First Look: Fujifilm X70

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First Look: Fujifilm X70

by Rico Pfirstinger

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Rico’s X70 Full-Size Sample Images

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Size Does Matter: The tiny Fujifilm X70 was inspired by the Ricoh GR II. Beyond their pocketable size and weight, both cameras share a Sony-built APS-C sensor with 16.3 MP, a 18.5mmF2.8 lens and plenty of street cred as premium compacts that you can carry with you all the time.

The X70 also incorporates the spirit of the X-series: a solid design with dials for everything, the functionality and image quality of the popular X-T10, and a very well-made lens. It also premieres a tiltable display with touch control for quick focusing, instant shutter release and intuitive image playback.

A black X70 (pre-production) pretending to be weather-resistant

Initially, the X70 was supposed to be introduced in concert with the X-T1 in early 2014, but Fujifilm shelved these plans in favor of the underrated X30. Of, course, the new X70 of 2016 embodies all the major goodies and features that have been developed in the past two years: the new AF system with more sensitive PDAF pixels, AF zones and “3D tracking”, Classic Chrome, a new and improved user interface and now even a touchscreen.

Click here for full camera specs and here for full-size sample images.

The X70 is available in black and silver versions

Main features include…

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RUMOR :: Super-Fast Fujinon XF 33mmF1.0 to be presented at Photokina (New Source)

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Just a few days ago, I’ve told you about how the X-Pro2 shows a 33mm frameline preview.

Now a New Source told us that we are following the right hint… this lens is on Fuji’s unofficial roadmap, and will be unveiled very likely at Photokina (September 2016).

Sure, take the grain of salt, not only because this information comes from a new Source (thanks for sharing, btw :) ), but also because this is a “long-term” rumor, which means that many things can happen during these months and product announcements dates can change any time… and in worst case also be canceled (like with the X-Pro1s, where I got plenty of shitstorm because of that “wrong” rumor, but on January 15 Fujifilm showed an X-Pro1 successor prototype called…. yep, X-Pro1s ;) ).

Anyway… this is another hint that something is coming… and what better event to unveil this Fujinon-gem, than Photokina 2016?

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* pre-order the X-Pro2 (body or kit) at BHphoto using the FujiRumors shoplink and you’ll already have entered the sweepstakes. The lucky winner will get an Amex gift card pre-valued at $1,699.00. By joining this Sweepstakes, you agree with the Full Terms and Conditions. More detailed description of the Giveaway here.

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Fujifilm X70: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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Fuji Managers dpr Interview: Sony’s advantage/disadvantage over Fujifilm :: APS-C 24MP is best :: Future Lenses & more

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Interesting dpreview interview with Fuji Managers Mr. Toru Takahashi and Toshihisa Iida. Here a few excerpts:

Mr. Takahashi – you mentioned in your presentation at the press conference that Fujifilm is not interested in becoming involved in a ‘pointless technical race’. What did you mean by that?

We think that the most important thing is overall image quality. So for example just increasing [pixel count] won’t make a better picture. We [also] need better high ISO image quality. It’s always a tradeoff, and to find the optimal point is very difficult. That’s the reason we why we picked the APS-C image format. […] If we increased to 28 or 30MP there would be more disadvantages than advantages

What are the essential ingredients of the Fujifilm X-series?

Product design is a key point of differentiation. We do this by ourselves. So sensor design, although we don’t make the sensors by ourselves. We design our processors, but of course we do not manufacturer them so we require other companies. […] So [the sensor in the X-Pro2] is a good example. This is a 24MP sensor that can produce something like 30-36MP equivalent resolution. Design is our strength I think. And lenses. We have very strong lens design capabilities. Lenses, we have our own technologies, we make lenses by ourselves.

What kind of company will Fujifilm’s camera division be in five years’ time?

We’d like to be at least in the top three companies in the camera business by market share.

And the other company [along with Canon and Nikon] of course is Sony…

Sony has a big advantage, they make their own sensors. That is a very big advantage for them, but they are weak in lenses.

And they are weakened by having so many formats. APS-C, full-frame, [across both] DSLR and mirrorless. So their lens division must be under a lot of pressure!

Where are the remaining gaps in the X-series lens lineup?

Customers are requesting more compact lenses. Our 35mm F2 is one example. So we may need to supplement this lens [with others of this kind]. And also photographers are challenging us to make more telephoto primes. And astrophotographers want fisheyes, and also [we have requests] for tilting lenses. So although the volume [of those products] might not be as big, photographers are asking us.

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Fujifilm X70: USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonITA / AmazonFR / AmazonESP / PCHstore / WexUK / AUSTRALIA: CameraPro

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Fuji Manager T. Ueno: “We are in a Very Good Position to make a Medium Format Camera… but no Plans for now!”

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* pre-order the X-Pro2 (body or kit) at BHphoto using the FujiRumors shoplink and you’ll already have entered the sweepstakes. The lucky winner will get an Amex gift card pre-valued at $1,699.00. By joining this Sweepstakes, you agree with the Full Terms and Conditions. More detailed description of the Giveaway here.

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After many hours of extreme X-Pro2 live blogging, I finally found the time to go through some of the plethora of first looks published about the X-Pro2… and each one is triggering my GAS more and more.

One of these was an interview with Fuji Manager Takeshi Ueno at bjp-online. The talk was about the X-Pro2, but at the end the journalist asked about Medium Format (rumored here), and Takeshi Ueno answered:

“We are in a very good position to make a medium format camera, as we make camera bodies, sensors and lenses. We already make the lenses for Hasselblad, so we have that expertise.

At the moment Fuji is not planning to launch a medium format camera, but we are conducting research and testing sensors in this area.

We have a good history in the medium format market, and I think we would be successful again. We have the technology to make a very modern and high quality camera, but right now we are only investigating.”

At the end the journalist said:

“Ueno agreed that now would be a very good time for Fuji to enter the market, but it seems that not everyone in the company is quite as convinced.”

Now add to this this rumor of one of our sources, who was right in the past, and we can start to be cautiously optimistic. In any case, if it ever becomes true, it probably won’t see the light that soon.

And just in case somebody at Fuji would be interested in our opinion (and you know they do, right?), then let’s say it in the comments and drop your vote in the Poll.

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EF-X500 Flash to be announced on January 15 :: HSS 1/8000 :: GN 50 :: Available in Spring + Ricoh GR Vs. X70 Size

And now another good news.

According to a trusted source, on January 14/15 (according to your time zone), Fujifilm will also announce a new Flash, the EF-X500.

As our amazing sources told us already in November 2014 (!!!) here, the guide number will be 50. The EF-X500 will be capable of HSS 1/8000 (only with X-Pro2). The flash will also be weather sealed.

According to the source, we will still have to wait until spring to finally be able to use it. The exact month of release is unknown (at least to this source). As soon as I hear more, I’ll let you know.

So if all the rumors shared on FR over the last months are right, here is the Full List of Announcements on January 14 at 11:30PM NY-Time

  • Fujifilm X-Pro2
  • Fujifilm X70
  • Fujifilm X-E2s
  • Fujinon XF100-400
  • Firmware 4.00 for Fujifilm X-E2
  • EF-X500 Flash
  • FinePix XP90

I somehow have the feeling that it will be the most challanging Live Blogging session ever for me… I’m working on my limits, I’ll put my best into this until the last day, and I hope you won’t let me alone here on FR ;)

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by FR-reader Daniel: X70 Vs Ricoh GR Comparison

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Fujifilm X70 – IMAGES + SPECS LEAKED! :: UPDATE: Fuji X70 Vs. Ricoh GR Vs. X100T Size Comparison!

X70 vs X100T Size

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SIZE COMPARISON: Ricoh GR  Vs. X100T Vs. X70

The prophecy is real!

Already 2 years ago our sources told us that Fuji is considering to make a camera called Fuji X70, EVF-less and with fixed lens.

In the last weeks our sources told us that it will have a 18.5mmF2.8 lens, a touch & flip screen, 16MP X-Trans sensor and EXRII processor + optional viewfinder. All this is now confirmed by our rumor friend over at digicame-info.

He also leaked the First Images of the Fujifilm X70, which will be unveiled on January 15 (January 14 – 11:30PM NY-Time), along with the X-Pro2, X-E2s, XF100-400 and the X-E2 Firmware.

LIVE BLOGGING on FUJIRUMORS on January 14 at 11:30PM NY-time / January 15 at 05:30AM Berlin Time

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– 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor
– Image processing engine EXR Processor II
– AF 0.1 seconds. The image plane phase difference AF
– Shutter lag is 0.01 seconds. Shooting interval of 0.5 seconds. Start-up time of 0.5 seconds
– Customizable control ring
– LCD monitor three inches 1.04 million dots. 180 Opening tilting
– For the first time adopted a touch panel in the X series. Focus area selection, touch shot function
– The lens of the newly developed 18.5mm F2.8 (equivalent 28mm)
– Digital tele-converter (35mm and 50mm)
– Auto mode switch
– Digital split image. Focus peaking
– Wi-Fi built-in. Remote control shooting
– Continuous shooting 8 frames / sec in the AF tracking
– Silent electronic shutter. Top speed is 1/32000 seconds
– Film simulation mode (including classic chrome)
– Multi-exposure function
– Eight of the advanced filter
– Interval Timer
– Video Full HD 60fps
– Body color is black and silver

Fujifilm X70: coming January 15 with external viewfinder option and 18.5mm F2.8 lens!

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In addition to the touch & flip screen, you’ll also be able to attach an external viewfinder to the Fujifilm X70

As rumored earlier, it will have a 18.5mmF2.8 lens (28mm equiv.)

Announcement January 15 (along with the Fuji X-Pro2, X-E2s, XF100-400 and probably also the X-E2 FW)

Reminder: 16MP APS-C X-Trans II sensor

All X70 rumors can be read here.

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Fujifilm X-E2s Full Specs leaked at digicame-info… and once more confirms rumors FR :)

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After the X-Pro2 specs, now digicame-info also confirms the FR-rumored specs for the X-E2s.

Same same, but different… it’s all about the firmware (and the new hand grip). As already rumored here, new AF-system and Electronic shutter. No Acros film simulation.

– 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor
– Image processing engine EXR Processor II
– Intelligent hybrid AF that the moving object tracking performance improved significantly
– EVF is 2.36 million dot organic EL. Magnification 062 times. Time lag is 0.005 seconds
– Silent electronic shutter of the fastest 1/32000 seconds
– Wifi. Remote control shooting
– Improved grip
– It weighs 350 grams
– Video Full HD 60fps
– In continuous shooting AF tracking 7 frames / sec.
– Five types of auto bracketing mode
– Eight of the advanced filter
– 11 types including the classic chrome of the film simulation mode
– Digital split image, focus peaking
– Pop-up flash
– Than the intuitive longer and GUI
– Interval for time-lapse photography timer
– ISO sensitivity up to 51200
– Exposure compensation +/- 3EV
– The battery is NP-W126. The number of remaining shots is 350 sheets

The Fuji Year 2016? It… Will… Rock! + Top of the Post in the FujiRumors year 2015! – And Happy New Year :-)

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It can be turned round as you like, but 2015 was not really a super exciting Fuji year.

Sure, we got some gorgeous new lenses (like the 90mm and 16mm), we got the little nice X-T10, but all in all we did not really had many occasions to say “WOW”.

But 2016 will be completely different… and I tell you, you can be sure that I’ll put all my passion/fun/excitement (and a lot of time) into this blog, in order to make your time on FujiRumors the most informative & exciting as possible.

And I have the feeling that in 2016 you will read even more blog posts than the 659 articles published in 2015.

So don’t miss anything and join the Fujirumors community also on Fuji X Forum, Facebook, RSS-feed and Twitter.

Ok, now just enjoy this day, and have a healthy & fun 2016.

P.S.: No, I will not improve my English skills in 2016… no time to take lessons.

P.P.S.: I apologize for bad English, Typos, errors and what not in advance. It just happens when you write in trains, busses full of crying teenies, after surgeries followed by high fever (like right now), while backpacking through Indonesia, at lunch break, deep in the night, drunk in bars, while out for a walk in my mountains, during boring teacher staff meetings and more.

P.P.P.S.: For those curious to know what interested FR-readers the most in 2015, here is the list:

Most Read Page: Page 2
Most Read Category: Rumors
Most Read X-pert Corner: First Look: Fujinon XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR
Most Read Rumor: LEAKED: First Official Images of the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Most Read Non-Rumor/X-pert corner Post: Fuji Fun Vs. Sony Specs: my 3 days Sony A7rII flirt
Day with most Contacts: May 18 (X-T10 & XF90mm Announcements)
Charity: Over $3,000 raised thanks to your support for Free Education in Cambodia
Most Bought Item: SF Cable Angle Plug Adapter

LEAKED: First Official Images of the Fujifilm X-E2s :: Specs? It’s all about the Firmware!

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Ok, this is the X-E2s… an X-E2 with an “s”marking and with a slightly different hand grip. And the hand grip might be already the only “hardware-improvement” compared to the X-E2 (still 16MP X-TransII sensor and EXR II Processor, no tilt screen)

The improvements are Firmware based, like the Electronic shutter, New AF-system and Classic Chrome (CC already available alsoin X-E2. X-E2s will not have new X-Pro2 Acros film simulation).

stay tuned,
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The original X-E2