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GFX50SII

GFX100S shipped double Fuji’s expectations
many are still waiting for GFX100S deliver, Fujifilm increases production and asks people to be a bit more patient
photographers say cropping helps also in sport photography. More cinematic image. Great colors
GFX50S came in 2017
GFX50R, GFX100 and GFX100S followed
large format system is gaining more and more attention and interest
there is even more potential to make large format, a standard option, for customers
GFX50SII announcement
GFX50SII has 50MP. Still outstanding resolution and dynamic range
pixel size is 5.3, one of largest you can purchase today, for better dynamic range and higher signal to noise ratio
massive dynamic range performance
more pixel do not mean always more resolution. You have to deliver the light to the pixel
Fuji optimized the micro shape to allow that light hits nicely every single pixel
50MP GFX resolution is higher than 50MP full frame resolution
large format cameras have good image quality but slow AF. But not with GFX
has IBIS. A stable sensor thanks to IBIS also helps to focus faster. Also X Processor 4 helps to focus faster. New AF algorithm
shutter shock can have significant impact on image quality, IBIS helps for sharper images
19 film simulations
GFX50SII comes with over 100 new features compare to older GFX50 models
shipping end of September at $3,999
highest performance of large format camera while downsizing drastically
large format becomes more affordable
more than full frame open for broader audience

GF35-70mmF4.5-5.6

portable and respond quickly
such lens enhances portability of GFX system
390g
image quality has no compromise
superb image quality in small size
if light needs too much, you get aberration. But GF35-70 delivers light with minimal bending
symmetrical lens design to bend light as little as possible.
two ED lenses and 1 aspherical
size, image quality and 35cm minimum focus distance
talk with a photographer about the new GFX. Fast and silent autofocus. Crisp detail with this camera, but at the same time gentle, which is great for portraits
$999 lens only and $499 sold in kit (first sold only in kit, lens only follow laters

GF Roadmap

GF55mmF1.7: 3D look in combination with large format system
GF20-35mm (2022): more information than full frame. Widest angle zoom lens in GF lens family
GF Tilt Shift Lens (2023): satisfy more professional

GF Firmware Updates

GFX100/S already support 4K and ProRes RAW. To support video makers, more features will come. Blackmagic codec to be support next. And development of adapter for XLR input support (no more need to synch sound when editing). Firmware coming in October 2021

X Series Future

Third party lens manufacturers are joining the expansion of the X mount
X series gains more and more attention of the years
2022 is 10th anniversary year of X mount system. Fujifilm will look at how to benefit customers for 10 more years
pursuit for more sharpness. Higher resolution cameras coming
X mount designed for higher APS-C image quality

New X lenses

X Mount Roadmap

Concept is not only resolution. Future lenses should be designed for stills and movie

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