Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: JANUARY SALES HAS STARTED AT PANTILES CAMERAS

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: JANUARY SALES HAS STARTED AT PANTILES CAMERAS: January Sales has started at Pantiles Cameras, with some incredible offers. Get them quick some offers have a limited run date & offe...

JANUARY SALES HAS STARTED AT PANTILES CAMERAS

January Sales has started at Pantiles Cameras, with some incredible offers.

Get them quick some offers have a limited run date & offers are only available while stocks last...

FUJIFILM XP-80
SAVE £20
WAS £119.99
NOW ONLY £99.99(Offer ends 6th January 2016)

FUJIFILM X-T10
SAVE £40
BODY-WAS £469.99,NOW ONLY £429.99
X-T10 + 16-50mm-WAS £569.99,NOW ONLY £529.99
(Offer ends 4th January 2016)

FUJIFILM X-T1
SAVE £75
BODY-WAS £829.99,NOW ONLY £754.99
X-T1+18-55mm-WAS £1,129.99,NOW ONLY £1,054.99
X-T1+18-135mm-WAS £1,229.99,NOW ONLY £1,154.99
(Offer ends 4th January 2016)

NIKON COOLPIX S9900
SAVE £10
WAS £209.99
NOW ONLY £199.99
(Offer ends 3rd January 2016)

NIKON D610 Body
SAVE £60
WAS £1,059.99
NOW ONLY £999.99
(Offer ends 10th January 2016)

NIKON D750
SAVE £150
BODY- WAS £1,499.99, NOW ONLY £1,349.99
D750 + 24-120mm- WAS £1,999.99, NOW ONLY £1,849.99
(Offer ends 6th January 2016)

OLYMPUS OM-D EM-10 + 14-42mm
(Silver Only)
SAVE £80
WAS £399.99
NOW ONLY £319.99
(Offer ends 5th January 2016)

OLYMPUS OM-D EM-5 mk II + 12-50mm
(Black Only) 
SAVE £60
WAS £979.99
NOW ONLY £919.99
(Offer ends 5th January 2016)

OYMPUS OM-D E-M1 + 12-40mm
SAVE £60
WAS £1,449.99
NOW ONLY £1,389.99(Offer ends 5th January 2016)

SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-HX300
SAVE £40
WAS £239.99
NOW ONLY £199.99
(Offer ends 10th January 2016)

SONY CYBERSHOT DSC-RX100 mk II
SAVE £100
WAS £349.99
NOW ONLY £249.99
(Offer ends 10th January 2016)

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Amazing 'Black Friday' Deals

Black Friday is soon approaching & we will be offering some Amazing Deals, here are just some of the offers that will be available.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III (body) only £1,999.99 + FREE Battery Grip *1

Canon EOS 7D Mark II (body) only £1,199.99 + FREE Battery Grip *1

Nikon D7100 (body) only £599.99

Buy the Fujifilm X-T1 + 18-55mm or 18-135mm & claim a FREE Battery Grip *2

FREE Kenko UV Filter with all LENS purchases*

10% OFF all Binoculars*

BONUS OFFER:

Spend £150 & receive a £5 GIFT Voucher

Spend £300 & receive a £15 GIFT Voucher

Spend £600 & receive a £40 GIFT Voucher 

1* Purchase Grip with Camera & claim the value of the Battery Grip from Canon

2* Claim Grip from Fujifilm

*NOTE: Terms & Conditions Apply- ALL Offers are only available while stocks last

CHECK OUT OUR LATEST CAMERA SYSTEM...ITS TASTY!!!!

Check out what we've been up to for a bit of fun, we've been making chocolate cameras & they taste pretty Good. 

Photos taken with SONY A7 II + SONY FE 90mm f/2.8 MACRO G OSS

RUMOURS: CAMERAS & LENSES DUE EARLY 2016

Lots of rumours are circulating around the internet about NEW photographic products due to be announced or released in early 2016.

Canon:

• Canon EOS 70D replacement- Possibly named EOS 70D mk 2 or EOS 80D.
• Replacement for Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 or Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS or even both.
• Canon EOS 5D Mark 4 is likely to be announced, rumoured to have a Tilting Touch-screen LCD, as it is proving to be a useful feature amongst Photographers & Videographers alike

Fujifilm:

• Fujifilm X-PRO 2 is likely to be announced, rumoured to have a 24MP X-Trans APS-C Sensor & maintaining its Hybrid Viewfinder.
• Rumours are circulating that a select number of photographers are testing the yet to be announced Fujifilm X70.
• The XF 100-400mm ultra Telephoto lens & the XF120mm f/2.8 Macro lens.

Sony:

• Rumours of a Sony Alpha A7000 due to be released early 2016.
• Rumours of a 50+ MP Full Frame Camera (No idea what the likely Model Number will be).

COMING SOON...NEW FIRMWARE UPDATE FOR THE OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 & E-M5 II

Olympus have announced that later this month they are releasing firmware updates for both the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the OM-D E-M5 II. Both updates will bring these 2 models up to Olympus's current specification.

Firmware Version 4 (for E-M1) updates as follows:

Available late November 2015

When the firmware is updated to version 4.0, settings other than AF Focus adjustments are reset.

This firmware brings several new features to your OM-D E-M1 camera. The main features added in firmware upgrade are:

1. Focus Stacking

2. Focus Bracketing

3. Advanced Focus Peaking

4. Silent Mode

5. Improved Anti-shock Mode

6. Advanced Olympus Capture

7. S-OVF (Simulated OVF)

8. 4K Time Lapse Movie

9. Live Composite on OI.Share

10. MF Clutch Disable 

11. Menu Cursor Position Memory

12. Movie image stabilisation with 5-axis optical IS and digital IS

13. 24p (23.98p)/25p Frame Rate

14. Movie Info Display

15. Movie Rec Start with Release Cable (RM-UC1)

16. Time Code Setting

17. M-IS1 and M-IS2 supported

18. Slate Tone

19. Synchronised PCM Audio Rec with Movie Rec

20. M.Zuiko Premium + 14-42mm EZ movie aperture support

Firmware Version 2 (E-M5 II) updates as follows:

Available late November 2015

When the firmware is updated to version 2.0, settings other than AF Focus adjustments are reset.

This firmware brings several new features to your OM-D E-M5 Mark II camera. The main features added in firmware upgrade are:  

1. Focus Bracketing

2. Advanced Olympus Capture

3. S-OVF (Simulated OVF)

4. 4K Time Lapse Movie

5. Live Composite on OI.Share

6. MF Clutch Disable

7. Slate Tone

8. Synchronised PCM Audio Rec with Movie Rec

9. Movie-Exclusive Picture Mode: Flat / Noise Filter for video shooting

10. M.Zuiko Premium + 14-42mm EZ movie aperture supported

RUMOUR: FOR FUJIFILM X LOVERS

Pictured: Fujifilm X-Pro 1

If your Like us & your a Fujifilm X lover, then the date you'll probably want to remember is the 15th January 2016...!!! Its not concrete but apparently on this date, rumour has it that Fujifilm will be announcing the long awaited Fujifilm X-Pro 2...!!! Even some of the rumoured specifications for the X-Pro 2 - 24MP APS-C X-Trans Sensor, faster Processing Engine, smaller than its predecessor, all sounds incredibly exciting.

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NEW CANON BR (BLUE SPECTRUM REFRACTIVE) LENS COMING SOON

Rumour has it we can expect a NEW lens from Canon before this years out, which will include their new 'Blue Spectrum Refractive Optical Element'. According to Canon, this new BR element sets a new level in Chromatic Aberration Correction for outstanding image quality. This new BR element is due to debut in the Canon EF 35mm f1.4L II USM (Due OCT'15). 

"TOKYO, August 27, 2015—Canon Inc. today announced that it has developed a new Blue Spectrum Refractive (BR) optical element for use in camera lenses that corrects for chromatic aberrations at an exceptionally high level to make possible superior imaging performance.

The new Canon-developed BR optical element offers characteristics that significantly refract blue light, which lies within the short-wavelength range, to achieve impressive levels of chromatic aberration correction for outstanding imaging performance. The BR optical element, sandwiched between two glass lens elements to create a BR lens, will make its debut in the new EF35mm f/1.4L II USM wide-angle fixed-focal-length lens, which is scheduled to go on sale in October 2015.

Natural light, or white light, comprises a spectrum of wavelengths, or colors, each of which realizes a unique refractive index when passing through a lens. As all colors do not converge on the same point, this disparity causes chromatic aberrations, or color fringing, to occur in an image".

Canon's Composite Lens employing the BR optical element 

Canon develops optical elements by reviewing organic optical materials, beginning with the design of molecular structures, with the aim of achieving optimal chromatic aberration correction that suppresses color fringing. With the successful development of the BR optical element, which offers unique light-dispersion characteristics that significantly refract blue light—a wavelength that, until now, had proven particularly difficult to converge to a specific focal point—Canon is able to develop lenses that make possible outstanding imaging performance by correcting for chromatic aberrations at an exceptionally high level.

CANON RUMOURS BLOG have suggested that this NEW lens is likely to be the replacement for the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II, which we can clearly understand. Ever since the release of the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD, the Tamron has proven itself to be both superior in image quality & value to its Canon & Nikon counterpart. 

TheCameraStoreTV did a comparison of the 2 lenses in this YouTube video

You can purchase this Tamron Lens via our website CHAS NORMAN.COM

Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS OF THE NEW CANON POWERSHOT G5X & POWERSHOT G9X

In our last post, we briefly discussed the upcoming Canon Powershot G5X & Canon Powershot G9X. Now these two NEW cameras are ready for Pre-Orders & Canon have released promotional videos on youtube- Enjoy..!!!

Canon Powershot G5X Promotional Video

Canon Powershot G9X Promotional Video

LEAKED: IMAGES & SPECS FOR THE NEW CANON POWERSHOT G5X & POWERSHOT G9X

A list of Specifications & Images have recently been leaked of the upcoming Canon Powershot G5X & Powershot G9X. The Premium Compact market is massively growing worldwide as photographers & enthusiasts are demanding DSLR quality in their pocket. These 2 new models show that Canon are really putting in an interest in this area of the market, but are they just playing catch-up?

Pictured: Canon Powershot G5X

Canon Powershot G5X:

1 inches 20.2 MP back-illuminated Sensor

Equivalent 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 Lens

Size: 112 mm x 76 mm x 44 mm

LCD Monitor & what appears to be a Digital Viewfinder

Pictured: Canon Powershot G9X

Canon Powershot G9X:

1 inches 20.2 MP back-illuminated Sensor

Equivalent 28-85mm f/2.0-4.9 Lens

Size: 98 mm x 58 mm x 31 mm

3 inch (1.04 million dot) LCD Monitor

Although we cannot judge the performance of the upcoming Canon Powershot G5X, it doesn't seem to have the style of the Olympus Stylus 1s or Fujifilm X30 (both fantastic picture takers), which in our experience is a big factor in choosing these high performance compacts. For those looking to buy a very small premium compact its not as small as the ever-popular Sony Cybershot RX100 mk 3 & mk 4, which brings us to the Canon Powershot G9X. The G9X looks very compact (looks very similar to the FujiFilm XF1), but in comparison to the Sony's, its appears lacking in specifications. For example, the Sony Cybershot RX100 mk 3 also has a 20MP 1 inch sensor, Equivalent 24-70mm f/1.8-2.8 Zeiss Lens & a digital viewfinder.

Pictured: Olympus Stylus 1s

Interested in purchasing the Olympus Stylus 1s PLEASE CLICK HERE

Pictured: FujiFilm X30

Interested in purchasing the FujiFilm X30 PLEASE CLICK HERE

Pictured: Sony Cybershot RX100 mk 3

Interested in purchasing the Sony Cybershot RX100 mk 3 PLEASE CLICK HERE

ANNOUNCED: CANON DEVELOPING 8K CINEMA EOS CAMERA, AN 8K DISPLAY SCREEN & A 120 MegaPixel DSLR

Out of the blue Canon have announced that they are developing an 8K Cinema EOS Camera, a Professional-use reference 8K Display Screen & an Ultra-High resolution 120 MegaPixel Digital SLR.

THINK WE ARE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER CARD.......& MUCH FASTER....

Canon's Statement: 

Canon, as a leading company in the field of imaging technology, conducts research and development into devices designed to support cinema and video production with the aim of expanding the boundaries of visual expression. Through the further enhancement of the Cinema EOS System 8K camera and professional-use 8K reference display under development, Canon aims to contribute to smooth production workflows, facilitating not only the input and output of 8K video content, but also such processes as 8K to 4K down-conversion and 4K cropping.

The Cinema EOS System 8K camera being developed will be equipped with a Canon Super 35 mm-equivalent CMOS sensor that makes possible high-resolution 8,192 x 4,320 pixel (approximately 35.39 million effective pixels) imaging performance even at a frame rate of 60 frames per second with 13 stops1 of dynamic range and a richly expressive wide color gamut. Additionally, featuring a body size that realizes outstanding mobility and a design that delivers high levels of operability, along with an EF mount that offers compatibility with Canon’s extensive interchangeable EF lens lineup,2 the camera will support diverse shooting styles and means of visual expression.

Incorporating Canon image-processing technology, the ultra-high-resolution 8K reference display currently under development will achieve high brightness, high contrast (high dynamic range) and a wide color gamut. Additionally, with a pixel density exceeding 300 pixels per inch, a level approaching the limit of human visibility, the display will make possible ultra-realistic imaging that enables the reproduction of subtle changes in light that were previously not possible. Furthermore, when used in combination with the Cinema EOS System 8K camera, the display will be capable of conveying truly impressive levels of visual expression.

Featuring a resolution of approximately 120 effective megapixels, the SLR camera now being developed will incorporate a Canon-developed high-pixel-density CMOS sensor within the current EOS-series platform, which will realize compatibility with the Company’s diverse interchangeable EF lens lineup.3 The high-resolution images that the camera will be capable of producing will recreate the three-dimensional texture, feel and presence of subjects, making them appear as if they are really before one’s eyes. The camera will facilitate a level of resolution that is more than sufficient for enlarged poster-sized printout while also enabling images to be cropped and trimmed without sacrificing image resolution and clarity.

1. A stop is a unit of measurement used to express dynamic range, which refers to the difference between the brightest and darkest areas of an image that can be simultaneously captured.

2. Out of the 96 lenses that make up the EF lens lineup, 78 models (60 EF lenses and 18 EF Cinema Lenses) will be compatible with the 8K camera under development.

3. Out of the 96 lenses that make up the EF lens lineup, 60 models will be compatible with the SLR camera under development.

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Rumour: NEW FULL FRAME CANON EOS MODELS COMING EAR...

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Rumour: NEW FULL FRAME CANON EOS MODELS COMING EARLY 2016

Rumours across the web are starting gather momentum as speculation of two NEW members are soon to join the Canon EOS Full Frame line-up- The Canon EOS 6D Mark II & Canon EOS 5D Mark IV. We will concentrate on the Canon EOS 6D Mark II as more plausible details have emerged about this cameras possible specification. It is now believed that the Canon EOS 6D Mark II will house a NEW 28 MegaPixel Full Frame Sensor, have a burst rate of 6 Frames-Per-Second & have a NEW & improved AF system (but not to the same level as the 5D Series). The camera will also include NEW features like NFC Wifi & have improvements made to its Video capabilities.

Below is a brief list of changes expected

28MP

6 fps

ISO 100 – 102400 (expandable to 204800)

new AF system 

98% viewfinder coverage

Single SD card slot

WiFi, NFC, and GPS

small improvements for video features

The Canon EOS 6D Mark II is expected to be officially announced & released in early 2016.

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Announced: NEW Olympus OM-D EM10 Mark II

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Announced: NEW Olympus OM-D EM10 Mark II: Pictured: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Olympus has just announced the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, to join the line-up of the Ultra Styli...

Announced: NEW Olympus OM-D EM10 Mark II

Pictured: Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II

Olympus has just announced the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II, to join the line-up of the Ultra Stylish, High Quality Olympus OM-D series. Many of you may remember the NEW on/off switch from back in the film days. This NEW model will feature 4K Time-Lapse video, 5-AXIS in-built image stabilization, 2.36M Dot Electronic Viewfinder & much more.

Olympus's introduction:

"The E-M10 Mark II - small and lightweight and ergonomically uncompromising, a camera that fits your discerning style and is the perfect companion to take everywhere you go. While featuring impressive metal-body build-quality, the E-M10 Mark II tilts the scales at a mere 390g* – so it will never weigh you down on the move. Beautifully built, classic design, it’s right up to date with the latest technologies for the finest images".

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II product overview video:

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II Commercial:

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: FUJIFILM HAS RELEASED A NEW FIRMWARE UPGRADE FOR T...

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: FUJIFILM HAS RELEASED A NEW FIRMWARE UPGRADE FOR T...: Pictured: Fujifilm X-T10 Fujifilm has just released a NEW firmware upgrade for it's NEW Fujifilm X-T10. The firmware deals with c...

FUJIFILM HAS RELEASED A NEW FIRMWARE UPGRADE FOR THE FUJIFILM X-T10

Pictured: Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm has just released a NEW firmware upgrade for it's NEW Fujifilm X-T10. The firmware deals with compatibility issues with Windows 10 & updates will be available for other Fujifilm models by the end of the year. The update also improves Eye Detection AF & Face Detection when used with the NEW Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR, and operation improvements have been made to 'Fn1' button.

Information from Fujifilm's website regarding the update shown below:

The firmware update Ver. 1.01 from Ver. 1.00 incorporates the following issues:

1. Improvement of "EYE DETECTION AF" speed when used with XF90mmF2 R LM WR

"EYE DETECTION AF" speed is improved when used with XF90mmF2 R LM WR in case that "FACE DETECTION" and "EYE DETECTION AF" are ON in "AUTO FOCUS SETTING" of the Shooting Menu.

2. Operational improvement of Fn1 Function button (Default setting : movie shooting)

The shortcut function to Fn1 BUTTON SETTING by pressing the button more than 2 sec. is removed. To avoid accidentally pressing the button when turning the Exposure compensation dial, pressing the button approx. 0.5sec. is required to start the function allocated to the button. This improvement is to avoid unexpected appearance of the SETTING when Fn1 function is needed.

<Note-1>

Functions of Fn2 through Fn7 button remain same.

<Note-2>

Steps to change the setting of Fn1 are same as usual like below.

・Change it in the function(Fn) setting menu appeared by pressing DISP/BACK button for a while.

・Change it through Setup Menu>BUTTON/DIAL SETTING>FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING.

3. Angle difference between jpeg image and jpeg image converted from RAW file

Currently, there is angle difference between jpeg image (including jpeg images converted in a camera) and jpeg image converted from RAW file by RAW FILE CONVERTER EX2.0 etc. The jpeg image angle converted from RAW file is a little bigger.

With this upgrade, the jpeg image angle is matched to one which is converted from RAW file. This symptom happens only when lenses below is used. In case of zoom lenses, this happen in wide-angle side.

　

XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS, XC16-50mmF3.5-5.6 OIS Ⅱ, XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS,

XF10-24mmF4 R OIS, XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR, XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR,

XF18mmF2 R and XF27mmF2.8

4. Support for Windows10

The phenomenon is fixed that images in a camera cannot be transferred to a Windows10 PC via a USB cable.

Link to Fujifilm's website to update your Fujifilm X-T10 firmware CLICK HERE

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: The FUJIFILM XF 90mm f/2 Internal 'Rattle/Clunk'

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: The FUJIFILM XF 90mm f/2 Internal 'Rattle/Clunk': Pictured: FUJIFILM XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR With the release of the NEW Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR, the internet has become awash with ne...

The FUJIFILM XF 90mm f/2 Internal 'Rattle/Clunk'

Pictured: FUJIFILM XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR

With the release of the NEW Fujifilm XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR, the internet has become awash with nervous photographers wondering whether they have a faulty version of this lens- due to what's being described as a 'Rattle'. To be honest, it was the first thing I noticed when removing the lens from the box was this unusual feature, except I would refer to it as a 'Clunk'. Whatever it is, the weight of what can freely move internally within the lens can clearly be felt & with so many people experiencing this it must be part of the make-up of this particular lens.

What has already been pointed out & is the likely cause of the 'Clunk' is the lenses Newly Developed Quad-Linear Motor designed for Faster AF Speed. This motor's design comprises of FOUR magnets for higher torque. The reason its likely to be the culprit, is when the lens is attached to the camera & the camera is turned ON, the magnets become magnetized & can no longer freely move. So in summary, when actually using the lens the 'Rattle/Clunk' seizes to exit. But photographers have still expressed concerns on the wear & longevity of this internal section when clunking up & down in-use & transporting. 

FUJIFILM- you should release a statement to your very loyal customers, suppressing any doubts they may have about this feature. 

On a positive note, this lens is PHENOMENAL. The Sharpness & Clarity of this lens is absolutely astonishing with beautiful Bokeh, minimal aberrations results in some fantastic images. If you are a Portrait photographer- you should not be without this lens in you kit bag.

Pictured with Fujifilm X-T10 + XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR (f/2, 1/120sec, ISO 200)

Pictured with Fujifilm X-T10 + XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR (f/5.6, 1/40sec, ISO 800)

100% Crop from above Photo

Pictured with Fujifilm X-T10 + XF 90mm f/2 R LM WR (f/2, 1/60sec, ISO 250)

NEW Firmware Upgrade (Ver. 4) Now available for the FUJIFILM X-T1

Fujifilm X-T1

The eagerly anticipated NEW firmware Version 4 is now available for the Fujifilm X-T1, which absolutely transforms your existing camera into a whole new beast. The improvement to the AF system is beyond belief & also updates some other handling functions. 

1. New AF System

(1)Zone and Wide/Tracking modes for effortless capture of moving subjects The AF System complements the fast and accurate 49-single-point autofocus system with new Zone and Wide/Tracking modes, which use 77 autofocus points across a wider area to substantially improve the camera's ability to capture moving subjects.

(2)Improvement of AF accuracy Single-point AF divides the focus area into smaller sections to more accurately determine the distance to the subject for even greater focusing accuracy. The built-in phase detection pixels have the detection range of 0.5EV, an improvement from the previous 2.5EV, delivering phase detection AF performance that enables fast focusing in low-light conditions and on low- contrast subjects.

(3)Eye detection AF The firmware update provides Fujifilm's Eye Detection AF, which automatically detects and focuses on human eyes.The function allows you to easily focus on the eyes even in difficult conditions.

(4)Auto Macro mode The firmware update introduces the Auto Macro function, which automatically switches the camera into the Macro mode while maintaining the conventional AF speed. You no longer have to press the Macro button to initiate a close-up shot. This update eliminates the Macro function assigned to the Macro Button, allowing you to assign a different function to the button. (Just after this update, the function will be assigned to AF mode selection.)

(5)AF improvement in the Movie mode The optimized algorithm delivers a more natural and smooth AF action during movie recording.

2. Improvements

(1)Improved Shutter Speed Dial operation When the Shutter Speed Dial is set to T and the Shutter Type to Mechanical + Electronic, you can use the command dial to set a full range of exposure times from 30-1/32000sec. Previously, this was limited to 30-2 seconds. This is particularly useful when shooting in the portrait orientation with the Vertical Battery Grip VG-XT1 attached.

(2)Exposure Compensation control in Manual You can use the Exposure Compensation dial to make exposure adjustments while shooting in the Manual exposure mode with the ISO Auto setting.

(3)Finer lines on the framing grid enhances visibility The lines on the framing grid, which you can choose to display in the Screen Set-Up menu, have been made finer making it easier to view the subject.

(4)Name of Silent mode changed to avoid confusion The Silent Mode has been renamed to "SOUND & FLASH OFF" .

Fujifilm's X series cameras are currently the cameras to have, they are exceptional quality & are not out-dated the minute take it out of the box - thanks to firmware. Fujifilm are leading the field when it comes to listening to there customers & updating there cameras & have received a strong loyalty customer base for it....

Link to FujiFilm.com for firmware Ver.4 CLICK HERE

If you were thinking of purchasing the Fujifilm XT-1 PLEASE CLICK HERE

NEW: Canon PowerShot G3X Camera

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