Ok… we all were a bit distracted lately, because of some minor things, like the X-T2 hitting the market worldwide and the announcement of the Fujifilm GFX Medium Format camera.
But now let’s get back to the real core of the X-system… the Fujinon XF23mmF2 WR.
I’m pleased to announce you that it is right now available at Foto Keller and a FR-reader also told me that Top Foto just shipped his lens today.
dpreview just published its interview with the probably the most known Fujifilm Manager when it comes to the X-series, Toshihisa Iida.
It’s an interesting talk. The Fuji managers says:
we will continue to focus on APS-C format
it was a good timing to go bigger
the gap between APS-C and Full Frame is too narrow
APS-C can cover majority of photography
We are still missing the very top resolution in still image quality. Full Frame for us is a very little point, so we decided to go even bigger to pursue ultimate image quality
our sensor is 44×33, that’s 70% lager than Full Frame.
if you have a mirror, the flange distance is normally of 70mm. The GFX has a flange distance of 26.7mm.
the construcion of the new G-mount, allows us to make smaller lenses, because the rear lens can approach to the sensor even closer so that minimum back focus required would be 16.7mm. So the whole lens is made small.
The biggest challange is the sensor size. The sensor has to capture the light as straigt as possible. In order to do that, we optimized the microlens on the surface of the sensor
X-Trans works perfect for APS-C. Not having the X-Trans sensor, will reduce the complexity of signal processing, so RAW file conversion and workflow will get much easier, so we decided, for this moment, we go with Bayer.
Adapters for other MF lenses? Not now. But in the future, yes, that’s totally feasible
Number 1 priority are stills. But this camera will do Full-HD, but not 4K.
I hope lot of photographers will be interested. Clear audience are landscape photographers, fashion portrait photographers or commercial photographers
We can’t take images out of the camera, but I can just tell you from looking through the viewfinder… it’s awesome!
well balanced and easier than some high end DSLR’s
Full Frame Video is dead ;)
Ok, before I share the next bunch of GFX tidbits, I really recommend you to check back this article by Rico Pfirstinger. Once you’ve read it, I will promise you will know everything that is possible to know about the Fujifilm GFX… and also about its future development. It’s a 360° overview, with really nothing left behind. You’ll basically know everything after reading it.
The Japanese site dc.watch (translation) shared its hands-on article with a lot of images, for example:
GFX is equipped to support leaf shutter lenses. Fuji has no current plans to release leaf shutter lenses or adapters, but will release the specs to support other manufacturers to do so.
image of the little LCD on the Top (that never turns off) here
Adorama had a short interview with Fuji Guy Billy here:
It’s called GFX. G (our MF heritage) F (heritage in film and film simulations) X (X-DNA – dials, design etc.)
Traditionally, X-series cameras use X-Trans sensors without low-pass filter. So you can achieve very sharp images reducing moiree. But the big GFX 50MP Medium Format Bayer sensor allows Fuji do get rid of the low-pass filter without having moiree.
It is a customized sensor by Fujifilm
Newsshooter had a talk with Theo, from Fujifilm UK. Amongst the others, he says here:
We went Medium Format, because with Full Frame we would have cannibalized our APS-C line
We think the GFX will appeal more to Full Frame DSLR user rather than just traditional Medium Format users
Rico Pfirstinger made the point of the situation regarding the Fujifilm GFX… and gives really interesting insights. For example you will discover in his article that:
the sensor is similar to the one of the Hasselblad X1D (made by Sony), but Fuji tweaked it in order to improve it
the final version will very likely have also electronic shutter
Touch Screen LCD
Dual SD Cards UHS-II
Full-HD with 30 fps
Contrast Detection AF algorythm is already surprisingly snappy. Best with lenses with Inner Focussing
Bad News: only the GF32-64mmF4 R LM WR zoom lens has the inner focussing
shooting intervals of 700 ms
EVF: 3.69 megadots with a magnification of 0.85x (X-T1/2: 0.77x) with frame rate of around 60 fps
support for tethering with various RAW converters
RGB color histograms in the live view.
There will be a range of adapters to connect third-party lenses to the GFX 50S, including leaf shutter lenses for studio and flash work.
A medium format camera for pros and mere mortals alike? Hands On with the Fuji GFX! at imaging-resource: “The GFX features a substantial handgrip with a nice contour, allowing it to fit in my hand very well. The camera felt very balanced and secure. In fact, this might be one of the few medium format cameras you can shoot one-handed if you want!.”
Full Press Event recorded by Matt Granger on youtube
The new Fuji GFX medium format that I won’t buy at aevansphoto (thoughts on the GFX – not tested)
Fujifilm’s new GFX is a giant camera sensor wrapped in an accessible body at TheVerge: “The GFX 50S is far smaller and lighter than you might expect“
