Fujifilm 2026 Predictions by PetaPixel: All Reasonable… Except One!

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PetaPixel shared their predictions for 2026. Regarding Fujifilm they say:

  • PetaPixel says that is not a bold prediction, because they strongly believe it is going to happen: X-TransVI and new processor on X-Pro4 in early 2026
  • Hope: keep X-Trans VI at 40MP but make it faster
  • Fujifilm has too many camera lines, which are more based on design changes rather than hardware changes, so they did hold off on X-Peo4 for so long because they need to make a big hardware change to it
  • Fujifilm could merge X-H2 and X-H2s into one line featuring a faster 40MP sensor
  • X-H3 will come after the X-Pro4
  • Fujifilm will make a digital panorama camera stacking 2 APS-C sensors next to each other. It would sell absolute crazy

Thoughts:

There is a lot of talk these days about the DGO sensors:

I think staying in the 40MP range but using a faster sensor readout is a prediction that makes sense. Although I have no info about X-Trans VI so I have no insight to confirm that or not.

The idea of merging the X-H/S lines into one single X-H3 is something we discussed here. There are Pros but also important Cons to consider with such a move, so make sure to read this article.

As far as X-Pro4 goes, the X-Pro is certainly the one camera most in need for a refresh, so it’s understandable that they think it will be next.

So far all PetaPixel predictions seem reasonable.

All but one!

PetaPixel predicts the Fujifilm TX-3 panorama camera in 2026. To my knowledge, if Fujifilm will make one, then it would come in 2028, because 2028 marks the 30th anniversary of the Fujifilm TX-1. But at this point I don’t know if Fujifilm has decided to really make it or not.

What we know for certain will come in 2026 are the Fujifilm X-T6 in the second half and a compact camera with 1″ sensor.

But let us know your predictions in the comments below.

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To Split, or Not to Split: Should Fujifilm Merge the X-H2 and X-H2S Into One X-H3?

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Merging the Lines?

I recently asked you whether you’d prefer a DGO or DCG sensor on future Fujifilm cameras.

The results of the survey is here.

But while reading through the comments, something else caught my attention. FR-reader TammyLieJohnes wrote:

But I believe there will be just one Fujifilm X-H3 camera, no ‘S’ and ‘non-S’ model.
It’s going to be stacked 40MP sensor, I hope DCG so we don’t loose so much on e-shutter

That comment raises an interesting and very relevant question: should Fujifilm merge the X-H line into a single flagship model?

Two X-H Cameras, Two Different Philosophies

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Fujifilm Celebrates Classic Chrome With New Videos and Recipes by X Photographers

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Fujifilm has started publishing promo videos about some of their film simulations. You can see both videos in this article.

  • Classic Chrome – Relive a Golden Age
  • Provia – Vivid Memories

Also, a couple of Fujifilm X Photographers have also shared their Classic Chrome based film simulation recipes. You can take a look at their videos below, and if you particularly like a specific look, you will find the settings inside those videois.

A few weeks ago Fujifilm has also published their first official Film Simulation recipe called FRGMT BW, and it is baked into the menu system of the new Fujifilm GFX100RF Fragment Edition.

Classic Chrome Recipes

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The Worst Thing for Fujifilm: Legendary Photographer David Hurn Still Shoots an X-Pro2 in 2025

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Six years ago, we wrote about legendary photographer David Hurn and how he was shooting with a Fujifilm X-Pro2 — and, more importantly, what he had to say about it.

Fast forward six years, and a new video featuring David Hurn has surfaced online. And guess what? He’s still walking around with the very same Fujifilm X-Pro2, quietly documenting whatever crosses his path.

This is probably the worst possible thing that could happen to Fujifilm’s marketing department — because it proves that “older” cameras are still more than capable of producing wonderful images and we don’t always need the latest and greatest.

In other words, who needs the Fujifilm X-Pro4, right? ;). All it takes is a photographer who spends more time walking, observing, and shooting than comparing charts, specs, and autofocus graphs.

And yes, I’m mocking myself here. So don’t feel offended — this is a message primarily addressed to my humble self: go out, walk… walk a lot… and shoot more.

That said, the video itself is genuinely fascinating. At just six minutes long, it feels more like a 15-second YouTube Short — in the best possible way. Which is my way of saying: go watch it. You’ll enjoy every second.

And on that note, I’m heading out shooting now. I’ll grab my eight-year-old Fujifilm X-E3 — a camera I’ve completely ignored since getting the (wonderful) Fujifilm X-E5 (to be honest, I have also ignored my Fujifilm X-T5 since I have the X-E5).

Time to fix that.

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Digging Deeper into the Goldmine: Fujifilm to Increase Instax Film Production by 10% in 2026

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Fujifilm CEO said it clearly: Instax is Fujifilm’s new Goldmine.

And the success seems to continue, so much so that Fujifilm has announced a 10% production increase of Instax Film in 2026.

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