Fujifilm Names Its Most Significant Camera of the Past 25 Years – Do You Agree? – and Vote Your Top Camera

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DPReview asked camera manufacturers to pick their most significant piece of gear of the last 25 years.

Here is what the various brands picked:

  • Fujifilm: the original Fujifilm X100
    The Fujifilm managers explains to DRP:
    That was the first camera when we stepped up from selling point-and-shoot, entry-level compact cameras. Smartphones were becoming popular and demand for point-and-shoot cameras was declining so fast. But we were determined to continue and to grow in this industry, so we thought very hard, how can we change our business model. This was our first attempt to do that, using the APS-C-sized sensor. X100 was a huge success, which gave us confidence. We wouldn’t be here if we didn’t have the X100,” he says Fujifilm’s “If that failed, we would have been in a very difficult position.”
  • Nikon: Nikon Z9
    Sony: Sony RX1 and Sony G Master lenses
    Tamron: Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD
    Sigma: Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art and 18-35mm F1.8 Art
    OM System: Olympus Camedia C-2000 Zoom
    Canon: Canon EOS Digital Rebel
    Panasonic: Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

So the X100 was existential for Fujifilm. But in my opinion also other cameras were just as important, and I have written about Fujifilm’s top 10 most important digital cameras here.

Out of curiosity I have listed my top 10 picks in the survey below and you can vote what according to you was Fuji’s most significant camera. However, I’ll add the Fujifilm X100VI to the survey due to sheer incredible and historic success it is having.

I have also written an article about the top 10 Fujifilm camera flops in case you want to read it.

To read the full article and motivations of the various brands behind their picks, check out the article at dpreview.

NOTE: Some of the option I’ve put in the list might be controversial. But before you start to flame on me, check out in the reasoning behind my choices in this article. After that you can flame :).

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Major Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI Released with Autofocus Boost and More

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At the last X Summit in February, Fujifilm promised substantial Kaizen firmware love for several cameras to come between spring and summer.

Now, after the GFX100II and X-H2S also the Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI got their updates.

To see what else will come for which cameras in the near future, check out the dedicated article here.

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Pergear 25mm f/1.7 Released

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The affordable Pergear 25mm f/1.7 manual focus lens for Fujifilm X is now available for purchase at Amazon (shipped by Amazon and sold by JYphoto-NA).

  • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗣𝗦-𝗖-𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘀
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    Enhances performance in challenging lighting scenarios while providing precise control over depth of field for selective focus applications. This wide aperture lens excels in low-light conditions and produces striking bokeh, ideal for achieving artistic defocusing effects.
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    Multi-layer coating has been applied to individual elements to reduce flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy.
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    Manual focus design permits working with subjects as close as 7.87″”/ 20 cm away, this lens delivers exceptional close-up precision, capturing intricate details with clarity.
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Fujifilm X-T50 and XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8 to be Announced on May 16

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Not only the Fujifilm GFX100SII.

In fact, according to our trusted sources, Fujifilm will announce also the Fujifilm X-T50 and the new kit lens, the XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8, at the X Summit on May 16.

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Best-Selling Cameras at Mapcamera in FY2023

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Mapcamera (one of the largest retailers in Japan) shared the list of the most sold 20 cameras during their fiscal year 2023 (April 1 2023 to March 31 2024).

Fujifilm is the second most represented brand with 4 cameras. First comes Sony with 6 cameras. Canon and Nikon have three cameras listed. Ricoh has two cameras and Leica and OM one only.

  1. Nikon Z8
  2. Nikon Z f
  3. Sony α7C II
  4. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  5. Sony α7RV
  6. Sony α7IV
  7. Fujifilm X-T5
  8. Ricoh GR IIIx
  9. Sony α6700
  10. Canon EOS R8
  11. OM system OM-1
  12. Fujifilm X-H2
  13. Fujifilm X-T30 II
  14. Ricoh GR III
  15. Nikon Z fc
  16. Fujifilm X-S10
  17. Sony ZV-E10
  18. Leica Q3
  19. Canon EOS R10
  20. Sony ZV-E1

via Mapcamera

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