Fujifilm X Summit on May 24 at 9AM (GMT) – 5AM New York Time

A little update:

We already told you that Fujifilm officially confirmed our previous rumors and announced the Fujifilm X Summit for May 24 in Bangkok.

If you wonder at what time it will take place, then here it is: it will be at 9AM GMT which should be 5AM New York Time and 11AM Berlin Time.

FujiRumors has so far rumored two cameras and one lens.

Maybe some of this (or something else) will drop on May 24. In any case we can be sure there will be surprises (as it is with every X summit). So definitely stay tuned on FujiRumors for the live blog.

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Chris & Jordan: The Battle of Camera Brands – Fujifilm vs Canon, Sony, Nikon and Panasonic

Stalman+ hosted Chris and Jordan on his YouTube channel. They talk about DRP shutting down, the Sony ZV-E1 and starting from minute 38:24 they also talk about all camera brands in a section called “Battle of the Camera Brands”.

Regarding Fujifilm, this is what Chris, Jordan and Stalman+ have to say (starts 57:05):

  • they talk about the peculiar vintage look that Fujifilm cameras have that can “outlast technology”
  • love of using, holding and being seen with beautiful cameras, that’s still a factor today. Other companies under-appreciated that factor
  • Chris says that a few years ago the talk in the industry was that you have to go Full Frame or you are going to die
  • Fujifilm very bravely said “let’s stick with APS-C and let’s go one better and make some awesome medium format cameras”
  • Chris said they could make a whole podcast on how successful that whole line has been for Fujifilm
  • they delivered lots of amazing APS-C lenses
  • Chris thinks this was a smart decision, especially now that we look at the new sensors on the X-T5
  • Fujifilm is doing a great job giving people what they want and not having to go full frame to do it
  • you get a solid camera that can do many different things, that looks great and that focuses “yeah…”
  • Staleman+ says Fujifilm is the only camera that he would shoot JPEG straight of of camera or do a non-LOG profile and actually use it
  • the X-H2S is a powerhouse for video
  • Jordan agrees and says that the X-H2S image is one of his favourite out of any format of camera, even comparing it to full frame especially in terms of dynamic range it keeps up really nicely
  • they also listen to us in terms of features. They were the first to let videographers do 48th or 96th of a second shutter speed. Shutter angle and waveforms still missing. Hopefully those will come in future
  • Jordan’s biggest issue with Fuji’s recent launches is that a lot of those cameras haven’t felt completely finished (occasional crashes even with production models, punch-in focus not as sharp as it was previously)
  • Jordan wants Fujifilm to go back to where they were, as the company known for giving you initially flaky products but then they would firmware update the hell out of them
  • Fujifilm has the base hardware to make some of the best cameras out there, but Jordan just does not 100% trusts them at this point
  • Staleman+ says he did not experience such huge issues and crashes, but certainly there are some things that could be improved
  • he adds that he appreciates the operability and physicality of the cameras, the dials etc. It’s so clear what you are getting into as you start operating it and he loves that about Fujifilm
  • Chris said that he appreciates that Fujifilm launched the X-S series of cameras that actually departs from the manual controls
  • if you don’t love the manual dial control and you want an alternative, they are offering it
  • Chris prefers the X-S handling
  • Staleman+ just likes the way they are running the company and also leading the way in some ways when it comes to video, for example with Frame.io integration
  • Kudos to Fujifilm for leading from behind, so being in the position of being a smaller company that are still showing real strength and leadership

So lots of great things are said about Fujifilm, and only two significant points of criticism: improve autofocus even more and keep delivering Kaizen firmware updates.

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Fujifilm Camera Remote Ver.4.7.2 Released

Fujifilm has released ver. 4.7.2 of their Fujifilm camera remote App – iOS only!

I am not sure this new update will help the App to get better ratings on the App store.

What we need at this point is a totally new App.

But sadly after almost one years of rumors and leaks, including internal Fujifilm slides that unveil the name of a new App Fujifilm is working on, we still have to deal with the old camera remote App.

It’s kind of impressive that a huge company like Fujifilm needs years to develop a simple App that at least does not break your camera when you use it.

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LEAKED: First Images of Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 PRO XF (vs Viltrox 75mm f/1.2)

When Viltrox announced they’d launch the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 Pro AF X mount lens in Q2 of 2023, you guys asked me especially one question: how big will this lens be?

So I did what I have to do: try to answer your questions.

And today we can give you a very accurate answer: we can share the very first images of the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 XF Pro autofocus lens.

And not only that, we can also share them side by side with the new Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 PRO XF lens.

Look, I am huge fan of the 27mm APS-C focal length and I own this 27mm XF lens as well as this 27mm X mount lens already.

But as much as I love the pancake size and the terrific portability of those lenses, I would love to have a very fast 27mm alternative to those lenses. And the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 seems to be just that.

Sure, it is not the smallest lens out there, but it is still smaller than the other PRO badged lens offers for the X mount, the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 XF PRO. And quite frankly, if it matches the price and performance of the 75mm f/1.2, then this lens is very high on my wishlist.

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Which Sensor Would You Like on the Fujifilm X-Pro4, X100V Successor, X-E5 and X-T40 – VOTE NOW

Ok, today it’s my birthday, and I have to apologise to you.

Because, remember when I asked which sensor you’d like Fujifilm to use in future cameras, if the 40MP sensor or the 26MP stacked sensor?

Well, forget about it, and sorry that I wasted your time.

Because Fujifilm managers recently told us that they still see a future in the 26MP X-Trans IV sensor. And also our rumors about the Fujifilm X-S20 featuring the 26MP X-Trans IV sensor confirm that at least one more camera, the X-S20, will get that sensor.

So this kind of requires me to ask for your kindness and time again, and to let you again vote on the survey. But this time I’ll include the option of the X-Trans IV sensor.

Only one camera will get an additional option: the Fujifilm X-Pro4. Because, as I told you recently, I think Fujifilm will continue to experiment with that camera line; experiments that could include also a different type of sensor. But to be clear: it’s all just speculation from my side, not a rumor. Just to be clear and avoid misunderstandings.

So, down below you can vote your favourite sensor for each camera again.

Also, in the video I made today will share what my favourite sensor would be for each camera.

Fujifilm X-Pro4 - Which Sensor do You Want?

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Fujifilm X100V Successor - Which Sensor do You Want?

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Fujifilm X-E5 - Which Sensor do You Want?

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Fujifilm X-T40 - Which Sensor do You Want?

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Viltrox AF 27mm f/1.2 XF with PRO Badge Coming Soon

We recently reported that Viltrox has officially teased the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X coming soon.

Now, according to information leaked overseas, the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 will get the “PRO” badge, so we can expect it to be optically on the higher end as the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro for Fujifilm X mount.

This does not come really surprising, given the same fast aperture, but never give anything for granted ;).

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MARK THIS DATE: Fujifilm X Summit on May 24

Still today, the official position of Fujifilm is that there will be an X summit in April.

But if you follow FujiRumors, you’ll know that the X Summit in April has been canceled and that there will be an X summit in May.

I have no idea why Fujifilm is not correcting the date, but you have to trust me on this.

Today we can also tell you the exact date of the announcement: the next Fujifilm X Summit will take place on May 24.

This comes from trusted sources, so I have no doubts that the date is accurate. Unless Fujifilm decides to cancel it again.

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Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X Mount Coming Soon

Viltrox is teasing their lens roadmap for the second quarter of 2023.

The roadmap includes the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 XF for Fujifilm X mount.

Let us know in the comments what you think about it. As a lover of the 27mm focal length myself (and owner of two 27mm lenses, this one and this one), I am definitely looking forward to see how this new Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 will turn out to be.

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LEAKED: This is the Sensor of the Fujifilm X-S20

Let’s talk Fujifilm X-S20.

And more precisely, let’s share the probably most important rumor I can share about it: the sensor it will have.

According to trusted sources, the Fujifilm X-S20 will feature the 26MP BSI X-Trans IV sensor, so exactly the same sensor we currently have on the Fujifilm X-T4, X-T3, X-S10 and many other Fujifilm cameras.

As an owner of the 40MP Fujifilm X-T5 sensor, my personal wish would be to see that sensor in as many future Fujifilm X series cameras as possible, but I am well aware that many of you consider the combo 26MP + X-Processor 5 to be the best option for the Fujifilm X-S20.

Why?

Well, I have written about it in depth here:

So, there are Pros and Cons in the choice Fujifilm made, which makes me definitely curious to see what the Fujifilm X-S20 will be able to deliver by using this combo.

NOTE: I don’t have rumors about the processor on the Fujifilm X-S20, but I assume it will use the X-Processor 5.

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LEAKED: Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5 R WR Images

Thanks to an anonymous source (THANKS!!!) we are now able to leak the first images of the Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5 R WR.

The Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5 is the last lens on the current Fujifilm X mount roadmap.

It’s high time to update the lens roadmap, and the FujiRumors community has already voted in a massive survey what they would like to have next.

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