And here it is the long time expected new X PRO 1 firmware update! You can see the press release at Fuji (Click here). Here are the new benefits:
- 1.Reduction of chattering noise from iris of lenses in shooting mode.
- 2.Improvement of phenomenon that parallax compensation does not work under condition of manual focus with OVF bright frame mode.
- 3.Improvement of phenomenon that OVF quality as low visibility due to too bright OVF under the condition of power save mode during pressing the shutter button halfway.
- 4.Improvement of phenomenon that delete function does not work after viewing continues shooting mode images.
I will also give you a short roundup of the latest X PRO 1 reviews and news:
A new leather case for the X PRO 1 (DCwatch). A new gallery by Pfflynn….what a name 😉 The Fuji at the Madison Square Garden (Brandon Remler). A test with the 1974 Leica Elmarit lens by John Smith.
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). Mike Kobal made a short NEX-7 versus Fuji X PRO 1 comparison.
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There is also 3 files for the lenses too and there is also a fix to SilkyPix for that yellow-green “orb” problem when editing shots that have areas that exceed the DR of the sensor. I haven’t had time to test it out yet, though.
I don’t know why Fuji doesn’t put firmware versions in their file names. And those 3 lens firmware files all have the same name, gee-sh.
LOL. I love this kind of description. Some of colleagues in support tend to it write it the same way – “improve the error.”
When later one reads the ticket’s resolution note, one has to scratch his has head: does the “Improvement of phenomenon” mean the issue is fixed or … the delete function was removed altogether?!
No af speed improvements? I would have thought that would be top priority…
I just updated the firmware for the 35mm and the body and I do feel the focusion speed is a little bit better.
I have tested the 60mm with new FW for body and lens, and the macro and non-macro AF are faster.
All chatter has disappeared or not noticed (18mm, 35mm, and 60mm).
AF is (locked) better but no way to measure the among of improvement. I think 18mm still has room to focus better in near distance.
I guess all of the new lenses’ firmware had improved the AF somehow.
Did others who updated the body firmware see version 1.01 in the camera instead of the 1.10 in the instructions?
In also updated the firmware. Damn the AF is super. I think the fastest of any camera today.
Could you please share a video of the AF speed?
Be sure to make it time lapse.
There is a clear improvement in the auto focus, but it is still not lighting fast.
The main difference I notice with the 35mm is that there is now a difference between auto focus in bright and dark conditions. Before it was fairly uniform, slow in light and dark scenes. Now pretty snappy in light scenes, but slower in dark.. defiantly a improvement.
Check out my x-pro 1 pics here 🙂 http://500px.com/thomashogben
This camera is over-praised and overrated. I know many people really want to like it but honestly, the bad points
like AF are so strong. We should all wait for the X-PRO 2 (if they ever get there)
Anyone who need persuation to buy X-pro 1: Go to Ken Rockwell and read his review! He is more than positive to camera and lenses. Being very close to purchase, I prefer review from DPR before purchase. Looking at examples from real photographers, IQ is something really special. Lots talk about sharpness, crispness and high ISO performance, but I also see the rendering of skin tones as excellent. Not least in highlight areas. This indicates an impressive DR.
Wait for X-pro2? True this is the first camera in a series of cameras and later cameras will be better. But that goes for any camera you buy! After the pro2′ there will be a Pro3………
If you see that a camera fits your needs for a few years, you can buy!
In m43′ the product lifecycle is 6 months. CaNikon pro level product lifecycle is 4 years. The X-pro 1-2 years is my guess.
that’s why I’m strongly thinking of going for Samsung NX20, the “enfant terrible” of digital camera.
excellent … thx fuji !
@ALAN Thanks for twisting my quote. What I mean is that Samsung is the only brand everyone loves to hate without even checking what the system is able of. The few reviews out there on the web are all good for the latest models ans their lenses roadmap is everything a serious photographer needs.