Category Archives: Fuji

Fuji X-Pro1 firmware update v1.01 released for camera and lenses

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2012

As previously reported, Fujifilm released firmware update v1.01 for the X-Pro1 mirrorless camera and lenses. Here is the list of changes:

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Fuji to increase the price of film on May 20th

By PR admin | Published: April 24, 2012

Starting May 2012 Fuji will raise the price of film. The price increase will be “substantial” and in some cases would be in the double digits. The impacted films are: color negative films, color reversal films, black and white films, and quick snap. Read the entire statement on fujifilm.com. You you are using Fuji film, you better stack […]

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Fuji to release a new firmware for the aperture chatter/clacking issue in the X-Pro1

By PR admin | Published: April 19, 2012

The Fuji Guys hinted on Twitter that a new firmware update for the X-Pro1 that will address the aperture chatter/clacking will be released soon. Now if only Adobe can add RAW support for the camera… Here is a video demonstrating the X-Pro1 aperture chatter/clacking issue:

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What else is new?

By PR admin | Published: April 15, 2012

Rayqual announced nine different Fuji X-Pro 1 adapters for various lens mounts. You can see some samples taken with the Kipon L/M-FX adapter on LeicaRumors. Fujinon 19-90mm T2.9 motorized lens for Super35/APS-C cameras.

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Fuji X-Pro 1 finally in stock in the US

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2012

Adorama currently has the Fujifilmn X-Pro1 and 18mm f/2 lens in stock. Update: Amazon also has it in stock.

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The Fuji X-Pro 1 camera is now shipping in the US, but how about the lenses?

By PR admin | Published: April 2, 2012

As I already mentioned that the Fuji X-Pro1 camera will start shipping this week in the US, but it seems that this will not be the case with the X-Pro1 lenses – the above Amazon order has a delivery date for the camera but not for the lenses.

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Fuji X-Pro1 cameras en route to US dealers, available on April 4th

By PR admin | Published: March 29, 2012

After the Fuji X-Pro1 has been available in other countries for almost a month, the first US shipment is currently en route to dealers according to Brandon Remler who works for Fujifilm USA. Expect the first shipments to customers to start next week. B&H has listed the availability date as April 4th:

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Fujifilm partners with Globe-Trotter to release a limited edition suitcase for X-Pro1 mirrorless camera system

By PR admin | Published: March 23, 2012

Own a Fuji X-Pro1 mirrorless camera system, want to travel in style and have £5695 ($9,000) to burn? Get this Globe-Trotter limited edition suitcase. From the press release:

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Fuji promises a modified sensor for the white disc blooming issue, not clear who will get it

By PR admin | Published: March 13, 2012

Fujifilm issued a statement about the “white disc/sensor blooming” issue reported few months ago. In addition to the Finepix X10, the X-S1 camera is also impacted. A new firmware for the X-S1 will be released on March 21st. The second part of the statement is confusing – Fuji have developed a modified sensor that will resolve […]

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Kipon Leica M-mount lens adapter for Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera now available on eBay

By PR admin | Published: March 9, 2012

The Kipon Leica M-mount lens adapter for Fujifilm X-Pro1 cameras is now available on eBay for $67.99. Few days ago Kipon announced a whole series of different lens adapters for the X-Pro1 mirrorless camera. Fujiilm will release their own adapter for Leica lenses later this year. Kipon als has a Contax lens adapter for the X-Pro1.

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