Fujifilm GFX100RF Coming with Fuji’s Most Brilliant (and Irrational) Dial

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If I should pick my all time favorite dial on Fujifilm cameras, then it would be the combined shutter/ISO dial we find on the Fujifilm X100VI and X-Pro3 for example.

In fact, I would be willing to pay more for a Fujifilm X-E5, just to get that dial also there.

Now, I don’t think (speculation, not rumor) that Fujifilm will put that dial also on the X-E5, because the combined shutter/ISO dial is complicated to manufacture and hence raises the price of the camera. And I guess Fujifilm does not want to make the X-E5 too expensive, nor make it too complicated (and therefore much slower) to manufacture.

But while I am not so optimistic about the X-E5 having that dial (even though it is the most desired one as we see here), today I can tell you that the combined shutter/ISO dial will be implemented also on the upcoming Fujifilm GFX100RF.

In fact, the Fujifilm GFX100RF might be the one Fujifilm camera with the most dedicated manual controls ever made, as in addition to the combined shutter/ISO dial, it will also feature:

I understand that dedicated manual controls aren’t for everyone. However, if you’re someone (like me) who enjoys having as many dials and levers as possible, if that’s what adds to your enjoyment and sparks your inspiration, then the GFX100RF could be an outstanding choice.

Fujifilm GFX100RF Rumors

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 41 Coming Next

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One thing we can be sure about in 2025: Fujifilm will keep releasing lots of Instax cameras, which Fujifilm called their “new goldmine“. In fact, Instax keeps selling like hot cakes, with 2024 reaching new all time record sales.

The first Instax product of 2025 was the Instax Wide EVO, but according to our trusted sources, we should also get the successor to the Fujifilm Instax Mini 40, the Fujifilm Mini 41, next (no precise time indication given).

The Fujifilm Instax Mini 40 is one of the best looking Instax cameras and we will see if Fujifilm will make it even better with the next iteration, the Instax Mini 41.

While I am mostly a “Wide” Instax aficionado, I do also own the Mini format, because that’s just an ideal size if you want to print something small enough to fit in a wallet, hence perfect also to give away as a little always carry around present/memory to family and friends.

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Lexar Armor Gold UHS-II Steel Cards Available Now

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The new Lexar Armor Gold UHS-II cards are now available at BHphoto here.

At the moment you can find them with up to 256GB storage, but soon it should be available also up 1 TB.

From the product description:

Lexar has built this card with a stainless steel design that can withstand drops up to 16.4′, temperature extremes from -13 to 185°F, and is IP68 rated against dust and water. It also features a pressure resistance of 370N and is ribless with no write protect switch, helping to further guard against physical damage that can affect SD cards, such as a broken plastic casing, a broken data protection lock, and broken connector ribs. Should the card’s data become compromised, you also benefit from the option to download Lexar’s Recovery Tool for free to help recover deleted content.

The Lexar ARMOR GOLD SDXC UHS-II Card is the world’s first memory card that uses stainless steel for steel clad protection of your data. Featuring a pressure resistance of up to 370N (37x higher than standard memory cards), this design ensures the card can endure heavy impacts and dissipates heat for long-lasting performance.

Equipped with an IP68 rating, this card safeguards your card against dust, debris, andwater damage. It’s also certified to withstand drops of up to 16.4′.

For additional details check out the dedicated page on BHphoto here.

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Fujifilm GFX100RF Additional Layout Details

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An anonymous source, who has once before shared accurate info with us (luckily it decided to use a nickname, so I can keep track of the rumors, THANKS), has now shared additional info regarding the layout of the Fujifilm GFX100RF.

First off: it confirms that the quick render we shared here in regards to the aspect ratio dial is quite accurate.

But it also shared this:

  • left to the aspect ratio dial there will be the S, C, M selector
  • right to the aspect ratio dial there will be the AEL AFL button
  • the crop zoom lever would be better defined as a “toggle lever”, so it’s something between a lever and a dial (as far as I understand it looks more like the ON/OFF switch, but you can toggle it right or left, and then it springs back to the center)
  • width and depth are similar in dimensions to the Fujfilm X-Pro3, but it is a bit higher than the X-Pro3

That’s it for now.

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Kipon Leica S to Fujifilm GFX Autofocus Adapter Available Now

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Kipon has launched their Leica S to Fujifilm GFX adapter, as spotted by a fellow FR reader, who shared the link in the comments to our earlier article (THANKS!).

The adapter is already available for sale at the Kipon website here and it should be available at some point also at BHphoto here and Amazon here.

More details below.

Description

KIPON Leica S-GFX AF allows you to use the Leica S medium format (45*30mm) lens on the Fujifilm GFX medium format (44*33mm) camera, and realizes autofocus function. The adapter is compatible with a wide range of Leica S-series lenses, including zoom lenses.

Leica S-GFX AF is equipped with the new generation MCU (Microcontroller Unit) which delivers accurate autofocus with stable performance. Taking into consideration that Leica S lenses are equipped with traditional motors, we optimized the software algorithm during the development to ensure the lens can focus as fast as possible, maximized the usability.

Leica S-GFX AF supports Eye-AF, EXIF information transmisssion, PDAF, etc. The adapter comes with a Type-C port for firmware update. We will supply firmware upgrade if necessary.

We start to deliver from Jan 20, 2025.

Features

  1. Durable, high quality
  2. Made of Alum or Brass, with perfect surface finishing and super precise design
  3. Fast and accurate autofocus
  4. Support Eye-AF, EXIF information transmisssion, PDAF, etc.
  5. Type-C firmware update
  6. Infinity focus is available
  7. Removable tripod support
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