We have shown how it destroyed the Hasselblad X2D by the specs and it will be the biggest temptation ever launched for Full Frame users to ditch their smaller sensor and step up to something about 70% larger and fuller than full frame.
And today Fujifilm gives us a first glimpse into the Fujifilm GFX100 II with the video you can see above (screenshots below). We notice:
2 FN buttons on the fron of the camera
PSAM dial with 6 Custom modes
manual MCS switch still there
three buttons right behind the shutter
movie/stills switch
NOTE: I hear some claim this camera is called Fujifilm GFX100SII. But that’s FAKE. This is not the Fujifilm GFX100S II, but the Fujifilm GFX100II.
I initially also included the Hasselblad X2D in that comparison, but I realised that the X2D was just out of context in that comprehensive list.
The list had to be adjusted to best make sense.
For example, the GFX only comparison did not include the voice “joystick” or “eye autofocus” as all of the GFX cameras have it. But when comparing it to the Hasselblad X2D, the voice “joystick” and “eye AF” were important, since the X2D does not offer it and these are major things to consider when comparing these cameras.
That’s why I share the X2D comparison separately in this post.
It also helps to split up the discussion better and make this one a more X2D vs GFX centric discussion.
Here is the specs comparison between the GFX100II, GFX100S and GFX100 based on all the rumors specs of the Fujifilm GFX100II.
There are some specs missing (size and weight for example), but I will share updates as soon as those leak too. But already now we have so many specs that we get a clear idea on how they differ.
100% of the leaked specs you find in the list have been leaked by FujiRumors. That’s why a massive thanks goes to our sources!
Tony Northrup made a video where they cover the Fujifilm GFX100 II rumors (btw, thanks Tony for mentioning FujiRumors as the source… it’s a rare thing these days ;)).
Now, since it covers what we have shared already, there is nothing new to find out for FujiRumors.
However, he has an explanation on what “angled top plate” could practically mean (and it would make a whole lot of sense), but he also has an intriguing theory regarding the future GFX camera lineup.
In fact, when guessing the price of the GFX100 II (the video was recorded before we leaked the price), Tony said:
I think the price is going to be lower than the original GFX100 because I think they want to sell more. And since I think they are combining the GFX100 and GFX100S, I think they are going to drop the price down to $8,500″
Now, if this was indeed the case, then merging 2 camera lines into 1 could simplify the lineup even more and maybe free up more resources for other concepts.
Maybe Fujifilm could add that more retro X-T styled Fujifilm GFX camera to the lineup that we have seen in form of a mockup already here. Or keep up developing the Fujifilm GFX-R rangefinder line at a faster pace.
Certainly it could be a possibility to merge GFX100 and GFX100S, especially now considering the size difference is no longer a major factor (optional battery grip) and also, looking at the leaked image, the GFX100 and GFX100S look to be very close in terms of ergonomics.
So guys, merging two lines to free up resources for other GFX concepts? What do you think about it?
We already told you that the Fujifilm GFX100 successor will no longer have an integrated battery grip, but come with an optional battery grip.
The main benefit of this decision made by Fujifilm is that it will be considerably smaller than the current GFX100.
In fact, according to our trusted sources, the Fujifilm GFX100 replacement will have about the same size of the Fujifilm GFX100S.
But to be clear: it won’t have exactly the size of the GFX100S nor use the same body shared by the Fujifilm GFX100S and GFX50SII.
In fact, it will be a new body with an interesting design choice: according to our sources, it will have an angled top plate. Don’t ask me more about it because “angled top plate” is all I know, too.
Fujifilm X Summit September 12
GFX100 Successor Rumors & More
The massive $3,500 rebate on the GFX100 ended. And also the GFX100S and GF lens deals were to end along with it, but Fujifilm decided to let them run for two more weeks.
