A source, who was right in the past, confirms (thanks!) that there is indeed an XF 200mm in Fuji’s internal Roadmap (like rumored back in October here). The source also said it will be an F2.0 lens.
And since Fuji is somehow reluctant to update its lens roadmap, I’ll do that for you… you’re welcome ;) .
To those waiting for the Fujifilm X-E3. I’ve been contacted by a source, who was right in the past, and it told me that there won’t be an X-E3 in 2016.
End of the Rumor
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The Importance of the X-E2S
Now the big question is: will there ever be an X-E3? I don’t know yet. And I don’t think Fujifilm has made the final decision about it.
Fujifilm might take a close look how theFujifilm X-E2S sells compared to the X-T10 in the next months. If the X-E2S sells well and won’t be cannibalized by the X-T10, showing Fuji that there is a good market also for rangefinder styled cameras, then I have high hopes that Fujifilm will launch the Fujifilm X-E3 in 2017… but if the X-E2S doesn’t sell, then I’m afraid we can say good-bye to the X-E line.
So, I’m crossing fingers that the X-E2S will sell like hot cakes, because I consider the X-E line very interesting, and just like the X-T1 with the X-T10, also the X-Pro2 should have a more affordable rangefinder sibiling.
Why DxOMark Doesn’t Test Fujifilm Cameras? Petapixel spoke with DxO, and the answer is as to expect:
“We do not measure X-Trans sensor because of the specific technology, […] We would need a lot of time to adapt our protocol for such sensor and we did not had the chance to do that.
It is a bit technical but here is the main issue: the X-Trans file do not support the same Bayer pixel mapping,[…] That means that we will need to develop specific reader to read these specific raw files, and then apply a lot of changes on our measurement protocol.”
All of DxOMark’s RAW measurements were designed for Bayer RGB files, so X-Trans-equipped Fujifilm cameras over the past 3 years just haven’t been testable. No word yet on if or when this may change
To me, DxO is doing the right thing: not test the X-Trans sensor, because their current measurment protocol would not lead to 100% accurate results, and it could damage the “image” of the X-Trans sensor.
Look for example the dpreview studio shots. They use Photoshop to demosaic the X-Trans files, but Adobe works best for the conventional Bayer CFA. And even if Adobe introduced several improvements for X-Trans in these years (and promised to improve support further), it is still not quite up with converters like Iridient. That’s why the studio shots at dpreview will never really make justice to the real potential of Fuji’s X-Trans technology.
That said, I wish DxO would take it seriously and optimize their testing also for Fujifilm X-series cameras, because I’m so sure that the magic X-Trans would deliver great test results.
Amazing X-Trans III 5 stop shadow recovery & more
Fujifilm X-Pro2 with Lightroom at Kevin Mullins youtube + X-Pro2 Support in Adobe Lightroom CC at f16.click. As recommended by Dave in the comments: “go to the 7:49 mark and there he shows the effect of 5 stop adjustment in lightroom cc on both jpg and raw files…there are 2 separate images he does this with. The effects on raw files is incredible.”
Choosing a Raw Processor for Fuji X-Trans Files – Updated at thomasfitzgeraldphotography / An interesting look to Black and White Images from Fuji X-Trans cameras with Iridient Developer and Lightroom at thomasfitzgeraldphotography / Fujifilm X-T1 – Lightroom & Silver Efex workflow at Samuel Zeller youtube
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RAW FILE CONVERTER EX 2.0 powered by SILKYPIX available at Fujifilm
I’m aware of one thing: I will never ever be able to give you a 100% rumor accuracy.
Sure, I sometimes just post a wrong rumor, but often those “wrong” rumors were actually correct at the time of sharing… it’s just the products did not materialize (did you notice the X-Pro1s amongst the X-Pro1 successor prototypes showed by Fujfilm ;) ?)
But luckily Our Sources Rock, and often they can keep us updated with the latest changes at Fuji’s house. They are my guide through the tons of fakes I get from people who apparently don’t like FujiRumors. And that’s why at the end, in the last 12 months, Fujirumors has the following (in my opinion amazing) numbers:
140 rumors shared
117 of these 140 rumors could be verified
98 of those 117 rumors were correct
19 were wrong (or right at the time of sharing, but Fuji changed plans)
23 rumors still have to be checked
84% correct rumors
So, my fellow X-Shooters, I will continue to keep you up to date with Fuji’s plans, even if this means taking risks that Fuji changes plans, and I’ll expose myself to shitstorms. But my job here is to keep you informed, so that you can make better buying decisions and also send your Feedback directly to Fujifilm (who reads this blog), while they are still discussing possible products.
So here you have the complete Rumor Overview of what has been shared in 2015 and 2016 (and still has to be verfied) + the huge Rumor by Rumor check.
Recently our Top Trusted Japanese source said that the Fujifilm management already gave Green Light for the development of the digital interchangeable lens Medium Format Fuji camera. Moreover, a New Source told us it will be presented at Photokina 2016 (end of September).
So, according to our Japanese Source, it’s actually not true, what Fuji Manager Takeshi Ueno said: “At the moment Fuji is not planning to launch a medium format camera […] not everyone in the company is quite as convinced to make it.”
Of course you should trust our long time Top-Trusted Japanese source ;) .
Now, the Medium Format rumor is for sure very exciting, but I’m afraid that such a camera will be too expensive, at least for me. So I’ll happily stuck with my amazing APS-C cameras and phenomenal Fujinon lenses.
But what about you? Are you interested to purchase a Medium Format Fujifilm Camera with interchangeable lenses? And if yes, how much would you pay for it?
So here is the Poll… and it is for sure one of those polls, Fuji will discuss at the next management meeting ;) . So feel free to give your honest feedback and let Fuji know.
Recently, Fuji Manager Takeshi Ueno said here, that Fuji is investigating the Medium Format camera, but there are no concrete plans for now to make it, since “not everyone in the company is quite as convinced to make it.”
I’ve contacted our Top Trusted Japanese Source, and asked for clarification… and its answer is clear:
The Source said that the Digital Medium Format Fujifilm (with interchangeable lenses) already got Green Light from the Management.
Yep, the Medium Format Fuji will come!
– – -End of the trusted rumor… and you can forget the Grain of Salt this Time :) – – –
But there is more.
I’ve been contacted by a New Source (thanks for sharing :) ), who told me that the Digital Medium Format Fujifilm Camera should be presented to the world at Photokina 2016 (late September). And yes, this time you guys have to Take it with a Grain of Salt.
So this seems to be Fuji’s future: an amazing & mature APS-C system + a Medium Format System… 2016 could really be a great Fuji Year.
And if priced somewhere between the Pentax 645Dand the Pentax 645Z this camera could be a real winner for Fujifilm.
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