Fujifilm X-T40/X-T30III: A Chance to Revive Fujifilm’s Best LCD Screen Mechanism?

Fujifilm once had a brilliant idea: put a smart LCD screen mechanism into this Fujifilm camera.

But despite being quite brilliant, Fujifilm used that screen only once on this underrated camera and never again.

Is there any hope for a revival?

Well, so far I have no info about a return of that screen, but I would certainly hope that the Fujifilm X-T40 or X-T30III will feature that screen again. Even though my best guess is that it will use the same body of either the X-T30II or X-T50.

The unique tilt/flip screen was first incorporated on the Fujifilm X-T100. It worked similar – but not identical – to the one of the Sony A7rV.

And there is actually one more cool thing I’d like back from the X-T100/X-T200 series, and I wrote about it here.

Fujifilm X-T30 III or X-T40 Coming in 2025 – Let the Specs Speculation Begin

We told you that in 2025 Fujifilm will launch the successor to the Fujifilm X-T30II (which is not the Fujifilm X-T50).

Now all we can do is to speculate about the specs.

If I should bet (this is a speculation, not a rumor), then I’d say that Fujifilm could put the trusted 26MP sensor in the Fujifilm X-T30II successor, maybe in combination with the X Processor 5, just like it is for the Fujifilm X-S20.

Maybe to make it even more affordable, they could give it to us without IBIS using the same body of the X-T30II. But again, that’s just my guess. It could be also the X-T50 body with 26MP sensor. It depends on which price Fujifilm is targeting with the X-T30 II successor.

I’d prefer the X-T50 body over the X-T30II body, not only because of IBIS, but also because I prefer the film simulation dial over the drive dial. And overall I find it more refined and better looking. But let us know in the comments what you prefer.

The name?

Well, I guess it will be called Fujifilm X-T30 III or Fujifilm X-T40.

So, I’ll end my speculations here. But I’d love to read yours in the comments below.

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BREAKING: This Totally Unexpected Fujifilm Camera is Coming in 2025 – And I Know You Won’t Believe Me

click the image to see which camera is going to be replaced in 2025
click the image to see which camera is going to be replaced in 2025

→ in short: it’s the successor of this camera here
… and I know you won’t believe me because this camera exists already… but it will come anyway ;)

Today we can unveil to you about an unexpected camera that Fujifilm will launch in 2025.

And we will can tell you that thanks to a source who uses a nickname of a character from a movie franchise (and book I read and loved – THANKS) and also thanks to another source, who dropped us the same hint a long while ago (THANKS to you too).

ATTENTION: I know I will get a lot of fake-rumor-clickbait accusations for this rumor. But all I can say for now is that this rumor is 100% accurate. If wrong, FujiRumors will shut down operations and hide forever. ;)

With all that said, are you ready for the truth?

Well, in addition to the Fujifilm GFX100RF, Fujifilm GFX Eterna, Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-Half, in 2025 Fujifilm will also launch…

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Fujifilm at a Crossroads: Compact Comeback or Entry-Level Revival?

So, there are currently tow unreleased Fujifilm camera registered:

In regards to the FF250003 the question now is: what do you prefer: an entry level APS-C camera or a 1″ sensor compact camera?

And look, until just a few weeks ago I’d never given you the option to vote on a 1″ sensor camera. But Fujifilm has now decided to buy those sensors and use them for the Fujifilm X half.

So, since Fujifilm joined the 1″ sensor crowd with the same sensor, it is no longer a completely unrealistic option that there might be even more 1″ sensor cameras in future.

May it be the successor to the lovely Fujifilm X30, or the ultra-compact Fujifilm XQ2 or the forgotten but stylish Fujifilm XF1… now that the 1″sensor is available for Fujifilm, reviving any of these lines might be a possibility.

But maybe you don’t want any of these 1″ sensor cameras. Maybe you think Fujifilm is better of expanding their entry level segment with new models, also considering the rather surprising success of the Fujifilm X-M5 but especially considering that now that the Fujifilm X-E5 has also increased in price, affordable options in the lower end are becoming quite limited.

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Tariff Trouble Ahead? Why the Fujifilm X-E5 Could Be Most at Risk – and What You Can Do Now

New Troubles for Fujifilm X-E5

A few weeks ago we wrote an article in which we go through all the struggles the X-E line had to deal with.

Well, the challenges for the X-E line might as well continue with the Fujifilm X-E5.

And in today article I will try to give an answer to the questions some FR-readers made me about how the new tariffs could impact the Fujifilm X-E5 pre-orders.

The news is this: the U.S. set to increase tariffs on Japanese-made products from 10% to 25% starting August 1st. And I would not be surprised if the Fujifilm X-E5 could become one of the first victims of the new policy.

  • Disclaimer 1: This is a well-reasoned assumption on my part, but not a confirmed rumor or official information—so please treat it as speculation
  • Disclaimer 2: My assumption is based on the very likely scenario that, just like the X100VI, X-T5, X-T50, and X-M5, the X-E5 units bound for the U.S. market will also be manufactured in Japan to avoid the even riskier China tariff policy of the US (which at some point even reached 145%)

So, if Disclaimer 2 turns out to be correct—that is, if the Fujifilm X-E5 units for the U.S. market are indeed made in Japan (as is the case with the X100VI, X-T5, X-T50, and X-M5)—then it’s safe to assume that the X-E5’s launch price was likely calculated based on the current 10% tariff.

And that could be a problem.

Because the Fujifilm X-E5 is officially scheduled to ship on August 28. This means the units destined for the U.S. will likely arrive sometime in mid-August, well after the new 25% tariff goes into effect.

Any shipments arriving after August 1st (pretty much every X-E5 unit) would likely incur the new 25% tariff.

This puts the X-E5 in a particularly vulnerable position—probably priced under one tariff regime (10%) but potentially delivered under another (25%).

So, unlike existing made in Japan gear (X-T5 & Co) already in Fujifilm’s U.S. warehouses (or arriving there before August 1st), the Fujifilm X-E5 could be among the first products affected by the higher rate, putting upward pressure on prices.

Whether Fujifilm will absorb the extra cost or pass it on to customers remains unclear—but the risk of a price increase is real, and growing.

🔒 The Smart Move: Pre-Order the X-E5 Now to Lock in the Price 🔒

Given what we have discussed, it’s hard to ignore the risk of a post-launch price increase for the X-E5.

That’s why, if you’re seriously considering the Fujifilm X-E5, the best move right now mighe be to pre-order it as soon as possible.

By placing your order today, you’re not just reserving your camera—you’re also locking in the current price, which was very likely calculated under the existing 10% tariff structure.

So if the X-E5 is on your wishlist, don’t wait until August to make your move. Pre-ordering now might be the most cost-effective decision you can make.

And keep in mind: you’ll still have plenty of time to decide whether to keep your pre-order, since the camera isn’t shipping until August 28. Pre-ordering now costs you nothing, but it locks in the current price and protects you in case prices go up later. And in the unfortunate scenario that it goes up, also the price for second hand units will go up.