Some of you guys asked me in the comments to our new camera new sensor size rumor, when that camera will come.

I can’t yet confirm it 100%, which is why usually I am reluctant to share such rumors (we value having a 100% accuracy).

But I thought I make an exception this time, because many still think that we are talking about the Fujifilm TX-3 panoramic camera.

So to be clear: the Fujifilm TX-3 might come (if it comes) in 2028.

The camera we are talking about in this case though, will come much earlier.

Our sources told us it should happen sometimes in 2025, so well before the Fujifilm TX-3 panorama camera.

But please, take it with a grain of salt for now. I mean, I am confident that the time frame is accurate, but to be 100% sure I need to get it multiple confirmed.

In any case: it will be quite a while before it comes (2025), but the wait won’t be that long as the one for the Fujifilm TX-3.

We told you that Fujifilm will launch an all new camera, and that that camera will have an all new sensor.

So speculations arose about maybe a 50MP BSI sensor for the GFX system, or a stacked 40MP sensor, a monochrome sensor and what not.

But apparently we have to think different, because our sources would like me to clarify that it will feature a sensor size never used by Fujifilm so far on any of their digital cameras.

So could it be the rumored XPan panorama sensor for the TX-3? That would definitely have a new sensor size.

But nope, it’s also not that. The Fujifilm TX-3 is actually still debated inside Fujifilm and would eventually make its appearance earliest in 2028 for the reasons we explained here.

For your reference, here are the sensors used so far by Fujifilm (and hence won’t be used by this camera):

• it’s does not have a Medium Format GFX sensor
• it does not have an APS-C sensor
• it does not have have a 2/3-inch sensor (Fujifilm X30, X20, X10)
• none of the smaller sensors that we find in Fujifilm Finepix cameras

Oh, that’s trusted stuff, so you can put aside doubts and perplexities and just enjoy guessing what Fujifilm might have in store for us.

Speaking of fun, I’ll include a survey below with various sensor size options—feel free to submit your guess in the poll.

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As to expect, the concept of a future Fujifilm X-T* camera with e-ink dials made by FR-reader Luigi has raised strong and various opinions.

Some saw some potential in the concept, others did not like it. I will refer to that article so you can check out the debate there.

Well, you can see the article today as a sort of follow up to that article.

First off: the camera you see above is just a rendering based on the Voigtlander Bessa. It has been created by Vladimir M. and shared at behance here.

The concept is almost the same as the one we discussed in an earlier article, just with a digital display on the dials instead of e-ink.

And as opposed to the in-depth thought out concept of Luigi specifically designed for SLR-styled cameras with three dials, Vladimir’s concept focuses more on a possible solution for rangefinder cameras.

Overall I think to should be a concept that camera manufacturers should explore, even though I personally would still go with dedicated engraved dials on my beloved retro styled cameras.

But for certain camera models this could be an interesting solution.

And btw, I also like the tilt EVF in that concept, similar to the one we find on the Panasonic GX9. More companies should adopt this solution.

The Fujifilm X-M5 will not have IBIS.

I guess it will be the kit lens Fujinon XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ to take over the stabilisation work ;).

The registration for the Fujifilm X-M5 has been spotted by the Japanese website asobinet at sertifikasi.

The interesting thing is that the registration shows the Fujifilm X-M5 is made in China, which means it is no longer a model made by Xacti, which has its manufacturing in Indonesia, as rightfully pointed out by asobinet.

We remind you that back in 2016/2017 Fujifilm outsourced the development of its entry level line to the Xacti corporation to save R&D costs.

Now the development and production is back in Fujifilm’s hand.