Fuji shows the yet best PRO mirrorless argument so far! :)

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Image courtesy: Wexphotographic

The image above shows yet the most funny argument pro mirrorless so far! Thanks Fuji for showing some fun (unlike Nikon).

Reminder: Today Fuji announced all their new products:
X-PRO2 specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
XF 100-400mm specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
X-E2s specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
X-70 specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.

This is undoubtedly the best PRO mirrorless argument ever :)

Fuji announces their new X-PRO2, X-E2s, X70 and 100-400mm lens.

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Fuji announced all their new products:

X-PRO2 specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
XF 100-400mm specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
X-E2s specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
X-70 specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.

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Fujifilm X-Pro2: Official Press Release / Product Page with samples /
Fujinon XF100-400: Official Press Release / Product Page with samples /
Fujfilm X70: Official Press Release / Product Page with samples /
Fujifilm X-E2s: Official Press Release / Product Page with samples /
Fuji Flash EF-X500: Official Press Release / Product Page with samples /

Leica announces three new M-mount lenses!

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Leica announced three new M lenses. Full specs and preorders here:
Leica Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens for $2,195 at Bhphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).
Leica Summicron-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens for $3,995 at Bhphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).
Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Black) for $2,795 at Bhphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).
Leica Summicron-M 35mm f/2 ASPH Lens (Silver) for $2,995 at Bhphoto (Click here) and Adorama (Click here).

Fuji Australia posts full X-PRO2 spec list!

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Fuji Australia posted (and later removed) the full X-PRO 2 spec sheet. Fujirumors managed to copy the info:

Model Name FUJIFILM X-Pro2
Number of effective pixels 24.3 millions pixels
Image sensor
Sensor Cleaning system
Ultra Sonic Vibration
Storage media SD memory card(up to 2GB) / SDHC memory card(up to 32GB) / SDXC memory card( to 256GB)
UHS-I/UHS-II(Only Slot 1)*1
Still image

JPEG (Exif Ver.2.3)*2, RAW : 14bit RAW(RAF original format), RAW+JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
File format
Movie
Movie File Format: MOD
Movie Video Compression: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Audio: Linear PCM/ Stereo sound 48KHz sampling
Number of recorded pixels L: (3:2) 6000 x 4000 / (16:9) 6000 x 3376 / (1:1) 4000 x 4000
M: (3:2) 4240 x 2832 / (16:9) 4240 x 2384 / (1:1) 2832 x 2832
S: (3:2) 3008 x 2000 / (16:9) 3008 x 1688 / (1:1) 2000 x 2000
Lens mount FUJIFILM X mount
Sensitivity AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3(up to ISO12800) / ISO200 to 12800(1/3 step)(Standard Output Sensitivity)
Extended output sensitivity : ISO100 / 25600 / 51200
Exposure control TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average / Center Weighted
Exposure mode P(Program AE) / A(Aperture Priority AE) / S(Shutter Speed Priority AE) / M(Manual Exposure)
Exposure compensation -5.0EV – +5.0EV, 1/3EV step
(movie recording : -2.0EV – +2.0EV)
Image Stabilizer Supported with OIS type lenses
Shutter speed
Mechanical Shutter
4 sec. to 1/8000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.(All modes)
Bulb mode(up to 60 min), TIME : 30 sec. to 1/8000 sec.
Electronic Shutter*3
1 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(P / A / S / M modes)
Bulb mode : 1 sec. fixed, TIME : 1 sec to 1/32000sec
Mechanical + Electronic Shutter
4 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(P mode), 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.(All modes)
Bulb mode(up to 60 min), TIME : 30 sec. to 1/32000 sec.
Synchronized shutter speed for flash
1/250 sec. or slower
Continuous shooting Approx. 8.0 fps(JPEG : 83 frames?Lossless compression RAW : 33 frames?Uncompressed RAW : 27 frames)
Approx 3.0 fps(JPEG : endless?Lossless Compression RAW : endless?Uncompressed RAW : 36 frames)

  • * recordable frames depends on recording media
  • * Speed of continuous shooting depends on shooting environment and shooting frames
Auto bracketing AE Bracketing(±2EV / ±5/3EV / ±4/3EV / ±1EV / ±2/3EV / ±1/3EV)
Film simulation bracketing(Any 3 types of film simulation selectable)
Dynamic Range Bracketing (100% · 200% · 400%)
ISO sensitivity Bracketing (±1/3EV / ±2/3EV / ±1EV)
White Balance Bracketing (±1 / ±2 / ±3)
Focus
mode
Single AF / Continuous AF / MF
type
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF frame selection
Single point AF : EVF / LCD / OVF : 11×7/21×13(Changeable size of AF frame among 5 types),
Zone AF : 3×3 / 5×5 / 7×7 from 77 areas on 11x 7 grid,
Wide / Tracking AF : (up to 18 area)

  • * AF-S : Wide
  • * AF-C : Tracking
White balance Automatic Scene recognition /
Custom1 to 3 / Color temperature selection(2500K – 10000K) /
Preset : Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater
Self-timer 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay
Interval timer shooting Yes (Setting : Interval, Number of shots, Startinng time)
Flash modes Flash modes

Red-eye removal OFF
Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
Red-eye removal ON
Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander
  • * Red-eye removal is active when Face Detection is set to ON.
Hot shoe Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible)
Viewfinder
OVF
Reverse Galilean viewfinder with electronic bright frame display
Coverage of frame area v.s. capturing area: approx.92%?Magnifications approx x0.36 / x0.60
EVF
0.48-in TFT color viewfinder Approx 2.36 millions dots(4:3) Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area : approx. 100%
Eyepoint : approx 16mm(from the rear end of the camera’s eyepiece) Diopter adjustment : -4 to +2m-1
Magnification : 0.59x with 50 mm lens (35mm equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1.0m-1
Diagonal angle of view : approx 29.1°(Horizontal angle of view : approx 24.4°)
Built-in eye sensor
LCD monitor 3.0-inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx 1.62 millions dots
Movie recording Full HD 1920×1080 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p up to 14 min.
HD 1280×720 60p / 50p / 30p / 25p / 24p up to 28 min

  • * Use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 10 or higher
Film Simulation mode 15 modes (PROVIA / Standard, Velvia / Vivid, ASTIA / Soft, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg.Hi, PRO Neg.Std, Black& White, Black& White+Ye Filter, Black& White+R Filter, Black& White+GFilter, Sepia, ACROS, ACROS+Ye Filter, ACROS+R Filter, ACROS+G Filter)
Dynamic range setting AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400%
ISO restriction(DR100% : No limit, DR200% : ISO400 or more, DR400% : ISO800 ore more )
Advanced filter Toy camera / Miniature / Pop color / High-key / Low-key / Dynamic tone / Soft focus / Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)
Wireless transmitter
Standard
IEEE 802.11b / g / n (standard wireless protocol)
Encryption
WEP / WPA / WPA2 mixed mode
Access mode
Infrastructure
Wireless function Geotagging, Wireless communication (Image transfer), View & Obtain Images, Remote camera shooting, PC Autosave, instax printer print
Other functions Exif Print, PRINT Image Matching II, Language(35 languages including JP / EN), Time difference, exposure preview on LCD during Manual mode, EVF brightness, EVF color, LCD brightness, LCD color, Mode effect on monitor, Customize
Terminal
Digital interface
USB 2.0 High-Speed / Micro USB

  • * connectable with Remote Release RR-90 (sold separately)
HDMI output
HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Others
Microphone / shutter release input: ø2.5mm, stereo mini connector
Hot shoe, Syncronized terminal *Mechanical release S1 button
Power supply NP-W126 Li-ion battery (included)
Dimensions Dimensions 140.5mm (W) x 82.8mm (H) x 45.9mm (D) / 5.5in. (W) x 3.3in. (H) x 1.8in. (D)
(Minimum depth: 34.8mm / 1.4 in.)
Weight Approx. 495g / 15.7 oz. (including battery and memory card)
Approx. 445g / 17.5 oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card)
Operating Temperature -10°C – 40°C / +32°F – +104°F
Operating Humidity 10 – 80% (no condensation)
Battery life for still images*4 Approx. 250 / 350 frames (EVF / OVF, When XF35mmF1.4 R is set)
Battery life for movies*4 single consecutive movie: approx. 110 min. (Face detection is set to OFF)
Starting up period Approx 0.4sec.

  • * Fujifilm research
Accessories included Li-ion battery NP-W126
Battery Charger BC-W126
Shoulder strap
Body cap
Strap clip
Protective cover
Clip attaching tool
Owner’s manual
Warranty+D66
Notes
  • *1 Please see the Fujifilm website (http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/compatibility/card/x/) to check memory card compatibility.
  • *2 Exif 2.3 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
  • *3 The Electronic Shutter may not be suitable for fast-moving objects. Flash can not be used.
  • *4 Approximate number of frames / period that can be taken with a fully-charged battery based on CIPA standard.
Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality / Size All figures are approximate; file size varies with the scene recorded, producing wide variations in the number of files that can be stored.

Number of images
Modes Still image (L)
Number of recorded pixels 6000 x 4000 (3:2)
Quality JPEG FINE JPEG NORMAL
SDHC memory card 8 GB 540 800
16 GB 1110 1660
Number of images
Modes RAW
Quality UNCOMPRESSED LOSSLESS COMPRESSED
SDHC memory card 8 GB 150 300
16 GB 320 630
Recording time
Modes Movie
Quality FULL HD (1920 x 1080) 60p / 30p HD (1280 x 720) 60p / 30p
SDHC memory card 8 GB 26 min. 51 min.
16 GB 54 min. 105 min.
  • * For recording movies, use a card with SD Speed Class with Class 10 or higher.
  • * Individual movies cannot exceed approx. 14 min. on Full HD mode, and approx. 28 min. on HD mode in length.

Samsung NX products officially marked on “closeout” at Adorama.

Adorama

In late September Samsung USA marketing denied the rumors about their camera business closure would be true: “Withdrawing from the camera business is not true and there is no official plan to stop production of cameras and lenses.” (Source IR).

Well now here we are with Adorama officially adding to all Samsung NX lenses with a “closeout” mark (and also the NX1 kit got the same). Damn and I thought we should always trust marketing press info ;)

So for sure we should believe Samsung too when they say: “”Media reports that Nikon is allegedly buying our NX technology are not true.“. Even if shortly after they somehow admitted: “Should Nikon seek Samsung’s camera business, it could be for diversification of its product portfolio.” (Source: Korea Times).

For sure if Nikon is going to use NX tech in their future Nikon FF mirrorless camera they will not make it public. We will have to open up the camera to see the Samsung marks (if my rumor is correct).

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Adorama info via Photorumors