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Fujifilm X100S Firmware Update v1.02

Fujifilm X100S Firmware Update v1.02

Fujifilm have released a firmware update for the X100S. The only fix is listed as follows 1.The phenomenon is fixed that the brightness of the OVF bright frame doesn’t change according to a surrounding brightness in case of ISO 1600 and higher. Sadly it doesn’t include anything about AF being improved at low light that [...]

April 25, 2013 Matt Maddock firmware, fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, x100s 6

Fujifilm XF 14mm lens Sample Images

Fujifilm XF 14mm lens Sample Images

Just a random set of images taken with the Fujinon 14mm f/2.8 R lens. [...]

April 23, 2013 Matt Maddock fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, lens, X-Pro 1 0

Fujifilm updates the lens roadmap – includes Zeiss lenses.

Fujifilm updates the lens roadmap – includes Zeiss lenses.

UPDATED: FUJIFILM X-Mount Lens Roadmap 13 high-performance lenses to support a much wider range of photography 17.04.2013 FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is issuing an updated version of the roadmap forFUJINON X-mount lenses for its FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and FUJIFILM X-E1 compact system cameras. This is further to the last XF lens roadmap issued in June 2012. [...]

April 17, 2013 Matt Maddock Announcement, fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, lens, Mirrorless, X-E1, X-Pro 1 0

Fujifilm officially announce the 55-200mm X-Mount lens

Fujifilm officially announce the 55-200mm X-Mount lens

Launch of the first telephoto zoom for the XF Lens series FUJINON XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS – fast aperture of F3.5-4.8 across the entire zoom range and outstanding image stabilisation 17.04.2013 FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is proud to announce the launch of the new “FUJINON XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R LM OIS” lens for the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and X-E1 [...]

April 17, 2013 Matt Maddock Announcement, fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, lens 0

Fujifilm X100S Hints & Tips

Fujifilm X100S Hints & Tips

I’ve just picked up an X100S so I thought I’d  go through the manual carefully and see what’s new.  Whilst reading the manual I realised there were a few things I’d never actually known about my X100!  Many of these hints and tips can be applied to the X100 as well, but bear in mind [...]

April 16, 2013 Matt Maddock Article, fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, x100, x100s 3

Two Free Lightroom 4 B&W Presets for the Fujifilm X-Series

Two Free Lightroom 4 B&W Presets for the Fujifilm X-Series

I’ve been meaning to put these Lightroom 4 preset templates on here for a while, but just not had the time to get around to figuring out uploading them to the site! I’ve included two templates, a standard one that I use as a basis for general B&W photography on the Fujifilm X-Series cameras and [...]

April 11, 2013 Matt Maddock fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, Software 0

Quick Comparison – Nikon 50mm v Fujifilm 35mm v Fujifilm 18-55mm

Quick Comparison – Nikon 50mm v Fujifilm 35mm v Fujifilm 18-55mm

Just for fun, I shot a quick comparison of the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 on the D800 against the Fujinon 35mm f/1.4 and the Fujinon 18-55mm f/2.8-4. Below are the three images I took – all shot at f/5.6 1/60th ISO 200 with a Nikon SB900 set at 1/32nd in manual mode.  All are jpegs straight [...]

March 16, 2013 Matt Maddock Comparison, fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, lens, X-E1, X-Pro 1 1

Fujifilm EF-20 v EF-X20 Flash

Fujifilm EF-20 v EF-X20 Flash

The X100, X-Pro1 and X-E1 are famous for their low-light, high-ISO capabilities, but sometimes a touch of flash can make an image pop where is could be flat otherwise.  This is especially true in bright sunlight where harsh shadows and bright backgrounds can often lead to subjects not being properly exposed, or having harsh and [...]

March 6, 2013 Matt Maddock Accessory, Featured, Flash, fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, X-E1, X-Pro 1, X10, x100, x100s 7

An early morning out with the XF1

An early morning out with the XF1

I took a little time this morning to take the Fujfilm XF1 to Morecambe Bay.  I was supposed to be trying some long exposure with my X-Pro1 too, but firstly I forgot my tripod in the rush, but more importantly, the tide was out!  So I concentrated on using the XF1.  I’m still learning how [...]

February 19, 2013 Matt Maddock camera, Featured, Features, fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, XF1 0

Fujifilm XF1 First Look

Fujifilm XF1 First Look

Fujifilm UK was recently kind enough to send me a sample of the XF1 to review.  I’ve had it for a few days now and been out shooting with it when I have had the chance, so here are my first thoughts on the XF1 and a few first sample images. It’s a great looking [...]

February 15, 2013 Matt Maddock camera, Featured, fuji, fujifilm, Fujifilm-x, XF1 2