Category Archives: Fuji

Fuji’s last X-Pro1 firmware update was faulty

By PR admin | Published: July 25, 2013

Fujifilm issued a statement that the last X-Pro1 firmware update was faulty. It seems that the problem is serious since they ask customers to contact Fuji support if the firmware was already installed:

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First picture of the upcoming Fuji XF 23mm f/1.4 R lens

By PR admin | Published: July 23, 2013

This picture on Fuji’s website appears to be the upcoming Fujinon XF 23mm f/1.4 R lens (35mm equivalent). The new lens will have a distance scale and 62mm filter thread. According to the latest roadmap, the 23mm f/1.4 lens is expected to be announced by the end of the year.

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Fuji announces new XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens, updates X-mount roadmap, releases new firmware

By PR admin | Published: July 23, 2013

Fujifilm published an updated X-mount lens roadmap that includes a new XC 50-230mm f/4.5-6.7 OIS lens (75-350mm equivalent) that will start shipping by the end of the year. Fuji also officially released the latest firmware update that will introduce focus peaking for the X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras

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Fujiflm Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X slide films discontinued

By PR admin | Published: July 20, 2013

Freestyle Photographic Supplies posted on their Facebook page a Fujifilm marketing bulletin announcing the discontinuation of Neopan 400 B&W and Provia 400X slide films. The Neopan 100 is the only remaining Fujifilm B&W film. For slide film your options are: Fujifilm Provia 100F, Velvia 100 and Velvia 50. You can stock up on the soon to be discontinued […]

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Additional details on the upcoming Fuji X-Pro1 and X-E1 firmware updates

By PR admin | Published: July 17, 2013

During the last product announcement Fujifilm also promised new firmware updates that will introduce focus peaking for the X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras. Today the company published additional information on what to expect on July 23 when the firmware updates will be officially released:

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Your future Fuji lens could be made in the Philippines

By PR admin | Published: July 16, 2013

Fuji proudly displays the “Made in Japan” stamp on their cameras. With the introduction of new entry level models (X-M1) and the upcoming even cheaper X-A1 camera, the company is looking to cut production costs and diversify risk (remember the last major earthquake in Japan?) by outsourcing production to other countries. Today Fujifilm announced that they […]

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How low can you go: rumors point to a new entry level Fuji X-A1 mirrorless camera

By PR admin | Published: July 11, 2013

The latest rumors are pointing to another entry level Fuji mirrorless camera announced at the end of August. The new model will be called X-A1 and it will not have a X-Trans APS-C sensor. The camera will be sold at the WallMarts of the world which means a very low price point. The recently announced X-M1 body […]

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Fuji X-M1 hands-on videos

By PR admin | Published: June 29, 2013

The Fuji Guys continued their tradition with two new videos on the recently announced Fuji X-M1 mirrorless camera:

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Many US camera and lens rebate programs will expire this weekend

By PR admin | Published: June 26, 2013

The Nikon rebates will be renewed next month, but many of the high-end lenses will not be included (end June 29th). The current Fujifilm rebates will not be extended (end June 29th). Those Canon savings will expire on July 6th. Sony’s offers are valid till June 29th. Tamron lens savings are set to expire on June 30th. […]

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Fujifilm X-M1 camera, Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 R and XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lenses officially announced

By PR admin | Published: June 24, 2013

Fujifilm officially announced their latest X-M1 mirrorless camera, Fujinon XF 27mm f/2.8 R and XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS lenses and a new firmware that introduces focus peaking for the X-Pro1 and X-E1 cameras! Other companies should take example from Fuji on adding features to old models instead of trying to sell you functionality with a […]

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