Fujikina 2025 is Coming to London and Cologne

We already had a couple of Fujikina events this year: from Prague to Milan, from Brussels to Cebu and Arles.

But there are more coming.

For full event details, locations, schedules, and ticket pricing, visit the official Fujifilm event page we’ve previously linked.

As we reported already, most Fujikina events are “standalone” events, meaning they are not linked to a Fujifilm X summit product launch event.

However, as we reported here, there is (at least) this camera and this lens scheduled for September announcement, so there are high chances that in Cologne and London you might be able to get your hands on them.

And yet, the main course of the meal at Fujikina is not necessarily the newest gear. There is in fact much more to enjoy, from expert talks, photowalks, live shootings, live talks, meetings with experts, masterclasses, the Magnum exhibition and more.

And it is of course open also to non-Fujifilm shooters.

So whether you’re curious, committed, or just love being surrounded by inspiring photography energy, Fujikina is where you want to be this September.

Little Good News: Fujifilm X-E5 Shipping Anticipated to August 14 in USA

Just today major US retailers like BHphoto here and Adorama here have changed the Fujifilm X-E5 shipping date from August 28 to August 14. Other stores, like Moment here still show August 28 at the time of this article, but I guess they’ll change their date soon as well.

The new shipping date is valid for the X-E5 body only and also bundled with the new XF23mmF2.8 lens.

This puts the U.S. in line with Europe, where shipping was always supposed to start August 14.

The more X-E5 units start to ship from Japan/China to USA before August 1st, the better. Everything that is loaded on a ship starting August 1st will be subject to higher tariffs.

Fujifilm X RAW Studio Adds X-E5 Support and Fixes Bugs

Fujifilm X RAW Studio ver. 1.27.0 – access here
The software update Ver. 1.27.0 incorporates the following issues:

  1. “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” becomes compatible with the new X-E5 camera
  2. A software bug is fixed that the “Histogram” of the HEIF image is displayed abnormally
  3. A software bug is fixed that the changes to the “WHITE BALANCE” setting are not always saved

Note that Nr.2 and Nr.3 are only for the Mac version.

Sony RX1rIII vs Fujifilm GFX100RF vs X100VI Specs Comparison – GFX100RF Looking Like a Bargain and X100VI Like a Steal?

Sony has just launched the Sony RX1rIII fixed lens camera.

Now, for the full specs comparison (vs X100VI and GFX100RF) you can check out the dedicated BH comparison page. Frankly, I trust B&H more with reliable specs rather than asking AI to do that ;). But let me highlight some RX1rIII specs:

Sony RX1R III

  • $5,098
  • no IBIS and no OIS
  • 61 MP
  • 2.36m-Dot EVF
  • no joystick
  • has film looks called “film 1”, “film 2”, “film 3”
  • no mention of weather sealing

Well, at that price, it makes the Fujifilm GFX100RF look like a bargain, which also has no IBIS or OIS, but offers a 5.76m-Dot EVF, 100 megapixel, weather sealing, joystick and it costs $4,899.

And the Fujifilm X100VI looks like a steal, as you can get it for $1,599 and it comes with IBIS, 3.69m-Dot EVF, hybrid viewfinder, joystick, weather sealing (if used with filter)  and 40 megapixel.

The main advantages for the Sony RX1RIII are the autofocus and the f/2 lens, even though that makes the lens bigger which might be a negative for those, who look for ultimate portability.

In my view, the Sony RX1R III is a very welcome and much-needed addition to the fixed-lens camera market. Sony made a smart move by reviving this line, especially given the growing popularity of fixed-lens cameras. That said, I still believe Fujifilm offers the more refined and well-rounded option overall—though the Ricoh GR series remains a compelling and tempting alternative.