Fujifilm X-H2 rumors, Fujifilm X-T5 Speculations, Manager admits X-T1 Saved the X Series, Viltrox 75mmF1.2 Coming and More (Top 10 August)

In theory August should be the month of holidays, but with 67 articles published in 31 days, it looks like here on FujiRumors we worked harder than ever.

A work that was well worth it, as it lead to tons of rumors and several articles of high interest for you.

So I’ll share today the top 10 articles for August that you should not have missed… and if you did, you’d better give it a look now.

  1. Japanese Fujifilm Manager: “Long Debate if to go Full Frame or Medium Format and Fujifilm X-T1 Saved the X Series”
  2. Don’t Worry: Why Fujifilm X-H2 with ISO 125 Can’t Be Compared with ISO 125 on Sony, Canon and Nikon
  3. Meet the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 PRO Autofocus Lens for Fujifilm X Mount – Coming Soon
  4. Fujifilm X-H2 Coming with Pixel Shift Multishot for 160 Megapixel Images
  5. Sigma CEO Confirms Sigma 18-50mmF2.8 for Fujifilm X mount Coming End of 2022 (Probably December)
  6. Fujifilm Manager: “We Are Developing WOW Products that You’ll Really Want to Buy (but no Cinema Cameras)”
  7. Why the Fujifilm X-H2 Coming September 8 will tell us A LOT about the Fujifilm X-T5
  8. Fujifilm X-H2S Snaps Gold Award at DPReview
  9. DPRTV Fujifilm X-H2S Review: “Similar Price Point of Some Full Frame Cameras, But in a More Versatile Package”
  10. Fujifilm Will Promote X-H2 as Having “Improved Low/High ISO” Performance

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Japanese Fujifilm Manager: “Long Debate if to go Full Frame or Medium Format and Fujifilm X-T1 Saved the X Series”

Japanese Fujifilm Mr. Takashi Ueno released an interview to Map Camera on youtube.

It’s all in Japanese, but the guys over at dclife provided a summary of it, which I will share down below.

  • Fujifilm X-T1 was the first camera to put Fujifilm’s future stake, and luckily it sold very strong
  • without Fujifilm X-T1 the manager would not make this interview today [meaning Fujifilm would not have continued the X series if the X-T1 would have failed]
  • Fujifilm deliberately chose not to go full frame
  • it’s not that by doubling the mounts Fujifilm would have also doubled their R&D resources. The resources remain the same
  • for those who wanted larger sensors, it was not good for Fujifilm to tell those customers to look for other brands. Customers who liked the Fujifilm colors and concept. So Fujifilm decided to add the GFX system for them
  • there was a long internal discussion if they should go full frame or medium format [admin note: FujiRumors has the true internal story on the moment that convinced Fujifilm to go Medium Format]
  • The X series will continue to evolve
  • “All camera products are the same, but the functions of cameras today are completely different from what they were 10 years ago, and I think the expectations people have for cameras are changing rapidly. On the other hand, I don’t think it’s a good thing to stay the same without changing, and I want to keep the basics in mind, but I want to evolve by properly grasping the needs of users.“.

The X-T series is the one camera that more than any other camera combined determinates Fujifilm success and future. This is why the Fujifilm X-T5 will be crucial.

This were just the bullet points. I will also share the full Google translated part for you:

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New Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-H1, X-T200, X-T100, X-A7 and X-A5

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for the Fujifilm X-H1, X-T200, X-T100, X-A7 and X-A5.

You’ll find all the details and download links below.

Rumors and Discussions

Firmware Details

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The Magic of Black & White 11th Edition: Completely Rewritten with Lots of New Images taken with Fujifilm X-T1 and X-T2

Fellow Fujifilm shooter Andrew Gibson has just now published the 11th anniversary edition of his popular book “The Magic of Black & White“. For this occasion, Andrew has completely rewritten it and added new photos and lots of new material.

Most of the images inside the book have been taken with a Fujifilm X-T1 and Fujifilm X-T2 camera.

The book is now available with a launch discount. You pay $10 instead of $14 until April 30.

Also, you can buy The Magic of Black & White and The Black & White Landscape together for just $14 (normal price $18).

The Magic of Black & White:

  • It teaches you how to see in black and white.
  • It shows you how to become a better photographer (many of the ideas apply to color photography as well).
  • It’s easy to read. The book comes in three formats – PDF, ePub and Mobi for Kindle so you can choose the one that is best for your device.
  • It’s practical. You can treat each chapter as a creative exercise and go out and put the lesson into action.
  • It has depth and will become an invaluable reference guide you’ll return to again and again as your understanding of black and white deepens.

Some of the subjects covered.

  • Why black and white is so popular with photographers.
  • How to capture mood and atmosphere with black and white.
  • Why black and white is perfect for capturing the character of both people and places.
  • The common misconceptions that stop people becoming good black and white photographers.
  • Which camera settings are important for black and white photography.
  • Why it’s so important to connect with your subject.
  • The key elements of composition in black and white.
  • How to use light effectively in black and white photography, and why it’s different from color.
  • How to see when a scene will look good in black and white.
  • The role of shadow and contrast in black and white.
  • How to use storytelling to make more poweful black and white photos.
  • How to add drama and excitement to your black and white photos.
  • How to capture the spirit of place with black and white.
  • Which software to use to develop your black and white photos.
  • How to become a better black and white photographer through themes and projects.
  • Why it’s so important to print your black and white photos and make photo books.

Good Bye, X-T1: I Sold my Fujifilm X-T1 Today – About Love for Dials and the Story Behind my Favorite X-T1 Image

Yes, I know you are here for rumors, news and all kind of information around the Fujifilm X world.

I get it.

And I promise, everything will go back to normal very soon here on FujiRumors, with breaking rumors and awesome news.

But allow me, just for one single article, to be a little bit more emotional and personal, and say farewell to my Fujifilm X-T1, which I sold today, and I feel kind of strange about it. Because I really loved that camera, which captured so many important moments of my life and followed me on travels all over the world.

Today, I’d like to honor the memory of my X-T1, and I thought the best way to do it, is to quickly share the story behind my favorite X-T1 image.

I was at Bokor in Cambodia with a very good friend (you know I made the fair trade Fuji X-shirts there, which raised 5K+ in charity).

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Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T4, X-T3, X-T2, X-T1, X-H1, X-Pro3, X-Pro2, X-Pro1, X-E3, X-T20 and X-T30 Released

Fujifilm has released several firmware updates.

Down below you’ll find all the details officially shared by Fujifilm.

The main course of the meal is improved support for the Fujinon XF50mmF1.0 R WR. for “enhanced AF speed and enabling Color Shading Correction to mitigate subtle color casts when images are made at the lens’ maximum F1.0 aperture“.

I wish Fujifilm would specify, which bugs are fixed. For example, as FujiRumors found out for first, the recent X-T4 “minor bug fix” was actually a major one, as it fixed the exposure stepping issue.

Anyway, down below all the details.

Press Release

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Shutter Sound Comparison Fujifilm X-T4 vs X-H1 vs X-T3 vs X-T2 vs X-T1 vs X100V

Since this post is about shutter sound, I would like to introduce it with the words of Tiziano Terzani:

“My life changed on the 30th of April 1975 [Note: last day of the Vietnam War], because on that day – when Americans flew from the roofs of Saigon – a skilled Vietnamese thief was able to steal a Leica M3 of an American. I met him at the market of Saigon a few days later and bought that camera. Wonderful. Simple. For 100 Dollar! It became the camera of my life. […]

The nice thing of that camera is, that it is very easy to load the film, that’s very important. […] You keep it around your neck, turn, open, insert film, close and – trum-pum! It’s ready to use. Easy. And once you selected shutter speed, aperture, black & white, 400 ASA, you take the picture. You simply cannot do anything wrong!

And then there was an almost erotic aspect, I mean, you put this camera for example at 1/125 and when you take the picture it makes a “cloc-cloc” that is such a joy to hear!”

“Cloc-cloc” or “click-click” or “flap-flap“. Whatever the sound is, I agree with Tiziano that pressing the shutter button and hear it sealing the moment is a joy.

And now, after this introduction, let’s see how the shutter sound of the Fujifilm X series evolved over the years, thanks to a video by nyphotog2006 you can see below.

The comparison is between:

To me, the Fujifilm X-T4 shutter sounds even a tiny bit more quiet than the Fujifilm X-H1 shutter, which is rather impressive!

Then he throws a Fujifilm X100V into the comparison, but that’s like cheating, as it makes almost no sound thanks to its leaf shutter .

Cultural Sidenote: I love the books of Tiziano Terzani, and highly recommend you to read them. They also made a movie out of one of his books, it’s called “The End is my Beginning“. If you have some spare time, it’s worth to watch it. The actor playing Tiziano is Bruno Ganz, an absolute gigantic actor, who played iconic roles in film history, like the Hitler in Downfall and Wings of Desire of Wim Wenders.

Fujifilm Releases Firmware Updates for X-T3, X-Pro3, X-T100, X-A7, X-A5, XF10, XP140

Firmware Updates

Fujifilm has just released firmware updates for several cameras, including the Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-Pro3. Full list below.

NOTE: At the moment the new firmware is only available at the Japanese Fujifilm site (you can install that one), but it should be available soon also at the English one. I will remove the “coming soon” note for the English links once it’s available for download. Available now!

Fujifilm X-T3 firmware 3.10 – download here

New Features Guide

  1. Gimbal / Drone support (*)
    This firmware adds the following function to complement the current support for still image shooting via USB communications:
    ・Starting and ending video recording
    ・Adjusting exposure settings (exposure mode, shutter speed, aperture, ISO sensitivity, exposure compensation) for video recording
    ・Making manual focus adjustments for video recording
    *This is the function via USB communication. About supported gimbals and drones, refer to support information not only on our website but also manufacturers’ websites.
    2.Fix of minor bugs.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 firmware 1.01 – download here

  1. The phenomenon is fixed that a line noise can appear on the right end of a recorded image in continuous shooting with ES (Electronic Shutter).

Fujifilm X-T100 firmware 2.01 – download here

  1. When using an external flash, an image can be recorded with a selected color temperature.
  2. The phenomenon is fixed that a display of the focused AF area is shifted when enlarging a recorded image by the touch zoom function.
  3. The phenomenon is fixed that images are not recorded in the selected step of AE bracketing under a specific shooting condition.
  4. Fix of slight defects.

Fujifilm X-A7 firmware 1.02 – download here

  1. Battery level” is displayed as a default setting.
  2. Fix of minor bugs.

Fujifilm X-A5 firmware 2.01 – download here

  1. When using an external flash, an image can be recorded with a selected color temperature.
  2. The phenomenon is fixed that a display of the focused AF area is shifted when enlarging a recorded image by the touch zoom function.
  3. The phenomenon is fixed that images are not recorded in the selected step of AE bracketing under a specific shooting condition.
  4. Fix of minor bugs.

Fujifilm XF10 firmware 1.11 – download here

  1. The phenomenon is fixed that a display of the focused AF area is shifted when enlarging a recorded image by the touch zoom function.
  2. The phenomenon is fixed that images are not recorded in the selected step of AE bracketing under a specific shooting condition.
  3. Fix of minor bugs.

Finepix Xp140 firmware 1.02 – download here

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Top 3 Loves and Hates of Shooting Fujifilm X-T1 in 2019 compared to Fujifilm X-E3

It’s summer, which means 2 full months of holidays from my teaching job!

I have already passed 2 weeks with that annoying SonyAlphaRumors guy in beautiful Croatia. :)

However, I have no other travels planed, given that I married in May and must a little bit recover financially now (*).

So, together with my wife we decided to spend most of our summer just hiking on the mountains around my home. And frankly, I do not desire nor need more than this right now.

Sometimes we sleep on a mountain hut and enjoy the sunrises at high altitude (and with a bit of luck also meeting fellow Fujifilm shooters up there).

We might, though, make one short honeymoon city trip, maybe to Paris?

Ok, I hear you, come to the point! Camera comparison, NOW!

Well, since I bought the Fujifilm X-E3, I have basically never touched my trusty Fujifilm X-T1 anymore (which still holds the sceptre for taking my all time favorite image).

My wife kindly invited me to sell it, but the answer I could give her was no other than this one :).

So, to justify the fact that I still own the X-T1, I took it out for a recent mountain hike, put it into my Camslinger bag, and shot again a whole day with it.

It was like rediscovering the Fujifilm X-T1, and here are 3 things I loved and hated about shooting with it again.

Loves:

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