Triple Fuji X news (firmware, API and cool Borchure)

Firmware:
Fuji released the new firmware update Ver.1.11 for the X PRO 1 (Click here to download). It adds the support for the new M mount adapter: “When FUJIFILM M-mount adapter is set to the camera body and the correction menu of “COLOR SHADING CORRECTION” or “PERIPHERAL ILLUMINATION CORRECTION” for the mount adapter is operated, corrected live image can be displayed on EVF/LCD for setting appropriate value with ease.“

API:
FUji also launched a new API tool. More here: https://www.fujifilmapi.com/

Brochure:
If you want to check out the latest sexy looking X system borchure click the following link to download it: http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/pdf/lenses_accessories_catalogue_01.pdf. It also includes the new roadmap and an image of two of the upcoming new X lenses!

In stock status check:
Fuji X PRO 1 body is in Stock at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here), Jessops UK (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).
Fuji X 18mm f/2.0 in Stock at Amazon (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).
Fuji X 35mm f/1.4 in Stock at Amazon (Click here), Adorama (Click here), BHphoto (Click here) and Digitalrev (Click here).
Fuji X 60mm macro f/2.0 in not Stock at Amazon (3-4weeks) but is in Stock at Digitalrev (Click here).

 

Canon event on July 23th confirmed. Mirrorless system coming?

Canonrumors spotted that invitation for a new Canon product announcement event in Czech Republic. If the rumors we posted many times here are correct than Canon could launch the new mirrorless system on that day. Maybe they want to avoid the press chaos of the September event at Photokina. Anyway, sounds like Panasonic and Samsung got the same idea as Canon an they will also announce new cameras and lenses within the next 1-3 weeks :=)

 

 

Mirrorless news roundup…

Mitakon and Sony lens:
The image on top shows the new Mitakon 35mm f/0.95 lens for the NEX system. It will reach the market on late July. New Sony NEX lenses like the 16-50mm pancake will arrive in August!

And here is the news roundup:
Samsung NX20 review by ePhotozine.
Photoheadonline posted part 4 and part 5 of the Leica on budget guide.
Samsung 18-200mm lens review at Photozone.
X2 versus Nikon J1 by Steve Huff.
Ricoh GXR firmware update (Dpreview).
G1X review at Neocamera.

New 14mm and 19mm f/2.5 lens patents for the GXR

Egami (Translation here) spotted a new Ricoh patent describing a 14mm and 19mm f/2.5 lens for the GXR system. Both lenses will be used along an APS-C sensor module.

Both Ricoh and Pentax will announce plenty of mirrorless stuff at Photokina in Spetember. And the good news is that Ricoh is really giving a free way to Pentax engineers. So you don’t have to “fear” a Pentax-Ricoh system fusion.

Leica Monochrome reviews roundup…

Today we talk a bit about the Leica Monochrome. Yes, this is a post for reach people only :)

First of all BHphoto (Click here) reports that the $7,950.00 Monochrome will start to ship from August 28th. Focus Numerique posted a Leica Monochrome review by Alexander Maller: “The images are impressive. There are many, many, many details from what I know with film. The sharpness is excellent and the images are searched and really beautiful especially in the small details like hair, skin.“.
ISO Test: Leica M Monochrom vs. Leica M9 at RedDotForum.
Leica M Monochrom Hands-On Preview at ePhotozine. They also posted a Leica X2 Hands-On First Impressions Review (ePhotozine).
Leica M9 unscrambled at PetaPixel.

Now really, who of you guys preordered that camera? I can’t wait to see a FF mirrorless for $3,000. That’s what I want!