Fujifilm issued firmware update of Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1, the new firmware update will add the compatibility with “XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R” recently announced lens.
X-E1 Firmware Update Ver.1.01
The firmware update Ver.1.01 from Ver. 1.00 incorporates the following issue
1.Adding the compatibility with “XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R”.
*You will get the full performance with the new zoom lens “XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R”.
2.The phenomena below will be fixed.
(1)The auto focus accuracy with XF60mm Lens could not be enough.
(2)When using the M- Mount Adapter, under exposure could occur.
X-Pro1 Firmware Update Ver.2.01
The firmware update Ver.2.01 from Ver. 2.00 incorporates the following issue
1.Adding the compatibility with “XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R”.
*You will get the full performance with the new zoom lens “XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R”.
*Size of the bright frame displayed on OVF can be magnified in relation to zooming motion of XF18-55mm lens.
2.The phenomena below will be fixed.
(1)When using the focus checking function with “3-time” magnification in manual focus mode, you could find a few dots (black or color) only in live view image on EVF/LCD.
(Please be sure even with the firmware version 2.00, these unwanted dots are not recorded in the image data.)
(2)The auto focus accuracy with XF60mm Lens could not be enough.
(3)When using the M- Mount Adapter, under exposure could occur.
Just few days ago in an interview with Amateurphotographer, Fujifilms operations manager Hiroshi Kawahara said that the company is looking into the possibility of a full frame mirrorless camera.
Kawahara also confirmed that the upcoming and some current X lenses is large enough to accommodate full frame, he also added that some current, wider, focal-length lenses would not be fully compatible with full-frame.
“Fujifilm technicians are seriously investigating the possible launch of a full-frame compact system camera (CSC) and are focusing on the sensor and processor that would be required.
Kawahara confirmed that the covering circle of Fuji’s current X-series lenses is large enough to accommodate full frame. But he accepted that some current, wider, focal-length lenses would not be fully compatible with full-frame and that this risks alienating existing users.”
Just before the announcement Fuji X E-1 digital camera. Fujifilm is trying to sell more X Pro 1 units. You can get $300 off on Fuji X Pro 1 when you buy X Pro 1 body with a selected XF lens of your choice.
The upcoming affordable version of X PRO1 name is Fuji X-E1, Images of Fujifilm XE-1 mirrorless camera leaked by Japanese website digicam.info
(translated), the camera have same design as the X PRO 1 but missing the hybrid viewfinder.
Based on latest rumors we are getting the new camera have same core specification as X Pro1, Fuji XE-1 will arrive in Black and Silver body, expected to be announced at Photokina / September 2012.
XF18-55mm F2.8-4 R OIS – standard kit lens for XE-1 Camera
Fujifilm today ended all FUJIFILM X-Pro1 lenses rumors and published XF lenses Roadmap for 2012 and 2013, so now you have a clear idea of upcoming lenses for your X-Pro1
X-Pro1 lenses coming in 2012
14mm f/2.8
18-55mm f/2.8-f/4 OIS.
Lenses for 2013 are:
56mm f/1.4
27mm f/2.8
23mm f/1.4
55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 OIS
10-24mm f/4 OIS
click on the image to enlarge
Press Release:
Fujifilm is proud to announce to be going to expand the line-up of Fujinon XF lenses for a wider range of photography with the interchangeable lens camera, FUJIFILM X-Pro1. From super wide to telephoto, users will be able to freely choose lenses that match their shooting style or purpose, letting them enjoy high-quality photography with FUJIFILM X-Pro1 in various scenes.
2 additional lenses in autumn 2012 and 5 unique lenses more in early 2013 for a total of 10 lenses in the line-up
Since X-Pro1’s announced in January 2012, users have given many requests concerning interchangeable lenses. In order to respond to such requests, Fujifilm will introduce, in autumn this year, a bright F2.8 super wide 14mm (21mm in 35mm equivalent) single focal length lens and a bright F2.8-4 zoom lens that covers the shooting range of 18mm to 55mm (27-84mm in 35mm equivalent), in addition to the three single focal length lenses in the first series of Fujinon XF Lenses. Another unique five lenses will be added in the line-up in early 2013, making the total to 10 lenses. Fujifilm will strive for the development of lenses that cover a wide range of focal lengths and offer bright and high resolution reproduction even at the periphery, so that users can enjoy the high resolution feature of FUJIFILM X-Pro1.
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5 Specification comparison review, all these three camera are the most popular mirrorless camera of today.
First See a quick Specification Comparison
Low-Light performance and Dynamic range
From the specification comparison it is clear that Fujifilm X-Pro1 have big APS-C size sensor and 16 megapixel resolution , the Sony NEX 7 have a high resolution 24.3 megapixel APS-C sensor and Olympus OMD EM-5 have small 4/3 format sensor with 16 megapixel resolution.
From the specification comparison it is clear that Fujifilm X-Pro1 will perform better in low-light condition, bigger the pixel is, the lower the noise : The size of the photodiode and this has a big impact on the dynamic range and low light performance.
Video Performance
Sony NEX7 offers Full HD at 60 and 24 fps, Olympus EM-5 also offer Full HD at 60 fps (but no 24fps) and Fuji X Pro-1 Full HD video recording limited to 24 fps only.
A Image (JPEG) comparison test between Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX 7 vs Olympus EM-5 done at focus-numerique (french website), see the result of test below
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 JPEG from camera look clear and usable upto ISO 3200, Sony NEX 7 performance is also good but I am really disappointed by Olympus EM-5 High ISO performance.
Conclusion: Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony NEX 7 both are excellent performer, buy any one of them.
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A total of 24 Fuji X-Pro 1 videos are now available in You tube by Fujiguys, See all the 24 videos here, the first three videos are bit old and the rest of them are new.
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Fujifilm issued firmware update of Fujifilm X-E1 and X-Pro1, the new firmware update will add the compatibility with “XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R” recently announced lens.
Just before the announcement 
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 JPEG from camera look clear and usable upto ISO 3200, Sony NEX 7 performance is also good but I am really disappointed by Olympus EM-5 High ISO performance.
