We recently reported that Viltrox has officially teased the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 for Fujifilm X coming soon.
Now, according to information leaked overseas, the Viltrox 27mm f/1.2 will get the “PRO” badge, so we can expect it to be optically on the higher end as the Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 Pro for Fujifilm X mount.
This does not come really surprising, given the same fast aperture, but never give anything for granted ;).
Fujifilm Japan has shared a video on their YouTube channel, where they introduce their Fujifilm X and GFX gear factory, with the focus on lens manufacturing but you can also see some Fujifilm cameras assembly.
It’s all in Japanese, so activate the automatic Google translation tool. But even without understanding the content, it’s still nice to see how much manual work and care goes into manufacturing our gear.
If you don’t want to go through the hazzle of reading the automatic translation, the Japanese site dclife.com has summed up the video here, which I share google translated below:
An easy-to-understand explanation of the lens manufacturing process (lens polishing, glass molded lenses, composite aspherical lenses, grinding aspherical lenses, surface coating, lens frame processing, interchangeable lens assembly, lens engraving, lens resolution adjustment, etc.). The camera body assembly is also explained, and it is manufactured from an electronic base. It seems that the imaging sensor is positioned at the micron level.
The strength of Fujifilm Optics is…
Technical ability to create things from 1
It is possible to make software and jigs and tools in-house.
Accumulation of optical technology cultivated over many years
In addition to processing technology, optical assembly and adjustment technology, we also prepare our own measuring instruments to evaluate them.
I can always be involved in new things.
You can actively challenge new things.
You can be involved in cameras and lenses used all over the world from the prototype stage.
The attractiveness of being able to consistently produce Fujifilm products
…and the staff who are actually working are talking. Finally, Fujifilm Optics said, “By continuing to refine our unique technology to control light, we will surely meet the high demands in the imaging field of remarkable technological innovation, and aim to contribute to the development of the industry and create new value.”
FUJIFILM 400 Color Negative is a high-speed, daylight-balanced, 35mm color negative film offering a wide exposure latitude for greater versatility as well as a fine grain structure with consistent and accurate colors. With a nominal sensitivity of 400 ISO, this versatile stock can serve a multitude of applications under a wide range of lighting conditions. From sun-drenched vacation snaps to a flash-lit night scene, this color film is designed to produce quality prints.
Panasonic has now stated that their organic sensor is close to practical use and that they expect to use it in commercial devices “in a few years“.
“In a few years” might not sound that close for many of us, but considering that the announcement of the organic sensor development was made 10 years ago, being let’s say 2 or 3 years away from the finish line can be indeed perceived as “close” for engineers working on it for so long.
Also other companies work on the organic sensor (for example Samsung), but Panasonic says they lack behind in the development and Panasonic is leading in this case.
Back in June 2013 Panasonic and Fujifilm announced that they are developing the organic sensor together. The last time we heard of Fujifilm being still involved in the development was back in October 2018.
At this point, in 2023, I don’t know if Fujifilm is still involved or not.
