Category Archives: Fuji

Zeiss to produce lenses for Sony NEX and Fuji XF mirrorless system cameras

Zeiss announced on their blog plans to produce lenses for Sony NEX and Fuji XF mirrorless cameras. The first three lenses currently in development are 2.8/12, 1.8/32 and 2.8/50 macro. What to expect: All new Zeiss mirrorless lenses will have autofocus Zeiss lenses for X-mount will have also a manual aperture setting Priced at around EUR 1,000 […]

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 firmware update v2.0 is out

Fujifilm released firmware updated v.2.0 for the X-Pro1 mirrorless camera. Here are the download links: Fujinon lens firmware v2.0 X-Pro1 body firmware updated v2.0 Instructions

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Fujifilm XF1 announcement

The Fujifilm XF1 camera is now officially announced. For more details check this dedicated XF1 website. Amazon is currently taking pre-orders at $499.95. XF1 promo videos:

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BIG day tomorrow: Canon, Fuji, Leica, Olympus and Panasonic announcements

   Big day tomorrow! Before the 2012 Photokina show officially starts on Tuesday, we will have many new products announcements tomorrow: Canon: EOS 6D, Powershot G15 and Powershot S110. Leica: new M rangefinder with R lens adapter, D-Lux 6 and V-Lux 4 compact cameras, new S3 medium format. Panasonic: GH3 camera, LumixG X 35-100mm f/2.8 lens. Olympus: E-PL5, […]

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Fuji XF1 specifications, features, price

Together with the new Olympus and Panasonic products that will be announced tomorrow, Samy’s Camera also has a pre-order listing for the Fujifilm XF1 compact camera ($499):

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Remember the Fujifilm XF1? It’s coming on Monday

  The Fujifilm XF1 compact camera (see press release and specs) will probably be announced on Monday, September 17th. The lens will have  7 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical surfaces and 3 ED elements. The sensor size is 2/3″ (from the X10). The XF1 will be available in three different colors. The lens is 25-100mm f/1.8-4.9. The […]

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Fujifilm X-E1 sample images, $300 kit savings

Sample images taken with the new Fujifilm X-E1 camera can be found at the new X-E1 dedicated website. Additional samples taken with various XF lenses can be seen on fujifilm.com. Another interesting development is that if you buy the X-E1 kit (with the 18-55 lens), you will save $300 compared to if you buy camera and the […]

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Firmware update v2.00 for the Fujifilm X-Pro1 coming on September 18th *UPDATED*

With all of the buzz surrounding the new Fuji X-E1 camera, I am not sure if you noticed the press release about the previously rumored firmware update for the X-Pro1. There will be four major improvements in v2.00: improved AF and manual focus speed, better operating speed and a new auto-ISO setting of 6400. The new firmware […]

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Fuji X-E1 and new XF lenses pre-order options

Fuji X-E1 (black): Adorama | Amazon | B&H   Fuji X-E1 (black) with 18-55 lens: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Fuji X-E1 (silver): Adorama | Amazon | B&H Fuji X-E1 (silver) with 18-55 lens: Adorama | Amazon | B&H Fujifilm XF 14mm f/2.8 lens: Adorama | B&H | Amazon Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 lens: Adorama | B&H | Amazon

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Additional Fujifilm X-E1 coverage *UPDATED*

Additional Fuji X-E1 coverage (still no word on the XF1 camera): Official product page Dedicated Fuji X-E1 website Hands-0n at dpreview The new X-Pro1 firmware v2.00 will be available on  September 18th, 2012. Fuji X-E1 product introduction videos: More videos after the break:

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