Fujifilm Film Simulations Beat All the Rumors about X-E5, XPan TX-3, X-T50, GFX100SII and Fixed Lens GFX – Top 10 Articles of May

May was a month rich in interesting rumors. So it is definitely worth to check out our top 10 articles for May.

But interestingly, no matter how big the rumor was, the most clicked article was the one about the new film simulation website.

This shows how much interest there is for it and how well Fujifilm does to focus on them as far as marketing goes and also to try new ways to push them, such as the dedicated film simulation dial on the Fujifilm X-T50.

  1. Fujifilm Launches Dedicated Fujifilm Film Simulation Website
  2. Fujifilm X-T50 Price and Main Specs Leaked
  3. Fujifilm Could Release This Unique Digital Camera in 2028
  4. Fujifilm X-T50 Full Specs and Images Leaked
  5. Fujifilm to Release This All New Digital Camera in 2025
  6. SURPRISE: Fujifilm X-T50 Coming with an All New Dial
  7. Fujifilm X-E5: The Truth!
  8. This is the New Fujifilm X-T50 Film Simulation Dial – VOTE: Better Drive or Film Simulation Dial?
  9. Size Comparison: Fujifilm X-T50 vs X-T5, XF16-50 vs XF18-55, GFX100S vs GFX100SII
  10. EXCLUSIVE: This is Fujifilm’s New XF Telephoto Prime Lens Coming in 2024!

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Building a DIY Spectroscope with Fujifilm X-Trans Cameras (and Why Not with Bayer Sensor)

When we talk X-Trans virtues, we often talk about the more film like looking grain, the less color noise at high ISO, less moiré, sharpness boost etc.

But the X-Trans array might have some other advantages most of us would not think of. For example, in today’s case we see how ideal X-Trans is to create a DIY Spectorscope to measure the wavelengths of light.

In fact, when comparing the X-Trans vs Bayer sensor for this project, mpr decided to go for X-Trans, because each column of the X-Trans sensor contains all three colors (red, blue, green), whereas each column of the Bayer sensor only has 2 colors.

This makes it a lot easier to use the X-Trans data for the spectorscope.

From there, mpr will guide you through the process and if you are interested definitely watch his video.

Nice to see yet another creative and useful application of the X-Trans sensor.

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DxO adds Fujifilm X100VI Support

DxO has added support for the Fujifilm X100VI.

New Cameras Supported

  • Fujifilm X100VI
  • Leica SL3

New Lenses Supported

  • Fujifilm X100VI Lens
  • Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4.0-7.1 Macro
  • Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN (L mount)
  • Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C (C021) (L mount)
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS with SEL TC1.4x
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS with SEL TC2x
  • Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
  • Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 Z (Nikon Z)
  • Viltrox 23mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)
  • Viltrox 33mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)
  • Viltrox 56mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)

A full list of DxO-supported cameras & lenses can be found on the DxO Supported Cameras & Lenses page.

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Sigma CEO talks APS-C Lenses and Says Small, Light Gear with Friendly Interface is More Important than Impressive Specs

Sigma CEO gave an interview to DPReview. Here are just some excerpts:

  • it seems that camera market shrinking has hit the bottom
  • still people are switching from DSLR to mirrorless
  • after the switch is completed, the market might shrink even more
  • he is worried about the increasing price of cameras and lenses
  • he is afraid that many might be able to afford these prices, especially young generation that want to switch from smartphone to camera
  • cameras today have impressive specs that many might not need
  • focus user friendly interface would be more important for customer, or smaller and lighter gear
  • Sigma leads the lens industry by pioneering new glass elements, often being the first to test and prove their viability.
  • other companies see Sigma using new type of glass and then start using it too
  • Sigma’s plan is to have a relatively complete range of lenses for APS-C sized sensors
  • but it seems there are no  I-series-style versions of the DC lenses, guesses DRP based on the CEO statements
  • no aperture ring APS-C lenses seem to be planned

You can read the full interview at DPReview.