Ever wanted to find out exactly how your camera was made? Well, now you can, as we take a behind-the-scenes look at how the brand new Fujifilm X-Pro2 compact system cameras is put together.

Photography Blog was granted priveleged access to Fujifilm Optics Co Ltd's Taiwa factory in Sendai, Japan, where the X-Pro2 production line is located (along with the other X-series cameras and lenses).

The X-Pro2 is painstakingly assembled largely by hand by a surprisingly small team of skilled workers, with the main component parts shipped in from other factories first.

There are 8 different steps in the entire process, from the main board assembly, final aseembly of outer parts, firmware installation, image quality check, button control check, inspection of the hybrid viewfinder, a performance test, resolution and dust check, and finally the leather covering assembly and final inspection of the finish. A couple of the stages are semi-automated, but most of it truly is hand-made in Japan.

Each X-Pro2 camera is then packed-up,  laser engraved with a serial number and "Made in Japan", and then spot-checked for no less than 76 different items.

Want to see exactly what the new Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens looks like in the flesh?

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Fuji have posted five high-resolution sample images captured with the new Fujifilm X-Pro2 compact system camera. Shot using a variety of X-mount lenses including the Fujinon XF16mmF1.4 R WR, XF14mmF2.8 R, XF56mmF1.2 R and XF27mmF2.8; these Fujifilm X-Pro2 samples were taken at sensitivity settings ranging from ISO 200/24° to ISO 6,400/39°. You can download the images in JPEG format from the website below.

Website: Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sample Images

Fuji have published four high-resolution sample photos taken with the new Fujifilm X70 digital compact camera. Captured by Norifumi Inagaki, Jonas Dyhr Rask and Tae Young An, these Fuji X70 samples were taken at sensitivity settings ranging from ISO 200/24° to ISO 1,250/32°.

Website: Fujifilm X70 Sample Photos

The newly announced Fujifilm X-Pro2, along with the premium compact X70 and XF100-400mm lens, will be on display - for the first time in the United Kingdom - at the The Societies’ Convention held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel in London, from January 22nd-24th. This unique opportunity to get a first look at the new Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be exclusive to visitors to the Convention. In addition, the Fujifilm stand will also have a full range of Fujifilm X-series cameras on display, including the X-T1, X-T10 and X100T. Fujinon lenses will be on show, offering the opportunity for visitors to ‘touch and try’ the cameras and lenses.

Leica have introduced next-generation models of three of their classic M lenses. The Leica Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. (£2,250), Leica Summicron-M 28 mm f/2 ASPH. (£2,975) and Leica Elmarit-M 28 mm f/2.8 ASPH. (£1,650) are claimed to deliver enhanced image performance and quality, thanks to their new optical design. Additional improvements to the lenses include a more robust construction, now featuring a full-metal rectangular lens hood with thread mount, and a threaded protection ring for the front of the lens when the hood is not attached. The lens cap is now also made of metal. The two 28mm lenses are scheduled to be available from the end of this month, with the Summicron-M 35 mm f/2 ASPH. coming in February.

The new Fujifilm X-Pro2 is the replacement for the 4-year-old X-Pro1, a camera that's now showing its age but still loved by many photographers. Billed as the "Evolution of X-Pro1", rather than a re-invention, at first glance the X-Pro2 seems very similar to its predecessor. As a Fujifilm spokesperson told us, "It's not a change, but a sophistication".Look more closely, though, and Fujfim have made a number of important enhancements to the external design, and we've not even mentioned the drastic changes that have been made inside.

The Fujifilm X70 is almost the same camera as the flagship X100T model, with a much smaller body and a total weight reduction of 100g that's mainly achieved by omitting an optical viewfinder. Instead, an external OVF accessory will be available complete with 21/28mm frame lines - it remains to be seen if the smaller, lighter body outweighs not having an OVF built-in - Fujifilm certainly seem to think so.

The Fujifilm X-Pro2 compact system camera features the world's only Hybrid Multi Viewfinder and a brand new 24 megapixel X-Trans III sensor. The X-Pro2 delivers the best ever results from an X-series camera thanks to an updated image sensor and processor. The X-Pro2 also offer a robust, weather resistant body, new focal plane shutter with a top speed of 1/8000 sec. and flash sync up to 1/250 sec, 77 AF points, and support for dual SD memory cards. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be on sale in the UK from February 2016 for £1349.

The Fujifilm X70 is the smallest and lightest X-Series premium compact digital camera with an APS-C sized sensor. The X70 features a FUJINON 18.5mm F2.8 lens, 16.3-megapixel APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II image processing engine, and a 180-degree tilting touchscreen LCD. The Fujifilm X70 will be on sale in the UK from February 2016 in both Black and Silver versions for £549.

The Fujifilm X-E2S compact system camera inherits the functionality and rangefinder-style design of the original X-E2, and adds new features including an improved grip, an electronic shutter and a more intuitive GUI to enhance the user experience. The Fujifilm X-E2S will be on sale in the UK from February 2016 in both Black and Silver versions for £549.00 body only or £749 with the XF18-55mm lens.

The Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR is a super telephoto zoom lens that covers a 35mm focal length equivalent of 152-609mm. The high performance optical construction of 21 elements in 14 groups includes five ED lenses and one Super ED lens to help reduce chromatic aberration that often occurs in telephoto lenses. The lens has been designed for handheld shooting with a 5.0-stop* image stabilisation system and weighs less than 1.4kg. The Fujifilm XF100-400mmF4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR will be on sale in the UK from February 2016 for £1399 or £1499 with the XF1.4X TC WR.

The Fujifilm FinePix XP90 is a new tough action camera. The XP90 is waterproof to 50ft/15m, can withstand a drop of up to 5.8ft/1.75m, will still operate in temperatures as low as 14°F/-10°C and is dustproof to prevent the intrusion of dust or sand. The The Fujifilm FinePix XP90 will be available in yellow, blue, lime and orange in February, price to be confirmed.

The National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) today named Think Tank Photo as the winner of the 2016 J. Winton Lemon Fellowship Award. The honour is given to those who render continuing outstanding service in the interests of press photography and for outstanding technical achievement in photography. Previous winners include Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm and Adobe. “When we started Think Tank over 10 years ago, we vowed to serve the needs of NPPA members and other working photographers,” said Doug Murdoch, Think Tank’s CEO and lead designer. “It is an extreme honour to be named for such an illustrious award, especially by an organization we hold in such high regard. We believe photojournalists and other press photographers and videographers serve such a high purpose in helping convey the truth, especially in settings where they often have to put their lives at risk.”

Colour Confidence have launched a new photography competition that will encourage people to experiment with colour in their everyday lives. The ‘Inspired by Colour’ competition is centred on a great opportunity to give budding photographers great exposure and to encourage them to get creative with colour,” says Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director at Colour Confidence. The competition can be entered via the company's Facebook page. Throughout the month, the public will vote for their favourite image. The person with the most votes at the end of each month will win a prize worth at least £100. At the end of the year, the Colour Confidence team will judge the 12 winning images to determine who will be crowned ‘ColourConfidence Photographer of the Year 2016’.

Nikon will be exhibiting the Nikon D500 for the first time in the UK at The Societies’ Convention Trade Show from 22-24 January 2016. The company has invested in an interactive stand that will host the complete camera line-up and range of lenses and will also host a range of talks from wedding and lifestyle photographers Kate Hopewell-Smith, Mark Seymour and Jerry Ghionis. The show will take place at the Hilton London Metropole hotel.