New Firmware Beats New Gear :: New Fujifilm Camera Registered for September :: XApp is Out :: Top on YouTube & More – Top May Posts

Here are the top 10 most read articles in May.

However, I have excluded all the X-S20 rumors from the list, as at this point it’s not a problem if you missed them, since the real thing is now out and you can get all the details and specs at the dedicated pages.

Interestingly, despite all the rumors and new gear, the most read article was about the new firmware updates, which shows that sometimes we want to get improved what we already have rather than new gear.

  1. New Firmware for 13 Fujifilm X/GFX Cameras: Huge Autofocus Boost for X-T5/X-H2, ISO on Command Dial of X-H2/S, XApp Support and More
  2. Two New Fujifilm Cameras Registered to be Launched Separately – May 26 and September 12 According to FCC
  3. Fujifilm X-T4 Discontinued (in Addition to X-Pro3, X-E4, X-T30II, GFX50R, GFX100)
  4. Fujifilm CEO Teiichi Goto: “We Have Found a New Gold Mine in the Photography Business”
  5. The 3 Biggest Fujifilm X Summit Disappointments
  6. New Fujifilm X App Available Now for iOS and Android
  7. TAMRON 11-20mm f/2.8 Announced: Compact, Lightweight Ultra Wide-Angle zoom lens for FUJIFILM X-mount APS-C
  8. LEAKED IMAGES of Five Yongnuo Autofocus Fujifilm X Mount Lenses Coming (including 11mm f/2.8 and 50mm f/1.8)
  9. ANNOUNCED: Voigtländer ULTRON 27mm f/2 for Fujifilm X Mount
  10. Is This Really All We Will Get? – FUJIFILM CAMERA ROADMAP 2023

May was also my most active month on YouTube so far.

In this case we will include also the rumor related videos, simply because  many of them are filmed while I was out on several locations around my home and you might enjoy to watch a bit of the Dolomites, the Road of Wine and so forth.

 

Fujifilm CEO Teiichi Goto: “We Have Found a New Gold Mine in the Photography Business”

The Japanese website newswitch posted an article, where they talk about the recovery of the camera market.

In that article, they quote the Fujifilm CEO Teiichi Goto, who said that they have found a new gold mine in the photography business.

“The photography business was a stagnant business, but I found a new ‘gold mine’.”

Teiichi Goto, president of Fujifilm Holdings (HD), shows signs of success. The operating income of the Imaging segment in fiscal 2022 is expected to increase to 72.9 billion yen, which is approximately double that of the previous fiscal year.

The company’s Imaging segment includes the instant camera “Cheki” [admin note: known as INSTAX outside of Asia] and the digital camera “X series.” In particular, it seems that the promotion of digitization, starting with the smartphone printer “Link Series,” contributed to the increase in earnings.

Once again, it’s the myriad of Instax products that fuels Fujifilm’s imaging division with money.

But we have seen in the latest financial reports, that also the digital camera business performed well and contributed to the strong growth.

Fujifilm Facebook Groups

via newswitch via digicame-info

The 3 Biggest Fujifilm X Summit Disappointments

First let me say it clearly: the stuff that Fujifilm launched yesterday at the X Summit is actually quite remarkable.

Full Coverage

The Good

I agree with Johnnie from CineD, when he says that the X-S20 is the best camera you can get at this price. Fujifilm did pack lots of stuff in it, and even some stuff we don’t find on higher end Fujifilm cameras.

For example, the X-S20 can shoot 6K/30p 3:2 open gate (X-T5 and X-H2 can not). It has a headphone jack (my X-T5 has not). It has fully automatic subject detection mode (not even the high end X-H2S has that). It can be used as a webcam without the need of the Fujifilm X Webcam software and more.

There is lots to love about the X-S20.

And there is lots to love also about the Fujinon XF8mmF3.5, a wonderful little lens capable of resolving all the 40MP of the X-Trans V HR sensor.

Also the XApp is a nice fresh start for Fujifilm, it comes with some lovely new features like activity and timeline, which are kind of a diary of your photographic activity and I think this App is a great new start and I hope in that it will extended with new features in future (RAW transfer anyone)?

But all this goodness could not help me to get rid of that feeling of disappointment. And here are 3 reasons why.

The 3 Disappointments

** CLICK HERE to Read the Rest of the Article **

Fujifilm Removes New Firmware for GFX100S and GFX50SII and Promises Fix on May 31 (and Work Around Solution)

Yesterday Fujifilm has released lots of firmware updates for 13 Fujifilm cameras (including some major updates!!).

Two of those cameras were the Fujifilm GFX100S and the GFX50SII.

Sadly, after updating, many FujiRumors readers started to report to me that they were now incurring in issues with the new firmware.

Well, Fujifilm has now pulled off the firmware for those two cameras and said they will release a firmware fix on May 31.

Fujifilm writes:

We have confirmed a problem with the exposure compensation function not working properly.
Therefore, we have removed the download button for this version.
We will release fixed firmware on May 31.

As soon as the new firwmare is online, I will report about it on FujiRumors.

Also, fellow Fujifilm GFX group member Carlos shared a workaround and he shared it in our group.

“I found a solution or “work-around” to Firmware (FW) 2.0 disabling the Exposure Compensation button on my GFX100s. The solution “is in the manual”, as some repeatedly and annoyingly say.
Go to the menu, and instead of choosing “+/- when pressing” (which was the default setting from the factory set-up), now choose “ +/- on/off switch”.
With this option, you will press on your camera the +/- Exp Comp button, then turn the back wheel to make a change, and then press the +/- Exp Comp button to deactivate the back wheel from altering the ExpComp. If you don’t deactivate it, turning the back wheel will not alter your shutter speed. “

We remind you that Fujifilm removed also the XApp from the App stores due to issues with the display. A fix is on the way also there, but you can continue to use the App with no problem if you have already installed it.

Live Blog: Fujifilm X-S20, Fujinon XF 8mmF3.5, New X-App, New Firmware Officially Announced



Fujifilm Launch Blog
(refresh for latest updates)

Official Fujifilm Info

Fujifilm X-S20 + XF8mmF3.5 – First Looks & Samples

  • B&H Explora – FUJIFILM Announces X-S20 Mirrorless Camera and XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR Lens
  • Adorama – Fujifilm X-S20 Mirrorless Camera: Hands-On Review
  • ivanjoshualoh – First impression with X-S20 + XF 8mm F3.5
  • keithwee – Review of the Fujifilm X-S20 – Evolution of the S(tragetic) series
  • d-pixx (German) – X-S20 first look and samples
  • Rico’s Flickr – X-S20 sample images
  • gizguide – Fujifilm X-S20 First Camera Samples in Bangkok, Thailand
  • williamchua – X Summit BKK 2023 xf 8 mm f3.5 R WR
  • CineD – XF8mmF3.5 first impressions (vs XF8-16mmF2.8)
  • digitalcameraworld – Fujifilm Fujinon XF 8mm f/3.5 R WR lens review

Fujifilm X-App

↓ Launch Videos ↓
Fuji Guys & More

** CLICK HERE to Read the Rest of the Article **

WATCH Fujifilm X Summit NOW: Fujifilm X-S20, XF8mmF3.5, X-App and MORE – LIVE on FujiRumors

Fujifilm X Summit – LIVE COVERAGE
(refresh for updates)



Fujifilm X Summit – The Full Coverage Live!

  • X-S20 presented
  • 26MP X-Trans IV sensor and X-Processor 5
  • thanks to this combination, best power saving performance on any X series camera
  • low power consumption and long battery life
  • NP-W235 battery
  • 750 shots in standard mode according to CIPA (but CIPA standard are strickt, such firing flash every two shots and zoom in and out every shot)
  • 7 stops IBIS
  • 0.62 2.36m dot EVF
  • 1.84 million dots LCD
  • 491g weight (with battery and memory card) – only 5% heavier than X-S10
  • pop up flash
  • New camera X-App
  • connects camera automatically to smartphone. User does not have to do anything
  • geotagging info updated every 10 seconds
  • available for download May 25 – connect up to 5 devices on a single smartphone
  • X-S20 comments by a photographer
  • very small camera
  • nice grip
  • great travel camera
  • built-in flash can be handy
  • X-S20 Video Specs
  • H265 All Intra and Long Gop
  • 4:2:2 10 bit internal
  • new Vlog mode: access to 6 most used functino when shooting logs:
    – Self timer
    – face eye detection
    – IS mode
    – High speed Rec
    – product priority mode
    – background defocus mode
  • TG-BT1 vlogging grip
  • X-App can be used to start and stopp recording
  • FAN-001 cooling fan compatible with X-S20
  • New Fimrware for X-T5 and X-H2
  • the promised firmware is ready
  • download firmware here (for 13 X/GFX cameras)
  • improved AF system
  • X-H2 ver.3.00 and X-T5 ver.2.00
  • better motion prediction AF algorithm
  • more resistant against change in speed of moving subject
  • subject detection now under tougher conditions so to track face/eye all the time under difficult conditions
  • more subjects detected: drones, insects added
  • X-S20 has all that AF power too (real life demo)
  • great backup camera also for professional use
  • a level of AF that is normally on high end cameras, but now it’s on a travel camera
  • XF8mmF3.5
  • widest prime lens in X mount lineup
  • 112 angle of view also used in many smartphones
  • 215g and 52.8mm ling
  • great portability if combined with X-S20
  • 62mm filter diameter
  • distortion is good from edge to edge, very clear from edge to edge
  • X-App Again
  • 1033 images taken and still one bar of battery left
  • image aquisition (switch connection from bluetooth to WiFi)
  • select images on the App that you want to import
  • you can also transfer all at ones
  • Activity Log: logs of your shots will be displayed on the App
  • You see also with which camera took how many images
  • Timeline Tab: see all images you took, time, geotag and total number of images taken on that day
  • Camera and smartphone are always automatically connected
  • almost all current X Series cameras are compatible with X-App, except for older camera without bluetooth (you need still the old up for that)
  • iOS and Android available tomorrow
  • compatible firmware update for cameras will also be available today (you need to update the camera too, not only download the App
  • PRICE & Availablity
  • X-S20 available end of June
  • $1.,299
  • XF8mm availbale end of June
  • $799

Just announced

Fujifilm Launches Mirrorless Digital Camera “FUJIFILM X-S20”

Fujifilm Launches Mirrorless Digital Camera “FUJIFILM X-S20”



Press Release

** CLICK HERE to Read the Rest of the Article **

Fujifilm Launches the New App for the GFX / X Series of Digital Cameras “Fujifilm XApp”

Fujifilm Launches the New App for the GFX / X Series of Digital Cameras “FUJIFILM XApp”



Press Release

** CLICK HERE to Read the Rest of the Article **

LAST SECOND RUMORS: Fujifilm X-S20 Coming with 3.5mm Headphone Jack and Capable for Recording 4:2:2 and 10 bit Internal Video

So, I thought I was done with Fujifilm X-S20 rumors, so much so that I even made a rumor recap video (from one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites), but one of our trusted sources reached out to me now with yet another Fujifilm X-S20 rumor. And it’s my pleasure to bring it to you :).

According to our source (thanks so much), the Fujifilm X-S20 will record 4:2:2 and 10 bit internal video and have a 3.5mm headphone jack port.

Even if you are not interested in the Fujifilm X-S20, you have to admit that there is lots of power incorporated in that small body.

On paper the Fujifilm X-S20 looks very good. And if you are not a retro aficionado like me, it’s probably the best camera you can pick in this price range.

Follow FujiRumors on Patreon, Facebook, Instagram, RSS-feed, Youtube, Flipboard and Twitter

Fujifilm Facebook Groups

Facts, Rumors and Hopes for the Fujifilm X Summit on May 24

I went up high with family and friends to grab some fresh Alpin air and charge my batteries ahead of the Fujifilm X Summit on May 24.

And as you can see in the video, the view was just as epic as the upcoming Fujifilm event ;).

But despite the good company on the beautiful lake on a Sunday afternoon, the Fujifilm X Summit on May 24 at 5AM New York time is coming closer, so a wrap up urgently needed.

That’s why I “abandoned” friends and family for a while to talk to you and give you a recap of everything we will get for sure on May 24, but also talk about what could come based on official Fujifilm teasers as well as throw in also some of my hopes.

You will get it all in written format below, but if you want to see one of the most beautiful lakes in the Dolomites, then check out the video too (and see this image and this image on my Instagram).

FACT (actually rumors, but thanks to our sources rumors are basically facts ;))

TEASER

Back in January, after launching the huge firmware 3.00 update for the Fujifilm X-H2S, Fujifilm promised major firmware updates also for the Fujifilm X-H2 and X-T5. I don’t have any rumors about it, but as an X-T5 owner myself, I can’t wait for that firmware to drop so I cross fingers it will happen on May 24.

WISHES (some based on RUMORS)

  • More Firmware: Since we just talked about firmware, I hope (not rumor, just hope) that also other cameras will get firmware updates that go beyond the “fix of minor bugs”.
  • new film simulation: usually with the introduction of new sensor and processors, Fujifilm also launched new film simulations. But this did not happen with the X-H2s, X-H2 and X-T5. Again, I have no rumors, but I hope Fujifilm will give us one on the X-S20
  • richer lens roadmaps: if you take a look at the latest X mount roadmap and GF mount roadmap, they are very poor on future lenses. And in fact, after the XF8mmF3.5 announcement, the X Roadmap will contain no more lenses. So I hope Fujifilm will release new roadmaps for both systems.
  • Mock-ups: what Fujifilm likes to do is to show mock-ups of upcoming lenses (and in some cases also lenses that were never on any roadmap). So I hope they will show us the some mock-ups of future lenses
  • Development or Surprise Announcement: Sometimes Fujifilm also makes development announcements during X summits (for example X-Pro3). Now, FR readers know Fujifilm is working on the Fujifilm GFX100 replacement. So I hope that that one will be announced on May 24 or at least there will be a development announcement

So that’s it. Let me know what your wishes are for the upcoming X Summit.

See you all here on FujiRumors on May 24 where I will live stream the event and cover everything.

Fujifilm Facebook Groups