautiful to hold, but rightly deserves it’s place as the premium camera for those who want both style and substance to the Mirrorless Range.

Fujifilm X-T2

The Fujifilm X-T2 combines the sensor and image processing engine developed by Fujifilm, with an ultra-sharp range of FUJINON lenses for excellent image resolution. Fujifilm’s colour-reproduction technology, formulated over 80 years, delivers images of unparalleled quality and realism, recording a subject’s textures, three-dimensional feel and even the atmosphere surrounding it. Utilizing the same sensor as the Flagship rangerfinder-style, X-Pro2, the Fujifilm X-T2 incorporates a 24.3Million Pixels X-Trans CMOS III which produces incredible, pin-sharp results.

The X-T2’s compact and lightweight camera body is also dust-resistant, water-resistant and capable of operating at temperatures as low as -10°C. Its autofocus and electronic viewfinder performance have both been substantially improved, making it more adaptable than ever before at shooting a moving subject under difficult conditions, such as sports or wildlife photography, which had previously been considered difficult with mirrorless cameras.

For the first time in the X Series, the X-T2 supports 4K video recording. The Film Simulation modes, used for still images, can be applied to video to easily produce premium-quality footage.

The X-T2’s design is modelled after the “central viewfinder style” of the FUJIFILM X-T1, which has been popular since its launch in 2014. This proven stable form factor provides a camera that is perfectly sized with ergonomic dials laid out exactly where they are needed for excellent, intuitive operability.

The X-T2 is to become the X Series’ flagship model along with FUJIFILM X-Pro2, the world’s only rangefinder-style camera with the Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, released in March this year. The two models deliver unparalleled performance in their distinctive fields, with the X-T2 excelling in portraiture, nature and sports photography, and the X-Pro2 ideal for snapshots and discreet documentary photography.

In short, Fujifilm have listened to every comment made about the X-T1, and even the X-Pro2, and added the results together in this stunning camera that produces amazing results in every shot, but also reacts as fast as you need in any given situation. Faster, stronger, and ultimately better results make this an ideal choice of camera for those who want the perfect photographic experience.

All trade in values are based on equipment being in mint condition and with all relevant accessories.

VPB-XT2: Vertical Power Booster

Not just any accessory, this is THE must have accessory to maximise the X-T2’s power and take it to it’s fullest potential.

It is dust-resistant, water-resistant and capable of operating at temperatures as low as -10°C. It fits two batteries, bringing the total number of batteries to three, including the one on the camera, to increase the maximum number of frames that can be taken per charge to approx. 1,000 (Normal mode).

In the Boost mode, multiple batteries can operate at the same time to give a boost to camera performance in continuous shooting, shooting interval, shutter release time lag and blackout time, while also extending the duration of 4K video recording to approx. 30 minutes. It is an accessory that can maximize the performance of the X-T2.

The Grip features the shutter release button, focus lever, AE-L button, AF-L button, command dials, Q button and Fn button to provide the same level of excellent operability in vertical shooting as you get in horizontal operation.

The Grip also features a headphone jack to enable audio monitoring during video recording.

The Grip itself has battery-charging functionality. Using the AC adapter supplied (AC-9VS), you can fully charge two batteries at the same time in approx. 2 hours.

X-Pro2 Firmware Update & Updated Lens Roadmap

EF-X500 Flash

The EF-X500 is a hot-shoe mount flash with the maximum guide number of approx. 50. Its support for the FP mode (high-speed flash sync) means the flash can be fired at any shutter speed. This means you can concentrate on shooting when a faster shutter speed is required, for example, in order to use a near-maximum aperture to produce beautiful bokeh.

EF-X500 also supports multi-flash lighting. Set up multiple flashes to freely control light on a subject and background for a creative result. TTL lighting control is available with single flash and also in the multi-flash setup, so that you can start shooting without having to make cumbersome adjustments to light output.

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Fuji X-T2 Vs. X-T1 Size Comparison :: Now also TOP and BACK of the Cameras Compared

July 6, 2016
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After the recent leaks, FR-reader exkeks (thanks) updated his X-T1 Vs. X-T2 Size Comparison. Now you can compare the size also from the back and top.

Shared previously:

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Only 3 of the 7 rumored Lenses will show up in New Fujifilm Lens Roadmap July 7… and I tell you which ones ;-)

July 4, 2016
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The July 7 Fujifilm Lens Roadmap according to FujiRumors

_No Risk, No Fun

As you know, here on FujiRumors I’m not afraid of sharing long-term rumors, even though they are a “risk” for me to share. Fuji just changes plans so often, that what was a correct rumor at the time of sharing, can sometimes be wrong later on.

I could make a dozen of examples, but let’s just pick out one: Fuji X-Pro1s! It was spot on at the time of sharing in 2013, it’s just Fuji changed plans later on (I told you about it in 2014). The rumor has been confirmed by Fujifilm itself in 2016, by showing to the world an X-Pro1s protoype here.

So you see, long term rumors are always a risk for me. And I know it’s the main reason I’ll never be 100% right.

The Roadmap Is Coming… with 3 of the 7 rumored lenses

I’ve worked on it on the last few days, since I wanted to be as sure as possible, and now I just got the final confirmation: the new roadmap (to be released July 7 along with the X-T2), will include only a few of the rumored lenses.

But Note: all the rumors about all the lenses I’ve shared were right at the time of sharing, with just one doubt: the 8mm rumor (more about it later).

Here are the 7 rumored lenses:

80mm Macro – rumor here + OIS-less Rumor here
200mm(F2) – rumor here
33mmF1.0 – last update here
50mmF2 – rumor here
23mmF2 – last update here
8mmF2 – rumor here
8-16mmF2.8 – rumor here

From the list above, only the following 3 will be included in the upcoming lens roadmap

23mmF2
50mmF2
80mm Macro

Reminder: the 120 Macro (still in the official roadmap) has been cancelled (as rumored first here then here)!

Lenses (still) not included in the upcoming July 7 roadmap

200mm(F2)
8-16mmF2.8
33mmF1.0
8mmF2

Keep in mind: these lenses are on Fuji’s plans (except the 8mm probably, more about it later).

However, all these lenses are so far away from release, that Fuji prefers not to share them in the roadmap for now. They want to avoid another mistake, like the one of the 120mm Macro (still officially in roadmap), that, according to my sources, will be canceled and become the 80mm Macro lens.

Regarding the 33mmF1.0, this lens was 100% part of the talks and developments of Fujifilm. But, as I told you here, the unexpected success of the small and cheap 35mmF2 (Fuji is making massive money with that one) has caused a sudden lens strategy change at Fujifilm: cheap, small and weather resistant instead of big, heavy and expensive.

And what about the 8mm? Well, the source, who shared it, has proven to be reliable (it’s the source, who told us a FW will make the X-T1 video button a FN button). But I think that maybe it mistake the 8mm with the 8-16 or Fujifilm, as so often, changed plans on such a lens.

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I know, when on July 7 the lens roadmap shows only 3 of the 7 rumored lenses, there will be a massive shitstorm on me. So I’ll prepare my jacket and helmet… ;)

But if you are not a FR hater or troll, I think you just got the point of this post and how rumors work: a lens that is not on the roadmap, is not necessarily a lens that isn’t on Fuji’s plans. And a lens that is in the roadmap, isn’t necessarily a lens Fuji will really make at the end (you’ll miss the 120mm in the next roadmap).

stay tuned…
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X-DAY JULY 7 :: Fujifilm EF-X500 Flash Pricing to be Announced too (available in September)

July 4, 2016
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Fujifilm EF-X500 flash

ef-x500

Fujifilm EF-X500 flash

Ah, the Fujifilm EF-X500 flash… an almost mythical device. Long rumored, then delayed (due to Metz insolvency), then officially announced in January 2016 along with the X-Pro2, then promised to be available in May, then again delayed to September.

However, slowly but surely, the flash saga is going to end. Fujifilm will announce its worldwide pricing on July 7. The flash will be available in September according to Fujifilm

On the same day Fujifilm will announce the Fujifilm X-T2 and a New Fuji Lens Roadmap.

For Full Flash Specs push READ MORE

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Skin Tones – Fuji 56/1.2 vs Sony 85mm GM, Canon 85/1.2 L, Zeiss Batis 85, & Panasonic Leica 42.5/1.2

July 2, 2016
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By Rick Birt of Romeo Bravo Photo

Like most serious photographers, I mostly shoot RAW. However, both my wife and I have clients that just want jpgs straight out of the camera. This wasn’t a problem with my wife’s old Canon 1Ds mkII that I first started with, but it was with my Sony a7R II. The out-of-camera (OOC) jpg files produce less than desirable skin tones. I know about the glorious Fuji colors, and I use Fuji simulations in some of my post-processing. After reading numerous glowing reports about Fuji OOC jpg colors, I decided to rent a Fujifilm X-Pro2 with a 56/1.2. I’ve also read great things about Olympus jpg colors so I added an Olympus Pen-F with a Panasonic Leica Nocticron 42.5/1.2.

I wanted to judge skin tones in both OOC jps, and after processing RAW files in Lightroom (my version of Capture One doesn’t recognize the new Fuji RAW).

So, I grabbed my wife, and fellow photographer, Kelly Williams and we shot all Saturday afternoon.

So lets look at the OOC jpgs…

Fuji X-Pro2 with Fujifilm 56mm f1.2:

Push the READ MORE Button to See the Full Skin Tones Comparison

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Fujifilm X-T2 :: Full Specs and Image LEAKED! :: 30 Minutes of 4K recording (with vertical Grip) + 325 AF points!

July 1, 2016
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As always a few days before announcemts, our Japanese rumor friend digicame-info is able to leak the images and specs of upcoming products… and in this case it’s the Fujiflm X-T2 :-)

They basically confirm all the rumors shared in the past 6 months here on FujiRumors.

Moreoever, we now know it will shoot 4K up to 30 minutes (with grip) and have more AF-points than the X-Pro2 (325 Vs. 273)

X-T2 announcement July 7

Full Specs Google translated

– 24.3MP CMOS sensor
– Image processing engine X Processor Pro
– Video 4K30fps. Full HD60fps
– Video of the bit rate is 100Mbps
– The maximum speed of the shutter is 1/8000 seconds. 1/32000 sec electronic shutter
– Synchro speed of the flash is 1/250 seconds
– AF 325 points can be selected intelligent hybrid phase difference AF
– The body is in a magnesium alloy, improve the durability of the dial. Dust and water specification
– EVF is 2.36 million dots. Refresh rate 100fps
– 3-way tilting 3 inches 1.62 million dot LCD monitor
– Dual SD card slot. UHS-II support
– AF-C custom settings
– ISO range is ISO200-12800 (RAW)
– Wi-Fi built-in. Remote shooting correspondence. Instax Share printer support
– 16 kinds of film simulation modes, including the ACROS
– That can customize the settings screen “My Menu”
– Normal / boost mode switching
– 14bit RAW lossless compression. Camera RAW development
– Exposure compensation +/- 5EV
– 256-segment metering (multi-spot average, spot, center-weighted)
– Interval Shooting
– 13 kinds of creative filter
– The battery is NP-W126S. The number of possible shots 350 sheets
– 3.5mm microphone jack. 2.5mm remote terminal. USB3.0 terminal. Micro HDMI terminal
– You can use all of Fujinon X mount lens group

When the vertical position power booster grip use of the option, can use a plurality of battery at the same time, continuous shooting is speeding up, the shooting interval, shutter time lag, the image disappearance time is shortened. In addition, 4K of recording time is extended up to 30 minutes.

Lenses

Camera

Fuji X-T1 Black or Graphite Silver (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T1 + XF18-55 (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T1 + XF18-135 (save $300) + Free VG-XT1* (save $200) : BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama

*Free X-T1 Vertical Hand Grip while supplies last

Fuji X-T10 body (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 – XF18-55 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 – XC16-50 (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama
Fuji X-T10 + double kit (save $200): BHphoto / Adorama

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

Fujifilm X-T2 with Dual SD-Card slot (both UHS-II compatible) + Clarifying the Heat-Thing with the new batteries!

June 30, 2016
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6 months of X-T2 rumors… and in a few days it will be finally here! But ’till then, the rumor work is not over.

So here are 2 more details I’d like to share with you (and they come from 2 different sources).

The Fujfiilm X-T2 will have dual SD-card slot (nothing new), but the source says both will be UHS-II compatible (on the X-Pro2 only 1 is UHS-II ready)
I told you several times about the new batteries, which should solve the heat issue and allow 4K shooting. And that’s what they will do: they’ll manage heat better. Now, it’s rather technical discussion, but it might be possible that the batteries actually don’t really create less heat, they just manage/dissipate it better. The source also gave me a more technical explanation, but I think all we have to know is this: the new heat managment of the new batteries will prevent overheating and allow 4K shooting.

So, that’s it. I’m quite exhausted, but still alive, and excited… and ready to push you to July 7, when, finally, the X-T2 will be presented to the world!

stay tuned,
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Fujifilm Patents XF16-55mmF2.8… with OIS !

June 29, 2016
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OIS

XF16-55mmF2.8 OIS len

egami spotted the following patent: an XF16-55mmF2.8 OIS lens… yep, with OIS!

Fujifilm received quite a shitstorm because of the lack of OIS in the XF16-55mmF2.8. The official explanation why Fujifilm didn’t implement OIS in the 16-55 can be found here:

“OIS needs to move the lens inside to compensate for camera shake and as a result can cause loss of resolution in the edges of the image. In long zoom lens such as the XF50-140mmF2.8, the angle of view is narrow enough to not show this negative effect of OIS in the edges. However, the angle of view of the XF16-55mm, when set to the widest setting, is large enough for OIS to affect resolution at the edge of the image. Considering this trade-off, because we wanted this zoom lens to start wide at 16mm and F2.8, and we wanted to best edge-to-edge quality throughout the entire zoom range, we decided to not employ OIS.”

XF 16-55mm (save $200): BHphoto / AmazonUS / FocusCamera / Adorama / Pictureline

PATENT : google translated

Fujifilm patent applications corresponds to the anti-vibration 16-55mm F2.8 but is an optical system, the was released is not an anti-vibration 16-55mm F2.8 It was. Since the anti-vibration corresponding to the lens is bloated, is that of to have to dare not designed with anti-vibration. Or if there the Kai, XF FUJINON 16-55Mm F2.8 It is R LM WR good lens of reputation.

But better to hesitation that it is not in the anti-vibration would be many. Because when you pursue the optical performance lens resulting in a bloated, Sony and Olympus , as, in the telephoto lens Dual IS, I standard system is perhaps good to within the body anti-shake.

Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 OIS patent of Optical technology and lens design] Fujifilm corresponds to the anti-vibration 16-55mm F2.8 of patent is being filed.

Description, self-interpretation of the patent literature

Patent Publication No. 2016-109719
Published 2016.6.20
Filing date 2014.12.2
Example 1
Focal length f = 16.492 31.059 53.436
Bf 22.000
FNo. 2.88 2.74 2.89
Angle of view 2ω 87.0 48.6 28.8
Positive and negative positive and negative positive 5-group zoom
Anti-vibration (part of the third group)
Inner focus (group 4)

New Fujifilm NP-W126 MK II Battery will Generate Less Heat (Trusted Source)

June 27, 2016
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Fujifilm NP-W126 MK II

I’ve received the rumor (from trusted source) that the new Fujifilm NP-W126 batteries will handle heat better. Less heat generation allows us to shoot 4K and use the full power of the X-T2 (via “boost” function on the Vertical Grip).

I remind you that Fuji Guy Billy said here, the X-Pro2 can’t shoot 4K, because it can’t dissipate heat properly.

No word about higher capacity batteries.

End of the Rumor

As far as I know (but correct me if I’m wrong), the main sources of heat generation are:

Sensor
Processor
Batteries
Writing on SD-cards
Screen/EVF

Heat disspiation is a major problem with mirrorless cameras. Fujifilm could solve all problems, by making the X-T2 camera body significantly larger, but most of us love the compact size of the X-series mirroless cameras.

Also, if you want to maximize the power of the X-T2, you can’t really minimize the heat generated by the sensor, processor, EVF refresh rate or SD-card writing process. So the only thing left where Fujifilm could work on in order to solve the heat-issue are the batteries.

TESTED: Third Party Fuji Batteries? “Inflated capacity values. Some batteries almost Fraud!”… and the Winner is…?

Capture One: the Worst Option for Fujfilm X cameras? :: Fuji photo on NYTIMES Instagram & More (miXed zone)

June 26, 2016
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Fuji photo on NYTIMES instagram

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

Fujifilm X-Pro2
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / CANADA: AmazonCA / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / WexUK / PCHstore / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

Where the Ground Meets the Sky at rileyjoseph

6 months with the X-Pro 2 at morethanwords / Fujifilm X-Pro 2 first impressions! at larsauthen / X-Pro2 Long Term Impressions at billfortney / Dubfire at the Belgrade Fortress at flemmingbojensen + Red Bull Music Academy @ Distortion 2016 at flemmingbojensen / A rainy day in the park with the Fuji X-Pro2 at aboutphotography-tomgrill / Rugby met de Fujifilm X-Pro2 at edwingoed / belwo Zero at bokeh-monster / The Lofoten Islands, A Road Trip at stevefullerphoto / Fuji X-Pro2 book at friedmanarchives / Review at digital-photography-school / 5 things I wish I’d known about the Fuji X-Pro2 before I bought it at takebetterphotos / Fujifilm X-Pro2 Mirrorless Camera Review at shutterbug / X-Pro2 Test at australianphotography / Review at sleeklens / X-Pro 2 Diary: Some of My Favourite Shots So Far at thomasfitzgeraldphotography / Going Into The Curve at olafphotoblog / Snap Photography Festival & Extreme Low Light Craziness at f16.click / X-Pro2… a brief evaluation at billgekas / Fuji Xpro2 – four month’s on at thefxworks / The Fujifilm X-Pro2: The Optical Viewfinder Documentary Hybrid Camera for the Rest of Us? at creativityinnovationsuccess / Fuji X-Pro2 – More Beauty, less Beast in German at peterpoete (translation) /

Other X-series cameras

X-T1 field test at eccentric99 /

X100/S/T + X70

Fuji X70 Review in Spanish at fuji-xperience (translation) / Fujifilm X100T at rousette / Fujifilm WCL-X70 samples at dpreview / My morning coffee routine: Rancilio Silvia v3 (video taken with X100T) at Ian Mackie – Architectural Photography youtube / Blog Post – for images check out ianjmackie / What is so great about the Fujifilm x100T? at photoventureboy / Without this little guy, I would have quit shooting for good – Fujifilm X100T at medium /

Lenses

X-mount lenses

Fujifilm XF100-400mm at leighmiller / 90mm Review at fstoppers / 100-400 at findingrange + 1.4 TC review at findingrange/ 100-400 review at lenstip / Review: Samyang 8mm Fish Eye Lens Test at macleancomms / Covering an international rugby match with just a kit-lens (18-55) at fujix-pectations / Fuji 35mm WR – First Time Out at ipcloud / 50-140 Review at philippowell / Fujifilm 56mm vs Samyang 50mm at mirrorlessons / XF16mmF1.4 quick review at mattmccordphotography /

Jpeg / RAW / Converters

My Reasons to Switch to Capture One at captureoneblog… However, Rico tells you here why Capture One is currently the worst option for X-shooters (fuji-x-forum)… and there are more X-shooter frustrated with Capture One. Read more here

Speed up Lightroom with Fuji Files (RAW Editing) at f16.click / Capture One 9.2 New Features Overview at captureoneblog / SILKYPIX Developer Studio 7.1.6 Now Available, Supports Fujifilm X-Pro2 Compressed RAW and More at silkypix /

Travel X / Switch (or not) to the X / Fuji X for Weddings
FREE EBOOK

My full switch to Fuji-X: resolution of a gear dilemma, and the X-Pro2 two month user report at eyesuncloudedphoto / Scotland with Fuji – Beautiful Glen Coe at miksmedia / A Month of Travel Photography in Myanmar With Fuji X at fstoppers / Hoi An, Vietnam at thomasdlh /

Free eBook – Rocky Nook’s Guide to Travel for Photographers at Rocky Nook.

Acessories / Flash / Bags

HOOD HOOD Hurray! at ivanjoshualoh

Flash and the Fujifilm X-system: dramatic lighting in India at morethanwords /

a bit of everything

What’s in My Bag Now (and Why) – Fujifilm Mirrorlesss Landscape and Travel Photography Kit at roycruz

Visiting the Dingle Peninsula at lensedbyoliver / The World’s First ‘Fully’ Digital Camera was Created by Fuji at petapixel / New Zealand landscape photographer of the year is X-shooter Thomas Busby. See his work at tb-photography /

“David Bowie Unseen” Exhibition (taken with Fuji Cameras) in Tokyo from 8 to 20 of July – Details here

the exhibit has also be extended in Paris troughout July 31 at gallery ArtCube