Nikon Z5 Full Frame Camera for $1,400: Lots to Love but One Major Downside

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Nikon has announced the Nikon Z5 a lovely entry level full frame camera.

You can see a specs comparison with the Fujifilm X-T4 and Canon EOS R6 at BHphoto here.

Dual UHS-II card slot, nice EVF, more affordable than the Fujifilm X-T4, but one rather major downside: it does not have a BSI sensor.

Hence, due to the slower sensor readout, it needs a significant 1.7x crop in 4K/30p, it shoots at 4fps maximum and probably the dynamic range will suffer from that, too. The non BSI-sensor could potentially also affect rolling shutter negatively and just overall slow down the camera plus generate more heat.

Top and bottom plate are made out of plastic, which makes it cheaper to build and lighter, but the camera is still a bit heavier than the full metal Fujifilm X-T4.

Overall a nice addition to the Nikon Z series line-up, and maybe Fujifilm should answer to the Nikon Z5 by releasing a Fujifilm X-TC (random name), a full plastic camera with old sensor technology but dual SD-card, IBIS and lower video specs for $899, in order to compete with the Nikon Z5.

Would you be interested in such a Fujifilm X-TC camera?

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Mitakon Zhongyi Creator 35mm F2, 85mm F2 and 135mm F2.8 II for Fujifilm X Mount Released, but Will Damage your X-Pro3

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Zhongyi Optics has just released new Mitakon lenses for Fujifilm X Mount with a recommended reltail price of ¥ 25,000 ($233).

  • Mitakon Creator 35mm F2
  • Mitakon Creator 85mm F2
  • Mitakon Creator 135mm F2.8 II

We remind you that a few months ago, Zhongyi Optics also released the Mitakon Creator 85mm f/2.8 1-5x Super Macro Lens for Fujifilm X.

Interesting to note, that also these lenses can’t be mounted on the Fujifilm X-Pro3, as they will scratch the lens release button, just as the MK I version of the Viltrox lenses.

Mitakon Creator lenses can be found at BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, and for the new Mitakon lenses you’ll find all details and links below.

Full Mitakon Creatore Lens Details

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Fujifilm X Lab Episode 2: The ACROS Magic, Fuji X-T3 Autofocus Regrets, Kaizen Updates and Looking Forward to X Series Future

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Fujifilm just published the second episode of their X Lab series (you can see the first one here).

It’s again in Japanese, and google translate struggles, with cryptic translations.

Luckily also this time a fellow Japanese speaking FR-reader translated it for us (thanks!).

Fujifilm X Tech Talk Transcript

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