Keep in mind that this camera replacement timeline is NOT based ON RUMORS, but on past camera release schedule of Fujifilm.
Hence, take it with a grain of salt, especially when it comes to Fujifilm X-H2 and Fujifilm X-T4 release. The timing between X-H1 and X-T3 has proven to be very damaging for X-H1 sales, so there might be some changes here.
In fact, according to our sources, the Fujifilm X-H2 might not even come in 2020! But I want to wait for more details and confirmations, before changing the below timeline.
Speaking of X-H2 and X-T4, the FujiRumors community has voted on various Fujifilm X-H2 and X-T4 release timing options. Check out the poll results here (I voted for the option currently on the 3rd position).
I guess many of you were (and hopefully still are or are going soon) on holidays in these weeks.
So maybe, between a jump into the refreshing water, a mountain hike and a whole day city exploring, you might have missed some of the articles we have shared in July.
Hence, for your convenience, here are the top 15 FujiRumors articles for July.
We will see if I can sneak in another trip into what remains of my summer break. If so, make sure to follow my Instagram to see where I am hanging around.
Tuscany: Look at that terrible Dynamic Range // Dolomites: what a pain those horrible colors // Woman + Kid: that 56/1.2 rendering just destroyed every portrait
Fuji Crop is Crap
How often have we heard influcencers says that Fujifilm is not a professional system, because it is not full frame.
How often have super talented photographers, who hide behind anonymous forum accounts with no portfolio, said that Fujifilm APS-C is not good enough to keep up with their immense talent and creativity.
How often have professional photo reviewers given scientific proof that Fujifilm APS-C can hardly beat an iPhone in terms of image quality.
How often have we heard about how impossible X-Trans files are to edit.
How often have we heard youtubers complaining about the slow manual controls on Fuji cameras, making it impossible to take pictures, because you have to spend half an hour turning dials before pressing the shutter.
And today I will prove, that they were all right!
In the spirit of one of my favorite Fuji blogs, photosfujiscanttake.com, I will list below a series of images, so horrible and painful to the eyes due to the limitations of the APS-C sensor, that you will immediately agree with forum experts, that APS-C is not for Pros.
If you are brave enough, check out the images below.
There is everything wrong, the colors, the dynamic range, the noise, the moments.
Once the news hit the web, some FR-readers wondered what happened to the firmware update, that DJI promised to deliver for the DJI Ronin-S to finally support Fujifilm cameras.
As you can see above, DJI confirmed on Twitter, that that engineers are still working on it.
The following Fujifilm slides have been sent to me (thanks), and they show what evidently is a Fujifilm X-Trans IV sensor with 101 megapixel for improved 4K video performance.
It’s called X-Trans IV, because it is based on the same sensor architecture of the Fujifilm X-T3 / X-T30, just 4 times bigger.
Is Fujifilm planing a Fujifilm GFX100 with X-Trans coming for best 4K video performance?
Let’s go through the slides (that you can see at the bottom of this post):
Fujifilm X photographer Jens Krauer, who runs the FujiLove podcast, hosted Hugh Brownstone in his latest episode.
Both have excellent connections with Fujifilm, and I’d like to highlight the gear related part of their talk.
Hugh fell in love with manual controls on Fujifilm cameras
IBIS makes a huge difference for stills and video
Hugh is waiting for the Fujifilm X-H2, to replace his Panasonic GH5
Jens says that there is a theory floating around, that all Fujifilm cameras will have IBIS
Hugh says in this talk to Fujifilm managers, they confirmed him that shrinking IBIS is important, so that they can put it into smaller cameras
Hugh says that, if Fuji could, they would put IBIS in an X-T4
Hugh prefers the definition “super full frame” instead of “large format” for the Fujifilm GFX
Hugh says taking the dials of the GFX100 makes absolute sense
Hugh would like a GFX50S with dials and without that brick on the back
Jens says he thinks Fujifilm is working on that
Hugh says Fuji should refresh their lens lineup to make them more silent and suitable for video
Hugh loves the Fujinon MK lenses, although he’d prefer to have 16mm instead of 18mm on the wide end
Hugh desires a tilting EVF for Fujifilm’s APS-C cameras [currently only available only on GFX system]
His desert island gear would be a Fujifilm X-T3 with XF35mm f/1.4
Fujifilm X shooter are different (in the positive way) from fans of other brands, Hugh notices that in the comments to his Fuji reviews compared to Sony etc.
The whole 1+ hour episode is well worth to listen, so head over at sticher or Fujilove.
Thanks to the anonymous FR reader for letting me know, and looking forward to hear from you again ;).
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