X-T1 pre-orders
X-T1 body only ($1,299): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 Vertical Battery Grip ($ 249,99): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / EU: wexDE / wexUK /
X-T1 Hand Grip ($129.95): USA: AmazonUS / Bhphoto / EU: wexUk / wexDE
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- X-T1- how do I love thee? Let me count five ways… at thistonybridge here: “The viewfinder is bright and involving, the best I have used yet. It has a high eyepoint and there are options to have it with information around the sides, with no information, or withdual screens ( I haven’t figured out why you want that yet!) but it is big and beautiful. That said, it is still an EVF, and not an optical viewfinder killer!”
- Hands-on: First impressions on the upcoming Fuji X-T1 at grittymonkey here: “For me the jury is still out. The EVF makes a big impression, the camera is fast and responsive, but clearly I have been spooked by the lack of relief of the back buttons of the camera. So far it seems to me that If you already own an X-E2 (or were planning to buy it), don’t shoot action and don’t mind the big EVF, you don’t need to upgrade (or spend the extra money). Anyway, I will leave definitive conclusions for after a real test in real life. I should get my own production sample in 10 days (“I love it when a plan comes together”, fingers crossed), so if you want to hear more about the X-T1 and how it performs in real-life, stay tuned”
X-E2
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- X Factor – With ‘Altitude’! at lovetheimage here: ” [X-E2] It’s ideal for outdoor sports (as well as weddings, portraits, landscapes etc!) as you don’t even notice you are carrying it! Pushing both myself and the camera to the limits I had the horsey treat of shooting the BMW Polo Masters at Corcheval – one of the highest polo grounds in the world – played on snow. I was hooked from the first Chukka… Well, my little Fuji friend did me proud, achieving lovely sharp images in the most challenging conditions and capturing one of the fastest sports on earth.”
- Full Review: Fujifilm X-E2 the Greatest ILC? at bigheadtaco here: “In the end, comparing the X-E2 to the previous X-E1, it’s definitely worth the upgrade. Before the release of the X-T1, the X-E2 was the unoffical top-of-the-line X-series ILC camera. It has all of the most recent hardware and software upgrades, and still keeps all the ergonomic and functional features of the X-series cameras. The JPEGs are amazing, even at high ISO, and all the camera functions have been refined (EVF, LCD, AF, MF). Would I buy the X-E2?”
- Super-comparison at the Spanish site quesabesde here (translation) Fujifilm X-E2, Olympus OM-D E-M5, Panasonic GX7 and Sony NEX-7: “In any case, as what it is precisely to find these differences, it is demonstrated that the X-E2 is imposed on the rest in terms of image quality, noise control and dynamic range.”
- Matt Brandon (thedigitaltrekker): “I thought you might be interested in seeing the images from my new post. I used the multi exposure function on the X-E2 with some success. I was pleased with both the use of the multiple exposure as well as the long exposure technique. I was very pleased with how the camera performed in lowlight as well.” For his article Pushing the X-E2 to it’s limits and finding them click here: “[taking photos of] constant movement of people [...] with very little light and it failed..badly. Almost every frame was out of focus. I didn’t just shoot in AF-C I also shot in AS-S (single) and tried to capture scenes on the move. No luck.”
- Still life photography with a new Petzval lens on the Fuji X-E2 at aboutphotography here: “The lens is noted for its flattering use in portraiture, and a soft, swirling bokeh effect in out of focus areas. To harmonize the characteristics of the lens with my still life project, I kept to muted colors and soft, bright lighting.” He also wrote the article “Tilt-shift adapter on the Fuji X-E2, X-Pro1, and X-T1 cameras“. Check it out here. A third blog post, “A beauty portrait with the Fuji X-E2“, can be read and seen here.
- Beyond the static at thistonybridge here: ““Veil after veil of thin dusky gauze is lifted, and by degrees the forms and colours of things are restored to them, and we watch the dawn remaking the world in its antique pattern.” ― Oscar Wilde.”
- (shared via FR-twitter): The X-E2 is simply delicious (with XF23mm) at neillsoden here: “In my opinion, the X-E2 is currently the best camera that Fuji has, bar the X100S, but that is in a different class. [...] The 23mm is a really good lens, the build and image quality is outstanding. I would say that if you have the X100 or X100S in addition to another Fuji, you don’t really need this lens, and the price difference is small. That said, that beautiful f/1.4 can be really handy at times.”
- The Streetshooters – Fuji X-E2 + 27mm and Ricoh GR at mingart here: “The best camera for the Streets ? Of course, there is no such thing. Any camera is as good as the person behind it. But if you ask, what I prefer…no pixelpeeping, in real life…I like it invisible, undercover, no recognition at all, light to make you agile…a ninja camera… the Ricoh GR.”
- Fujifilm X-E2 w m-mount & Leica 50mm at alexlambrechts here: “For me, this camera is the perfect little street partner to my Fujifilm X100S, the Fujifilm X-E2 with m-mount & 50mm Leica Lens, gives me that perfect manual focus 75mm I love! [...] I believe this one blows it [the X-PRO1] away in so many ways! and way smaller too!” For some shots he took with the X100S click here.
- pocket-lint X-E2 review here: “If you’re after a CSC that’s all about image quality then look little further. We also love the hands-on layout of the build, and both retro style and retro approach to taking pictures thanks to physical aperture dials on the XF lenses. That £799 body-only price point might seem like a lot of money, because it is, but there’s a physical quality here that can be seen from a mile away.”
- The trio, X-E2 + X-PRO1 + X100S at draigphotography here: “With my happy trio above I have so many options. Yet all contain that gorgeous beating heart of the 16 megapixel X-Trans sensor. I have choices for carry, aperture, ND filter, leaf shutter, fill-flash, optical and EVF, all choices that I can make for shooting and which I would most need, yet I am assured the file output is consistent, that’s my kind of choices.”
- Low light photography with the X-E2 at flixelpix here: “I ventured out with the Fujifilm X-E2, 23mm and 14mm lenses. Read my review of the Fuji X-E2. Shooting at night is a different type of long exposure photography where you need to have the shutter open long enough for the landscape that is in total darkness to impact on the sensor.” For his article Ideal Landscape Photography Kit click here: “You will probably already know that even since I purchased my first X100 in 2011 I am completely smitten by the Fujifilm X range of cameras. The X-Trans sensor is amazing and to be honest all of the Fujifilm X Series cameras are ideal for landscape photography.”
- First Night of Training for the X-E2 at draigphotography here: “The X-E2, on it’s first project outing in hideous lighting conditions, performed like a champ. The size is not a concern (as pondered after X Pro1 use for so long) but the grip is a welcome addition, at least for me. The controls fall to finger naturally and everything feels that little bit tighter in operation. The X Pro1 is still an amazing camera (as is the X100s) so there really is no wrong choice. But Fuji have definitely honed/polished and improved upon many things to produce the X-E2.”
- The Times, They are a Changin’ at draigphotography here: “The Fuji X system is superb in it’s ergonomics and imaging quality, it’s small, light and quiet and now the XE2 has WiFi built inside the possibilities are there to be taken advantage of by the professional on location.”
- Fuji X-E2 W/ XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS Lens | PART 2 at leighmiller here: “The X-E2 was also nice to use…just like the X-E1. The AF was faster and there was less hunting. The button layout refinements are a nice touch as well. I never paid too much attention to the ISO setting except to ensure it was high enough for a fast shutter speed as required.”
- Fujifilm X-E2 Review and Real-World Write-Up at photomadd here: “I think it would be hard for anyone to really complain about the auto-focus system in the X-E2. It is a big improvement on the previous generation of X-Mount cameras when shooting real-world photographs. In that regard Fujifilm should be congratulated for getting their act together. If the past couple of years are anything to go by I can only see things getting better on this front too as Fujifilm seem keen to improve existing models rather than just releasing a replacement every few months.”
- review at amateurphotographer here: “Once familiar with the ins and outs of the X-E2′s operation, the solid build quality, superb handling and excellent button placement add up to offer one of the best user experiences there is. Most importantly, there’s no compromise in image quality, with the standard of results and detail rendered making it an excellent substitute for a more unwieldy APS-C-format DSLR. The X-E2 is, to put it simply, a stunning camera that’s up there as one of the most attractive on the market and is an absolute pleasure to use.”
- Fujifilm X-E2 Review: Further Refining The X-E Design at findingrange here: “The Fuji X-E2 brings its user back to the basics of photography, which is why I love the X Series so much. It thoroughly involves the person in the photographic process, which is also what makes this camera so plain out fun to use. It makes you want to go out and shoot. It makes you want to learn more.” For some BW shots with the 12mm Touit here.
- Fuji X-E2, RRS and Kirk compatible grip and L plate ~ mini review at prophotonut here: “I have just been trialling the new grip, base plate and L bracket for the Fuji X-E2 supplied in the UK by Photo Madd. The grip is a great improvement on the X-E1 model widely available on Ebay. Here are my findings.”
- Long Exposure with the Fuji X-E2 at mingart here: “Using a +10 stop B+W filter and a tripod for capturing some long exposure images with the Fuji X-E2. The zoom lens 18-55mm been perfect because of the terrain. Straight out of the camera (black&white yellow filter), increasing the shadows and highlights. LR 4.4 adding more contrast and sharpness.”
- Introduction to the Fujifilm X-E2 by X-Photographer Kale Friesen on youtube here.
- Fuji X-E2 Manual Focus at stanleyleary here: “This is the setup I am using to demonstrate the manual focus of the Fuji X-E2.”
- first impressions in French at k-pture here (translation).
X100S
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- Boban James “Hi Patrick. Been a long time follower of your blog and that was one of the reasons why I picked up a Fuji X100S. I’m a portait and lifestyle photographer based out of Hyderabad, India and took the Fuji across three Indian cities. I’ve put up a blog documenting my experiences at: I believe this is the first review from India and I thought it would be of interest to your readers. Cheers and look forward to interesting announcements on your blog.” Check it out here.
- Justin Balog: “Howdy Patrick! I thought you might enjoy this project we did with the Fuji x100s and a season of Bronco Fans. We’d love it if you shared it with your readers.” Check it here.
- Rainy Date (with the Fuji X-Pro1 and X100S) at olafphotoblog here: “If you live in Vancouver, you have to embrace rain as part of daily life. In fact, the winter months are usually associated with non-stop rain, sometimes for weeks. Such generosity in terms of wet weather could be viewed as a nightmare for a photographer … or it could be a great opportunity to challenge your photographic vision.” For his beautiful images in the post Westminster Abbey with the Fuji X100S & X-Pro1 click here.
- Duncan Martin: “Hi. I’ve been using the Olympus E-M5 for a while and quite recently bought a X100S to use alongside it. I’ve written a series of blog posts comparing the two cameras, which your readers might find interesting.” Check it out here at duncanmartin.
- MY 2013 | REVIEW at vopoku here: “The Fujifilm X-Pro 1 and X100s became my tools of choice and I discovered the work of some brilliant photographers. Here is a selection of some of my favourite images from last year.”
- “My new camera! It is here. After not many days at all of waiting (but after a great deal of deliberation about wants vs. needs, eating vs. starving and so on) I ordered a Fujifilm X100s . Ken Rockwell, that master of hyperbole and audience-directed sabre-rattling (seriously, the guy can’t write three lines without flashing his cutlass), called it the world’s best digital camera. While that’s almost certainly not true, it’s a hell of a machine.” Read more at thepalinode here.
- Behind the Photograph – One evening on the rocks with the Fujifilm X100s at mirrorlessons here: “I had the Fuji X100s with me so I knew that I would have to get in close to capture what I wanted. I headed to the rocks, while sometimes stopping to see if there was already a good composition or if I needed to go further.”
- Fujifilm x100s Review – Testing Never Really Ends at jekuarce here: “As many other photographers who have reviewed the x100s have said, this camera isn’t for everyone. There isn’t a zoom feature, it doesn’t go wider than 23mm (I feel that a 14mm would be a better street focal length for me), but it does just about everything I need it to do with my style of shooting.”
- The Experiment – The Fujifilm X100S at canadianloon here: “I had this thing hanging around my neck for over 7 hours and tucked into my coat and I never felt it at all. And this was with the stock strap! I can hold this thing all day and not hating it. When I needed the camera is was right there. This means I might actually have a camera with me when an opportunity presents itself!”
- X100S review at thephotofrontier here: “This is my GO-TO camera for storytelling and documentary work. Because of its size and stature, my subjects rarely notice it. And because of its cool look, if they do notice it, they are excited to have their photo taken with it. I can turn on the flash, engage the ND filter and put it real close to their face. People just love this camera!”
- Act a Fuji: Four Months With The X100S at petapixel here: “The X100S is the go to camera you want to take when you travel. Leave the DSLR’s at home. Enjoy your actual vacation by not having to dig around in your camera bag deciding which body and lens to use. As some would say, “keep it simple, stupid!””
- Istanbul City Stories : most bizarre real life Fuji X100S video review at pavels here: “The Fuji X100S which is an absolute beast and I’ve finally put it where it shines the most: in the streets.I have never seen such a mix of a streetphoto and video and for me, this is the review I want to see. The real life one. This camera is awesome tool, but I’m pretty sure we all know that by this time.”
- My new toy at gaborimages here: “I surprised myself with a Fuji X100s before christmas. Like probably many of you I was thinking long enough whether to get the camera or a 23mm f1.4 lens for my X-Pro, it wasn’t an easy decision, but I’m happy with the outcome.”
- “A week and a half ago, my wife’s grandmother passed away. They were very close, as she was and is to all of her grandparents. As her grandfather had already passed, the house now stands empty. Well, that’s not entirely true. Though the physical presence of her grandparents are gone, the memories and the reminders of love still fill the home.” See mwaltonstudio ‘s photographs here.
- Rainy Day Photography – Why shooting on a bad day can be good training at mirrorlessons here: “I think that rain or very cloudy days (if we want to talk about light) is always the ideal time for a training session. The reason is simple: you have to force your eye to look for less obvious things. You train yourself to look for details. You avoid classic wide-angle scenes that might have looked interesting bathed in an interesting light, but are clearly banal without.”
X-E1
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- The Big Fuji JPG Experiment in Mexico at thephotofrontier here: “In short, I loved how light weight and discrete the Fuji system is and at the same time delivering great IQ and image quality.” For another article Fuji Xing The Landscape click here: “We landscape photographers have a bad habit of carrying around all this really cool gear to remote locations, only to return with stunning images of the landscape we visited. I’m always reminding myself, that the adventure is more than just the destination. We have some great tools along with us, so let’s us them to help tell the story of our adventure. Stop and smell the roses…errrr…take the snapshot. Here are a few snapshots from our landscape photography adventure. Again, all via the Fuji X system. ”
- wedding photography with the X-E1 at martincastein here: “Let me state that my second shooter Katie uses the Fuji X-E1 for wedding photography and these pictures are therefore shot by her and not me. All pictures were shot on the Fuji X-E1 with the 18-55 zoom only, all files were edited from RAW. All editing is lightroom only.”
- January 11th, 201, Fuji XE1 40mm, The Ricoh Shooters Dream Part 1 at streetshooter here: “I handed Joe my Fuji XE1 with the 27mm on it. It’s dark man, I mean real dark. Joe made the above photo with my camera. He fell in love very quickly when he saw this shot on the screen. Of course I am in the process of putting together a deal for him on the XE2 and 4 or so lenses. Mary, his wife called me this morning and was very happy. She said that Joe seemed to have found a new love.” For his article Fuji XP1 Works the Streets of Philadelphia click here.
- Testing Fuji X-E1 | Part One at bloglovin here: “I was so impressed by this camera that I have decided to test it for portrait work tomorrow – a little battle between Canon and Fuji…sounds like fun right.”
- At last …Fuji X-E1 and motor roaming the first trip of the year at simonpeckham here: “Yeah… It seems and age since being out for the weekend in the camper so it was lovely to get away this last weekend, the forecast was sunny but cold, perfect for a trip to the sea side of Southend on Sea and a town not yet visited or had the pleasure of photographing. Sticking with my year or “on camera one lens” I was spending time with the X-e1 and 35mm f/1.4.”
- “I’ve never done a photo shoot with a newborn baby before, so this was an entirely new experience for me!” Read and see more at adrielhenderson here.
- The Mirrorless Post at davidduchemin here: “I’m convinced. After a week in Lalibela, Ethiopia, and a safari in Kenya, I’m ready to leave my heavy pro DSLR gear at home more often. I went to Ethiopia with a Fuji XE-1 and a Leica M (240), both with a small kit of lenses (18-55 and 55-200 for the Fuji, and 21mm, 50mm, and 75mm for the Leica), and went mirror-less all week.”
- Bloody Bridge with the Fuji X-E1 and the 14mm at martinspencephotography here.
- Fashion shoot with the Fujifilm X-E1 at rommenphotography here.
X-PRO1
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- An Interview with Portrait & Fashion Photographer (and X-PRO1 aficionado) Dave Kai Piper at slrlounge here… read it and enjoy Dave’s stunning images!
- Jack Tiong: “Hi Patrick, congratulation on your amazing website. I have benefited a lot from fujirumours. I have made a review on the latest fuji hand grip for X-pro 1 (product images and price). It’s be good if you could share it for people who is interested. Thanks and have a nice day.” Check it here.
- Marcial Rodriguez Izaguirre “Dear Patrick, First, I’d like to congratulate you for the web and encourage you to keep up this amazing job. I’m an owner of X-pro 1 and the prime 18mm. and 35mm. lenses. In my last trip to Japan I bought a X-E1 for a workmate of mine. It was a great deal since the X-E2 was the new camera for the X series at that time and because of the devaluation of Yen in the currency markets. I bought it together with the 18-55mm. so I had the chance to try for the first time both the X-E1 and a X series’ zoom lens. You can take a look to the pictures I took with the first light of the day after a sleepless night in Fukuoka due to ‘jet lag’ here. Although I was quite tired and sleepy, I enjoyed the morning with the X-E1 because of its ease of use and the versatility of the zoom. I didn’t expect such a great performance from a zoom lens. The only weak point, of course, was the limited luminosity of the zoom if I compare it with my prime lenses. I wouldn’t change my X-Pro for a X-E1 neither my primes for a zoom. I know now is time for the X-T1 and more to come but my point is that today I would strongly recommend the X-E1 to anyone with a limited budget wanting to enter the X series. With the firmware updates its performance is great and, after the release of X-E2, it can be possible to find very interesting deals out there. Thanks a lot!”
- Winter, cold, snow – who needs the weather sealed X-T1? Fujifilm X-Pro1 in cold weather at lakeviewman here: “Anyway – who says I have to wait? Today it was minus 18 degrees celcius, snow and wind – and my Fujifilm X-pro1 with the XF14mm f/2.8 and XF 35mm f/1.4 performed flawlessly!”
- Up in the sky with the x-trans!… beautiful shots by Mehrdad at qimago here. To read about his journey from Canon to Fuji click here (translated version).
- Fuji x Pro, Amsterdam loves you! at suberashi here: “I love Amsterdam thats a fairly well know fact. Great walkable, creative diverse and beautiful place and the perfect spot to test out the Fuji X Pro that I have invested money research and trust into.”
- Shooting Infrared – X-Pro1 at f-sunny here: “IR exposures can be long – there’s not much illumination getting through even, on a sunny day! Here are some initial test shots.”
- Highs and Lows of Using Fuji X-Pro Camera at jeffsinclairphotography here: “I love the X-Pro but use it less and less and use the Canon 6/5DM3 more and more for a variety of reasons but focus issues are paramount. To be fair, I have sold off all the heavy Canon zooms and only use smaller and lighter prime lenses but even so they are still heavier than the Fuji lenses but superior auto focus, controls and general ergonomics of the Canon cameras make the trade off worth while, at least to me.”
- X-PRO1 at fiftyfootshadows here: “This brings me to Fujifilm, their X series of cameras, and the body I have chosen to be my new day to day digital shooter, the X-Pro1. They have clearly been designed with film shooters in mind. Fuji’s engineers have a firm commitment to helping bring the joys of their old emulsions to life with the technology they have created to eventually replace it.”
- Winter in the derbyshire dales at thebigpicturegallery here: “All images taken on a Fuji X pro 1 using 14mm 55-200mm and a few nd grads and a 10 stop filter.”
- Fujifilm X-Pro1 : Thaipusam Festival At Kota Kinabalu at shukurjahar here: “Since this was my first time covering Thaipusam Festival, I have no idea how and what to expect. These are some images I took this morning with Fujifilm X-Pro1 + Fujinon XF 35mm F1.4.”
- Fujifilm X-Pro1 Shoots Landscape: Kota Belud – A Hidden Treasure For Landscape Photographer at shukurjahar here.
- Fujifilm Xpro-1 : Thaipusam 2014 at lucpher here: “I decide to bring my Fujifilm Xpro-1 with a 35mm 1.4, lightweight, fast lens and extremely capable at high ISO settings. The Xpro-1 being small and light, allows me to hand hold the camera over head and under the devotees for a different angle for many of the shots shown below. A heavier camera would have tire me out faster.”
- Scranton Lace in B&W at karenjohnsonphotography here: “They were all taken with my wonderful Fuji X-Pro 1 and what I love about the Fuji camera is the ability to see through the viewfinder in black & white. It is really easy for me to compose when I am looking at a black & white image. I can really see the light and shadows which I am always working with when I photograph an abandoned building.”
- Fuji X-Pro 1 with the Voigtlander 90mm f/3.5 APO Lanthar vs. the Zeiss / Contax 90mm f/2.8 Sonnar at gambofoto here: “With these two Voigtlander lenses I now have equivalent FOV’s of 75mm and 112mm respectfully.** Actually both lenses were the LTM mount (screw), so a simple adapter ring is required to convert them to M mount.”
- Sunshine At The Lake at fiftyfootshadows here: “I decided to push the x-pro1 and see what it could take as I shot into the sunlight. Even when a highlight is totally blown out it handles the light surprisingly well.”
- Modelflesh at suberashi here: “Was invited to spend some time in a studio last week too see how the Fuji X-Pro handled the workload. It was a chance to show the Fuji up against a Nikon D800 which the owner is thinking of changing to a Fuji. And a chance to see if this bad boy can step up to the haters.”
- New images, location lighting and stuff at timokoponen here: “There’s a mix of flash, fading sunlight outdoors and tungsten lights inside the house, creating a bit of “dirty” light. Shot with x-pro1 and Voigtländer 35mm nokton (wide open).”
- Interview with Luca Bracali at the fujifilmblog here: “Luca travels with such frequency that he’s away from home at least once a month, and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 has found a place in his camera bag. In fact, it was his nomadic lifestyle which first attracted the photographer to the Fujifilm X-Pro series of cameras. “With the new airline regulations you cannot travel carrying so many kilos,” he said, “but I still needed quality.”
- Chasing Fog at byjansen here: “I love the look of mist, it’s so peaceful and freezes frames even more. It silences sounds, narrows visibility. Best of days are the ones where I wander through the mist on my own, just me and the silence. Chasing fog..”
- Portraits from Trinidad Cuba at handcarryonly here.
- xPro-1 vs Yellow Stone Cave at thehumancamera here: “If you’ve been reading my recent posts, you’ll noticed that I have started using the Fujifilm xPro-1 a lot more frequently than before. Even though I&rsq