Fuji X-T2 Leaked

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 1, 2016
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The specifications of the upcoming Fuji X-T2 leaked online and the official announcement will be on July 7th

– 24.3MP CMOS sensor
– Image processing engine X Processor Pro 
– Video 4K30fps. Full HD60fps 
– Video of the bit rate is 100Mbps 
– The maximum speed of the shutter is 1/8000 seconds. 1/32000 sec electronic shutter 
– Synchro speed of the flash is 1/250 seconds 
– AF 325 points can be selected intelligent hybrid phase difference AF 
– The body is in a magnesium alloy, improve the durability of the dial. Dust and water specification 
– EVF is 2.36 million dots. Refresh rate 100fps 
– 3-way tilting 3 inches 1.62 million dot LCD monitor 
– Dual SD card slot. UHS-II support 
– AF-C custom settings 
– ISO range is ISO200-12800 (RAW) 
– Wi-Fi built-in. Remote shooting correspondence. Instax Share printer support 
– 16 kinds of film simulation modes, including the ACROS 
– That can customize the settings screen “My Menu” 
– Normal / boost mode switching 
– 14bit RAW lossless compression. Camera RAW development 
– Exposure compensation +/- 5EV 
– 256-segment metering (multi-spot average, spot, center-weighted) 
– Interval Shooting 
– 13 kinds of creative filter 
– The battery is NP-W126S. The number of possible shots 350 sheets 
– 3.5mm microphone jack. 2.5mm remote terminal. USB3.0 terminal. Micro HDMI terminal 
– You can use all of Fujinon X mount lens group

Via Digicame-info and Photorumors

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Fujifilm X-Photographers Behind The Frame

By Louis Ferreira | Published: July 1, 2016

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I just binge watched Fujifilm’s X-photographers – behind the frame series and it is compelling, but I wish they were released in batches because they are very short (about 2 minutes). If you are already a Fujifilm fan the quotes in the videos will probably resonate with you, but if you are considering switching to Fujifilm these quote might help you understand why so many have picked Fujifilm cameras over competing mirrorless systems.

Episode 1

“The Fujifilm X100T is my enabler. My tool. So small, yet so incredibly capable. It allows me to see and capture the moments of everyday life like no other camera.” – Jonas Rask
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Meyer-Optik Announced A New Trimagon 95mm f2.6 portrait lens

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 29, 2016

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Meyer-Optik announced a new Trimagon f2.6/95 portrait lens. Here are the main specs:

  • Light intensity & focal length: f2.6-22; 95mm
  • Optical design: 3 elements in 3 assembly units
  • Angle of view: 25°
  • Filter diameter: 52mm
  • Optical assembly as a classic triplet | 3 lenses/3 units
  • Iris diaphragm with 15 specially calculated steel aperture blades with special anti-reflection coating
  • Compatible with:
    • Canon
    • Nikon
    • Fuji X
    • Sony-E
    • MFT
    • Leica M (rangefinder not supported)
  • Available from early summer 2016
  • RRP: €1,699 (incl. VAT)

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Instax SP-2 Now Available for Preorder

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 28, 2016

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The Instax SP-2 can be preordered on Amazon at this time and I will update this post with B&H Photo and Adorama when links become available.

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Instax SP-2 Officially Announced

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 27, 2016
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June 27, 2016

FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) is pleased to announce the release of the “instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-2,” the smartphone printer which can print high-quality credit-card sized instant photos from smartphones in just 10 seconds.

In recent years, the number of photos taken by smartphone users has been increasing. Photos are usually shared with friends through SNS such as Facebook and Instagram and people enjoy using filters and editing their favorite photos. In order to meet the rising demand of users wanting to create photos from their smartphones, we introduced the “instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-1” in 2014. This product has been well accepted by many with its features that enable users to print instant photos easily anywhere, anytime.

The “” is a newly designed product which has improved image quality compared to that of the “instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-1” and new functions to meet users’ preferences and their lifestyle of taking and editing photos with smartphones.

A higher image resolution and contrast are achieved with the adoption of a new exposure system of the “instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-2.” Also, the printing time has been shortened by combining the exposure and film output processes. When users send an image to the “instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-2” via wireless LAN, they can get photos in just 10 seconds.

In addition, new filters and templates have been added to the creative experience of the free “instax SHARE” app. Using the “Custom filter,” the brightness, contrast and saturation of the image can be adjusted. With the “Collage template, ” two to four images can be combined into one instax photo and with the “Split template, ” one image can be split into two instax photos.

The “instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-2” is available in Gold and Silver. From the product design point of view, its body has been refined and finished to create a sophisticated appearance.

The “instax SHARE Smartphone Printer SP-2” demonstrates Fujifilm’s commitment to continuing to expand the world of the instant photo system, “instax mini,” and “instax SHARE” which enables users to enjoy on-the-spot printing of photos, and deliver the fundamental photographic values of “shooting, preserving, displaying, and gifting” photos. Read More »

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Instax App Updated for SP-2

By Louis Ferreira | Published: June 26, 2016

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Today the Instax app was updated with support for the Instax SP-2. Read More »

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