Maybe some of this (or something else) will drop on May 24. In any case we can be sure there will be surprises (as it is with every X summit). So definitely stay tuned on FujiRumors for the live blog.
Fujifilm has released a video where they finally announce what FujiRumors is telling you since a weeks: there is no Fujifilm X Summit in April, but it will take place on May 24 (as we told you) in Bangkok. Fujikina will take place on May 27 also in Bangkok.
they announce new firmware for XF/GF lenses that reduces focusing noise with certain linear motor AF lenses, smoother aperture operation and improved focus tracking performance during zooming
GFX Grant Challenge program updates
Fujifilm X Summit in Bangkok announced for May 24
Fujikina Bangkok on May 27
FujiRumors has so far rumored two cameras and one lens.
Fujifilm has released firmware updates for plenty of lenses that will make the autofocus more silent, the aperture operate smoother and also give better tracking performance while zooming.
That’s a very nice upgrade especially for video shooters.
Not all lenses will get all these three updates. You can find the full detailed list below.
Stalman+ hosted Chris and Jordan on his YouTube channel. They talk about DRP shutting down, the Sony ZV-E1 and starting from minute 38:24 they also talk about all camera brands in a section called “Battle of the Camera Brands”.
Regarding Fujifilm, this is what Chris, Jordan and Stalman+ have to say (starts 57:05):
they talk about the peculiar vintage look that Fujifilm cameras have that can “outlast technology”
love of using, holding and being seen with beautiful cameras, that’s still a factor today. Other companies under-appreciated that factor
Chris says that a few years ago the talk in the industry was that you have to go Full Frame or you are going to die
Fujifilm very bravely said “let’s stick with APS-C and let’s go one better and make some awesome medium format cameras”
Chris said they could make a whole podcast on how successful that whole line has been for Fujifilm
they delivered lots of amazing APS-C lenses
Chris thinks this was a smart decision, especially now that we look at the new sensors on the X-T5
Fujifilm is doing a great job giving people what they want and not having to go full frame to do it
you get a solid camera that can do many different things, that looks great and that focuses “yeah…”
Staleman+ says Fujifilm is the only camera that he would shoot JPEG straight of of camera or do a non-LOG profile and actually use it
the X-H2S is a powerhouse for video
Jordan agrees and says that the X-H2S image is one of his favourite out of any format of camera, even comparing it to full frame especially in terms of dynamic range it keeps up really nicely
they also listen to us in terms of features. They were the first to let videographers do 48th or 96th of a second shutter speed. Shutter angle and waveforms still missing. Hopefully those will come in future
Jordan’s biggest issue with Fuji’s recent launches is that a lot of those cameras haven’t felt completely finished (occasional crashes even with production models, punch-in focus not as sharp as it was previously)
Jordan wants Fujifilm to go back to where they were, as the company known for giving you initially flaky products but then they would firmware update the hell out of them
Fujifilm has the base hardware to make some of the best cameras out there, but Jordan just does not 100% trusts them at this point
Staleman+ says he did not experience such huge issues and crashes, but certainly there are some things that could be improved
he adds that he appreciates the operability and physicality of the cameras, the dials etc. It’s so clear what you are getting into as you start operating it and he loves that about Fujifilm
Chris said that he appreciates that Fujifilm launched the X-S series of cameras that actually departs from the manual controls
if you don’t love the manual dial control and you want an alternative, they are offering it
Chris prefers the X-S handling
Staleman+ just likes the way they are running the company and also leading the way in some ways when it comes to video, for example with Frame.io integration
Kudos to Fujifilm for leading from behind, so being in the position of being a smaller company that are still showing real strength and leadership
So lots of great things are said about Fujifilm, and only two significant points of criticism: improve autofocus even more and keep delivering Kaizen firmware updates.
