Category Archives: Fuji

The upcoming Fujifilm X30 compact camera will have an EVF

The Fuji X20 compact camera is already listed as discontinued and it will be soon replaced by the new X30 model (pictured above) that will have an EVF (the X20 had an optical VF). The X30 will be available in silver and black and is rumored to have the same price tag as the X20 ($500). Via […]

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What else is new?

→ The Mitakon 50mm f/0.95 lens for Sony E-mount is now available for pre-order at B&H. → Lolumina introduces new line of interchangeable soft-release buttons for non-threaded shutter release cameras. → Exporter For Aperture is now available for download at the app store (this tool allows you to export your Aperture libraries into Lightroom after […]

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Deals of the day: Panasonic GF2 for $99, Pentax Q10 for $169, Fuji X-E1 for $649

Those deals will expire tomorrow evening (July 31st) at 11:59pm EST: → Panasonic Lumix GF2 camera for $99 (regular $299) → Pentax Q10 camera with 27.5-83mm lens for $169 (regular $399) → Fujifilm X-E1 with XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS lens for $649 (regular $699) – includes free Fujifilm hand grip assist ($79.95 value) & SanDisk 16GB memory vault ($19.95 value), you will […]

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Fujifilm published an updated X mount lens roadmap (2015)

Fujifilm releases an updated roadmap for their X mount lenses – here are the main updates: New XF 90mm f/2.0R lens scheduled for mid 2015 Next available lens will be the XF 50-140mm f/2.8 R OIS WR XF 16-55mm f/2.8 WR will be available spring 2015 Previously announced “High speed wide angle lens” confirmed as […]

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David Hobby reportedly leaks pictures on flickr taken with a new Fuji X100T camera

This one is filed under the “there is always one” category: David Hobby (aka as Strobist) reportedly uploaded a set of photos on flickr (now removed) that were taken with a new Fuji X100T camera (see the discussions on Reddit and Dpreview). David Hobby has been working with Fujifilm in the past and it is not […]

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The latest patents from Fuji, Sony and Canon

Fujifilm filed a patent for a 28mm f/1.4 lens (35mm equivalent). Another curved sensor patent from Sony was filed in Japan.

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The latest patents from Fuji, Olympus, Panasonic, Canon and Tamron

→ Fujifilm filed a patent for a Optical Viewfinder with Built-in Zoom.   → Olympus filed a patent for a 12-40mm f/2.8 (24-80mm equivalent) and 12-50mm f/2.8-4.0 (24-100mm equivalent) lenses designed for Four Thirds. → Olympus filed a patent for a reversible lens that can also be used for macro photography. → Panasonic filed a patent for a 150mm f/2.8 […]

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Fujifilm released a firmware update for ten of their cameras

Yesterday was all about the new Nikon D810 camera and you may have missed the news that Fujifilm released new firmware updates for ten of their cameras:

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Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens officially announced

Fuji officially announced their first first weather resistant XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens. The US price is $899.95 (available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama) Lens specifications: Name FUJINON Lens XF18-135mm F3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR Lens configuration 16 elements in 12 groups(4 aspherical elements and 2 ED lenses) Focal length f=18-135mm(35mm format equivalent: […]

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Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens to be announced tomorrow

Tomorrow (June 16th) Fujifilm will announce the XF 18-135mm  f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS lens that has been on the roadmap for 2014. The new lens will be dust and water proof, it will take 67mm filters and will be priced ¥108,000 in Japan (around $1,000). Via Digicame-info

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