Could This be the Wide Aspect Sony Sensor of the Fujifilm TX-3 Panorama Camera?

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We have told a while ago that Fujifilm is currently considering to launch the digital successor to the XPan/T-X series in 2028

For now we will simply call it the Fujifilm TX-3, as of the digital successor to the Fujifilm TX-2 film camera.

Well, in these days I am getting emails from fellow FR-readers pointing me towards two wide aspect ratio sensors offered by Sony: the 1.4″ 16.41MP IMX901 and the 1.1″ 12.38MP IMX902

Now, I don’t think it will be any of those sensors, because the specs sheet say these are C-mount compatible sensors.

But if our sources are accurate, the Fujifilm TX-3 will use a much larger sensor.

In fact, based on the last info we got, Fujifilm is deciding if they should use two stacked APS-C X-Trans sensors or a cropped GFX Bayer sensor.

So my answer to the question if the IMX901/2 could be the sensor used for the Fujifilm TX-3 is “I don’t think so“.

But of course this is an ultra-long term rumor. It’s hard to predict the precise specs of a camera that might come 4 years from now. So I just can’t rule out anything at 100% for now.

All the sensor details at sony-semicon.

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Fujifilm’s Upcoming Half Frame Camera: Welcome to Diptych Heaven!

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Look guys,

the Fujifilm 1″ half frame camera is largely a mystery for me just as it is for you.

There is little I know about, except for the fact that it has a 1″ sensor and that Fujifilm will very likely market it as a half frame camera.

Will it be something like a digital version of the Pentax 17 half frame?

Or maybe look more like the Yashica Samurai X3.0?

I don’t know.

And since I do not know how Fujifilm is going to pull this off, it is complicated for me to judge this camera and especially if the term “half frame” is appropriate or not.

But I am doing my homework, and here is a little update I can give you guys.

From what I’ve heard, Fujifilm’s new half-frame camera will allow you to press the shutter twice to create a single image—essentially enabling diptych photography. You’ll press the shutter once for the first half of the image and again for the second half of the frame.

Diptych photography lets you get creative by placing two images next to each other, allowing for interesting comparisons or storytelling. You can show contrasts, highlight connections, or offer different perspectives, making it a great way to engage viewers and add depth to your images.

Down below I’ll share a few videos about diptych photography.

In film, half-frame cameras are traditionally well suited for diptych photography. However, with Fujifilm’s upcoming model, it’s unclear whether this effect will be achieved using a vertically-oriented 1″ sensor or if the camera will use a horizontal sensor, reading half of it with the first shutter press and the other half with the second, similar to how traditional 35mm half-frame cameras function.

My best guess is (not rumor) is that it’s done with a vertical sensor, but at this point I don’t really know that.

What I know is that the concept of this camera, which might focus on diptych photography, is a typical use case found in half-frame film cameras. Hence I guess that’s also why Fujifilm will market it mainly as a half-frame camera.

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AstrHori and 7Artisans AF 27mm F2.8 Launched and Fujifilm X Mount Versions to Come

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The AstrHori AF27mm f/2.8 has now been launched for Nikon Z mount. The Fujifilm X mount version will follow later on and be listed at the dedicated AstrHori Amazon page here.

For the specs comparison check out the BHphoto comparison tool here.

Also the 7Artisans AF 27mm f/2.8 can now be purchased for other mounts at Amazon here and BHphoto here.

I have expressed my negative opinion on certain releases coming from China here.

As far as 27mm goes, the best pick remains the Fujinon XF27mmF2.8 R WR. The only more affordable alternative I’d consider is the TTArtisan 27mmF2.8. But neither the AstrHori nor the 7Artisans 27mm are appealing to me.

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My Biggest Worry after the Fujifilm GFX Eterna Announcement

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Fujifilm recently announced the development of the Fujifilm GFX Eterna.

And look, I have nothing against it.

On the contrary: I know many filmmakers love the GFX 100 megapixel and I am aware that many others asked for a Fujifilm Cinema camera since a long time. So it’s great that Fujifilm now delivers one.

But…

… at the same time I am also a little bit worried.

You see, Fujifilm does not have the largest R&D in the camera industry.

And as we calculated recently, Fujifilm does release about 4 lenses each year (combining X and GF lenses).

Now, it’s nice to hear Fujifilm saying that they are committed to their new cinema camera line and that they will release more lenses besides the Fujinon GF32-90mmT3.5 for it That’s important to know for people, who will invest in this system.

But this is also where my concern arises: with the current pace constrained by R&D limitations, Fujifilm is producing a maximum of four lenses annually. Now, with the launch of a new cinema camera system that requires a dedicated range of lenses as quickly as possible, the situation becomes even more challenging.

Unless Fujifilm expands its R&D efforts for the digital camera segment, we might see fewer than four lenses per year for the photo-focused X and GFX systems.

And quite honestly, with 4 still lenses a year we are already at a minimum. Getting even less than that would be a bummer for me.

I hope Fujifilm has considered this and won’t simply divert resources from their photo-centric systems to the cinema camera lineup. Instead, they should expand their overall R&D efforts to maintain at least the current pace of producing four photo-centric lenses per year.

I will try to investigate this with my sources and if I have any updates I will let you know here on FujiRumors.

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