September 7 is the day… stay tuned for the FujiRumors live blogging!!! Fujifilm X-E3, GF45mm, XF80mm Macro, New Roadmaps, new firmware… and more will come ;)
Touch Screen: It will have new functions (not available on X-T20), and the touch capability will work (if you want) even while you look through the viewfinder! I guess that’s also in part to overcome the rumored lack of a D-pad (and loss of FN-buttons). Through different gestures (swipe in different directions), you might be able to get access to your most used functions, even while looking through the EVF.
I’m defnitely curious to see how the new touch works :)
Flash: No more pop-up flash, but just like with the X-T2, the EF-X8 flash will come in the box.
We already leaked several specs in the last few weeks and months (such as faster Autofocus, Bluetooth etc). Just check out the list below. For the rest, continous shooting etc, 4K video etc., I hear it’s pretty much like the Fujifilm X-T20 (specs here). So it will…
shoot 4K at 30 fps
have 325 AF points like the Fujifilm X-T2 (I think the X-Pro2 has currently 273 autofocus points)
… and all the other X-T20 specs (screen size etc)
So sum up the new X-E3 specs we rumored here on FR + those of the X-T20, and you basically have the full specs of the X-E3 :)
Rumored Fujifilm X-E3 specs
24MP X-Trans III sensor
X-Processor Pro
Acros film simulation
Fujifilm X-E3 Vs. X-E2 Size & Weight Comparison, EF-X8 Flash in the Box & more specs – rumor here
So it happened…. I took the train and left my little mountain village to reach the city. The goal of the trip:
print some images I took this summer
eat an ice cream
meet the GFX
Ice cream had priority of course, and then I proceeded with the rest.
So I went to the photography store to finally meet and hold the Fujifilm GFX 50s for the first time. I had it in my hands, but sadly the battery lasted literally only 3 seconds… I was expecting a better performance ;) .
With the battery down, all I could do was to hold it…. and it felt good, really good. Solid build, rather heavy (with the GF 32-64 on it), but still a comfortable weight to work with and hold it for a longer time, thanks also to the nice protruding grip. No flimsy bending doors, no mushy buttons and overall just a really excellent impression, when it comes to build quality.
And yes, I took off the lens, and stared like hypnotized at that huge sensor… and I thought… do I really need to spend all that money for that surgery at the dentist later this week?
3 minutes, not much longer, and I didn’t take a single picture… but just holding it gave me the impression of huge power and possibilities.
So, if you are interested in the GFX, please do me a favour: go to your local store and hold it, try it out. A million words and images simply can’t beat the experience of having that beast in your hands.
However… until the day comes you can finally meet the GFX by your own… you can enjoy what many talented photographers are producing and sharing with the GFX day after day at our 15,000+ strong GFX facebook group… and some images will be part of today’s GFX zone :)
Presented TECHART EF – FG 01! World’s first Fujifilm GFX, AF compatible EF mount electronic adapter – All the details at stkb (google translated) – Video on Youtube here.
World’s first! Fujifilm for GFX, AF compatible EF mount electronic adapter TECHART EF – FG 01 announcement.
EF – FG 01 is for Fujifilm G mount standard medium size mirrorless camera, EF mount lens compatible with AF capable electronic mount adapter.
The release schedule in Japan will be in late September.
Manufacturer’s suggested selling price: 499 dollars (around 50,000 yen tax)
[Characteristic]
Electronic control of EF mount lens, AF shooting is possible
Compatible with IS image stabilization mechanism of EF lens
Corresponds to lens registration and correction function (mount adapter setting) (*)
Firmware can be updated via USB connection with PC terminal
※ When used with MF lens of EF bayonet mount without electronic contact and EF mount conversion adapter (type without electronic contact) made by another company , lens registration (up to 6) on the camera side, focal length setting, distortion correction, color Jading correction, Corresponding to ambient light intensity correction etc.
& More
Shooting with Katie and the Fujifilm gfx 50s at sommervillephoto
Ok folks, you really made a lot of pressure on me regarding this question, and I finally can give an answer.
The EVF on the Fujifilm X-E3 will have the same size of the one in the Fujifilm X-T20 (0.62x magnification)
Considering the fact that overall the size of the Fujifilm X-E3 will shrink compared to its predecessors (the Fujifilm X-E1 and X-E2), keeping the same EVF size of X-T20 into such a small body is already a very good thing I think.
Fujifilm just published their new medium-term management plan, called VISION2019, covering a three year period from the fiscal year ending March 2018 (FY2018/3) to the fiscal year ending March 2020 (FY2020/3.).
And regarding their imaging division they write:
In digital cameras, work toward capturing No.1 market share in the premium mirrorless camera market, promoting the X Series that continues to evolve with outstanding image quality, fast speed and mobility, alongside the medium-format GFX Series that uses a large sensor, 1.7 times bigger than that of full-frame cameras, to pursue the pinnacle of image quality.
Reinforce the lineup of its highly reputable interchangeable lenses to continue to achieve increased revenues and profits in the mirrorless system business as a whole.
Broaden the lens business by expanding the lineup of 4K broadcast lenses, launched ahead of the rest of the world, as well as the lineup of lenses for the fast-growing new video production market, including online video.
With regard to the “INSTAX” instant camera and film, expand the sales of existing products and promote its square-format products for greater proliferation. Expand printing service solutions with added convenience, e.g. incorporating AI, to boost printing demand from smartphones to maintain the upward trend in profits.
FY2020/3 targets: 380 billion yen in revenues, 45 billion yen in operating income and 11.8% in operating income ratio
And you know what would sound really PREMIUM, too? That XF33mmF1.0!
Now, I want you to get quickly to the comments down below, so I won’t copy & paste the entire long press release here on FujiRumors. But if you want to read more, also about the medical, documents & co solutions and goals, check out the Fujifilm page here.
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