Fujifilm UK Manager says Fujifilm Ranks 3rd in UK, X100VI Waiting Decreased, X-Pro/X-E Love and a Surprising Best Seller

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Theo Georgiades, general manager of Fujifilm Imaging Solutions UK, gave an interview to amateurphotographer which you can read here.

Most surprising to me: this camera here is the 3rd best selling Fujifilm camera in UK after the X100VI (1st) and X-T5 (2nd)

In short:

Market Share

  • Our recent product launches have really set us apart from other brands… we’ve always been a bit different.
    (Fujifilm launched the Fujifilm X100VI, X-T50 (with film simulation dial), GFX100SII (medium format) and X-M5
  • We’re trying to create our own niche in the marketplace
  • Especially in the UK, Fujifilm has proven that we can be strong on our own without having a full-frame offering.
  • Fujifilm is now number three the UK market in terms of sales value, behind only Canon and Sony
  • That includes all camera types, including compacts

X100VI Demand

  • X100VI was a huge success and GFX system is growing
  • The demand for the Fujifilm X100VI was not underestimated but exceeded expectations.
  • Forecasting for a new product launch is approached prudently to avoid overstocking.
  • The launch day response for the X100VI was unprecedented, with overwhelming orders globally.
  • Criticism of planning is deemed unfair, as it overlooks the complexities of the background processes.
  • Fujifilm quickly recognized the unexpected demand and acted swiftly to increase production.
  • Developing and launching a camera takes up to two years, making rapid supply increases challenging.
  • Fujifilm began ramping up production within days of the X100VI’s announcement.
  • Since September, allocations to retailers have increased, and waiting times have significantly decreased.
  • Customers now experience shorter wait times of a couple of months instead of six, despite high demand.

Best Sellers

  • in UK, the X100VI surpassed sales of X-T5, although they are pretty close
  • X-T30 II is third, which went viral similar to X100VI
  • X-T50 had a really good start, then a bit of a dip, and has now started to pick up again

Film Simulation Dial

  • film simulation dial has attracted lots of new users

X-Pro and X-E line

  • Fujifilm has plans for new X-Pro and X-E cameras.
  • The Covid lockdown caused semiconductor costs to skyrocket, impacting production timelines.
  • Rising costs forced all brands to reprioritize product development cycles
  • The X-Pro and X-E series remain important to Fujifilm and are valued by the company and enthusiasts alike.
  • Development takes time, but Fujifilm is committed to these camera lines.

So the Fujifilm X-Pro and X-E line will both continue and Fujifilm says “we love those lines“. So they both will continue.

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Firmware Update for Fujifilm X-T5, X-T50, X-S20, X100VI and GFX100SII

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What a shame.

First they broke the camera with a firmware update, and now the charge us $700+ to get if fixed.

Oh wait, no. That’s actually what Sony did :D.*

Back to us: Fujifilm has just released the firmware update that they promised would come within this year. Right in time for Christmas ;).

Down below you can check out which cameras got a firmware update and what they bring.

*Note: Sony is great and fantastic. I just made this joking comment to show that all brand can mess it up with firmware updates. We just tend to look only at our little small Fujifilm world, but if we were to look around elsewhere, we would find issues with firmware at any brand. This does not change the fact that Fujifilm messed it up and acted slow.

Firmware Details

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Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Officially Announced – First Look Reviews

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Viltrox has just launched the Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7.

Main Features:

  • High-efficiency autofocus: STM motor with screw-type guide rod
  • Lightweight and compact size for easy carrying
  • High-quality standard lens with F1.7 wide aperture and pure blur
  • Reliable video performance: extremely low breathing effect
  • Optimized lens hood with longer length, better light-shielding effect

Down below you can see plenty of reviews about it and also a shoot-out against the TTArtisan AF 35mmF1.8.

Great price, great performance… but no aperture ring. A dealbreaker for me, but probably not for many other people.

Reviews

  • alwinkok – Viltrox 35mm f1.7 – Spicing Up The Budget Segment
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Laowa 55mm F2.8 and 100mm F2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Lens for GFX Launched

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We did leak them back in November here, now they are reality: the Laowa 55mm F2.8 and Laowa 100mm F2.8 Tilt-Shift 1X Macro Lens for GFX.

The most comprehensive description and sample images can be found at the dedicated Venus Optics pages linked below. And also the first reviews start to appear, which I will update while they come in below.

Reviews & Launch Videos

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TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 Now also in White

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The TTArtisan AF 27mm F2.8 comes in yet another color: polar white.

At the moment you can find it at Amazon here, BHphoto here and Pergear here.

  • fujifanboys – POLAR WHITE 27mm F2.8 AF by TTartisan

I go for the orange version one all day :)

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