F-Log2 C vs F-Log2 Tested and LUT File for F-LOG2 C Available

Fujifilm just launched the new F-LOG2 C, which gives you wider color gamut over F-Log2.

It has been made available to Fujifilm X-H2, X-H2S and GFX100 II via the latest firmware update.

F-Log2 C 3D-LUT file / F-Log2 C IDT file / F-Log2 C Data sheet

Last updated: 11.21.2024
F-Log2 C LUT_E_Ver.1.00.zip [2.33MB]
*Decompress the “F-Log_LUT２_E_Ver.1.07.zip” file and launch “.cube” file from a movie editor.

Last updated: 11.21.2024
F-Log2 C_IDT_Ver.1.00.zip[4.0KB]

Last updated: 11.21.2024
F-Log2 C_DataSheet_E_Ver.1.0.pdf [88KB]

Below I’ll share a two videos comparing F-Log 2 C with F-Log 2.

First video: we can see that F-Log2 C gives a slightly less saturated look and especially in the orange/red tones are more true to life, which results also in more accurate and pleasing skin tones. He calls F-Log2C a “Gamechanger” in his video headline.

Second video: it’s also testing the new firmware (with Fringer adapter)  in addition to comparing F-Log. In the comments somebody said:

Maan finally the annoying focus pulsing is almost gone… I can’t believe that our cameras were broken for so long!
Thank you for this video!
The skin tones look amazing in FLogC imo.

F-Log2 C looks to be a welcome addition for videographers.

F-Log2C Videos (+ Autofocus)

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Fujifilm FT-XH Firmware Update

Yesterday Fujifilm released a bunch of new firmware updates.

Shortly after they released the firmware for the cameras, they also released an update for the Fujifilm FT-XH.

Fujifilm FT-XH ver.2.20 – download here
The firmware update Ver.2.20 from Ver.2.11 incorporates the following issue:

  1. “F-Log2 C” and “TIME CODE SYNC.SETTING” are now available with “Remote Rec Function”.

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Fujifilm’s Improved Autofocus Tested: “I Fell in Love with the X-H2S again and Will Not Sell it Anymore”

Fujifilm’s Autofocus Firmware

Fujifilm just released the new firmware for the Fujifilm X-H2, X-H2S and GFX100II. You can read all details here (it did bring also completely new features).

So how does it work?

I will share a few videos on FujiRumors.

First impressions: definitely improved. I’d say enough to end months of sh*tstorm, although we know Fujifilm is the most hated brand, so there will always be those, who’ll attack it no matter what.

Also, people who cirtizied Fujifilm (and whose critics I shared on FR), now say it’s way better and one guy even had the X-H2S listed for sale to buy Sony, but now removed his sale offer and will keep the X-H2S as he says he fell in love with the X-H2S again.

Video 1

The video below shot on GFX100II with latest firmware in low light video AF tracking.

The guy walks around in a huge room, turns around, moves freely and the film guy follows him handhelding the GFX100II. Very low light often.

  • the guy filming says: “It’s not missing. It’s literally on you the whole time. It’s dark and it has not missed“

Video 2

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My Biggest Worry after the Fujifilm GFX Eterna Announcement

Fujifilm recently announced the development of the Fujifilm GFX Eterna.

And look, I have nothing against it.

On the contrary: I know many filmmakers love the GFX 100 megapixel and I am aware that many others asked for a Fujifilm Cinema camera since a long time. So it’s great that Fujifilm now delivers one.

But…

… at the same time I am also a little bit worried.

You see, Fujifilm does not have the largest R&D in the camera industry.

And as we calculated recently, Fujifilm does release about 4 lenses each year (combining X and GF lenses).

Now, it’s nice to hear Fujifilm saying that they are committed to their new cinema camera line and that they will release more lenses besides the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 for it That’s important to know for people, who will invest in this system.

But this is also where my concern arises: with the current pace constrained by R&D limitations, Fujifilm is producing a maximum of four lenses annually. Now, with the launch of a new cinema camera system that requires a dedicated range of lenses as quickly as possible, the situation becomes even more challenging.

Unless Fujifilm expands its R&D efforts for the digital camera segment, we might see fewer than four lenses per year for the photo-focused X and GFX systems.

And quite honestly, with 4 still lenses a year we are already at a minimum. Getting even less than that would be a bummer for me.

I hope Fujifilm has considered this and won’t simply divert resources from their photo-centric systems to the cinema camera lineup. Instead, they should expand their overall R&D efforts to maintain at least the current pace of producing four photo-centric lenses per year.

I will try to investigate this with my sources and if I have any updates I will let you know here on FujiRumors.

Fujifilm Manager Talks Fujifilm GFX Eterna Cinema Camera and Additional Images

The upcoming Fujifilm GFX ETERNA cinema camera is now at display at the InterBEE 2024.

CineD is on location and had a talk with Fujifilm manager Makoto-san. You can see the video below as well as read the summary:

  • Fujifilm is working since over 2 years on this camera
  • development is not yet finished
  • the target is not only cinema, but in general film (documentaries, etc)
  • sensor and processor are the same of the GFX100 II
  • image quality will be basically the same of GFX100 II, but Fujifilm is making optimizations for filmmaking
  • Fujifilm will add some more features on Fujifilm GFX Eterna over GFX100 II
  • rolling shutter will be basically the same of GFX100 II
  • Fujifilm can’t yet disclose details about internal recording codecs and resolutions
  • internal ND and control dial
  • 12 bit
  • video performance will be basically the same of GFX100 II
  • release in 2025
  • no pricing info yet
  • “if we would develop an X mount version, it would be totally different because the mount is totally different”
  • based in feedback from the market Fujifilm could develop other specific film lenses (also manual focus lenses)

I will also share a few additional images I have received via rumor box (thanks!).

Also TheNewsShooter is on location and he shared his images on X here.

Fujifilm Q2 FY2024 Financial Results: Revenue and Profits Soar also Thanks to Strong Digital Camera Sales

The Fujifilm Q2 Financial Results (July-September 2024) have just been shared.

It’s yet another great report for Fujifilm’s imaging division.

Imaging:

  • Strong sales of instant photo systems and digital cameras boosted revenue by 11.0% year-over-year to JPY126.5 billion and operating income by 29.2% year-over-year to JPY33.7 billion.
  • In the Consumer Imaging business, steady sales of the “instax™” instant photo systems drove revenue higher.
  • In the Professional Imaging business, revenue rose due to the strong sales of the latest models in the GFX and X series of digital cameras, which were released in June 2024, as well as the models released in the previous year.

In the Imaging segment, consolidated revenue amounted to ¥257.2 billion (up 17.4% year-over-year). Consolidated operating income amounted to ¥66.2 billion (up 33.8% year-over-year).

In the consumer imaging business, steady sales of the instax instant photo systems drove revenue higher. In September 2024, we launched the smartphone printer instax mini Link 3, which can print smartphone images on card-sized instax film. We will continue to expand the world of the instax instant photo system that allows people to enjoy on-the-spot photo printing.

In the professional imaging business, strong sales of digital cameras contributed to higher revenue. In June 2024, we launched the latest mirrorless digital camera models, FUJIFILM GFX100S II of the GFX series and FUJIFILM X-T50 of the X series, and two new lenses. We will continue to deliver products that appeal to digital camera users and the film industry with the GFX series, which offers overwhelmingly high image quality in a large format, and the X series, which offers the best balance between image quality and size. In addition, in September 2024 we launched the FUJINON HZK14-100mm, the third lineup in the Duvo lens series and the first wide-zoom lens in the series, which produces cinematic looks with beautiful bokeh and offers broadcast lens operation.

via Fujifilm

Fujifilm Imaging President Discusses Recovery from Supply-Demand Imbalance in 2024

image courtesy: phileweb
image courtesy: phileweb

Koji Matsumoto, the president of Fujifilm Imaging, age an interview in Japanese to phileweb here.

In summary:

  • X100VI, X-T50 and GFX100S II sales are strong
  • The balance between supply and demand has collapsed, but it has recovered this year
  • X100VI and others are still in a difficult situation “but we are gradually loosening back orders”
  • Fujifilm’s CEO notes that smartphone ease-of-use has increased global demand for instant and mirrorless cameras [admin note: I guess he means that more people take pictures now than ever and now many smartphone users aspire to take even better pictures using a proper camera]
  • the fact that demand has increased dramatically globally is the root of the problem of product supply. The supply is not keeping up. Fujifilm apologizes for the inconvenience

How Many Cameras and Lenses Does Fujifilm Release Every Year? And What it Could Mean for 2025

Some asked us how much gear Fujifilm releases every year.

So we decided to check back the last 3 years (2024 included, since there won’t be any more announcements) to see what the current pace at Fujifilm is. Below are the results.

Gear released in 2024 – 4 cameras and 4 lenses

Gear released in 2023 – 2 cameras and 4 lenses

Gear released in 2022 – 3 cameras and 4 lenses

So, overall we see: we get 4 lenses a year for X/GFX system combined.

2024 was more focused on the X series with 3 lenses for the X system and only one lens for the GFX system.

As far as cameras goes, we can get 2 to 4 cameras a year.

What does it mean for 2025?

CAMERAS in 2025:

As of today, the state of the rumors as far as cameras coming in 2025 goes is the following:

If Fujifilm maintains the pace it set in 2024, there could be room for one or maybe even two more camera releases in 2025, considering that the 1″ sensor camera might not be counted in the lineup we discussed earlier, which focused solely on APS-C and medium format models.

LENSES in 2025:

Fujifilm has quite consistently released around four lenses each year, combining both X and GFX series models.

So far I have no rumors about future lenses, which means you have four slots you can fill in with your wishes. :)

If anyone out there can maybe give us a hint on future X and GF lenses, feel free to reach out to FujiRumors. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Overall, 2025 remains a significant mystery, but I’m hopeful that our trusted sources (and maybe some new ones) will be able to shed light on some of the unknowns and provide insights that will make us even more excited for what’s to come.

Until then, keep shooting, keep enjoying life… and every now and then, keep checking in on FujiRumors ;).