Hey guys, here is an update regarding the Fujifilm X-T100.
The Fujifilm X-T100 will have a viewfinder.
I know many of you are sceptical about this camera, but I think it makes a whole lot of sense.
Fujifilm needs a cheap 24MP camera with viewfinder to compete against the Sony A6000 & Co. I mean, price matters, and this is why the Sony A6000 is often the Nr.1 best seller at the AmazonUS MILC ranking.
The Fujifilm X-T100 could be, for many, the perfect “starter drug” into the X-system. And the more people buy entry-level Fuji, the more Fuji has chances that they will upgrade camera/lenses at some point, and invest more money into the Fuji X System.
Last week I told you here that Fujifilm is right now working on the Fujifilm X-T100.
I don’t have much details, and the camera might be still in a relatively early development stage. So take everything with a grain of salt, because you know how Fujifilm can change (or scrap) just everything at every moment.
With that said, here is an update regarding the Fujifilm X-T100… it should have a Bayer sensor.
So Fuji’s APS-C MILC line could look like this in future:
Fujifilm Rangefinder Style:
Fujifilm X-A line (Bayer) – entry level
Fujfilm X-E line (X-Trans) – mid range
Fujfilm X-Pro line (X-Trans) – high end
Fujifilm DSLR Style:
Fujifilm X-T100 line (Bayer) – entry level
Fujfilm X-T10/20 line (X-Trans) – mid range
Fujfilm X-T2 / X-T2S line (X-Trans) – high end
And my hope is that, instead of using the same screen we find on the X-S20/X-H2 etc, Fujifilm will give a comeback to the unique tilt/flip screen of the Fujifilm X-T100. I will never understand why Fujifilm dropped that concept as it allows to go in “selfie mode” but still retain the option of a simple tilt-screen function, with the screen remaining nicely centered to the camera.
I think that screen it would have made the X-S20, X-H2 and X-H2S an even more appealing camera to many. So I think Fujifilm missed an opportunity there.
But again, that’s not a rumor, just a hope of mine.
Another curiosity: the Fujifilm X-A and X-M line, as well as the X-T*** line, where Fujifilm branded cameras, but actually manufactured by the Xacti Corporation. And as it is well known, all Xacti made cameras have all been discontinued.
Now, I have not heard that Xacti is back, so I suppose (not rumor) that this time the camera will be made by Fujifilm. But that’s not a rumor, just a speculation. Maybe it will be another Xacti made but Fujifilm branded camera. We will soon see.
𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙨 𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 2-𝙞𝙣-1: 7artisans 50mm F1.4 combines a conventional lens with a large imaging circle with a tilting mechanism. When the tilt angle is 0 degrees, it is a conventional 50mm f1.4 large aperture lens; When Tilt or Shift, it turns into a special Tilt-Shift lens compatible with mirrorless cameras.
𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙞𝙡𝙩-𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: The 7artisans tilt lens also features a special Tilt-Shift feature that allows you to tilt and twistit for unique viewpoints and Lilliputian visuals, delivering clarity and resolution for portraits,buildings, landscapes,and video.
𝙁1.4 𝙇𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝘼𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚: As a wide aperture lens, the 50mm F1.4 tilt lens captures breathtaking portraits and night scenes with blurred backgrounds.
𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙧 𝙀𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙞𝙘𝙧𝙤 𝙑𝙞𝙚w: With its large f/1.4 aperture and adjustable shift axis, this lens produces a significant blur effect. By cutting space and moving the axis, it can create unique lipt or miniature views, adding a new dimension to your photography. Its 360° rotation and Tilt-Shift axis enable you to change the focal plane and achieve various effects with superb blur capabilities for photos and videos.
𝙀𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮: Full metal and multi-coating ensure durability and excellent picture quality. Filter Size is Φ46mm, which can be used with UV, ND, CPL and other filters. The lens structure is 7elements in 6groups, Distortion is only 1.9%, which can provide clarity and resolution for portraits, buildings, landscapes and videos.
Cosina has just announced the Voigtlander COLOR-SKOPAR 18mm F2.8 Aspherical lens, which will be released in February exclusively for Fujifilm X mount. It comes with electronic contacts (but no AF). Full product page below.
But don’t worry, Fujifilm is working full power right now.
In fact, we have been told that in the “first monthsof 2024″ Fujifilm will announce more cameras than in the entire year 2023.
Considering that we got a total of 2 cameras in 2023, this means we can expect three or more cameras coming in the first months of 2024.
I have checked back, and as far as I can see, in 13 years of X/GFX series there has been only one year in which Fujifilm launched more than two cameras in the first months of the year (without counting the entry level cameras that were made by Xacti Corporation and not by Fujifilm).
But even if we would count the Xacti cameras (X-T100, X-T200, X-A5, X-A20 etc), we would get a total of 3 years out of 13 in which Fujifilm kicked off the year with more than two cameras, and also in that case we reach 3 cameras max (as in 2017).
So, by launching three or more Fujifilm cameras (made by Fujfiilm) in the first months of 2024, Fujifilm is out for a record release rate, matching or exceeding the announcements we had only once in 13 years of Fujifilm X/GFX history.
The Fujifilm cameras that support the electronic contacts with this lens are:
X-H2S
X-H2
X-Pro3
X-T5
X-S20
X-S10
X-H1
X-T4
X-T3
X-T2* *When using the X-T2, the aperture value can be displayed in Fno by changing the aperture value display setting from TNo to FNo in the body settings.
【Unique APS-C 2x Macro Probe Lens】–18mm focal length,F8-F22 aperture and 2x magnification allows photographers to show more details and content in photography.The wide-angle macro has a large depth of field, which can include more subjects, better show macro details, and better integrate the subject and the environment.Taking you explore the texture of insect wings, the details of flower petals, jewelry,and capture the subtleties of the microcosm in detail and beauty.
【Detachable structure&Excellent Portability】–The lens body is slender and can be detached into 2 sections,and the slender design can achieve the purpose of shooting in a narrow space, such as building miniature models and food setting, animal caves, etc.The detachable front lens group can be imaged separately,allowing you to replace the lens part according to your needs,and use it freely in different shooting scenes.
【Ten-level adjustable fill light】–The lens has a built-in high-power ring fill light with Type-c power interface,which can adjust the brightness at ten levels.It can meet the shooting of animal caves, pipes, narrow and long gaps, outdoor dark light, interior of small objects,product details,etc.And it combined with waterproof design and built-in LED light,creates more photography possibilities for you.
【Astrhori 18mmF8 2X Macro】-The minimum working distance of about 0.05m and the magnification ratio of 2:1 allows you to better explore the fun of macro photography. This lens is not only ideal for macro shooting, but the aperture ring and focus ring use a movie focusing gear, which is convenient for the follow focus,that can provide more portability for shooting movies.Whether it is a close-up of a product or a special shot for commercial shooting, you can capture the picture from a new angle.
【Waterproof & Compatible】–The front 19cm of the lens is waterproof,allowing it go deep into the water for shooting, meeting the needs of shooting in some special environments.it compatible with Fuji X mount(mirrorless):X-A1,X-A10,X-A2,X-A2,X-A3,X-A5,X-A7,X-M1,X-M2,X-H1,X-T1,X-T10,X-T2,X-T20,X-T3,X-T4,X-T100,X-T200,X-T30,X-PR01,X-PR02,X-PR03,X-E1,X-E2,X-E2S,X-E3,XS10,XH2S,etc.
First Looks and Promo Videos
fujifanboys – Close Encounter with AstrHori 18mm F8 Macro Probe lens
