Fujifilm X-E5 Wishes, Fujicaflex TLR GFX, X-M5 Hopes, X50 Revival, GFX 50S III Needs – FR-readers Wishlist Corner

FR-Readers Wishlist Corner

It’s time to dedicate some space here on FujiRumors to your wishes and ideas as far as future Fujifilm cameras goes.

Hence, down below are a few emails with Fujifilm camera wishes I have received.

And yes, I have also received lots of non-camera wishes, which I will share in another future FR-reader wishlist roundup.

As for the rumors… guys, don’t worry… there will be plenty of them. ;)

Oh… and the Fujifilm X-E5, Fujifilm X-M5 and Fujifilm X50 you see above are all just renderings I made. But if somebody out there has the real images (of any upcoming camera or lens) and wants to share the joy with the FR-community, feel free to drop me a message.

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EISA Awards Fujifilm X100VI as Best Compact Camera

You know what I think about these awards. And if you don’t know it, read this article.

In short: they are meaningless.

So meaningless, that usually I write sarcastic articles about them.

And the point now came in which I thought I should not even talk about these awards anymore here on FujiRumors.

However, I also noticed that every time I post about them, there are quite a few out there who in the comments on social media rejoice about Fujifilm winning an award.

And who am I to take away such an easy and genuine joy to people. It’s a messy world that needs more joy, not less.

So, let’s be happy and celebrate the fact that EISA declared the Fujifilm X100VI the best compact camera.

via EISA

Get Fujifilm X-T5 Alike Sized Viewfinder on Smaller X Series Cameras with This 3D Printed Accessory

Usually when Fujifilm launches a new compact camera, there are always people who wish it had a larger EVF.

Of course that’s not possible, if the concept of the camera is to be compact and small. You have to make tradeoffs.

Personally I am fine with this choice. The EVF on my X-E3 is certainly not big, but big enough for my type of shooting. I am certainly not wishing of a larger EVF on my compact X-E3, but rather for a tilt screen to avoid to shoot like this ;).

And yet, there are plenty of people desiring a larger EVF and if you are among them, then this could be a solution.

Fellow Fujifilm X Shooter Yukosteel has designed a 3D printed solution to use DSLR magnifiers adapted to X-T30 and alike cameras, to make EVF 0.76x – 0.84x magnified, larger than X-T series.

Yukosteel has published article which you can read here and after more testing he also published 3D printable adapter models.

Yukosteel also plans to design an adapter for X-E and X100 series in nearest future, which is a bit more complex task but doable.

Read the full story at yukosteel here.

New Fujifilm Tether App Launched and X RAW Studio Updated

It’s Update Day

Fujifilm just released major firmware updates for several cameras and also for a lens.

But that’s not all.

There are updates also for Fujifilm X RAW Studio and also a brand new software has been launched, the Fujifilm Tether App.

So let’s look at what happened.

Fujifilm X RAW Studio

Fujifilm has released an update for the Fujifilm X RAW Studio software.

Fujifilm X RAW Studio Ver.1.24.0 – download here
The software update Ver.1.24.0 incorporates the following issues:

  1. “REALA ACE” RAW development is now supported.
  2. A software bug is fixed that the “COLOR TEMPERATURE” of “WHITE BALANCE” set in “Profile” is not reflected to the preview and recorded image correctly with macOS 14.

Fujifilm Tether App

We told you something new would happen also on the software front, and here it is: the brand new “Fujifilm Tether App”.

”FUJIFILM TETHER APP” provides functions to utilize digital cameras (GFX/X series) by connecting them to a computer. Even if your camera does not support the tethered shooting function, you can use the function to save/load camera settings.

You can read all the details below and download it here.

Compatibility Chart

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A Glimpse Into the Fujifilm Future: X-Pro4, X-E5, Digital XPan, Future XF Lenses (and More) plus 2024 Rumor Check so Far

After the Rumor Storm (and Before the Next One)

So we had 2 X summits so far in 2024 and lots of gear has been announced.

This means we also had lots of rumors about every single one of these items.

But…

A lot more rumors dropped also about gear coming well beyond that.

So, time for the great mid-2024 rumor recap and to rank for you all rumors according to their reliability.

1 millimetre and 3 hours to perfection ;)

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Is the Fujifilm X-T50 the Best Looking Fujifilm Camera? – VOTE NOW

Somewhere in the comments somebody claimed: the Fujifilm X-T50 is now the best looking camera among X series cameras.

And while I totally agree that Fujifilm X-T50 has gained in sexiness with its new rounded design over the more boxy design of its predecessors, I am not sure if I’d call it the best looking one.

It would certainly be very high in the ranking for my taste, but I believe the Fujifilm X100VI still holds the throne as best looking Fujifilm camera.

Is this essential to know which X series camera is the best looking one?

Nope

Does it change the fate of the photography universe?

I don’t think so.

But it adds a bit of uplifting lightness into a discussion that is often way to heated in the photography forums, where we battle about the curve quality of the bokeh balls in the top right corner of the image and where we count the number of false color pixels after a 27 stops shadow recovery.

So, feel free to add lightness to this world by telling us in the survey and in the comments which camera you consider the most beautiful one.

The cameras you can vote on are:

The Best Looking Fujifilm X Series Camera is...

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Size Comparison: Fujifilm X-T50 vs X-T5, XF16-50 vs XF18-55, GFX100S vs GFX100SII

Camerasize has added the latest Fujifilm gear to their database (although they call it the XT-50 there, so use that term to make your own comparisons).

I will share three comparisons in this article. You can see them below.

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Fujifilm X Summit Starts NOW – WATCH LIVE on FujiRumors

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

  • two cameras and two lenses to be unveiled today
  • demand for X100VI demand far exceeded expectations
  • Fujifilm is now increasing production capacity for X100VI and commited to ship all ordered units
  • X-T50 introduced
  • new rounded shape
  • slightly larger than X-T30, but feels smaller in hands
  • better ergonomic feel overall
  • enhanced holding experience
  • film simulation dial
  • 40MP
  • X-Processor 5
  • AF performance of X-T5
  • IBIS newly arranged and developed to have 7 stops IBIS in compact body
  • XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 introduced
  • 240g – lightest XF zoom
  • internal zoom
  • weather resitant
  • standard zoom for all situations
  • 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 spherical and 3 ed lenses
  • close up performance is very important (0.3x magnifcations, 24cm close focus from sensor)
  • Fujinon GF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
  • GFX100 II is flagship model launched in 2023
  • GF500 for wildlife
  • longest GF lens (396 FF equiv.)
  • weight: 1375 gram
  • no image quality compromise
  • 21 elements, 2 super ED and 5 ED lenses
  • 6 stops OIS
  • autofocus with linear motor
  • Fujifilm GFX100S II introduced
  • GFX series is not only for professionals, but also enthusiasts
  • newly developed 102MP sensor (not the one of GFX100II and also not the one of GFX100S)
  • X Processor 5
  • highest IQ among GFX series
  • improved pixel structure allows base ISO 80
  • wider dynamic range and lower noice
  • subject detection
  • autofocus algorithm improved
  • 8 stops IBIS
  • 883 grams (lightest 102 MP GFX camera)
  • Outro
  • X-T50 $1,399
  • X-T50 with 16-50 $1,799
  • XF16-50 $699
  • GF500mm $3499
  • GFX100S II $4,999
  • New Film Simulation Special content website launched
  • collaboration with World Press Photo foundations

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Event Slides

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Introducing FUJIFILM X-T50

Fujifilm Launches Mirrorless Digital Camera “FUJIFILM X-T50”

– Compact and lightweight body with approx. 40.2 megapixel sensor and the latest image processing engine
– Newly equipped with Film Simulation dial to enjoy a wide variety of color tones

 

Press Release

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Fujifilm X-T50 Full Specs and Images Leaked

We can share the full press text, specs and images of the Fujifilm X-T50 (THANKS).

It will be officially announced at 1AM New York time along with:

Fujifilm X-T50 Press Text PDF here

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