IBIS (in body image stabilization) Coming to Future Fujifilm X Cameras – Trusted Source

Fujifilm X Cameras with IBIS
Fujifilm X Cameras with IBIS

What Fujifilm Managers Say

I know what you think: “But didn’t a Fujifilm manager tell us in this interview, that IBIS is not compatible with Fujifilm X-mount?”

Yep, that’s true. The manager said:

“Our XF mount is not compatible with IBIS […] the amount of light at the corners is reduced when the sensor is shifted. We could correct it digitally, but we don’t want to do it: we don’t want to compromise our image quality.”

But, well…. today I will tell you a different story…

What Trusted Source Says

The rumor is as simple as that: Fujifilm is right now working to bring IBIS to future X-mount cameras.

The Market Wants IBIS (in body image stabilization)

Just like “weather sealing”, also “IBIS” is becoming more and more important for photographers. Fujifilm’s main mirrorless competitors (Sony, Panasonic, Olympus) all offer IBIS… and it has become a strong selling point!

Now, personally, features like “weather sealing” and “IBIS” are not primary reasons for me to get a camera or not. More important, for me, are lens line-up and ergonomics for example.

But I understand that IBIS can be indeed a very handy tool, especially if you use a lot of old adapted glass and shoot video with OIS-less glass.

So if you ask me, then yes, it’s a good move for Fujifilm to offer IBIS in future.

But Fujifilm has to give us good IBIS that deals very well with the shortcomings the Fujifilm manager mentioned here… and every camera manufacturer is actually dealing the same issues.

NOTE: Canon and Nikon say IBIS works not as good as Lens Stabilization – Read more here.

How Reliable is this News Rumor?

This rumor comes from a trusted source. This is why I personally take no grain of salt at all. I’m 100% sure that these are Fujifilm’s (current) plans.

I also know that Fujifilm can change plans anytime, but I have the feeling that this won’t happen this time.

IBIS will come… and actually, this Fujifilm camera already has IBIS ;)

The Calm before the Storm…

I have the feeling that great times could be ahead of us… and summer holidays or not, I will invest all my best (and my time) to keep you guys up to date with everything. So stay tuned on FujiRumors via Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter.

have a GREAT start in your week,

Curiosity: What’s the Rumor You Always Wanted to Read on FujiRumors.com? (Big Rumor Coming Very Soon)

This is just a mere curiosity of mine.

I’ve shared countless rumors over all these years. But I was wondering… what’s the rumor you always hoped I’d publish one day, but I never did?

It’s just for me (and Fujifilm) to know what your secret wishes are.

Oh… and yes… a big rumor is coming soon… very soon (I’m writing the rumor right now)… and I’m curious to see if it will fulfill someone’s wish ;)

all the best,
Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter

The $150 Sainsonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 for Fujifilm X-Mount Coming Soon (+ Review)

Sainsonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1
Sainsonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1

Sainsonic send a copy of the Sony E-mount Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 to Christopher. In his review, Christopher reveales, that the Fujifilm X-mount version will come soon.

The Sainsonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 is currently available for Fuji X-mount, Sony E-mount and Canon EOS M-mount for about $150 only.

About the image quality at F1.1 of the Sainsonic Kamlan 50mm f/1.1 manual focus lens, Christopher says in his review here that:

  • Good News: at F1.1 sharpness in the center of the image the lens is usuable, but less in the corners
  • a bit low contrast at F1.1 and purple fringing
  • vignetting is good even at F1.1. Distortion is good too
  • Generally out of focus backgrounds look a little busy but not in a terribly bad way. When they are deeply out of focus they look fine and smooth

To become fully usuable, you have to stop down the lens, but at least center sharpness is good at F1.1, which makes it usable for portraits. But corners are very soft at F1.1. Image quality is not impressive… but it costs just $150.

Check out also the reviews at AmazonUS

Fujinon GF 80mm F1.4 for Fujifilm GFX in 2018 (New Source)

Hey guys,

today I have a nice rumor for you, especially for those of you, who are interested (or already own) the Fujifilm GFX 50s.

A new source told me that Fujifilm plans to make a Fujinon GF 80mm F1.4 lens. The lens, so says the source, is currently planed for 2018.

Of course, take this rumor with a grain of salt for now. I will see what trusted soruces think about it and give you an update as soon as I can.

Join the 13,000+ strong GFX facebook group, and incredibely helpful community creating infinite GFX content. For fast, reliable, and 100% GFX news and rumors follow the Fujifilm GFX facebook page.

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
Fujinon GF 110mm F2: USA: BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama Europe: WexUK, PCHstore
Fujinon GF 23mm F4: USA BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama Europe: WexUK, PCHstore

take care,
Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter

First Image of Godox X1T-F Flash Trigger for Fujifilm + Godox TT350F is Shipping

FR-reader David just shared with FujiRumors Twitter the image of the Godox X1T-F Wireless Flash Trigger Transmitter for Fujifilm. The Godox X1T-F is now in final production and I guess it will be available for pre-order soon.

You can already pre-order the Godox/Flashpoint TT685F and V860IIF for Fujifilm.

At the end of June Godox will ship the Godox TT350F for Fujifilm cameras. Check it out at AmazonUS, at Adorama and at AmazonUK.

Godox Plan:
TT350 Olympus and Fuji
If TT350 is good, Move to TT685 and V860II.
If all is good move to X1 Fuji and X1 Olympus.
The same time firmware update for all 2.4G light accept Fuji and Olympus
AD200 60 bulb LED light head

UPDATE: Godox TT350F is shipping – via GFX facebook group