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Fuji’s last X-Pro1 firmware update was faulty

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

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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Long awaited Canon EOS M firmware update officially released

Canon officially announced a new firmware update 2.0.2 for their mirrorless EOS M camera which significantly improves the sluggish AF. Here is a list of the fixes and improvements:

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This is how fast the Canon EOS M autofocus will be with the new firmware

Several videos surfaced online demonstrating the improved autofocus of the upcoming Canon EOS M firmware update. For comparison, the first video shows the AF speed with the current 1.0.6 firmware, while the second video shows the improved AF with the yet to be released 2.0.2 firmware update (both videos shot with the Canon EF-M 22mm lens):

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Canon to announce a firmware update for the EOS-M, promises 2.3 times faster AF

Canon New Zealand announced that a new firmware update for the EOS-M mirrorless camera will be announced at the end of June, 2013. The slow autofocus has been one of the major complaints for Canon’s first mirrorless system camera. The firmware will make the AF 2.3x faster:

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What else is new?

The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens for Sony and Pentax mounts are already shipping in the US and are currently in stock. Fujifilm released new firmware updates for the X-E1 and X-Pro 1 cameras which improves the AF performance of the new 55-200mm lens. Topaz labs released new Photoshop plugin called Clarity.

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Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens sample images, new firmware update

Fujifilm published several sample images from their just announced Fujinon XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8R LM OIS lens ($699). There will also be a new firmware update that will be released once the lens starts shipping:

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