Fujifilm GFX Modular Camera Concept Unveiled

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Fujifilm just unveiled a Fujifilm GFX modular system concept (in Ricoh GXR/S10 style) at their Fujifilm X Summit here.

We thought it is worth to dedicate to this mock up an own article, so that you can discuss it properly.

The message Fujifilm is sending is clear: we are going to make medium format small!

The arrival of the global shutter will help, since the shutter design is one of the challanges Fujifilm faces to minimize medium format. Then there is the battery life efficiency as well as the heat dissipation and more.

Also, a modular system allows for flexibility. For example you will be able to chose your grip size and attach it to the camera. Full video of the prototype in here our GFX facebook group.

And guys… that modular GFX100 I rumored on April 1st last year… the idea for that “joke”… well, now you know it ;).

Full and detailed report in this article (includes video demo of future X-T3 autofocus improvement firmware)

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Fujifilm X-H1 with XF 33mm f/1.0 vs Panasonic S1 with Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 Size Comparison

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Fujinon XF 33mm f/1.0

Today I was curious to know how the Fujifilm X-H1 with Fujinon XF33mm f/1.0 would compare in terms of size to the brand new full frame Panasonic S1 with Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4.

So I grabbed one of the real life pictures of the XF33mm f/1.0 I took at Photokina 2018 and made an approximate comparison.

If the final production XF 33mmF1.0 will have the same size of the mock-up I have seen at Photokina, then the Fujinon XF33mm f/1.0 will be smaller than the Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4.

Let’s hope it will also be cheaper, since the Panasonic Lumix S PRO 50mm f/1.4 comes with a hefty price tag.

When it comes to camera bodies, the Panasonic S1 is noticeably bigger than the Fujifilm X-T3, X-H1 and also other full frame cameras like the Sony A7III.

My guess is that the bigger body is needed for proper heat dissipation to allow 4K/60 and avoid overheating. This is probably also the reason why no Sony A7 camera currently offers 4K60p.

But despite the larger body, the Panasonic has still to do compromises in terms of 4K/60P compared for example to the Fujifilm X-T3.

  • Fujifilm X-T3: 4K/60 with only 1.18x crop without line skipping
  • Panasonic S1: 4K/60 with 1.5x crop (basically APS-C size)
  • Panasonic S1R: 4K/60 with line skipping

In our article about the several advantages of APS-C sensors over full frame, we explained how smaller sensors are faster to read out, hence generate less heat and allow for features like the blackout less EVF at 30fps continuous shooting, and, in this case, a better 4K/60 readout.

The Fujifilm X-H1 has no 4K/60, but this is a limitation that comes from the older and slower X Processor Pro.

So, every sensor size has its advantages. It’s now up to Fujifilm to fully take advantage of them. And I expect especially the Fujifilm X-H2 to raise new standards and be a clear step ahead of the competition.

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Fujifilm X-T30 Specs Leaked with No Surprises – X-T20 Body with (almost) X-T3 Specs

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Yesterday FujiRumors broke a few specs of the Fujifilm X-T30, such as the 4K/30 video and the 30 fps with electronic shutter. Now nokishita confirms them, and adds some more specs.

  • 26.1 million pixel X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor
  • X-Processor 4
  • Sensor with a phase difference of 1.16 million pixels covering the entire screen
  • Continuous shooting of 8 frames per second is possible at mechanical shutter
  • Blackout-free high-speed continuous shooting at speeds of up to 30 frames per second with about 16.6 million pixels
  • 4K30p video
  • EVF with finder magnification 0.62 times (same of X-T20)
  • 3.0 type 1.04 million dots touch panel tilt liquid crystal (same of X-T20)
  • 16 types of film simulation
  • Advanced SR Auto
  • Wi-Fi · Bluetooth installed
  • Size: 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8 mm (Fujifilm X-T20 is 118.4mm x 82.8mm x 41.4mm)
  • Weight: 383 g (save of X-T20)
  • Color: Black / Silver

So, no surprise actually. It’s almost the X-T3 specs in a smaller body.

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FUJIFILM Fiscal Year 2019/3 Results: One Million Instax Products sold Each Month and favorable FUJIFILM X-T3 sales

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Fujifilm published the results of the 3rd quarter for fiscal year 2019, an important quarter, since it includes the Christmas season.

We will get the report for the full fiscal year 2019 (1 April 2018 – 31 March 2019) sometimes in April 2019.

It’s once again an Instax domination, with 8.5 million Instax products sold in 9 months. Sales for the FUJIFILM X-T3 were favorable. No other camera is mentioned.

The overall conclusion:

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Fujifilm X-T30 Additional Specs: 4K/30p Video and 30 fps Electronic Shutter Sports Mode

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Fujifilm X-T30 Rumors

Earlier today we share the first images of the Fujifilm X-T30 leaked by nokishita, as well the first specs like size/weight.

Now FujiRumors would like to add some more specs ;).

  • 4K/30p (no 4K/60p)
  • 30 fps with 1.25x crop using electronic shutter (like X-T3)

I guess the smaller body simply can’t manage heat well enough to allow for 4K/60p.

As we always told you, it’s about 80% of the X-T3 in a smaller package.

Fujifilm X-T30 announcement is on February 14. Live blogging on FujiRumors, so stay tuned via Facebook, Instagram, RSS-feed and Twitter

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