Fujifilm Publishes 1st Quarter Financial Results (FY2018/3) – Strong Fujifilm GFX 50s Sales and Healthy Imaging Solutions

Fujifilm just publisheed the 1st quarter financial results (FY2018/3)… and there are good news (again) for Fujifilm’s imaging solution:

In the Imaging Solutions segment, sales increased largely due to a significant rise in electronic imaging sales combined with strong sales in other businesses

In the photo imaging business, sales were strong, especially in Europe and United States, of instax SQUARE SQ10, launched in May 2017, and instax films as well as other instax series instant photo systems. Wall Decor and other value-added printing businesses also enjoyed solid sales.

In the electronic imaging business , revenue increased on strong sales of FUJIFILM GFX 50S, a medium format mirrorless digital camera equippe d with a large sized sensor which was launched in February 2017, and the X Series mirrorless digital cameras, including the FUJIFILM X-T20, as well as the accompanying interchangeable lenses

In the optical device business, sales of various industrial-use lenses advanced steadily. Three new 4K broadcast camera lenses we re launched from April 2017

In another passage, they mention also the Fujifilm X100F:

In the electronic imaging business, revenue increased on strong sales in FUJIFILM GFX 50S, a medium format mirrorless digital camera equipped with a large sized sensor which was launched in February 2017, and the X Series of mirrorless digital cameras, such as the FUJIFILM X-T20 and FUJIFILM X100F as well as their accompanying interchangeable lenses.

And what about the accounting irregularities we reported about it here? The reports today do mention the irregularities and the measurments they took to fix it and prevent them to happen in future. Fuji Xerox messed it up quite a bit in New Zeland/Australia (around 450 million loss)… but don’t worry, Fujifilm is not doomed ;).

Link to all reports below.

  • 1st Quarter ended June 30, 2017 Earnings Presentation – Click here
  • Earnings Presentation – Click here
  • 1st Quarter ended June 30, 2017 Earnings Release – Click here
  • Movie: Earnings of FY2018/3 1Q – Click here

The Fujifilm GFX Drone :: Kipon Canon EF-GFX Smart Adapter :: Laowa Magic Format Converter :: GFX, Cambo Tilt Shift :: GF 110 or GF 120 :: Nissin HSS (GFX Zone)

Another Fujifilm GFX roundup… and it all comes from our wonderful and extremely lively Fujifilm GFX facebook group. It’s one of my daily joys to surf through the work and knowledge shared over at the group… feel free to join, and enjoy.

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Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

For Europe: Deal on Demo G-Gear: Check out the discounted (as new) Fujifilm GFX 50s, GF32-64 and GF120.

The Boeing-Drone for the Fujifilm GFX :)

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User Review of the Fujifilm GFX – Compared to Hasselblad X1D, Leica, and Sony

Shot with Fujifilm GFX 50s with 63/2.8 for Lovebite Magazine

Written for Fuji Rumors by Rick Birt of romeobravophoto.com

*Note* This is a long post – I have a summary of pros and cons in my conclusion

As soon as the Hasselblad X1D-50c and Fuji GFX 50s were announced, I wanted one. The promise of Medium Format in a cheaper, and smaller package was incredibly alluring. For the past year my main camera has been a Fuji X-Pro2. I love it. I love the image quality, the colors, the size, and the Rangefinder styling. I also love Fujifilm’s Kaizen philosophy of constantly updating their camera lineup via firmware. All of these things influenced my decision toward the GFX. Luckily, my wife (Kelly Williams), and I were also given the opportunity to demo the Hasselblad X1D. The svelte styling, leaf shutter (ability to sync strobes at 1/2000s), and simple menus were all big pluses in the Hassy’s favor.

When we opened the boxes, we were woefully unimpressed by the Fuji GFX. Even though it kind of looks like a bigger X-T2, it’s actually kind of ugly in person. It almost looks like three different teams designed parts of the camera, and then they Frankenstein’d it all together in the end.

In stark contrast when we opened the X1D box, my wife said,

“We may have to buy two of these so we don’t fight over it.”

Similarly, we conducted two fashion shoots with these cameras. When we brought out the X1D, both models said

“Oh! A Hasselblad!”

Neither commented on the GFX.

Should this matter? My left brain says no. However, it does matter. What is this industry about? IMAGE. These tools are used to take images, because the world has placed value on images of pretty things. Don’t kid yourself, image is paramount in this business – especially in fashion and portraits.

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All In With the Fujifilm GFX :: GF110mm… the Must Have G-mount Lens :: DPReview GF23mm Sample Gallery… and More (GFX zone)

Fujifilm GFX

So it happens, that almost 7 months after its launch, the Fujifilm GFX 50s is ranked as the #69 best selling mirrorless camera. To me, that does not sound bad at all.

The Fujifilm GFX 50s is just the beginning of something new and awesome in the medium format world, just like the Fujifilm X100 and X-Pro1 were the beginning of something new and awesome in the APS-C world.

But while it took Fujifilm a couple of years to finally launch a mature product and have huge success in the APS-C world (X-Trans2 cameras and especially X-T1), I think that the next iteration of Fujifilm’s medium format cameras, the Fujifilm GFX 100S (or however they will call it) will already be a 100% mature product, especially if it will feature Sony’s 100MP BSI sensor that Sony officially announced at the CEBit here.

But until then, the Fujifilm GFX 50s is already a great tool, and a whole lot of fun to use today.

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Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

And now… one of the most appreciated sections of the GFX roundups: the images.

I know it means a lot to you guys if I share your work on FujiRumors. As photographers, you can need any visibility (and improved SEO google search results) you can get on the web, and I know I can help with it.

More visibility can also mean more clients for you guys.

This is why I keep it up, of course giving you all the credit you deserve for your great work, even if these image roundups are a really very time consuming activity for me. But I really want to support your as much as I can.

Rich Legg
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Ruger, Bloodhound. GF120

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Alan Aurmont
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“Dorothy”
Shot on GFX+110 but this particular photo could be shot on any camera+tele combo

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Damien Lovegrove
shared here
GFX50s with 32-64mm zoom lens and a splash of flash.

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(NSFW Included)

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K & F Concept Releases 8 Adapters for Fujifilm GFX

Today, K&F Concept launched 8 adapters for Fujifilm GFX. The suggested retail price is of 10,500 yen ($92), excluding tax. And since the GFX is a whole lot of fun to use with adapted glass, we welcome every adapter we can get :)

  • Canon EF
  • Nikon F
  • Yashika Contax
  • Minolta MD · MC | SR
  • Leica R
  • Pentax K
  • Olympus OM, M42

Fujifilm just launched the GFX trade in offers. Get additional $650 bonus discount on GFX if you sell your camera. BHphoto and Adorama have a dedicated Fujifilm GFX Trade in site here. Check it out for all the details.

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Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Via dc.watch

Fujifilm GFX: Studio, Model, Bridal, Urban Decay… and the FUN of Using Vintage Glass on GFX :)

Mike Leung
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Point me to heaven
Giant Playground, Keetmanshoop, Namibia
GFX 50s, GF23 F4

Fujifilm GFX

In my last Fujifilm GFX roundup, some of you guys noticed that all images I shared were taken with adapted glass on GFX.

Sure, if all you care is the ultimate sharpness and clinically perfect image output, go for any of the Fujinon GF lenses. They are nothing but perfect and will just blow you away (just as X-mount glass does).

But maybe, sometimes, what you want is not the ultimate sharpness, but a certain “character”, a certain “look”, a unique rendering only some old vintage glass can give you.

And it seems that the Fujifilm GFX 50s is just the perfect system, if you want to breathe life into your old glass. It’s fun, it’s flexible (also thanks to the focal plane shutter), and it’s the most affordable medium format system in the known universe.

And hell yes… I do think I should really start again my GFX fundraising campaign, because otherwise I’m afraid that when I’m back teaching, things like these will happen all over again ;) .

Enough said, Patrick, let FR readers enjoy some good GFX stuff… so here it is :)

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Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Taner Öner
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GF110/2

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5 Reasons I Left Fujifilm X-T2 for X-Pro2 :: X-Pro2 Wedding Game-Changer :: X100F, X-T2 or X-Pro2 :: Fuji Guys X-Pro2 (miXed zone)

Talking with David duChemin, and looking back at our favourite episodes! at TCSTV youtube. It’s a very interesting and entertaining talk. Watch it all. But if you want to know what gear David is using, go to minute 17:50 (hint: X-T2). And what’s the worst camera he has ever used? That will be answered at 20:50 ;)

X-Pro2 Rocks :)

Yes, the Fujifilm X-Pro2 might not sell nowhere near as good as the Fujifilm X-T2, but there are enough people out there, who love it, and prefer it over any other X-series cameras… and I will feature a few of them in today’s mixed zone.

Just one thing could Fujifilm do better: give it as much Kaizen love as to the X-T line. I’m still quite annoyed, that a recent firmware allowed the X-T2 to control ISO with command dial (as it’s possible on X100F), but they did not add this function on the X-Pro2. Seriously Fujifilm… you’ve got to fix this! And let’s hope that Fuji Guy’s Billy fight with Japan for 4K video on X-Pro2 will be successful, too.

Cover Stories

  • Fuji X-Pro2 First Impressions| Fuji X100F, Fuji X-T2, X Pro 2 – Which Fuji to Buy in 2017? at Eric Rossi Youtube
  • 5 Reasons why I left the Fuji X-T2 for the X-Pro2 at Mattias Burling Youtube
  • Fuji X-Pro2: why it became our street and wedding game-changer at camerajabber
  • Fuji Guys – FUJIFILM X-Pro2 – On The Streets Of Montreal, QC at Fuji Guys Youtube

Fujifilm X-T2 & More
BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama

  • X-photographer Palle Schultz shot the most boring film ever. Check it out at Palle Schultz youtube
  • Fuji X-T1 macro experiments at simonhawketts
  • What is Street Photography? The answer (and awesome images) at the Italian blog gaetanobelverde (translation)
  • Copa De Hong Kong 2017 – Vlog shot with the XT2. Mostly with XF 50-140mm in 1080 50fps, few shots with XF 18-55mm and XF 14mm in 4K, everything finally rendered into 1080p at Egill Bjarki youtube
  • Fujifilm X-T2 Buttons Customization at Ming Cai youtube
  • Adventures in Camogli at sftwins
  • Fujifilm X-A3 Review at ephotozine
  • The Great Australian Adventure (X100F and X-T2) at flixelpix
  • Fujifilm X-A10 Review at ephotozine

Fujifilm Firmware Update of EF-X500 Flash Possilble also with Fujifilm GFX

Back in March here, Fujifilm released a minor firmware update, which allowed to perform the firmware update of the Fujifilm EF-X500 flash using the X-T1, X-T2 or X-Pro2.

Just a few minutes ago, Fujifilm updated the original press release, and they announced that “customers who have FUJIFILM GFX 50S can update the firmware of EF-X500 by updating the firmware of a camera body and attaching it to the camera.”

Of course you have to have the latest Fujifilm GFX 5os firmware (currently ver. 1.10) installed to perform the EF-X500 flash upgrade to ver. 1.02.

It’s strange, though, that this information comes only today, since the Fujifilm GFX 50s firmware ver.1.10 is available already since May 25, 2017 and the EF-X500 firmware 1.02 is out since March 21, 2017.

So maybe Fujifilm just realized that the original press release wasn’t complete, and they now added the GFX to the cameras capable of performing the EF-X500 update, or maybe a GFX firmware will follow shortly… but I guess they just forgot to mention the GFX in the first place.

Anyway… FujiRumors is here to give you the blazing fast, accurate and non stop updates about all things Fuji, so it’s my pleasure to share this little news with all of you :)

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KIPON Launches Canon EF-GFX E and Contax 645-EF Smart Adapters for Fujifilm GFX

KIPON has been very active in releasing adapters for Fujifilm GFX 50s (see full list of offerings here).

Now they add also smart adapters for Canon EF glass. But there is more:

“For those who have both Canon EF and Contax645 mount medium format lens, KIPON gave a integrated solution, end-uses can connect EF-GFX E and Contax645-EF AF ,these two adapters together, also can control the iris of Contax645 lens electronically. For those clients who already ordered EF-GFX E adapter, they can buy as a kit with a 50% discounted extra Contax645-EF autofocus adapter, to reduce the order cost of buying two adapters.“

FYI: On eBay here you can find the Kipon Electronic Aperture Adapter for Canon EOS to Fuji GFX Medium Format Camera (no autofocus)

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Fujifilm GFX 50s Prints (and How the GFX is different to the X-Series?), Reviews and Images Roundup

Norbert Auryn Photoworks
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GFX50s lens32-64mm with Broncolor mobile light

Fujifilm GFX

It’s great to see the Fujifilm GFX 50s falling into the hands of so many talented photographers, producing so many great work with it. And it really feels like basically all GFX owners are also part of our wonderful (and huge) GFX facebook community. Feel free to join :)

And for those of you who couldn’t care less about the GFX, check out the images and enjoy them… and just try to forget they have been taken with the amazing Fujifilm GFX 50s.

Don’t forget to join our Fujifilm GFX facebook page for 100% fast and GFX tailored news and rumors.

  • Fuji GFX 50S Prints (and how is the GFX different to the X-Series?) by Kevin Mullins at f16.click
  • GFX Impression (for Sport Photography) by Daniel Tengs at fujifilm-x
  • Selected Prewedding photos with GFX + GF 23 mm f4 at williamchua
  • GFX + Fotodiox + Minolta Rokkor 45 mm f2 lens at williamchua
  • GFX + Fotodiox Adaptor at williamchua
  • Ghost in the machine at doncraigphoto
  • Fujifilm GFX 50S Review: We Go Big with Fuji’s Medium Format Mirrorless Camera at shutterbug
  • You’re Invited: Fujifilm Canada’s “Shooting Medium Format with the Fujifilm GFX 50S” Session in Toronto, at No Cost, July 20, 2017 at photoxels
  • Thoughts on architectural with GFX, image circle and lens at getdpi
  • Mount Olympus and Blue Glacier at Ting-Li Lin 500px

Fujifilm GFX 50s: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

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