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Light Leak
Richard: “I know you have made references to the light leak issue in the UK, but here’s Fujifilm UK post of their news feed, dated 14th March. S/N seems larger than others mentioned (well last 4 digits anyway). I gotta get mine sorted out. Here is the link“
Fuji is fixing or replacing all light leak affected X-T1’s out there. But, if what FR-reader Luca told us in the comments to a previous post is correct, they are also already improving another criticized aspect of the camera: the arrow buttons. He said: “I received a new X-T1 in Italy serial 41M09xxx (in exchange for my “old” 41M03xxx). There is NO LEAK and also the arrows buttons are significantly more responsive and little less recessed with a clear “click” feel. No more hard nail tip pressure. Not so responsive as [shoplink 17992]X-E2[/shoplink] but an unexpected leap forward. Very good!! ” Can anyone out there confirm it?
In the meantime, here is the first list of things Fuji should change on the X-T1 according to FR-reader Jorge Moro (website). “1. The freakin’ annoying video button!! I hate it. I can’t tell you how many times I hit it while shooting. Fuji needs a firmware update to DISABLE it. Or convert it to a “FN” button. On my X-E1 I used that FN button to activate focus points. 2. Those little TINY MINISCULE buttons on the pad on the back. I’m sure it was done for weather resistance but they ARE TERRIBLE!!!” If what Luca told us is correct, the second point in his list may be already be corrected by Fuji.
Lightroom patch
Dominik Fusina found a patch to make Lightroom work with X-T1 RAW files here (tranlsation)
Fuji X-T1
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image courtesy: olafblog
– No More Excuses – Fuji X-T1 review at olafblog here: “I have met many photographers who would like to transition from SLRs to the X-series cameras but somehow they are afraid to do so. Part of the reason could be gossip going around the Internet about certain issues such as the AF speed or file processing. Yes, with early Fuji cameras those who wanted to shoot hummingbirds playing hide and seek may well be better off with an SLR. Fortunately, the X-T1 addressed those issues. Another reason could be the unfamiliar look of the Fuji X-Pro1 and X-E1/2 for photographers who are used to shooting with SLR-like cameras. For them, the X-T1 offers a familiar look, superb handling and the best EVF on the market.”
– field test of the X-T1 at the Spanish site dsrlmagazine here (translation).
– fuji x-t1 review #4: field test las vegas at f8blog here: “And that, I suppose, is the true strength of the X-T1: the camera is so intuitive to use that you don’t even think about it. There are no technical limitations (poor viewfinder, poor focus, poor exposure) that force you to think about your camera instead of your subject. You just shoot.”
– Homage to Malevich and the Suprematists with the Fuji X-T1 at aboutphotography here: “I set my X-T1 camera to square format and black & white and used two lenses, the 60mm macro and the 56mm f/1.2 with a Nikon 6T close-up lens on it. In both cases I set the camera to manual focus because I was shooting wide open and wanted to place the focus point in very specific locations. I usually shoot the Fuji X cameras in RAW plus jpg. Most of these images were from the original jpg compositions with a bit of post-processing added contrast.”
– video review at erickimphotography here: “Overall I like the camera a lot and would highly recommend it (superb image quality, great form factor, and responsive). Some downsides are that the AF isn’t as accurate and quick as other cameras (like the Olympus OMD)– although it is a huge improvement from the X-Pro 1 and x100s. Hope this improves with future firmware updates.”
– review at the.me here: “But the X-T1′s real bummer — for my unimportant self at least: the exposure compensation dial cannot be locked — which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. But it happened again and again over the course of several days that the value was changed accidentally by simply carrying the camera with the neck strap.”
– Setting up your Fuji X-T1 at nikonglass here: “That about covers my personal settings for the X-T1. Please take note that my choice of settings is based on my style of photography, which is portraiture, storytelling photojournalism, wedding and family snapshots. I mainly use single shot AF, Face detection and JPEG’s straight out of the camera. I also love the RAW conversion feature found in the X-T1. So that’s it for now, if you have any questions do leave them below!”
– More Fuji X-T1 AF Predictive AF Tracking Tests at danbaileyphoto here.
– Review at the Japanese site trendy.nikkeibp here (translation).
– Review Part 1 at karlbratbyphotographer here: “To sum up this is a superb camera with a superb line up of some of the best quality glass available, all in a neat package that has now matured into a fully usable pro system camera. The Fuji X system has always had great image quality, but now it has a body that a pro can use day in and day out. Fuji are quick to listen to photographers and alter things if needed, this is a brand new camera and yes its not perfect buts it NOT far off...”
XF 56mm f/1.2
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– technical review of the 56mm (mounted on a X-T1) at the Spanish site dslrmagazine here (translation): “Not so many years ago, would have seemed unthinkable to create the equivalent of a 85 mm f / 1,2 nearly free of aberrations and physical parameters such as the contents of this Fujinon XF 56mm f / 1.2 R.” For the field test part of the review click here (translation).
– The 56mm won the “editor’s choice award” at thephoblographer here: “Fujifilm’s 56mm f1.2 is the sharpest mirrorless camera lens that we’ve tested. Not only that but it exhibits beautiful bokeh, pretty good color rendition, almost no distortion, focuses quickly, and is built well. It’s a bit expensive though, and for that reason we really only want to recommend it to the creme de la creme of the X series users.
– Michele Galante: “Dear Patrick, I’m just an enthusiast photographer. I started shooting Fuji X with a X100 and now I have two X-E1 and several lenses. Today I’ve tested the new 56mm, here some pictures. If you like it, you can share. Some other links: 500px, mgphoto, facebook.”
XF 10-24
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Japanese review at mapcamera here (translation).
34 Responses
Does anyone have light leak through the AF Assist Lamp? I just viewed a video on Youtube showcasing this phenomenon.
I tested mine and it does not exhibit the phenomenon. It is also not one of the recalled serial numbers.
Yes, i have also the Problem with the AF Assistant Lamp …
I tested it and I do not have this issue, but I do have the door leak
Selling my xpro1 for an rx1r was hoping fuji would come up with an updated sensor
Got today replacment body from WEX before was 41m02xxx now is 41m09xxx and i feel same “There is NO LEAK and also the arrows buttons are significantly more responsiveand little less recessed with a clear “click” feel””
I do enjoy what you do, but is it just me or do all the links and formatting make it hard to read most posts?
I don’t have an older X-T1 to compare it to, but the arrow buttons on the body I received last week (41A06xxx) have a definite, subtle click and are very usable. When I started working with them the thought that crossed my mind was, “What’s all the fuss about?” Either I’m easily satisfied, or the buttons have been upgraded since the camera was originally released. (Neither answer would surprise me.)
Just got off the phone with Fujifilm and the repair technician confirmed that they are indeed “improving” the directional pad on the rear of the camera. Although, I do find it interesting that no one is really complaining about this issue with Fujifilm directly. The technician stated that of all the complaints he has received, only two included the directional pad along with the light leak issue.
Just talked to Fuji USA and asked about the arrow pad improvement and got the answer that there is no improvement planned at this point of time they are just fixing the light path…
That’s weird. Fuji told me the exact opposite lol. I guess we’ll find out when I get my camera back.
I am curious to see what you will get back! Pls post it! What is the expected turnaround time?
My XT-1 is from an early batch that is affected by the light leak problem. Fuji USA confirmed via serial number, AND I confirmed via flashlight test, shining it into the open door/HDMI bay with lens cap on, purple flare on LCD screen. They said no problem, will be taken care of within 2 days, PLUS a fix for the deeply recessed 4-way controller I complained about. Fuji just does everything right, fantastic camera, fantastic service.
Yea, thanks Eric Kim. I highly value your opinion seeing that all you are in the photo world is a pitch man for your own photo classes. And when the cameras are rolling, you can gather the balls to shoot people walking in the street without asking. Soooo very impressive. Please just close your mouth. Please.
Pitchmen on the internet!?! Horrors!! Is this something new??
Unless someone has a gun to your head and is forcing you to visit his website, I don’t get why you’re complaining.
The old
“people leaving DSLR’s in droves” routine is pretty funny when mirrorless sales actually fell more than DSLR sales last year with81% of shipments still DLSR.
Years after the first mirrorless and with multiple companies and formats involved , Nikon and Canon still hugely dominate the
market, Nikon and Canon numbers { market share DSLR} are not that different than they were pre-mirrorless . It is the disappearance of Olympus, the decline of Pentax and
Sony from the DSLR market that really account for most of the decline.
It is funnier still when the article is related to the X system as despite its lovely image quality. The X system accounts for less than 10% of mirrorless sales giving Fuji around 1-1.5% share of the interchangeable lens market. Not exactly world domination now is it.
Not so many years though. Give it time. Not that DSLRs will disappear though.
Yep because buying camera brands that dominate the market is far more important than actually using the camera.
Have you got any sales data for 2014-1015 on which model and brand is going to dominate the market? I’m in the market for a new camera and I need one with strong sales figures. I think the D3000 series and the Rebel XT’s sell more than the higher end cameras. Going to look into them, can not wait.
I don’t visit his site at all. Just stop putting these false idols up there with actual working professionals. All this guy is is a blog labeling himself as an international photographer. He’s nobody, no different than anyone else I could dream up who wants to fund their own tickets to far away places and post the results on their own blog filled with ads and hawking their street photo workshops.
Eric Kim is no different than a fraudulent televangelist.
I suppose your complaint was really meant for the editor of this site, then.
The Eric Kims of the world will always be with us, some more subtle than others. The photographic internet is full of these guys, from the well-known “gurus” to non-entities with a knack for social media, selling videos, e-books, workshops. I find it annoying, too, but it’s not going away. Just wondering why you would single out this one person for special abuse.
Spent the last week trying to my hands on X-t1 before I go on vacation tomorrow. At the last minute when I had given up hope one store sold me someone else’s pre order that they had not come in to pick up!!! I head to airport in a few hours and now have the x-t1 was only able to get 18-55 lens as my funds are limited.
About the light leak (I’m unlucky, 41M05xx) : In France, Fujifilm attitude is a little different it seems. When I contacted them, they offered to check and repair it for sure but I feel like they are making it “difficult” so that you don’t do it. I have to send my 1500€ camera by my own devices through a “relais” (basically, a grocery store down the street) and they are not responsible if anything happen to it. Plus the general attitude of the persons I was in contact with was not very forthcoming and agreeable, I had the distinct impression that I was bothering them.
I’ll go through my reseller (FNAC) and have it replaced.
I just came off the phone with Fujifilm UK about the light leak on my early number XT-1 – they were happy to take the camera in for fixing. However I really wanted to ask about the news that the (infuriating) directional pad on the rear of the camera is being updated. The official line was that they knew nothing of this!! A camera technician was contacted and that also drew a blank. They said that they knew nothing of this problem… So will the early adopters in the UK have to put up with this when Fujifilm in the USA and Italy (at least) are fixing the cameras???
I would appreciate a little more effort from Fujifilm UK in finding out from their Tokyo HQ or USA region whether this directional pad fix will be available soon for my XT-1. It really affects the performance of this camera especially when quickly switching between the two XE-2 and the X100s that I also use, thanks.
I sent a written complaint to Fujifilm UK just after I came off the phone, I include the quotes from people here about how their X-T1 cameras had been fixed. This is the reply I got: Thank you for contacting Fujifilm UK.
I am sorry to hear of the problem that you are experiencing with the directional pad on the XT-1.
Unfortunately, as my colleague has advised, there is no known issue with the rear directional pad on the camera, and furthermore, no ‘Fix’ is available for this. I am sorry that we are unable to be of assistance on this matter.
Obviously people on this forum are misleading us about their cameras being returned with improved directional pads???
I contacted Fuji here in Germany and same story. They said that the light leek will be fixed but the buttons are within the specs and therefore won’t get fixed.
So, I am wondering if I should wait with the repair of the light leak until the rumor of a ‘fix’ for the directional pad has also reached Fuji
Gut feeling tells me that it is just a wrong information that there will be any improvements to the arrow buttons. Fuji Germany told me the same. There is no problem.
Unless they make an offficial statement that there will be a fix, I don’t believe there will be one.
Well, I wouldn’t say that people on the forums are misleading. I for one “spoke” with Fujifilm USA and the response I got was that if a customer complains about the directional pad for being too recessed into the body they can work on “improving” the symptom. So in the end, I believe that it is on a case by case basis and a customer has to actually complain about the directional pad when sending it in with the light leak problem in order for Fuji to improve it.
I just got off the phone with Fujifilm US and they said that there is no such button fix and that when they heard rumors of it they contacted Fujifilm in Tokyo and they denied any change in production except for the light leak fix.
I also just called Fuji US and they said to me as well that there was no known issue with the directional buttons and that was not being fixed.
I had the light leak and contacted Fuji USA. A week later – NOTHING!!! They don’t answer, although I filled official request on the web site and have case number. I decided to return the camera back to the store. I’m very disappointed by Fuji’s lack of response. I like the camera and I will order it again.
However, after this, I officially plan to stop being an early adopter. I had problems with so many cameras so far… D7000 (hot pixels), 5D MIII (light leak and hot pixels), D800 (left AF point), D800E (left AF point), and now the X-T1 (light leak). I have more than enough cameras now to wait and eventually buy something, only after it approves its quality and justify the need of having it.
I asked Fuji Germany about improved arrow buttons and they replied to me that “the buttons on your camera are within specifications and there is no problem”.
Never presumed it to be a “problem” and I had the impression that this person didn’t really ready my mail, but hey. This means no improved buttons planned?!!
My rear click wheel is also terrible and especially the right and down button have no click feel at all – I have to use them with my nails;-) Will try to exchange the body in my local store or otherwise send it to fuji for improvement..
Something is definitely different on the newer (higher) serial numbers. I exchanged my X-T1 today at my local camera shop since my purchase was less than 30 days ago. They had one in stock with a serial number above the range Fuji said was ok (not having the light leak). My new X-T1 is definitely different with regard to the rear 4-way control buttons as well as the focus assist and quick menu button. They have a definite ‘click’ now and don’t feel as recessed into the body and mushy. They work well now and I’m very pleased. So, yes something has definitely changed in the later serial numbers. My new X-T1 is in the 41A06XXX range.
ok, I love the x-t1. It is the camera that I have been waiting for in terms of ergonomics, positioning of the exposure triangle + compensation knobs, and basically everything about it aesthetically (pre-use). Then there is this, light leak, locked ISO knob, and difficult to rotate exposure comp knob without savage-like thumb strength.
I can confirm what others have been sharing, that Fujifilm (US) is responsive in taking your name and address to correct the light leak. I will also share that I experienced the same response as what others have expressed in regard to changes to the directional pad and other buttons: Fujifilm US informed me they know nothing about, and I should not expect on return of repaired camera, any improvements to the tactility of any buttons.
There are a lot of [conflicting] reports and discussions about the directional pad and the other buttons being improved; although I would enjoy sending my camera to Fujifilm with the expectation to receive it back with all said improvements to it as others have claimed they noticed on newer production runs, there is only a 30 day window of opportunity to return to seller for a full refund. So, with a direct statement that I should not have this expectation, I am sending the camera back for a full refund, and will wait a few more months for Fujifilm to thoroughly test this new product. Why should I spend close to $2K US on a camera and kit lens that was obviously rushed through QC, have it REPAIRED, and not enjoy the improvements made to the camera in later production runs?
I am only sharing my personal experience and decision, with the hope it may help others who are on the fence, like I was, in deciding to send back to seller. After careful consideration, as a consumer I believe I need to send a message to Fujifilm that they should not or cannot expect to do that to consumers without us feeling slighted, regardless of Kaizen or their customer service.
I am still a fan of Fujifilm and the “revolution” they started back with the introduction of the X series. I own the X100 and love it, I own the XF1 and think I may love that little guy more for its innovative design, portability and size. So until all issues are resolved with their newest X-T1, I will enjoy my other Fuji cameras and use my fantastic Nikon D7100.