Top 5 Great Things You Might have Missed about the Fujifilm X-S20 and LOTS of X-S20 Media Slides

So, the Fujifilm X-S20 was launched a few weeks ago.

And as usual at launch day, there was a lot of buzz.

But in all that buzz, some stuff tends to go under that should actually get way more attention, and some stuff for some reason Fujifilm did not mention at all.

So, in order to celebrate this little wonderful camera, let me tell you the 5 things you might have missed about it.

Top 5 Things

  1. Double the internal memory of X-S10
    This allows for longer bursts over the X-S10
  2. Smoother EVF than X-H2 and X-T5
    The Fujifilm X-S20 can shoot up to 30fps (faster than X-H2 and X-T5). And, so I have been told, as opposed to the X-T5 and X-H2, at the respective highest fps the EVF runs even smoother than its higher end siblings showing no signs of jerkiness at all , and of course also no blackout (with full 100fps live-view). One of the advantages of coupling the new X Processor 5 with the fast to read out 26MP X-Trans IV sensor and a decent, but lower resolution viewfinder than the X-T5 and X-H2
  3. LCD Boost
    Compared the the X-S10, the X-S20 sports an almost twice as high resolution on the LCD (1,04 vs 1,84 million dots)
  4. 6K 3:2 Open gate
    The X-S20 can shoot 6K 3:2 Open Gate, which is not possible on the Fujifilm X-T5 and X-H2 for example
  5. Optional Fan
    Extends filming duration at more than twice the time. note that CineD and other reviews got great heat management performance also without the fan (at CineD the battery died before the camera even was able to overheat). But under tough conditions, the fan will help and extend recording time for more than twice, as we can see from the media slides I will share below.

So, down below (or at my dropbox) are the media slides. These are screenshots I took during the Fujifilm USA Tech Talk. There might be some data in there you might find interesting. Enjoy :).

Fujifilm X100V Orders Suspended at BHphoto, Blocked in Japan and What it Could Mean for the X100V Successor

X100V – A Success?

We know that the Fujifilm X100V has been an incredible success for Fujifilm.

A success that reflects also in the great feedback received from all over the web, for example:

Yep, you read it right: despite all the fantastic and super-hyped and hyper-popular gear Sony, Canon and Nikon have launched, the video that most people watched in all these years on DPRTV was the X100V review.

And not to talk of the great customer reviews it is getting all over the most popular stores:

But all this popularity and love came at a cost:

And, new today, even B&H Photo has given up at this point and has stopped to take any orders for the Fujifilm X100V.

On their website now, instead of an order button, you get a “Request Assistance” button and when you click on it it says:

Unfortunately, our supplier cannot provide an accurate timeframe so we have suspended backorders for this item.

X100V – A Failure?

Given the massive interest for the X100V and the inability for Fujifilm to deliver, the question that I now have is that this can be seen as a success or a failure for Fujifilm.

I mean, clearly Fujifilm can call it a success, as the demand is high. But they could have made so much more money, if only they were able to deliver the X100V.

And while to a certain degree it’s OK to have delays for a very popular camera, coming to a point where you totally block orders for over half a year with no outlook for the situation to improve, also signals a certain failure on Fujifilm’s side to demonstrate flexibility and creativity in adjusting plans and production properly.

Yes, they did try some curious solution like the use of Blockchain to optimize supply network of digital camera parts, but that was done 1 year ago and the results can’t be seen anywhere, with many Fujifilm cameras still not available or in some cases even discontinued, despite people having those cameras on order, as it was for example the case for the X-E4, a camera MANY of you guys ordered, but did not receive because Fujifilm stopped producing it.

And in fact, back in May, Fujifilm candidly admitted that they are still struggling with parts shortage.

So from this point of view we could see all this also as a failure, as Fujifilm can’t capitalize anywhere near to what they could have, if they’d have been able to organize a realiable parts supply for the X100V.

X100V Successor?

I know some will wonder what this means for the Fujifilm X100V successor (however they are going to call it).

I am working on the rumors and as soon as I have something reliable in my hands, I will let you know.

But imagine you are Fujifilm, you have an insanely popular camera in the house and all you have to do is to manufacture as many of them as possible to make lots of money.

If I was Fujifilm, then I would not be in any hurry to come out with a successor and just use every part I can get to make as many X100V as possible for as long as it will remain this popular. I mean, why keep aside parts for an eventual Fujifilm X200 or X100VI or however they are going to call it, if they can make great money with no need of further R&D investments today with the X100V already?

But again… that’s just my personal perception of this situation.

What matters is what our sources tell us in regards to the Fujifilm X100V successor. And for that, my friends, I invite you to stay tuned on FujiRumors.

The rumors… they will… drop… for sure.

Feeling Lucky?

“I feel lucky and will click the links to see if the X100V is in stock*” :)

*if you clicked, then really I’d love to have your kind of optimism

New Firmware for 13 Fujifilm X/GFX Cameras: Huge Autofocus Boost for X-T5/X-H2, ISO on Command Dial of X-H2/S, XApp Support and More

Fujifilm has released firmware updates for 13 Fujifilm cameras.

The updates are mostly to add support for the brand new Fujifilm XApp, but worth a special mention are:

  • significant autofocus improvements for Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2
  • you can now assign the command dial to change ISO on the X-H2S and X-H2

Down below you’ll find the links where you can check out all the details and download the firmware.

Firmware Details

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WATCH Fujifilm X Summit NOW: Fujifilm X-S20, XF8mmF3.5, X-App and MORE – LIVE on FujiRumors

Fujifilm X Summit – LIVE COVERAGE
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Fujifilm X Summit – The Full Coverage Live!

  • X-S20 presented
  • 26MP X-Trans IV sensor and X-Processor 5
  • thanks to this combination, best power saving performance on any X series camera
  • low power consumption and long battery life
  • NP-W235 battery
  • 750 shots in standard mode according to CIPA (but CIPA standard are strickt, such firing flash every two shots and zoom in and out every shot)
  • 7 stops IBIS
  • 0.62 2.36m dot EVF
  • 1.84 million dots LCD
  • 491g weight (with battery and memory card) – only 5% heavier than X-S10
  • pop up flash
  • New camera X-App
  • connects camera automatically to smartphone. User does not have to do anything
  • geotagging info updated every 10 seconds
  • available for download May 25 – connect up to 5 devices on a single smartphone
  • X-S20 comments by a photographer
  • very small camera
  • nice grip
  • great travel camera
  • built-in flash can be handy
  • X-S20 Video Specs
  • H265 All Intra and Long Gop
  • 4:2:2 10 bit internal
  • new Vlog mode: access to 6 most used functino when shooting logs:
    – Self timer
    – face eye detection
    – IS mode
    – High speed Rec
    – product priority mode
    – background defocus mode
  • TG-BT1 vlogging grip
  • X-App can be used to start and stopp recording
  • FAN-001 cooling fan compatible with X-S20
  • New Fimrware for X-T5 and X-H2
  • the promised firmware is ready
  • download firmware here (for 13 X/GFX cameras)
  • improved AF system
  • X-H2 ver.3.00 and X-T5 ver.2.00
  • better motion prediction AF algorithm
  • more resistant against change in speed of moving subject
  • subject detection now under tougher conditions so to track face/eye all the time under difficult conditions
  • more subjects detected: drones, insects added
  • X-S20 has all that AF power too (real life demo)
  • great backup camera also for professional use
  • a level of AF that is normally on high end cameras, but now it’s on a travel camera
  • XF8mmF3.5
  • widest prime lens in X mount lineup
  • 112 angle of view also used in many smartphones
  • 215g and 52.8mm ling
  • great portability if combined with X-S20
  • 62mm filter diameter
  • distortion is good from edge to edge, very clear from edge to edge
  • X-App Again
  • 1033 images taken and still one bar of battery left
  • image aquisition (switch connection from bluetooth to WiFi)
  • select images on the App that you want to import
  • you can also transfer all at ones
  • Activity Log: logs of your shots will be displayed on the App
  • You see also with which camera took how many images
  • Timeline Tab: see all images you took, time, geotag and total number of images taken on that day
  • Camera and smartphone are always automatically connected
  • almost all current X Series cameras are compatible with X-App, except for older camera without bluetooth (you need still the old up for that)
  • iOS and Android available tomorrow
  • compatible firmware update for cameras will also be available today (you need to update the camera too, not only download the App
  • PRICE & Availablity
  • X-S20 available end of June
  • $1.,299
  • XF8mm availbale end of June
  • $799

Just announced

Fujifilm Launches Mirrorless Digital Camera “FUJIFILM X-S20”

Fujifilm Launches Mirrorless Digital Camera “FUJIFILM X-S20”



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Fujifilm Launches the New App for the GFX / X Series of Digital Cameras “Fujifilm XApp”

Fujifilm Launches the New App for the GFX / X Series of Digital Cameras “FUJIFILM XApp”



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LAST SECOND RUMORS: Fujifilm X-S20 Coming with 3.5mm Headphone Jack and Capable for Recording 4:2:2 and 10 bit Internal Video

So, I thought I was done with Fujifilm X-S20 rumors, so much so that I even made a rumor recap video (from one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites), but one of our trusted sources reached out to me now with yet another Fujifilm X-S20 rumor. And it’s my pleasure to bring it to you :).

According to our source (thanks so much), the Fujifilm X-S20 will record 4:2:2 and 10 bit internal video and have a 3.5mm headphone jack port.

Even if you are not interested in the Fujifilm X-S20, you have to admit that there is lots of power incorporated in that small body.

On paper the Fujifilm X-S20 looks very good. And if you are not a retro aficionado like me, it’s probably the best camera you can pick in this price range.

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Facts, Rumors and Hopes for the Fujifilm X Summit on May 24

I went up high with family and friends to grab some fresh Alpin air and charge my batteries ahead of the Fujifilm X Summit on May 24.

And as you can see in the video, the view was just as epic as the upcoming Fujifilm event ;).

But despite the good company on the beautiful lake on a Sunday afternoon, the Fujifilm X Summit on May 24 at 5AM New York time is coming closer, so a wrap up urgently needed.

That’s why I “abandoned” friends and family for a while to talk to you and give you a recap of everything we will get for sure on May 24, but also talk about what could come based on official Fujifilm teasers as well as throw in also some of my hopes.

You will get it all in written format below, but if you want to see one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites, then check out the video too (and see this image and this image on my Instagram).

FACT (actually rumors, but thanks to our sources rumors are basically facts ;))

TEASER

Back in January, after launching the huge firmware 3.00 update for the Fujifilm X-H2S, Fujifilm promised major firmware updates also for the Fujifilm X-H2 and X-T5. I don’t have any rumors about it, but as an X-T5 owner myself, I can’t wait for that firmware to drop so I cross fingers it will happen on May 24.

WISHES (some based on RUMORS)

  • More Firmware: Since we just talked about firmware, I hope (not rumor, just hope) that also other cameras will get firmware updates that go beyond the “fix of minor bugs”.
  • new film simulation: usually with the introduction of new sensor and processors, Fujifilm also launched new film simulations. But this did not happen with the X-H2s, X-H2 and X-T5. Again, I have no rumors, but I hope Fujifilm will give us one on the X-S20
  • richer lens roadmaps: if you take a look at the latest X mount roadmap and GF mount roadmap, they are very poor on future lenses. And in fact, after the XF8mmF3.5 announcement, the X Roadmap will contain no more lenses. So I hope Fujifilm will release new roadmaps for both systems.
  • Mock-ups: what Fujifilm likes to do is to show mock-ups of upcoming lenses (and in some cases also lenses that were never on any roadmap). So I hope they will show us the some mock-ups of future lenses
  • Development or Surprise Announcement: Sometimes Fujifilm also makes development announcements during X summits (for example X-Pro3). Now, FR readers know Fujifilm is working on the Fujifilm GFX100 replacement. So I hope that that one will be announced on May 24 or at least there will be a development announcement

So that’s it. Let me know what your wishes are for the upcoming X Summit.

See you all here on FujiRumors on May 24 where I will live stream the event and cover everything.

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RUMOR: Fujifilm X-S20 Compatible with FAN-001 Cooling Fan (of X-H2/S)

According to our trusted sources (thanks!!) the Fujifilm X-S20 will be compatible with the FAN-001 cooling fan for the X-H2/S.

Fujifilm X-S20 Rumor Recap

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LEAKED PRICE for Fujifilm X-S20 and Fujinon XF 8mm f/3.5

We can now unveil the prices for the Fujifilm X-S20 and the Fujinon XF 8mm f/3.5, which will both be announced on May 24 during the Fujifilm X Summit:

  • Fujifilm X-S20: $1,299
  • Fujinon XF8mmF3.5: $799

The Fujifilm X-S10 costs $999, so with the Fujifilm X-S20 will see a 30% price increase over the X-S10.

Personally I am not surprised to see the price rising, considering inflation, the still persisting parts shortage (as Fujifilm confirmed recently here) and especially considering the improved specs the Fujifilm X-S20 will have (such as an all new processor, even better subject detection algorithm than Fujifilm’s flagship cameras, great video specs, a bigger battery and so forth).

Sure, I was hoping for a more contained price increase, but on the other hand I also trust that Fujifilm wants to give us this camera at an as affordable price they possibly can.

So if $1,299 is what they’ve set (and you can be sure about it), then probably it’s because they really can’t go much lower than that, without making more compromises in terms of specs and performance.

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