DPReview Fujifilm Managers Interview: “No Need to Open X Mount, AI and Global Shutter are the Future, GFX100 Within End of June”

DPReview interviewed Toshi Iida, Makoto Oishi and Shin Udono. Here are the main points (full interview at dpreview here):

Medium Format

  • Full Frame and Medium Format will coexist
  • GFX 50R sales look very promising
  • FF is 1/3 of market in terms of value, slightly growing
  • MF was 1%, but doubled after GFX introduction
  • 70% of MF buyers were coming from other brands, mainly DSLR, and the GFX is their additional system
  • 20% of GFX users are professionals, 80% non-professionals (especially GFX 50R users)
  • Fujifilm wants to increase professional base, also thanks to Capture One support and with future GFX 100
  • Fujifilm GFX 100 should show the potential of medium format
  • FF can reach 70-80 Megapixel
  • GFX lenses designed for 100MP resolution
  • Fujifilm GFX100 will be available before the end of June
  • Fujifilm GFX100 target is commercial photographers, fashion, landscapes, but also more general purpos
  • GFX 100 will shoot at 16bit RAW. Benefit noticeable mostly at low ISO and deep shadow detail. 4 times the amount of data, 14 bit lets you shoot faster, which is appropriate for APS-C

APS-C vs Full Frame

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New Profoto Connect Wireless Transmitter Announced

Profoto Connect

Profoto just announced their new Profoto Connect Wireless Transmitter, which will be available for several systems, including the following Fujifilm cameras: GFX 50S, X-T2, X-T20,, X-Pro2, X100F, X-H1, X-E3, X-T3 and GFX 50R.

You can check pricing and availability at BHphoto here.

Product Highlights

  • Frequency: 2.4 GHz
  • Operating Range: 330-1000′
  • 8 Channels
  • Settings: Auto, Manual & Off
  • Slides into FUJIFILM Hot Shoe
  • Built-In, Rechargeable LiPo Battery
  • Control Lights via Profoto App
  • 30-Hour Battery Life
  • Turns Off after 60 Minutes of Inactivity

For the official product page check out profoto here.

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Happy Birthday Fujifilm X: Fujifilm X100 Released 8 Years Ago!

Happy Birthday Fujifilm X

Exactly 8 years ago, on March 5, 2011, the original Fujifilm X100 hit the market, and started not only a very successful line with the X100, X100S, X100T and X100F, but it marked the beginning of the Fujifilm X series.

And in times, where we all carve for innovation in terms of more sophisticated specs, the Fujifilm X100 line biggest innovation is its simplicity and essentiality, which seems to free up people’s mind and boost their creativity.

The “one camera, one lens” concept is very much-loved by the members of our 22,000 people strong X100 group, who appreciate to be free of the weight of gear, but also of the weight of gear-centric thoughts about which lenses to use or bring on travels.

Fujifilm knows, though, that the switch to one single focal length can discourage people to buy into the X100 line, which is why they do offer some flexibility with the Fujifilm WCL-100 and Fujifilm TCL-100.

With these converters, photographers get a mini-system with leaf shutter and integrated ND-filter, that allows you to cover from 28 to 50mm equivalent.

Last but not least, the Fujifilm X100 design is also, according to this poll, by far your favorite looking X series camera, and I fully support this.

So, today we celebrate the X100 here on FujiRumors, by dedicating it an own roundup.

Long live the Fujifilm X100 line, and we can’t wait for the Fujifilm X100V or X200 to come :).

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Fujifilm X100F: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

Fujifilm X-T30 with XF16mm f/2.8 Size Comparisons vs Sony A6400, Canon EOS RP and More

27/2.8 vs 16/2.8 vs 23/2 and 16/1.4 vs 16/2.8 vs 35/2
TOP: 27/2.8 vs 16/2.8 vs 23/2 BOTTOM: 16/1.4 vs 16/2.8 vs 35/2

Size Comparisons

You can now compare the size of the Fujifilm X-T3o and Fujinon XF16mm f/2.8 to any other camera and lens available in the camerasize database.

At the current stage, camerasize does not allow you to attach any lens on the Fujifilm X-T30. So you have to select the Fujifilm X-T20 to attach the Fujinon XF16mm f/2.8 on it.

Above you can see a comparison of the Fujinon XF16mm f/2.8 (in the center) vs the XF35mm f/2, XF23mm f/2, XF16mm f/1.4 and my lovely XF27mm f/2.8.

Down below instead a camera body comparison between the Fujifilm X-T30, Sony A6400 and Canon EOS RP.

Make your own comparison at camerasize.

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Fujifilm 2019 Camera and Lens Release Timeline (and a bit of 2020)

Fujifilm 2019 Timeline

It’s time to put some order in the myriad of rumors, and give you guys a timeline of the Fujifilm products that will come in 2019, as well as give a quick glance at 2020.

This is just an approximate timeline, that I will update as soon as I get new information.

January/April 2019

  • Fujifilm X-T30*
  • Fujinon XF16mm f/2.8 R WR*
  • Fujinon GF 100-200mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR*

* based on our rumors

May/August 2019

  • Fujinon GFX100*
  • Fujinon XF16-80mm  f/4 R LM OIS WR**
  • Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 LM WR***

* based on our rumors
** our sources say XF 16-80 will not come in early 2019
*** just an educated guess by FujiRumors, but it could make sense to announce it along with Fujifilm GFX100

September/December 2019

  • Fujifilm X-Pro3*
  • Fujifilm X100F Successor*

* based on reports at techardar. I place them in the second half of 2019, because I do not think their release is imminent (if techradar is right about 2019 release)

Top Possible Bonus Gear in 2019/2020

  • Fujinon GF 80mm f/1.4 R LM WR*
  • Fujifilm X80**
  • older XF lenses refresh***

*based on rumor
** wishful thinking based on XF10 disappointment :)
*** no rumors. but please, FUJI, PLEASE!!!

Coming 2020

  • Fujifilm X-H2*
  • Fujinon XF33mm f/1.0 R LM WR**
  • Fujinon GF 45-100mm f/4 R LM OIS WR**

* our sources say it will not be released in 2019, hence must be sometimes in 2020, since I don’t think Fuji will wait until 2021
** based on official Fujifilm roadmap

Probably Not Coming in 2019/2020

  • Fujifilm X-E4

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Tony Northrup Fujifilm 2019 Predictions: Fujinon XF 400mm2.8, 70mm1.0, 16-55mm1.8, 50-120mm1.8 and 16mm1.0

Fujifilm 2019 Predictions

It’s time for gear predictions!

Techradar started here, by predicting the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and maybe also the Fujifilm X100F successor in 2019.

Now it’s time for Tony and Chelsea Northrup to predict new gear.

Tony says he noticed a trend at Fujifilm, which is making full frame equivalent fast lenses (XF200mmF2, XF8-16mmF2.8, XF33mmF1.0). Hence, according to his predictions, Fujifilm will launch:

Over a year ago, I told you that Fujifilm will NOT launch more than 2/3 X and 2/3 GF lenses a year (at least not until they finish to expand their lens factories).

And since Fujifilm already has 2 lenses scheduled for this year (the XF16mmF2.8 and XF16-80mmF4), I’d not expect more than 1 “surprise” lens to come (if any).

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Fujifilm GFX50S: Can Hasselblad Compete With Fujifilm, GFX 50S vs Nikon D850 vs Sony A7RIII vs Canon EOS 5DS, Gigapixel Image

 

Fujifilm GFX

With the release of the more affordable, smaller and lighter Fujifilm GFX50R, Fujifilm has dropped the price of the Fuji GFX50S to $5,499 (check BHphoto, Adorama and AmazonUS).

The Fujifilm GFX 50S might be still more expensive over the “R”, but if offers features the Fujifilm GFX50R does not have, such as the 3 way tilt screen, a tiltable and ultra large EVF, top LCD screen and more.

And after months of buzz only around the Fujifilm GFX50R, I decided to decdicate a roundup to the Fujifilm GFX50S only.

And at the bottom you will find a few images from our gigiantic Fujifilm GFX facebook group.

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Fujifilm GFX 50S: BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
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Fujifilm X-T2 with Hand Grip for $1,099, Fujifilm GFX 50S New Retail Price and Deals on GFX 50R, X-T3, X-T20, X-E3 Continue

The X-T2 Grip Deal

BHphoto is offering the Fujifilm X-T2 with metal hand grip for $1,099.

Make sure to check out also the various Fujifilm X-T2 bundle deals on BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera.

New Fuji GFX 50S Price / Old GFX 50R Deal

It seems that Fujifilm decided to lower the price of the Fujifilm GFX 50S permanently, hence the new retail price is $5,499. At least I can’t see any remark on BHphoto, Adorama and AmazonUS that this is just a deal (the same deal that expired on Dec. 29).

Looks like the Fujifilm GFX50R, which sells for $4,499, affected negatively GFX 50S sales, hence the new retail price.

Also, the bundle deal on Fujifilm GFX50R should have been expired on December 29, but BHphoto and Adorama still offer the deal.

GFX 50R + GF63mm (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
GFX 50R + GF45mm (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
GFX 50R + GF32-64mm (save $800): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

X Series Deal Corner

The deals on XF lenses expired, but some stores still offer deals on X series cameras.

At the moment, BHphoto has still price drops on all camera listed below. Other stores have only some cameras discounted (deals on X-Pro2, X100F, X-T2, X-T100 and X-A3 have been removed).

Also, there are several bundle deals on these cameras. So check out the various stores.

X-T3 + v. grip (save $130): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T3 + 18-55 + v. grip (save $130): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-H1 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-H1 + v. grip (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 + XF23mmF2 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 + XF18-55 (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T20 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 18-55 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 16-50 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 15-45 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

Fujifilm X-Pro3 (and Fujifilm X200?) Coming in 2019 According to Techradar

Fujifilm 2019 Techradar Predictions

According to techradar predictions, the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will come in 2019. And they seem pretty confident about that, since they write here:

“We’ve pooled together what we know for sure with our predictions for the next twelve months.”

Less likely, but also a possibility according to techradar is the Fujifilm X100F successor (may it be called Fujifilm X200 or Fuji X100V or anything else).

If techradar is accurate, this means that Fujifilm changed their usual camera-refresh cycle, and that they will not skip one sensor/processor generation with the Fujifilm X-Pro3, as they did with the X-Pro2.

Here on FujiRumors we have already shared Fujifilm X-Pro3 concepts and wish lists.

Oh, and did you know that the Fujfiilm X-T30 is just around the corner? ;)

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FINAL CALL: B&H Photo MegaDeal Zone and Official Fujifilm X/GFX Savings End December 29

ENDING DEALS

B&H Photo decided to extend their Mega Deal zone until December 29. You can save over 50% on over 200 products. It includes also Fujifilm related products, as well as lots of tripods, bags, drones, Apple products and much more.

On the same day, also the massive Fujifilm X and GFX deals will end. Check out the full list of Fuji deals here.

Small selection of B&H Photo Mega Deal zone offers:

FOR FUJIFILM

& A LOT MORE

Check out the full list of mega deals here.

Other Deals

Official Fujifilm Deals

Fujifilm GFX 50R / 50S
GFX 50R + GF63mm (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
GFX 50R + GF45mm (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
GFX 50R + GF32-64mm (save $800): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera

GFX 50S (save $1,000): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS

Fujinon GF Lenses
GF 23mm (save $620): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
GF 45mm (save $300): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
GF 63mm (save $350): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
GF 110mm (save $660): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
GF 120mm (save $640): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
GF 250mm (save 780): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
GF 32-64mm (save $550): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

Fujifilm X Cameras
X-T3 + v. grip (save $130): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T3 + 18-55 + v. grip (save $130): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-H1 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-H1 + v. grip (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 (save $500): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T2 + 18-55 (save $400): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 + XF23mmF2 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-E3 + XF18-55 (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T100 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T100 + XC15-45 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T100 + XC50-230 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, Focuscamera
X-T20 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 18-55 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 16-50 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-T20 + 15-45 (save $200): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 black body (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 + XF23/2 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 + XF35/2 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 + XF50/2 (save $250): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
X-Pro2 graphite + 23/2 or 35/2 or 50/2 (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama , FocusCamera
X-A3 + 15-45 (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
X100F silver/black (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera
X100F brown (save $100): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS, Focuscamera

Fujinon Prime Lenses
XF 14mmF2.8 (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 16mmF1.4 WR (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama
XF 18mmF2 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 23mmF1.4 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 23mmF2 WR (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
XF 27mmF2.8 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 35mmF2 WR (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 50mmF2 WR (save $50): BHphoto, Adorama, AmazonUS
XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 56mmF1.2 (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 60mmF2.4 (save $50): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 80mmF2.8 OIS WR (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 90mmF2 WR (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera

Fujinon Zoom Lenses
XF 10-24mmF4 OIS (save $150): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 18-55mmF2.8-4 OIS (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 18-135mmF3.5-5.6 OIS WR (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 50-140mmF2.8 OIS WR with Teleconverters option (save $200): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 55-200mmF3.5-4.8 OIS (save $100): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama, FocusCamera
XF 100-400mmF4.5-5.6 OIS WR with Teleconverters option (save $300): BHphoto, AmazonUS, Adorama

Camera/Lens Deals

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