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Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of strategies claiming to reduce the risk of surgical site infections following primary total hip arthroplasty
Merollini, Katharina M.D. (2012) Evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of strategies claiming to reduce the risk of surgical site infections following primary total hip arthroplasty. PhD thesis, Queensland University of Technology.
Background Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a commonly performed procedure and numbers are increasing with ageing populations. One of the most serious complications in THA are surgical site infections (SSIs), caused by pathogens entering the wound during the procedure. SSIs are associated with a substantial burden for health services, increased mortality and reduced functional outcomes in patients. Numerous approaches to preventing these infections exist but there is no gold standard in practice and the cost-effectiveness of alternate strategies is largely unknown.
Objectives The aim of this project was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of strategies claiming to reduce deep surgical site infections following total hip arthroplasty in Australia. The objectives were:
Identification of competing strategies or combinations of strategies that are clinically relevant to the control of SSI related to hip arthroplasty
Evidence synthesis and pooling of results to assess the volume and quality of evidence claiming to reduce the risk of SSI following total hip arthroplasty
Construction of an economic decision model incorporating cost and health outcomes for each of the identified strategies
Quantification of the effect of uncertainty in the model
Assessment of the value of perfect information among model parameters to inform future data collection
Methods The literature relating to SSI in THA was reviewed, in particular to establish definitions of these concepts, understand mechanisms of aetiology and microbiology, risk factors, diagnosis and consequences as well as to give an overview of existing infection prevention measures. Published economic evaluations on this topic were also reviewed and limitations for Australian decision-makers identified.
A Markov state-transition model was developed for the Australian context and subsequently validated by clinicians. The model was designed to capture key events related to deep SSI occurring within the first 12 months following primary THA. Relevant infection prevention measures were selected by reviewing clinical guideline recommendations combined with expert elicitation. Strategies selected for evaluation were the routine use of pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) versus no use of antibiotic prophylaxis (No AP) or in combination with antibiotic-impregnated cement (AP & ABC) or laminar air operating rooms (AP & LOR).
The best available evidence for clinical effect size and utility parameters was harvested from the medical literature using reproducible methods. Queensland hospital data were extracted to inform patients' transitions between model health states and related costs captured in assigned treatment codes. Costs related to infection prevention were derived from reliable hospital records and expert opinion.
Uncertainty of model input parameters was explored in probabilistic sensitivity analyses and scenario analyses and the value of perfect information was estimated.
Results The cost-effectiveness analysis was performed from a health services perspective using a hypothetical cohort of 30,000 THA patients aged 65 years. The baseline rate of deep SSI was 0.96% within one year of a primary THA. The routine use of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) was highly cost-effective and resulted in cost savings of over $1.6m whilst generating an extra 163 QALYs (without consideration of uncertainty). Deterministic and probabilistic analysis (considering uncertainty) identified antibiotic prophylaxis combined with antibiotic-impregnated cement (AP & ABC) to be the most cost-effective strategy. Using AP & ABC generated the highest net monetary benefit (NMB) and an incremental $3.1m NMB compared to only using antibiotic prophylaxis. There was a very low error probability that this strategy might not have the largest NMB (<5%). Not using antibiotic prophylaxis (No AP) or using both antibiotic prophylaxis combined with laminar air operating rooms (AP & LOR) resulted in worse health outcomes and higher costs.
Sensitivity analyses showed that the model was sensitive to the initial cohort starting age and the additional costs of ABC but the best strategy did not change, even for extreme values. The cost-effectiveness improved for a higher proportion of cemented primary THAs and higher baseline rates of deep SSI. The value of perfect information indicated that no additional research is required to support the model conclusions.
Conclusions Preventing deep SSI with antibiotic prophylaxis and antibiotic-impregnated cement has shown to improve health outcomes among hospitalised patients, save lives and enhance resource allocation. By implementing a more beneficial infection control strategy, scarce health care resources can be used more efficiently to the benefit of all members of society.
The results of this project provide Australian policy makers with key information about how to efficiently manage risks of infection in THA.
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Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth Arrive at Noah's Birthday Party in Style
Spotted out together hand-in-hand, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth arrived at little sister Noah's 13th birthday bash on Tuesday night (January 8).
The engaged couple stepped into Hollywood's Level 3 Nightclub to meet up with the guest of honor, Billy Ray, Trace and Trish Cyrus.
In related news, after Miley posed with a cardboard cutout of Harry Styles and Noah, she was quick to clear up any romance confusion.
"In no way do I want Harry. No offense," the 20-year-old shared. "I'm sure that'll be a story now 2. I'm happily engaged. Just got saucy with a cardboard cut out."

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Publishers Information Day 2014
Klopotek organized an information day for publishers on 22 May. Many Klopotek customers as well as companies that are interested in our publishing software and concepts for the future came to this event.
This year's PID took place at a very special location, the Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam.
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Contracts, Rights & Royalties: Opportunities and Challenges in the Digital World
Over the years there has been a proliferation of products stemming from content and the digital era is compounding this. Now add globalization, new delivery platforms and the rapidity of change and you have entered a whole new arena of challenge for the publishing professional. The Publishers Information Day (PID), organized by Klopotek UK, addressed these challenges and invited a number of speakers to share thoughts and ideas.
Find out more about the event and the speakers here.
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Robin Mackay Miller - Pearson; Nicole Sarna - Harper Collins; Alison Lindsay - Klopotek
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Michelle Cooper is an attorney in the Education Law Group at Bose McKinney & Evans LLP. She focuses her practice working with educational institutions in the areas of education law, intellectual property law and employment law.
In the area of intellectual property law, Michelle assists educational institutions with technology licensing, trademark prosecution and maintenance and she counsels clients on general copyright and trademark issues.
Michelle is admitted to practice law in the state of Indiana, the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana and the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
She earned her B.S. in Legal Administration for Public Law at Ball State University in 1995 and her J.D., cum laude, from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis in 1999.
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This is a nice park but wasn't great for our needs. We travel for work, so the amenities are what we look for: cable, internet, full sewer, etc. were not available. This is a great spot for people looking to 'get away' from it all. That's not our thing, so I wasn't crazy about it. But all in all, it is a nice campground. If you just want to fish, or kick back by an open fire--this is the place.
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We loved this campground. It was the 4th campground we stayed at in as many months as we travel for work. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was very family oriented and the grounds were neatly kept and it was a pretty area. We stayed in the seasonal area and the sites were pretty spacious.
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We loved this park. We only stayed here for about 10 days, but we wish we could have stayed longer. The pool was awesome. It's 'L' shaped with the short end being very shallow for kids and then a ledge for a drop off where it begins to gradually deepen. We have 3 little kids, so our entire family enjoyed spending all day in the pool. There's also a nice playground area for the kids near the pool. The sites are out in the open for the most part, so there's not a whole lot of shade, but the grounds were clean and neat. The staff was friendly.
Date of Stay: July, 2008
We stayed here only 2 nights, but were not impressed. The sites were unkempt, rustic and closely cramped. There was a lot of 'junk yard' debris strewn around and a lot yard gnomes and trinkets around. The campground road was uneven gravel and hilly and windy. Anyone with a camper longer than our 32 footer might have a hard time navigating around with the low hanging trees and sharp turns. All that said, the owners were nice.
Date of Stay: June, 2008
At first we weren't thrilled with the idea of staying here, but it ended up being not so bad. The sites we were all grassy and sometimes overgrown, but at other times kept up pretty well. The pool was very, very small but at least they had one. The campground is located literally right next to the interstate, which is great access, but if you don't like highway noise, you won't like this place. We did enjoy our time here, so it wasn't a bad place at all.
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Size: 250,000 s.f. over 14 floors
Completion: 1997
The Ammirati Puris Lintas offices express the agency's philosophy within a well-crafted architectural framework that defines an under-stated, functional, and open place of work. The design creates a clean, white, and uncluttered interior to serve the range of creative, account and research activities. The setting emphasizes the vitality of the agency's creative process and the daily activities of its people.
The design concept creates visual and spatial connections to the urban culture of Manhattan.
A sequence of framed views, featuring the East River, the United Nations Headquarters, terminate the entrance/reception sequence and the primary circulation routes. The City's grid of avenues, streets, and squares is adapted as a metaphor for the plan order. The characteristics of the industrial New York loft – white walls, high ceilings, natural light, and open space – are translated in the image of the office interiors.
A clear spatial sequence of entrance, reception, meeting and work areas establishes the order of the plan into patterns of movement and open areas. Within this order, a series of prototypical spatial modules for executive offices, standard offices, open workstations, and staff assistant stations are organized to create integrated team work areas to reinforce the spirit of collaboration and teamwork that informs the agency's creative process.
The material and colour palette is limited to white paint for walls, columns, and ceiling planes; gray carpet for typical floors; and hardwood flooring at selected reception and client waiting areas. Custom-designed elements in beech wood, white Carrara marble tops, and perforated metal, inject materiality and texture as counterpoints to the disciplined order of the work environment.
One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, New York, NY
Ammirati Puris Lintas
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$27.2 million
Project Team
Bruce Kuwabara (design partner), Shirley Blumberg (partner-in-charge), Kevin Mast and David Jesson (project architects), Anthony Provenzano, Heather Dubbeldam, Brian Main, Matthew Wilson, Mike Poitras, Mark Berest, Prish Jain, Leah Maguire, Karen Petrachenko,
Severud Associates (structural), Jaros Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers (mechanical/electrical), Renee Cooley Lighting Design (lighting), Cosentini Associates (telecommunications), Barsky & Associates, Inc. (A/V), Cerami & Associates Inc. (acoustics)
- 1998 Canadian Interiors Best of Canada Awards, Honourable Mention
- 1998 National Post Design Exchange Gold Award


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I won't waste more than a few minutes explaining why this is the most ridiculous song ever recorded, but I am a bit concerned to see that Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are essentially becoming hip-hop's answer to the Tea Party. This track, "Miracles," is about how science doesn't concern the Insane Clown Posse (or their fans, I suppose), and how everything that happens in the natural world is a stroke of "magic."
But in addition to lines like, "Fuckin' magnets - how do they work?" - this the most vaginal shit you've ever heard from a few guys who are supposed to be wielding hatchets. Hasn't it always been foul enough that their fans have had to digest vapid lyrics and atrocious backdrops? Now they have to deal with overgrown midlife-crisis morons who are clearly watching Glenn Beck in their off time.
Lastly...don't even fucking say that I'm always hating on ICP and Juggalos. I've probably given those clowns more legitimate press than ANY OTHER WRITER EVER. I'm not proud of that, but it's the truth; I wrote about them in a Boston Phoenix cover story recently without even shitting on dudes. I know...me, talking about trash like this without letting loose...now that's a fucking miracle.


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Communication design for online visual design learning
Park, Ji Yong (2008) Communication design for online visual design learning. International Journal of Learning, 15(2), pp. 223-232.
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With the recent steep growth of online learning, visual design education in Australian universities is also confronted with a challenge of being appropriately embedded and integrated into online learning environment. It is obvious that effective communication is the key pedagogical concept and concern for interactive learning experience in visual design courses. We need to pay attention to the fact that various communications take place through the discussion board. It plays a role as more than a communication tool so that it has to be designed to embed the characteristics of design education. Based on the characteristics of design education and online learning experiences, two visual design courses were developed by means of Learning Management System called Blackboard® and have been delivered in on-campus and off-campus mode. The data analysis and student feedback on the courses provide the foundations for an effective LMS model of visual design learning enabling teacher to create a more interactive communication model in the discussion board. This paper suggests a pedagogical framework of discussion board for online learning communication of visual design course and as a result, the three key principles are identified for creating an interactive online learning experience; 1) interactivity between the learning components, 2) community-based communication and 3) connectivity to learning environments in relation to course objectives.
Impact and interest:
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Attorney, marketer and journalist Larry Bodine is the Senior Legal Marketing Strategist at LawLytics, the leader in law firm marketing technology and techniques. At LawLytics, Larry uses his more than two-decades of experience in helping law firms excel through better marketing and business generation to help drive strategic and educational efforts for LawLytics member law firms.
Larry enjoys collaborating with lawyers and law firms to help them become better business generators and build better practices. Working with LawLytics, Larry helps attorneys transform their marketing from money pits into appreciating assets.
In addition to his position at LawLytics, Larry maintains several additional positions of influence in the legal community, including:
- Editor and Publisher - The National Trial Lawyers - Daily updates about personal injury verdicts, settlements, marketing and trial practice.
- Social Media Marketing Manager - Managing updates for lawyers, legal associations and a CLE company on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and Google+.
- Supervising Attorney - Larry is a Supervising Attorney in the Legal Journalism Externship program of The Entrepreneurial Practice Portal, sponsored by The National Trial Lawyers Association.
- Advisory Board Member - He is a member of the PILMMA Advisory Board (Personal Injury Lawyers Marketing and Management Association)
- Legal Marketing Blogger - He writes The LawMarketing Blog, which gets 400 visits per day -- more than 1 million visits over the last 10 years.
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An award-winning journalist, Larry has 20 years' experience in the news business, including serving as:
- Editor in Chief of Lawyers.com, when it was owned by LexisNexis. During his tenure, the site reached 4 million consumers over a 12-month period, producing more than 7 Million page views.
- Editor and Publisher of the American Bar Association Journal
- Editor and Publisher of Lawyers USA (formerly Lawyers Alert)
- Assistant Editor of the National Law Journal
- Reporter for the New York Daily News, the Star-Ledger of New Jersey, and other news publications.
Legal Experience
A former litigator, Larry has served as an expert witness in litigation involving Internet marketing disputes. He served as the Director of Communications of Sidley Austin, based in Chicago. He was recently inducted into the PILMMA (Personal Injury Marketing and Management Association) Hall of Fame.
He is also a well-known speaker on business development topics and is a cum laude graduate of both Seton Hall University Law School and Amherst College.


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Re: st: Computing proportions within generated reference groups
Nick Cox <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Re: st: Computing proportions within generated reference groups
Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:11:30 +0100
No; it is most unlikely that you need to write a Stata program to do this.
It is an application of -by:- and -sum()- and likely to be about two
lines of code.
To suggest good code I would need to know more about how that
individual is defined.
On Tue, Aug 30, 2011 at 3:54 PM, Namrata Chindarkar
<firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote:
> I have created reference groups in my dataset using -egen- and now
> want to compute proportions within those groups for certain variables.
> For instance, for the income variable, I want to compute the
> proportion of individuals that have income greater than income of
> individual "i" in each reference group. As an example if group1 has 5
> individuals with incomes 30, 20, 10, 60, and 70 respectively, I want
> to be able to get values 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 0.2, and 0 respectively.
> Any suggestions on how to write a STATA program to compute this?
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A kayak or dinghy is the best option for catching snapper at the moment, because fishing in a few metres of water is producing better results than out in the deep.
At a Pakuranga contest last weekend organised by the Big Fish Fishing Club only 80 snapper were weighed from 45 fishermen and the largest was only 2.3kg, caught in two metres of water. Usually about 200 fish would be entered, which is an indication of how hard the fishing is around Auckland - and elsewhere - this summer.
In shallow water a big boat is a handicap, as the noise scares fish, and of course a dinghy or kayak is much quieter and less obtrusive.
Light line and floating baits cast well away from the boat are the key when fishing the shallows, and it can be a lot of fun and challenging when large fish are hooked.
The popular spots such as the channels and out in the Hauraki Gulf are proving fickle, with a lot of under-sized fish and large ones hard to find.
But things could change after this week's rain, the first for many weeks. Snapper do not like fresh water, and the influx of rainwater running into the shallows might send them out to deeper water.
Fishing is better in the Firth of Thames, and again the shallows are producing some great fishing.
The mussel farms are holding a lot of fish, but snapper are fickle, with small fish prevalent and some anglers trying a different approach are doing well. A 7.3kg snapper was caught last weekend by a party targeting kingfish with live yellowtails, and while the kings proved elusive some good snapper fell for the live mackerel. Fresh bait like mackerel or piper is always worth trying, and it does target the larger fish which helps when there are so many small ones around. And there is always the chance of a john dory taking the livie, which is a bonus.
The past two weeks of easterly winds have made life easy for west-coast fishermen and there are game fish all the way down the coast to New Plymouth.
Off the Manukau Harbour there are large numbers of mako sharks in water up to 60m, and marlin are being caught out to 150m, with plenty of skipjack and albacore tuna.
These small tuna are top baits, but are also fine table fish provided they are treated properly when caught.
They can be bled immediately by inserting a knife on the lateral line three fingers' width behind the pectoral fin, which severs an artery, then the head and guts should be removed and the fish put into a slurry of saltwater and salt ice. Steaks about 2.5cm thick marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, oil and grated ginger and cooked like a rare steak on a barbecue are hard to beat.
The rain this week was welcomed by anglers, and put some much-needed fresh water into the streams running into Lake Taupo. The lake level is very low, which means strong rips at the stream mouths and night fishing is starting to pick up. The trout are not large, but are reported to be in top condition. Although there has been some cicada activity it is not a great summer for hatches of the large insects, but caddis and mayflies on the Tongariro River are producing some dry fly action.
The lack of rain has also affected Lake Otamangakau which is low, with little water flowing through. But some nice fish are coming from the lake, and nearby Lake Rotoaira. A small green nymph imitating a damselfly larva works well in summer when fished along the edge of weed beds.
Bite times
Bite times today are 12.20pm, and tomorrow 12.45am and 1.15pm.
Tip of the week
It is a great time of year for surfcasting from the shore or the rocks. Using bait elastic will ensure baits last much longer.
See more fishing tonight on Rheem Outdoors with Geoff, 5.30pm TV3.


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Fujifilm announces X-E2 - second generation mid-level mirrorless
Fujifilm has announced the X-E2 - its latest mid-range mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The X-E2 gains many of the upgrades seen in the X100S, including on-sensor-phase-detection that underpins the company's unique digital-split-image focus aid. Beyond this the 16MP X-Trans camera has received a series of hardware adjustments and revisions in response to feedback about the X-E1.
The X-E2 will be available from November 2013 at a recommended selling price of $999.95 body-only or with the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 LM zoom for $1,399.95.
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New X-E2 digital camera features high-speed hybrid AF with phase detection, lens modulation optimizer and professional movie capture
Valhalla, N.Y., October 18, 2013 – As a leader in advanced digital camera technology and outstanding image resolution, FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced the new FUJIFILM X-E2, a premium interchangeable lens camera featuring the latest generation 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II*1 sensor and the segment's fastest autofocus of 0.08 seconds*2 for a truly remarkable photographic experience.
As the fifth interchangeable lens camera system introduced within the award-winning FUJIFILM X-Series, the FUJIFILM X-E2 delivers picture quality that rivals full-frame cameras with high definition image capture, Fujifilm's legendary color reproduction and category-leading speed.
"Outstanding image quality and beautiful design are the hallmarks of the FUJIFILM X-Series experience, and today's announcement of the new X-E2 shows Fujifilm's unrelenting commitment to photographic excellence," said Manny Almeida, senior vice president and general manager, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Imaging and Electronic Imaging Divisions. "With the X-E2, photographers will immediately be amazed by its high-speed hybrid AF with phase detection, pin-sharp image quality, and improved HD movie capture for endless photographic possibilities."
Award-winning 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor and EXR Processor II
The FUJIFILM X-E2 uses the 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor which expertly controls moiré and false color generation. This is attained by using an original color filter array with a highly randomized pixel arrangement that removes the need for an Optical Low Pass Filter (OLPF) that degrades resolution. The image quality in the X-E2 is further refined by the inclusion of the first Lens Modulation Optimizer (LMO) for interchangeable lens cameras.
The EXR Processor II in the new X-E2 more than doubles the processing speed*3 of the previous generation. It is able to harness the information taken from over 100,000 phase detection pixels incorporated in the X-Trans CMOS II to deliver extraordinary imaging capability.
This advanced technology has been made possible by the integrated development of lens, sensor and processor, and is based on the optical performance and characteristics of individual lenses. With each of these components working together, the X-E2 achieves astonishing resolution, extends dynamic range, and reduces noise at high sensitivity.
Fast and accurate focusing
The FUJIFILM X-E2 gives photographers and enthusiasts ultra-fast response times to catch even the quickest memorable moments. The X-E2 has a rapid startup time of 0.5 seconds*4, minimal shutter lag of 0.05 seconds, and high-speed continuous shooting of 7.0 fps (up to approx. 28 frames)*5.
With its auto switching AF, the X-E2 combines contrast AF with an improved phase detection AF algorithm that provides accurate capture of low-contrast subjects in low light as well as high-speed responsiveness.
Manual focus made easier
Manual focus has been made easier by the inclusion of Digital Split Image*6 technology. This helps the user achieve pin-sharp focusing by simply adjusting focus to line up the four stripes displayed in the central part of the live view. Focus Highlight Peaking allows for an outline in
high contrast areas of subjects during focusing, further assisting the photographer in achieving stunningly sharp images.
Classic design and intuitive operation
The FUJIFILM X-E2 continues the tradition of the X-Series with uncompromising craftsmanship and classic design that puts the photographer first. The X-E1 features manually adjustable shutter speed and exposure compensation dials, which has been increased to ±3 EV, for easy controls. The X-E2 also allows users to customize up to four buttons on the top and back of the camera to suit their own shooting style.
The X-E2 features a bright and accurate 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder with Fujifilm's original optical design for a distortion-free field of view. A premium clear 3" LCD screen with 1.04 million dot resolution and reinforced glass gives users high viewing angles and a true view of their subject.
Improved movie performance
The FUJIFILM X-E2 shoots full HD video at 1920x1080 with up to 60fps with AF tracking performance for exceptional speed, accuracy and smoothness with a high bitrate of 36Mbps. The X-E2 delivers quick focusing on subjects, even when panning and zooming. With the X-E2, film simulation settings and exposure compensation (±2 EV) can be used during movie recording.
Easy Image Transfer with WiFi® button
The FUJIFILM X-E2 includes a WiFi button that lets users transfer high quality photos and movies*7 to smartphones, tablets and computers for easy sharing on social media sites.
To connect the X-E2 to a smartphone or tablet, users can download the free dedicated "FUJIFILM Camera Application" to their iPhone™ / iPad™ or Android™ smartphone or tablet device to transfer up to 30 pictures at a time from the X-E2. The app also lets users download movies, expanding the range of options available for enjoying pictures taken with the camera.
Once paired, users can press and hold the WiFi button to begin sharing images and movies immediately to their smartphone or tablet.
The X-E2 also has an Advanced Filter function and Film Simulation modes to give users a range of creative filters and film effects to apply and achieve unique and artistic looks.
FUJIFILM X-E2 key features list:
- 16.3 million Megapixels APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
- EXR Processor II
- Start-up time of 0.5
- Shutter lag time of 0.05
- Shooting interval time of 0.7
- AF speed 0.08 seconds
- Lens Modulation Optimizer for improved image quality
- Extra high resolution 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder
- ±3 EV Exposure Compensation dial with third stops increments
- 3" (1.04 million dot) premium clear LCD (High contrast, High Brightness and Wide viewing angle)
- Built-in Super Intelligent pop-up Flash(hot shoe attachment also available for external flash)
- ISO200 - 6400, extended ISO 100, 12800, 25600, Auto(maximum ISO setting from ISO 400 – ISO6400 available)
- Q Menu shortcut button
- In-camera RAW converter
- Film simulation modes (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Monochrome, Sepia, Pro Neg.Std & Pro Neg.Hi)
- Artistic features: Multiple exposure, Panoramic shooting,Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, and Partial Color.
- Selection of Bracketing functions (AE/ISO/Dynamic Range &Film Simulation)
- Full HD Movie
- Microphone/shutter release input (φ2.5mm)
- Super Intelligent Flash
- Approximately 350 shots per battery charge
FUJIFILM X-E2 accessories list:
- Dedicated all-leather case BLC-XE1 with separate cloth wrap
- Compatible with all FUJINON X Mount lenses
- M Mount Adapter for additional lens compatibility
- Hand Grip HG-XE1
- Three dedicated flash models to choose from depending on requirements (EF-X20, EF-20, EF-42)
- Protector filters (PRF-39, PRF-52, PRF-58 and PRF-62)
- Remote release RR-90
The FUJIFILM X-E2 (body only) will be available in November 2013 for $999.95 in both black, and a two-tone black and silver.
The FUJIFILM X-E2 and XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-4 lens (kit) will be available in November for $1,399.95.
The FUJIFILM X-E2 uses the same FUJIFILM X-Mount as the X-Pro1, X-E1 X-M1 and X-A1, and all FUJIFILM XF and XC lenses work with all X-Series interchangeable lens cameras.
The current Fujifilm lens family includes the following FUJINON XF and XC lenses:
- XF 14mm F2.8 R
- XF 18mm F2.0 R
- XF 23mm F1.4 R
- XF 27mm F2.8
- XF 35mm F1.4 R
- XF 60mm F2.4 R Macro
- XF 18-55mm F2.8-4.0 R LM OIS
- XF 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
- XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS
- XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS
*1: X-Trans is a trademark or registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation
*2: FUJIFILM research as of September 2013. Compared with other digital cameras equipped with 4/3-inch sensor or larger, based on CIPA standards, and using internal measurement methods under high performance mode. Attached with XF14mm F2.8R lens.
*3: Compared with EXR Processor Pro
*4: In high performance mode with XF27mm F2.8 lens
*5: JPEG format: Use a card with SD speed class with class 10 or higher.
*6: Digital Split Image is a trademark or registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation
*7: FUJIFILM Camera Application for iOS can save movie files up to 1280 x 720
Fujifilm X-E2 specifications
|$999 / £799 body only, $1399 / £1199 with 18-55mm lens
|Body type
|Body type
|Rangefinder-style mirrorless
|Max resolution
|4896 x 3264
|Other resolutions
|4896 x 2760,3264 x 3264, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2304 × 230, 2496 x 1664, 2496 x 1408 , 1664 × 1664
|Image ratio w:h
|1:1, 3:2, 16:9
|Effective pixels
|16 megapixels
|Sensor photo detectors
|17 megapixels
|Sensor size
|APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)
|Sensor type
|EXR Processor II
|Color space
|sRGB, AdobeRGB
|Color filter array
|Auto (200-6400), Manual (200-6400)
|Boosted ISO (minimum)
|Boosted ISO (maximum)
|White balance presets
|Custom white balance
|Yes (1)
|Image stabilization
|Uncompressed format
|JPEG quality levels
|Fine, Normal
|File format
|Optics & Focus
|Autofocus assist lamp
|Digital zoom
|Manual focus
|Lens mount
|Fujifilm X
|Focal length multiplier
|Screen / viewfinder
|Articulated LCD
|Screen size
|Screen dots
|Touch screen
|Screen type
|TFT color LCD monitor
|Live view
|Viewfinder type
|Viewfinder coverage
|Viewfinder resolution
|Photography features
|Minimum shutter speed
|30 sec
|Maximum shutter speed
|1/4000 sec
|Exposure modes
|Built-in flash
|Yes (Pop-up)
|Flash range
|7.00 m (@ ISO 200)
|External flash
|Yes (via hot-shoe)
|Flash modes
|Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
|Flash X sync speed
|1/180 sec
|Drive modes
|Continuous drive
|7.0 fps
|Yes (2 or 10 sec)
|Metering modes
|Exposure compensation
|±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
|AE Bracketing
|±1 (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
|WB Bracketing
|Videography features
|1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
|Storage types
|USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
|Yes (mini-HDMI)
|Wireless notes
|Image playback/sharing, geo-tagging
|Remote control
|Yes ( Optional RR-90)
|Environmentally sealed
|Battery Pack
|Battery description
|Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
|Battery Life (CIPA)
|Weight (inc. batteries)
|350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
|129 x 75 x 37 mm (5.08 x 2.95 x 1.46″)
|Other features
|Orientation sensor
|Timelapse recording
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very nice...but breaking news
nikon miorrorless full frame camera with pentaprism...
sony mirrorless full fram camera too
imho...fuji is not more innovative...like in the past
(i have x100s and x-pro1)
I'm strangely unmoved. Having recently shot the Panasonic G-6 and GX-7 back to back in studio with the xpro-1, there is nowhere near enough gap in performance these days for there to be a strong argument for APS C superiority. The xpro optical finder is different enough and useful enough to fill a real niche.
Perhaps in a studio using strobes the differences are between any large sensor camera is not huge . But in natural light at higher ISOs the Fujifilm X cameras are class leading, and at base ISO they produce some cleanest, most beautiful files out of all crop sensor cameras.
DOF is a bit more shallow than m43 which is nice, JPEG engine is superb, and the shutter sound is like sweet music.
"AF speed 0.08 seconds"
OK DPR, you should start testing AF and tracking already, because the manufacturers' claims are becoming ridiculous. Somebody has to keep them honest.
It says this figure is as: "of September 2013. Compared with other digital cameras equipped with 4/3-inch sensor or larger, based on CIPA standards, and using internal measurement methods under high performance mode. Attached with XF14mm F2.8R lens."
Whether or not this CIPA test has anything much to with normal shooting conditions is another matter.
"based on CIPA standards" is not equal to "according to CIPA standard #####". And even then... you are right about applicability.
I suspect they list the AF confirmation (from prefocused) speed on high-contrast black-and-white target in bright light. And 14/2.8! Totally irrelevant. Please give me a test with mannequin head moving at 3-4 m/s on a circle filling the frame at 90mm equivalent, tested around 80 mm-e (long end of standard zooms, short end of tele zooms) on a tripod slightly shaking at 10Hz (to simulate handholding but exclude variability of hands and no human tracking - just camera's tracking).
While I admire all these new niche camera each with their quirky feature sets and small collection of lens but their price points always leave me cold. Especially when you look at the lens prices - what is the point of an interchange lens camera if there are few lens, no third party lens and they are more expensive than their SLR peers.
$1400 would buy you a Canon 70D a Nikon 7100 or a Sony A77. You would have 10 times more lens options - including 3rd party lens.
Some people surely need a vast selection of lenses, or longer tele options, but I think for most hobbyists the Fuji lens range hits the sweet spots pretty well. I find the Fuji lenses to be very close iQ-wise to Canon lenses that cost double, give or take.
Fuji doesn't have the low end options that Canon offers, but they are not trying to offer all things to all people.
Fuji's 18-55 is a very high-quality lens, and many people would be quite content with that and the XE-2. No need to have a million lenses if what Fuji offers A) is high quality and B) suits your needs.
That said, -100 for Fuji for not making the rear LCD tilting :(
Guess I'll stick with my XE1.
You hit the nail right on the head.
Psssstttt... Full frame lenses work fine on aps-c. Enormous range of options for DSLRs. Not counting all the manual focus Nikkors, some of which are still state of the art.
Very nice. And Fuji is also thinking about the "minor" issues.
i.E.: The exposure compensation dial now goes from -3 to +3 instead of -2 to +2. That's a great thing.
I am still fine with my X-Pro1, only hoping for an FW-update for the minimum shutter-speed in auto-iso (what is also finaly fixed on the X-E2).
Looks good!
Yeap, specs and feature set look very, very nice. But since this is such a shallow depth (ie. thin bodied) camera, I must say the dials and buttons seem to be very small and quite crowded on the X-E2.
Francis, it looks like the controls are the same ason the XE-1, which I have, and ergonomically it all works nicely.
One area for improvement did alas not happen: ideally the exposure compensation dial should have a lock button in the middle. I sometimes accidently turn mine.
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Verona-Cedar Grove Editorial: Parking changes proposed for various Verona streets
The summertime is winding down and soon the roads will become congested with back-to-school traffic. Commutes will be filled with more cars, the return of big yellow school buses, sudden stops and increased foot traffic. It could spell disaster for those who don't plan accordingly.
If you have elementary aged children in Verona, you might want to consider leaving your home even earlier than anticipated.
Come September, if the council approves recommendations made by Verona Police Chief Doug Huber, parking will not be allowed on the north side of Lanning Road, in front of Laning Avenue School. Parking will be available across the street, however. Easing congestion and promoting safety are two reasons for the proposed change, Verona Chief of Police Doug Huber said at a recent Township Council meeting.
Huber admitted Lanning Road was a "tough fix," and it's understandable. There isn't much that can be done to ease congestion before and after school, besides closing the road off to traffic during school hours. But that wouldn't go over well with parents, who want to walk their children to the school's entranceway and kiss them goodbye.
The proposed change is bound to raise complaints, along with potential backups on neighboring Otsego and Elmwood roads.
But will the plan make the Lanning Road situation better than it was last school year? Huber thinks so.
There's also another consequence that could make this an interesting plan. Some parents and caretakers might decide to walk their children to school instead of dropping them off in a vehicle. That certainly wouldn't be a bad thing. According to a study by the Federal Highway Administration, only 10 percent of today's children walk to school. The remaining are either bused or driven.
Compare that to the upward trend of overweight or obese kids, a number that has tripled in the last 20 years, according to literature put out by the Safe Routes to Schools program, a federal, state and local effort to encourage children to walk and bicycle to school.
The proposed plan requires sufficient time - and policing - to work itself out.
The proposal will appear before the council at a future meeting and we ask that residents and parents voice their concerns - if there should be any - and provide input.


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Discussion in 'Classic Menswear' started by poorsod, Apr 28, 2013.
No. Never.
That's awful. Just horrendous.
It's a confession not a boast
All right, thanks. Normally just step on in then? I'll make it a priority on my next Paris visit.
You're new, and you seem to be friendly, so will give you some advice. The tone on here is snarky and irreverent. Answers to obvious questions like "do/can you call?" will be met with appropriate levels of sarcasm.
Yes, they do bespoke by walk-in. The cutters work there and there are always people to help you. I recall that some years ago a member posted about an experience where he had difficulty with the door at charvet, and was so put off by trying to get in that he wrote off the whole thing and left. You can probably search the board if you want to read about it. I've found that most doors can be opened with either a push or a pull, and the remainder generally revolve or are automatic. I don't remember having any difficulty with the entrance at charvet.
It's not nice.
I wasn't being sarcastic either. I read everything on the Internet with levity, lol.
Thanks everyone (in seriousness).
Still too warm to wear it but we're getting closer. But to kill the mystery buzz, it's the black version that is still (but just barely) available at The suitable Wardrobe.
This one:
What a great price.
Yep. That's the one.
A very interesting article about the chief pattern-maker of Seraphin, Mr Sakagawa (Unfortunately, it's in Japanese... )
Gets my vote on style alone.
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I have 5 cats, 3 female, 2 male, ALL desexed, ages ranging from 8-10 years.
I have an issue with a cat (or more?) spraying in strange places. One common place is on the kettle. None are allowed on the bench. The other place is on the curtains hanging behind the freezer. I often find spray on the loo paper in the bathroom. I understand that it is/can be an anxiety and territorial thing. As the curtains overlook the neighbours places the 'other cats' could well be the cause of that place being targeted. But the kettle? And a plastic bag?
In addition to the spraying, someone likes to pee on the freezer. It's a proper pee, not spray run off and is usually done on papers of some sort. The other favourite place is the bathroom mat.
The cats are indoor/outdoor cats and go to the loo outside, so litter box issues don't seem to be applicable.
I've cleaned all the areas with vinegar and or bi carb to discourage this, but it doesn't work. Sprinkling white pepper does, but not for long.
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on Jul 18th 2013
in Urine Marking & House Soiling
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The best thing you can do is to purchase a black light and go around your place in the dark. You may find that the cats have been spraying all over for years, or that there are just a few isolated areas. If there is a rat or mice in your walls, the cats can smell it and spray. If the soiling is severe you will need to hire a service to come in and remove all the pee to prevent markings in the future. You should also have at least Four litter boxes in different places, and toys, treats and climbers to keep the cats occupied. If these behaviors have become habit, your house may be ruined and you will need to plastic-cover all areas so that the pee does not absorb into the walls. ^_^
Bezalel Tiger answered on 11/5/13. Helpful? / 0