We recently posted this story, about a Canon shooter, who tried Fujifilm for the first time, and there was so much she loved about it (starting from the fun using Fuji and the inspiration that comes with it), but one thing she missed: the bokeh she had with her Canon f/1.2 lenses.
So I thought to dedicate an own article to the “bokeh-discussion”, starting from two youtube videos below, that I have summed up for you.
And to give it all are more light and fun touch, I’ll share also the recent Camera Conspiracies video :).
I just remind you, that for the ultimate bokeh Fujifilm is going to release the Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0.
fujirumors.com – Fujinon XF 50mm f/1.0 Accurate Size Comparison with XF 56mm f/1.2 and XF 50mm f/2
Fujifilm built a reputation for bringing continuous improvements to its products, a process frequently referred to as ‘Kaizen’.
In 2019, however, we saw major firmware updates from almost every camera company except Fujifilm.
So now Chris and Jordan ask, “What happened to Kaizen?”
Especially now, that the Fujifilm X-Pro3 is out with many major improvements (and the same sensor/processor of X-T3), many hoped for a big firmware update that will bring the X-Pro3 goodness also to other cameras.
But Chris remembers, that delaying the firmware love for the Fujifilm X-T3 and X-T30, is also a way to protect Fujifilm X-Pro3 sales for a little bit longer.
And guys, honestly, Fujifilm is a company that at the end of the day has limited resources and has to make profits.
So I understand if they delay their firmware, and I am fine to wait a little bit longer to get my firmware love. It’s a compromise: Fuji makes more money, and I still get what I want, just a bit later.
And as a long time Fujifilm lover (and blogger), I remember this discussion popping up so many times already.
In fact, back in 2015 I wrote this article, where we discuss the future of Kaizen already, as already back then, people were worried that Fujifilm abonded their Kaizen philosophy. Of course all discussions ended, once Fujifilm released again several huge updates.
The point is, there can’t be updates all the time and non stop. Sometimes, it just takes a bit longer.
Sure, it was not a great 2019 Fujifilm Kaizen year, but I am confident that in 2020, we will be able to “download a new camera” again ;).
All the rest, the 6K60P, the anamorphic ratio and all the rest, comes from a source in our Fujifilm X-T group, who also said X-T4 would come in late 2020. That’s wrong, so take the rest with a grain of salt too.
FujiRumors is (as usual) the first and only website, who told you about the surprising Fujifilm X-T3 successor announcement (usually Fujifilm waits 2 years to refresh it, but this time they waited only 1.5 years)
I did wait to get it tripled checked, and it’s done now, so here it is: the soon to come Fujifilm X-T4 (or whatever Fuji is going to call it), will have IBIS!
This does not come surprising, though, as Fujifilm managers repeatedly said, that they are working on making the IBIS unit smaller, so that they can fit it into other (not X-H) X series cameras.
The mission has been accomplished. IBIS is now going to be part of more Fujifilm X series camera lines!
expect a T4 about 1/3 of an inch thicker, and about 5-6oz heavier
On a good note expect 6k60 and 10bit internal
anamorphic ratio
fully articulating flippy…essentially an S1H but APSc with Fuji color and obviously much smaller
release end of 2020
Note that he rumored it for “end of 2020”, but this is definitely wrong. Now, I don’t want to say that also the 6K video and all other specs are wrong, but the one I can verify now, is 100% wrong.
So, take that rumored specs list with a grain of salt for now.
I think you might have noticed, that FujiRumors unleashed the rumor storm, so definitely make sure to follow us, as this is just be beginning, and we will have fantastic weeks, with, I promise you, lots of mixed emotions ;).
Today we can finally unveil what hides behind the mysterious FF190003 camera.
It’s the Fujifilm X-T200!
FF190004 – Fujifilm X-T3 successor
FF190005 – Fujifilm X100V
FF190003 – Fujifilm X-T200
As we reported earlier, Fujifilm plans an announcement for February 4 (postponed from the original date in late January).
Not sure if everything will come on February 4, or if Fujifilm will split the announcements, though.
What’s sure, though, is that these are weeks, where you should not miss to read FujiRumors! :)
Well, now it happened, as just one hour ago, nokishita made this tweet here (images below), saying
“FF190004” and “FF190005” were registered with China MIIT on January 8th
he data release date of “FF190003” registered in the FCC certification has been re-extended from January 24 to February 4
Of course FujiRumors is the only website, who knows (and already told you), what is hiding behind these code names. So everybody talking about X-T4 and X100V, knows it via FujiRumors.
Only the FF190003 is still a mystery (for you), that I hope to be allowed to unveiled soon ;).
We are talking of:
FF190004 – Fujifilm X-T3 successor
FF190005 – Fujifilm X100V
FF190003 – ?
Chances are, that Fujifilm decided to take it all together, and launch everything on February 4. But that’s not said, Fujifilm could also decide to make separate announcements.
today I’d like to add a further riddle to the rumor puzzle. ;)
As you know, there are currently two registered and unreleased Fujifilm cameras, the FF190003 and the FF190005.
We know that the Fujifilm X100V hides behind the codename FF190005, and that it will be announced in February.
So, after our recent reliable leak saying the Fujifilm X-T3 successor will ship within March/early spring, many of you thought that the FF190003 coming in January must be the Fujifilm X-T4 (or however the X-T3 successor will be called).
But nope, that’s not the case. The Fujifilm X-T4 (?) will not be announced in January.
We expect an announcement in February or March, depending if Fujifilm decides to announces both, X100V and X-T4 together, or maybe give them both a separate moment of glory.
What does this mean?
Well, this means that, soon, nokishita will spot another registration at some radio institute, and this time it will be for the Fujifilm X-T3 successor.
According to our trusted sources, the Fujifilm X-T3 successor will start shipping in March/early spring.
This comes surprising, as if we take a look at the complete Fujifilm X cameras release timeline, if Fujifilm would have kept their usual X-T refresh-pace, it should have come around September 2020.
But this time Fujifilm decided to anticipate the release by half a year, replacing the glorious Fujifilm X-T3 just 1.5 years later.
Now, I do not know if it will be called Fujifilm X-T4, or Fujifilm X-T5 or Fujifilm X-T3s or whatever. What I know, is that it will ship very soon.
Oh, it’s from trusted sources, so you are not allowed to doubt this rumor, but you are allowed to share the good news… and of course quote and link FujiRumors as the source, don’t “forget” that ;).
