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Fujifilm Instax 210 Wide-format Instant Film Camera Review

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Fujifilm Instax 210 Review-2

The Fujifilm Instax 210 is one of the few wide-format instant film cameras on the market today. I picked one up a couple months ago for around $80 with the intent of capturing some fun analog photos this summer.

And it’s been a real hit all around. Every time I break it out around friends or family, I get nothing but positive vibes. In today’s world of a bajillion Instagram photos on everyone’s phone, there’s something special about handing your friend or family a physical print that exists only as that single print. [Read more…]

Fuji X-T1 Firmware Update ver. 4.0 Now Available

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Fuji X-T1

The previously announced Fuji X-T1 firmware update version 4.0 is now available. The new firmware features an advanced autofocus system for shooting moving subjects with improved AF accuracy for still image and video capture.

Other additions include eye detection during AF, enhanced shutter speed dial operation, exposure compensation in manual mode and finer framing grid lines for enhanced visibility and image composition.

Specific firmware update notes are as follows: [Read more…]

Fuji XF90mm F2 R LM WR Lens Announced

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Fuji XF90mm F2 R LM WR Lens

Alongside the new Fuji X-T10, we get a nice new XF90mm f/2 R LM WR lens for the Fuji X-series line.

The new lens uses an optical construction of 11 elements in 8 groups (including three ED glass elements) that minimizes vignetting and creates attractive bokeh. It weighs less than 20 ounces offers a minimum working distance of about 24 inches.

The WR rating means that the lens is weather and dust-resistant and can work in temperatures down to 14°F. The FUJINON XF90mmF2 R LM WR will be available in July 2015 for $949.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Fuji X-T10 Officially Unveiled

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Fuji X-T10

Fuji has taken the official wraps off the X-T10, which features a 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor and uses the EXR Processor II. It touts several “fast” speeds in its spec sheet, including 0.06 seconds AF acquisition, 0.5 seconds startup time and 0.005 seconds shutter lag. [Read more…]