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5 Things Fuji is doing Horribly Wrong – Firmware 4.0 Feedback (and bugs?) – Share your Workflow and more top FXF threads!

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TOP FXF THREADS TOC

Episode 5: The New Leica Q :: Firmware 4.0 Beta :: Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat :: LR 6.1 & more! Top FXF threads
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 *

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General Discussion

– started by milandro: “why do all digital fuji X cameras need to have the “sound on” to use the flash?” Discussion here.

– started by Vaquero Photo: “Five Things Fuji is doing horribly wrong“. Really?.

– started by abjurina: “Why JPEG files are suddenly good enough for meDo you feel the same way?

– started by andrew brown: “Big Hands“. The trend to smaller cameras is not always a good one. Read more here.

Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

– started by bryrene: “Fuji X-T1/ XT-10 Focusing Speed and Accuracy in Low Light Situation (Firmware 4)Your feedback is appreciated here.

– started by Patrick FR: “Firmwaree 4.0: First Impressions”. Read more here.

– started by andrzejbe: “long travel combo advice – X-T10 or X-T1?” Your suggestion is appreciated here.

– started by Noah: “Serious Firmware 4.0 issue – Chromatic AberrationDo you experience it, too?

– started by absolutic:”Firmware 4 Face Recognition Feature is not accurate: re Eye Selection […] Couple of people contacted me that the new Face Recog in FW4 is not accurate in that when you pick ‘auto’ eye, while it supposed to focus on a closest eye, it picks the other eye“. Does it happen also with your X-T1 FW 4?

Fuji X Lenses

– started by milandro: “The humble (though honorable) XC 50-230mm“. A tribute to this lens.

– started by dv.: “FX 60mm 2.4 Macro“. Open Thread… it’s all about 60mm shots

RAW PROCESSING

– started by marcelo_valente: “Share Your Workflow – There are many ways we can go about selecting, archiving, saving and sharing our images, so, how do you do it. Let me share mine.And what about your workflow?

ACCESSORIES

– started by Patrick FR: “RUMOR: Fuji X Flash delayed because of Metz insolvency!”. Now Fuji needs a new Partner… whom would you like?

IMAGES

shared by kenito: “Landscapes with Fuji X

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shared by mbart: Seascape

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shared by Goran: “Landscapes with Fuji X

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shared by MacModus: Fuji Flowers

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shared by Harlem: “Landscapes with Fuji X

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shared by Mehrdad: All Around the World

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shared by Watcher24: Seascape

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shared by JuergenK: Seascape

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shared by joergs: black and white (open thread)

The New Leica Q :: Firmware 4.0 Beta :: Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat :: LR 6.1 & more Top FXF threads!

shared by drtech: Going North – Swedish Wilderness

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TOP FXF THREADS TOC

Episode 1: Why do (some) People Hate Fuji? * Mock-Up X-T10 Vs. Real X-T10 (with XF 35mmF2 WR) * X Lens wishlist & 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 3: Which 3 primes combo is your ideal setup? :: X-PRO2 wishlist :: Be careful with thumb grips :: Sensor dust & more
Episode 4: POLL: No In Body Image Stabilization, do you bother? :: Old Lenses For Dummies + more
Episode 5: The New Leica Q :: Firmware 4.0 Beta :: Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat :: LR 6.1 & more! Top FXF threads

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General Discussion

– started by Patrick FR: “X-T1 Fimrware 4.0 – BETA“. Read the FXF feedback here.

– started by joshinthecity: “The new Leica Q“. Your thoughts?

– started by abjurina: “Fuji X Wedding Photography Chat“… tips and gear preferences from wedding photographer to wedding photographer.

Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

– started by MintMark: “X-T10 JPEG Size… 150% larger?” More here.

– started by Burb: “X-T1 hyperfocal distance” … or when rule of thumbs are wrong.

X-E1/X-E2

started by malteser: “My problem with Spot metering…” C’mon Fuji!!!

Fuji X Lenses

– started by Aswald: “Love Your Fujifilm Lenses? Keep Away From DUST!” Are Fuji Lenses Dust Magnets?

– started by ssobers: “Sistine Chapel to Tuscany, what would be your 2 lens line up?” Plenty of suggestions here… and also a tip on how to skip the infinite queue for the Sistine Chapel ;)

– started by JLing: “Fujinon xf 14mm , 16mm or samyang 12mm” Can you answer JLings’s biggest questions? Then do it here!

Adapting lenses to Fuji X

– started by rezzo:  “Looking for a lens to get ‘real’ 35mm“… No Fujinon allowed ;)

med by Aswald: “Canon FD – X Mount Adapters“. Fotodiox, Fotasy, Metabones, Novoflex?… Any ideas which adapter is “better”? Then say it here.

RAW PROCESSING

– started by BarwickGreen: “Lightroom 6.1“… did the new Lightroom really improved the X-TRANS demosaicing? And how does it perfom compared to older LR versions, RawTherapee, Capture One, Aftershot Pro… RAW files to download. Discover more here.

ACCESSORIES

– started by strabist: “What are your experiences, good or bad, with third-party / off-brand batteries?” Excellent (and cheap) options to the original batteries here.

IMAGES

– started by dontblameureyes: “Indonesia“… A just Stunning Collection of images.

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shared by Mahalarp: “Landscapes with Fuji X

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shared by Tom H.: Portraiture work, running topic

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shared by Ted Clutter: Landscapes with Fuji

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shared by joergs :: black & white (open thread)

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shared by JuergenK: Seascape

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shared by Enzio: Fuji Flowers

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shared by Mahalarp: Autumn Floating in Arashiyama, Kyoto

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shared by joergs: Black and White (open thread)

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shared by mbart ::  Landscape With Fuji X

POLL: No In Body Image Stabilization, do you bother? :: Old Lenses For Dummies + more Top FXF threads!

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TOP FXF THREADS TOC

Episode 1: Why do (some) People Hate Fuji? * Mock-Up X-T10 Vs. Real X-T10 (with XF 35mmF2 WR) * X Lens wishlist & 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 3: Which 3 primes combo is your ideal setup? :: X-PRO2 wishlist :: Be careful with thumb grips :: Sensor dust & more
Episode 4: POLL: No In Body Image Stabilization, do you bother? :: Old Lenses For Dummies + more

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General Discussion

– started by Newsphoto: “Me and my Fuji (post a photo with your Fuji)”… it’s Selfie Time… join the Party :)

– started by Patrick FR: “XF33mmF1.0 … should Fuji make it?” Yes or No?

– started by tedorland: “Image StabilizationDoes it bother anyone besides me that so many Fuji lenses lack OIS, and that NONE of the Fuji X-bodies have in-camera stabilization?” Read the answers here.

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Fuji X System

X-T1 / X-T10

– started by methodphoto: “X-T1 and Multiple ExposureRead why this is a hot topic here.

– started by rjmvandermeulen: “Wireless TTL flash with Fuji X-T1“. Is it possible? Discover more here.

X-E1/X-E2

– started by abjurina: “X-E2 NEEDS a new update and here’s why“… so here is why !

Fuji X Lenses

– started by eagle_friends: “Bokeh Club: A remanent of my days at the Pentax Forum Website. This thread is dedicated to posting examples of beautiful bokeh using Fuji lenses and/or cameras.A Must See for Bokeh Friends.

– started by benjaminthomson: “Not a lot of love for the 14mm“. If you love this lens, then say it here!

Adapting lenses to Fuji X

started by IKO: “Old lenses for dummies […] Feel free to recommend some lens you love or that has a strange special effect you like“. The rest of the story here.

– started by andrewlee: “Best m42 50ish mm lens?” You have the answer? Then share it here.

X100S/T

-started by yosemirza: “Are we going to have Firmware update for X100T just like XT1, at least the AF system?” Who knows? Discussion here.

ACCESSORIES

– started by photog: “My favorite travel photo backpackRecommendations here.

– started by MildManneredMarc: “Fujifilm Strap ?” Help here.

IMAGES

shared by JuergenK :: Samyang 12mm F2.0 NCS CS X Mount

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shared by DerBielefelder :: Fuji Flowers

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shared by harry-angel :: Streetphotography (open thread)

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shared by Don Pino: Landscapes with Fuji X

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shared by MatusKickaStreetphotography (open thread)

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shared by Vanquished :: landscapes with Fuji X

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shared by joergs :: modern architecture

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shared by RussFirst time astro photography

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shared by mbart ::  Landscape With Fuji X

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shared by bigbadwolflandscapes with fuji x

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shared by Casa :: Old Lenses for Dummies

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shared by dv.Fuji Flowers (Open Thread)

Hi, I’m the Fuji-tive, and who are you? From now on, direct links to your FXF profile. Feel free to present yourself to the X-world :)

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I’m The Fuji-tive, so I can’t share too many details on my personal FXF profile ;). But for all the others, it could be worth to take a few minutes and fill it in properly.

And here is why:

Starting from the next “Best of FXF zone” (see episode 1, 2 and 3), I’ll link DIRECTLY to the FXF Profile of those Forum Members, who have launched a hot thread or shared a top voted image.

So, if you want, you can introduce yourself to fellow X-shooters in your FXF Profile and also share your own blog, portfolio, Flickr account, contact details and more.

And today, one month after the Fuji X Forum launch, allow me to express my thanks to:

1) Thanks to all those, who already joined the FXF. It’s great to see how quickly a friendly community is coming together. I’m having lots of fun there and learn (and share) many things… feel free to join us, too.

2) Sure, when the Admin of the 5 years old German Fuji-X-Forum and my humble self decided to cooperate and launch the English FXF sister Forum, I knew that I was in professional hands: he had the knowledge, the experience, the workflow, was familiar with the forum software and more… but the reality even exceeded my expectation. He’s working hard and meticulously, always ready for a Skype call, quick replies to emails and has great ideas for the future of the Forum! Just Amazing! Thanks, FX Admin!

That’s it… I’ll now prepare the next “Best of FXF zone“, which should go online soon.

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

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[shoplink 36240 ebay]XF 16mmF1.4 WR[/shoplink] – save $150

XF 100-400 Recap:

July 2014: Fujifilm releases a new roadmap, showing a super tele-photo zoom lens coming in late 2015.
Photokina, September 2014: Fujifilm shows XF 140-400 mock-up with an aperture range that goes from F4 to F5.6.
February 2015: Fujifilm updates the roadmap and now shows an XF 100-400 coming in early 2016… no aperture range indication on the roadmap
CP+, February 2015: a journalist of ValueTechTV says that the XF 100-400 release was delayed, because Fuji decided to change the aperture range at the wide end and make it slower and smaller.
– The latest roadmap shared by FR-reader Stalkdog here, shows that Fuji will release the XF 100-400 in March 2016.

Now, FR-reader aki noted, that the roadmap shows an XF 100-400 that is 4.5 at the wide and 5.6 at the long end, confirming what the journalist at ValueTech said.

Well, since we now have the unequivocal evidence that FujiFilm reads FujiRumors, we can let them know what we think about the XF 100-400 aperture. Is it better not to care about the size (since it will be big anyway) and make a F4 constant zoom out of it? Or should Fuji try to contain its size (and price) by making it slower (F4.5-5.6)? Or maybe just keep the aperture range they displayed at Photokina (F4 to F5.6 – at that time the lens was planed as 140-400)?

Your thoughts are appreciated and keep in mind: Fujifilm is watching you ;)

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Fujifilm shows one of the FujiRumors Polls to the Press

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Tell Us Your X-Dream Camera… and then let’s vote the ULTIMATE DREAM-X-CAMERA POLL!

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So what’s next from Fuji??? X-shooter waiting for the Rumor-Bomb :) (by FXF member Trenton)
More Fun Creations here

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Is it an organic sensor Camera? Or a monochrome camera? And what about an X100Z with zoom lens? Or are you maybe still dreaming of a Full Frame Fuji? Is your secret wish a Medium Format Camera? Or is the 24MP X-PRO2 all you need?… These are some of the X-camera dreams shared recently at the Fuji X Forum.

Whatever you desire, you can keep up sharing it in this thread. We will then collect all the different wishes and make the Ultimate Dream-X-Camera poll out of your suggestions shared here on the Fuji X Forum.

It’s time to let Fuji know what our secret wishes are!

And now dream here, without limits :)

KAIZEN: Fuji Keeps Giving me a NEW Camera + Taming the X-Trans Beast + and more… miXed zone!

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by FXF member Harlem: early prototype of the Fuji-X-Loo-Series. More hilarious creations can be seen in this thread of the New Fuji X Forum

Feel Free to Join Us

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It took me a while to finally publish this miXed zone, but we had a very busy rumor time here on FR. The X-T10, 90mm and a new firmware were announced… and of course the launch of the brand new Fuji X Forum.

So, before sharing the usual buntch of links in this miXed zone, I’ll make short recap of the most important news and rumors you should not have missed… and then, just push the “read more” button and you’ll have a lot to read & see this weekend ;).

X-pert Corner: X-T10 First Look + XF 90mmF2 First Look + Using Firmware 4
Share your eXperience at the FUJI-X-FORUM: The New Official FujiRumors Forum!
Why do (some) People Hate Fuji + X-lens wishlist
New Fuji Roadmap shows Release of Lenses Month By Month

Fujifilm is forging a Medium Format Camera
Dream Deal: Black Fujifilm X100T now $300 off (get it for $999)
Fuji X-T1 Super-Firmware Ver. 4.0 to download on June 18th

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DOWNLOAD NOW: New Lens Catalogue (shows all Upcoming Lenses) and New AF Handbook ! + X-T10 with 35mmF2!

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Fujifilm updated its XF-lens catalogue. You don’t really will get new specs about the upcoming lenses (still no aperture range marking on the XF 100-400), but you can get an idea of the size of the upcoming lenses. Go to the XF-special site and download the catalogue here.

There is also a new special site about the new AF system. You can also download a Handbook.

Thanks for the links, Markus (mworsdorferinstagram)

ENJOY READING IT: X-T10 First Look / XF 90mmF2 WR First Look

Spotted by Thomas and shared at the FR-facebook page here: the Fujifilm X-T10 with XF 35mmF2 WR lens (via lesnumeriques). Accoding to the roadmap, the XF 35mm will be released late 2015… and would be the perfect kit lens for the Fuji X-PRO2 ;) .

Do you like the look of the X-T10, now that more and more real life samples surface on the web? The discussion is hot at the fuji-x-forum… you can read here what fellow X-shooters think about it.

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X-T10 (body + kit options): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / Cameraworld / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

XF 90mmF2 WR: USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / Cameraworld / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro

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See Fuji’s Future through the FujiRumors Crystal Ball: Huge 2015 Rumor Overview, Facts Check and Reliability Rating!

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Many of you asked me to introduce a FR1 to FR5 rating system like on all the other rumor sites, but I honestly don’t like rumor ratings. Here is why:

As you might know, in 2014 I’ve shared 74 correct rumors (82% hit rate). Many of them came from new or anonymous sources. So, just because a rumor comes from a new/anonymous source, it doesn’t mean it is wrong or has a low credibility.

Sure, I receive also plenty of fake rumors shared by people, who apparently do not like FujiRumors for some reason, but I was able to debunk almost all of them… so all those fake rumors luckily never went online (it would be a long, fun list to publish one day)!

Also, consider that many rumors have been shared several months (and even over a year) before the real product hit the market. For example, FR-sources shared already in July 2014, that the X-PRO2 will feature a 24MP sensor (and I’m confident that this rumor is correct).

Such Super Early Leaks can often be a problem for FR, because products that were really in Fuji’s plans at the moment when the rumor was shared, were dropped by Fuji later on (see X70, dual card slot for X-T1 and more). So it happens that correct rumors turn out to be wrong at the end… sh*t happens ;) .

That being said, I understand your need of a rating within this rumor jungle. Therefore, once or twice a year, I sum up all the rumors and try to order them according to their reliability. The list includes also rumors shared in 2014 which are still not verified.

This is also the occasion for me to say a BIG THANK YOU to all sources, who shared right rumors in the past years. I think 82% is an good hit rate for a rumor site, and it would not be possible without your amazing help…. we are all looking forward to hear more from you :) .

cheers,
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WHAT WILL HAPPEN

HIGH RATING

– Fujifilm X-PRO2 coming “late 2015“ (shared 13 January 2015)
– Fuji X-PRO2 will be 4K capable
– X-PRO2 will have new processor EXR III (shared on March 10)
– Fujifilm X-PRO2 will have 1/8000 mechanical shutter speed
– A New X-camera will be Announced in May
– X-PRO2 with APS-C sensor
– No more X-PRO1S, all R&D placed into the X-PRO2
– Fujifilm Flash will come in spring 2015, guide no. 50 and wireless control
– New Fuji flash with remote communication, HSS etc. available within late 2014 early 2015
– Fujifilm X-T10 to be announced Mid-May
– X-T10 announcement May 18
– The mysterious new entry-level? A cheaper version of the Fujfilm X-T1 coming this year (shared 12 January 2015)
– Downspec’d Fujifilm X-T1 to be called… Fujifilm X-T10
– Fujiiflm X-T10 – No weather sealing & smaller EVF
– Fujifilm X-T10 coming late spring/early summer
– Fujifilm X-T10: Some Design Changes over X-T1, SLR shape, Black and Silver version for the same price!
– Fujifilm X-T10 to be announced in May
– Fujifilm X-T10: Body Price between 700 and 800. Kit with 16-50 or 18-55! No dedicated PASM dial.
– ** FIRST FUJI X-T10 IMAGE LEAKED ** SEE NOW the Worldwide FIRST IMAGE of the Fujifilm X-T10!
– Two small dials under the X-T10 Drive and Shutter dial: One to enable flash, and one to switch to Full Auto Mode (with scene recognition)

MEDIUM RATING

– X-PRO2 Sync Speed faster than 1/180th
– X-PRO2 with 24MP
– New Firmware with Improved AutoFocus for X-T1 coming in May (probably 11th of May)
– Fujifilm X-T1 Better AutoFocus coming in May with Firmware Ver. 4.0
– Fuji Flash made with METZ, ABC grouping, off shoe TTL
– X-T10 no ISO dial, EVF size about the same of X-E2, build in flash, kit lens will be an XC lens
– Fujifilm X-T10 will feature a Function Dial (CH, CL, BKT…) instead of ISO-Dial!
– Fuji X-T1 Firmware ver. 4.0 to be announced in May but released in June!

LOW RATING

– XF 90mm will come in July
– Fujifilm plans a Super Fast F/1.0 lens!
– X-PRO2 version 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
– X-PRO2: available around “this time next year” with more than 16MP (the rumor was shared in late August 2014 by an anonymous source with nick name)
– X-PRO2 priced about 20% to 30% more expensive than the X-T1
– X-PRO2 will feature a dual SD card slot.
– X-PRO2 with tilt screen
– Sigma is looking at the X-system, but they still have to decide which lenses produce and when to launch them (shared 1 DEZ 2014).

THE FACT CHECK 2015

NOTE about the 2015 rumor Fact Check. I have made 2 lists. A “fair list” and an “unfair list“. The fair lists consist in all the rumors shared by different sources at different times, each of them could have been right or wrong. On the other hand, in the unfair list I put everything into the same pot. It’s not fair towards the work of my sources, but I share it out of a pre-emptive self-defense from those who want to put every into the same pot.

THE FAIR LIST

CORRECT RUMORS IN 2015
80% correct rumors

1. XF 16-55mm f/2.8 WR to be announced on January 6th
2. XF 16-55 will cost about £900/1000 (price £949)
3. X-A2 with 180° tilt screen for selfies
4. Fujifilm X-A2 to be announced January 15th
5. Fujifilm XQ2 coming January 15th
6. Lensbaby lenses for X-Mount coming this Spring – rumor confirmed by lensbaby at the their forum
7. NEW ROADMAP to be released NEXT WEEK :: will include XF 120mmF2.8 1:1 Macro, 35mmF2, 1.4x teleconverter and 100-400
8. eXtended X-deals :: Save up to $200 on X-cameras and XF-lenses until March 28!
9. SUPER-DEAL on the XF 18-135 starting on April 12 (save $300)
10. XF 16mm to be announced this week: It will weigh 375g, have a filter size of 67mm, a Focus range from 0.15m to ∞ , 13 elements 11 groups, 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) 1/3EV (22 steps).
11. eXtended version: Fuji X-deals will run until May 30 … Save up to $400!

WRONG RUMORS IN 2015
20% wrong rumors

1. Fujifilm should present a flash system for X series at the CES
2. Lightroom with X-T1 tethered support coming in February (shared 8 January 2014) – NOTE: a plug-in for Adobe tethered shooting was announced in February, but since I said a dedicated Adobe solution will be “released” in February, I consider this a wrong rumor.
3. Next Version of Lightroom will support X-T1 tethered shooting (shared 7 January 2014) – NOTE: a plug-in of Fujifilm was offcially announced on February 26th.

THE UNFAIR LIST

CORRECT RUMORS IN 2015
80% correct rumors

1. XF 16-55mm f/2.8 WR to be announced on January 6th + cost about £900/1000 (price £949)
2. X-A2 with 180° tilt screen for selfies and to be announced January 15th
3. Fujifilm XQ2 coming January 15th
4. Lensbaby lenses for X-Mount coming this Spring – rumor confirmed by lensbaby at the their forum
5. NEW ROADMAP to be released NEXT WEEK :: will include XF 120mmF2.8 1:1 Macro, 35mmF2, 1.4x teleconverter and 100-400
6. eXtended X-deals :: Save up to $200 on X-cameras and XF-lenses until March 28!
7. SUPER-DEAL on the XF 18-135 starting on April 12 (save $300)
8. XF 16mm to be announced this week: It will weigh 375g, have a filter size of 67mm, a Focus range from 0.15m to ∞ , 13 elements 11 groups, 9 (rounded diaphragm opening) 1/3EV (22 steps).
9. eXtended version: Fuji X-deals will run until May 30 … Save up to $400!

WRONG RUMORS IN 2015
20% wrong rumors

1. Fujifilm should present a flash system for X series at the CES
2. Lightroom with X-T1 tethered support coming in February (shared 8 January 2014) – NOTE: a plug-in for Adobe tethered shooting was announced in February, but since I said it will be “released” in February, I consider this a wrong rumor & Next Version of Lightroom will support X-T1 tethered shooting (shared 7 January 2014) – NOTE: a plug-in of Fujifilm was offcially announced on February 26th.

Push the READ MORE button for the updated 2014 rumor check

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The World of Film Simulation: ProNeg, Astia and Provia

The 4th, 5th and 6th episode of Fuji’s film simulation is now online at Fujifilm X World.

In Episode 4 they talk about the PRONEG Film Simualtion.

“PRO Neg. The tonality is very soft, and the skin tone appears very soft. The rich tonality reflects the lighting setting perfectly. If you just press the shutter button without thinking of the final output, then it will just produce a boring flat image. The film simulation is most effective when you have clear vision of the final output. The film simulation is great for studio portraiture where you have time to think about composition, lighting, pose, and expression. […] “PRO Neg. Hi” has a harder tonality when compared with “PRO Neg STD”,”

Epsiode 5 is all about ASTIA:

ASTIA is designed to be used under little or no lighting and subject in action. The film simulation is carefully designed to express the soft skin tones and not to wash out at the high end while making the shadow end a little hard. Tonality is designed so that it is sharp enough even without the use of lighting.”

In Episode 6 they cover the film simulation PROVIA:

No matter what the subject, lighting, or the shooting environment may be, you will find the photos non-collapsed when it is taken in PROVIA. You will also probably find yourself not needing to change the settings when you shoot in PROVIA.”

We talked about Classic Chrome here and Velvia here.

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