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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

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.

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Which Fujifilm X Camera do You Own? – Measuring the Success (or not) of Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2 and X-H2S – VOTE NOW

Pretty much exactly one year ago, Fujifilm introduced their 5th generation platform (X-Processor 5 and X-Trans V) with the Fujifilm X-H2S.

The launch of the X-H2S was followed by even more 5th generation goodness with the Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2.

And very soon we will also get the Fujifilm X-S20.

And given all those major releases, I was wondering how successful they have been among the FujiRumors community.

That’s why today I will launch an updated survey where you can tell us which camera you own.

Let’s see if there was a breakthrough in terms of 5th generation gear here on FujiRumors or if many of you did not update to the latest and greatest and stick with their older gear.

  • Important Note: If you pre-ordered any of the gear listed below and just wait to get it shipped, you qualify as owner.

As a reference, here are the top 5 cameras we had in our last survey:

  1. X-T3
  2. X-T4
  3. X-T2
  4. X-H1
  5. X100V

My Gear

VOTE HERE

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Fujifilm Autofocus Developers talk X-H2S firmware 3.00 and Future Firmware Updates

Fujifilm’s X-H2S product planers and Autofocus developers meet in the latest X-Lab episode to talk about the improvements Fujifilm made with firmware 3.00 on the X-H2S.

Now, it’s again available only in Japanese so we have to rely on the automatic YouTube translation tool, which is far from ideal.

But don’t worry, you don’t have to do that. I went through this at 6:30 AM while drinking my coffee and I will sum it up for you below.

But if any Japanese speaking reader would like suggest corrections/additions to my summary, feel free to do so by writing me at fujirumor@gmail.com or drop it down below in the comments.

Summary

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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.

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