As I thought it would, the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS actually sells like crazy. This commercial success forces Fujifilm to postpone the availability of the new prime lens for its X-series cameras, the XF 14mm F2.8 R. The Fujinon XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 R LM OIS is pushed by the fact that it is the very [...]
A few days before Fujifilm unveiled its new X-serie system camera, the X-E1, they flew me to London to meet the Japanese staff of the Fuji X series, a dedicated team to the prosumer cameras. They had something to show me… the X-E1. I had the opportunity to try it for a few moments with [...]
Fujifilm has built a partnership with professional photographers. The Pro photograhers, AKA “Fujifilm ambassadors” are th Japanese photographer Toshimitsu Takahashi and Gueorgui Pinkhassov, from the magnum photo agency in Paris. So today, to launch of the new X-series Fuji X-E1, Fujifilm has released two interesting hands-on videos from their new “Fujifilm guys”. Myself, I will have [...]
Ahead of the photokina 2012, Fujifilm today unveiled the X-E1, the X-pro1 little brother, featuring the same X-Trans sensor, X mount… but skipping the hybrid viewfinder extra cost to reach an near affordable price tag. Here are the full technical specifications transmitted by Fujifilm : DIGITAL CAMERA FUJIFILM X-Pro 1 Model Name FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Number [...]
I just received Fujifilm’s XF lenses roadmap update from Fujifim France. Aside 5 new lenses in 2013, they confirm the launch of two new lenses for the X-Pro1 later this year after the summer. We’ll probably be able to get our hands on them at the Photokina 2012 that is held in September. These new [...]
There were very little doubts about that : the Fujifilm X-Pro1 target is Leica and its rangefinder range like the M9 and now the M Monochrom. Today, Fujifilm launched the adapter ring that will allow X-Pro1 equipped photographers to use Leica M lenses and more widely, all M mount lenses. The adapter made of aluminium [...]
Fujifilm released a new firmware for the X-Pro1 and its Fujinon XF lenses in order to solve the disturbing aperture ring continuous noise that I noticed when I reviewed the X-Pro1 in Malta last month. The new X-Pro 1 firmware will also fix a few bugs here and there and add a parallax correction when [...]
Here are two video footages I shot in Malta Island with the Fuji X-Pro1. This camera is not well known for its video capabilities and actually, Fujifilm staff told me that they thought of skipping the video function on the X-pro1, a camera that would have been 100% photography a tool. But there is a video mode [...]
I have spent 4 days with the luxury mirrorless camera Fujifilm unveiled lately, the X-Pro1. I have shot 500 images in Malta and will publish the full review anytime soon. To let you wait with something to peep, here is a first comparison shot of the X-Pro1 image quality from ISO 200 to ISO 25,600, [...]
Here is a first set of images taken with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 camera and two of the Fujinon XF lenses. You can download their full resolution versions, JPEG straight out of the camera, unedited, unretouched. Prior to the full review of the X-Pro1, this will give you an idea of the potential this camera of [...]
Today, I am flying to Malta, where I will test the X-Pro1 with its 3 premium prime lenses. I will post sample images as soon as I can for you to download and will measure the image improvement the X-pro1 should bring over competitors : APS-C and even Full Frame sensor DSLRs. I will also [...]
If you read my article on the X-Pro1 (its announcement or Fujifilm japans presentation or hands-on), then you are aware how the x-Pro1 and Fujifilm are targeting Leica and M9 photographers. The ones who own Leica lenses as the ones who dream of getting a M9 as a birthday present. In Japan this week, at [...]
When I was in Las Vegas for the CES 2012, I spent 2 hours with Fujifilm Japan and the X-Pro1. I am preparing a full hands-on preview of the APS-C mirrorless camera, but, let me firts post these video from the -Pro1. On the first one, I recorded the noise and strange way of ficusing [...]
I spent 2 hours in a very private meeting with Fujifilm Japan X-series team and the X-Pro1 (actually they also showcased the X100 Black Edition which is gorgeous). While I am struggling to find time to post the entire hands-on preview of this the X-pro1, a much anticipated mirrorless samera, needless to say… here are [...]
Hi gang, I just had a meeting with Fujifilm Japan this afternoon. There was the X team and they showcased the X-Pro1 as well as the X100 Black premium edition. They finaly gave me the lens roadmap, of course, the Fujinon XF roadmap for 2012 and 2013. Here it is : 2012 : 14mm [...]
I am writing this article from the flight which is taking me to Vegas, home of the CES (Consumer Electronic Show) and I’ll cover the show to report you all the latest. On Wednesday, I have a very special meeting at Fujifilm’s : I will meet a highly anxiously expected camera, a camera Fuji gave [...]
