A new source (thanks a lot) has informed us about the shipping dates for the upcoming Fujifilm GFX gear.
Get Yours
Trust me.
The Fujifilm GFX100 II will blow your mind.
We have shown how it destroyed the Hasselblad X2D by the specs and it will be the biggest temptation ever launched for Full Frame users to ditch their smaller sensor and step up to something about 70% larger and fuller than full frame.
And today Fujifilm gives us a first glimpse into the Fujifilm GFX100 II with the video you can see above (screenshots below). We notice:
NOTE: I hear some claim this camera is called Fujifilm GFX100SII. But that’s FAKE. This is not the Fujifilm GFX100S II, but the Fujifilm GFX100II.
Get Yours (soon)
We already shared the specs comparison between the GFX100II, GFX100S and GFX100.
I initially also included the Hasselblad X2D in that comparison, but I realised that the X2D was just out of context in that comprehensive list.
The list had to be adjusted to best make sense.
For example, the GFX only comparison did not include the voice “joystick” or “eye autofocus” as all of the GFX cameras have it. But when comparing it to the Hasselblad X2D, the voice “joystick” and “eye AF” were important, since the X2D does not offer it and these are major things to consider when comparing these cameras.
That’s why I share the X2D comparison separately in this post.
It also helps to split up the discussion better and make this one a more X2D vs GFX centric discussion.
Also coming September 12:
Here is the specs comparison between the GFX100II, GFX100S and GFX100 based on all the rumors specs of the Fujifilm GFX100II.
There are some specs missing (size and weight for example), but I will share updates as soon as those leak too. But already now we have so many specs that we get a clear idea on how they differ.
100% of the leaked specs you find in the list have been leaked by FujiRumors. That’s why a massive thanks goes to our sources!
Also coming September 12:
Today I’ve learned a lesson.
Which lesson? I will tell you at the bottom.
First you have to know that so far we have spotted three camera registrations in the first half of 2023.
And because it takes Fujifilm between 1-4 months usually to release gear after registration, this would mean all three should come within this year.
And here comes the problem.
Given the lack of rumors about the third camera supposed to come in 2023, I told you yesterday here that I believe the registration could be for the vertical file transmitter grip for the GFX100II, but making clear that’s not a rumor, just a speculation of mine.
But after I’ve shared the video trusted sources (thanks!!!) reached out to me and corrected my speculation telling me this:
Now this is huge news. Consider that the FT-HX File Transmitter Grip for X-H2/S costs $1,000, a staggering $600 more over the regular X-H battery grip.
But what in the X-H world costs you $600 extra to get access to (frame.io C2C), you’ll get it built into the Fujifilm GFX100 II body for this price here.
And you know what that means.
It means that I have to get back at work to try to find out what the FF230002 is ;).
Lesson learned?
I have learned the lesson that I better don’t make any speculations, but just follow blindly the rumor-path my sources share with me.
So I will do just that.
By sharing more big rumors still before the launch of the GFX100II.
Fujifilm X Summit September 12 at 5 AM New York Time
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Fujifilm is teasing the September 12 event all over their social media, and to do so, they use the silhouette of a mysterious camera.
The camera we see is far from being the final Fujifilm GFX100 II, unless Fujifilm really decided to go for a camera without a shutter button. ;)
A photo of the camera itself leaked already here.
The X summit will take place on September 12 at 5AM New York time.
Gear coming September 12
According to our trusted sources, the Fujifilm GFX100 II will have a base ISO of 80 (compared to the ISO100 of current GFX cameras).
That’s potentially a good news, but let’s see how this translates into real life image quality on September 12, when the GFX100 II will be announced at the X Summit.
Fujifilm X Summit September 12 at 5 AM New York Time
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Fujifilm has just put their countdown for the X summit on September 12 on their YouTube page.
Of course the video can’t yet be watched (will start Sept. 12 at 5AM New York time).
But here is the thing.
As soon as the video was up, I extracted the tags of the video and saw that the full tag-list included terms like “GFX100 II”, “tilt shift” and more (see screenshot above). I tried again now, and the tags that unveil what’s coming are no longer there.
So luckily I was fast enough to grab them for you. ;)
Now let’s go over them.
Let’s start with the tags that 100% tell us what’s coming September 12.
According to my knowledge, also the Fujinon GF55mm f/1.7 should come on September 12.
Looking at the other tags gives us a sense on what the main focus of the event will be:
It’s interesting to see so much emphasis on the video side of things. And we already told you that the GFX100 II will bring several new features, such as Video touch-to-track Autofocus, Waveforms Monitor and Anamorphic Mode.
A tag that gives X series users hopes:
Now, there are no specific tags for Fujifilm X-Pro4, X-E5, X-S30, X-T6, X-T40, X-H3, X-H3S, X80, X100VI (X200) or whatever. So little hopes for any X series camera to come, otherwise they would have tagged it just like they tagged the GFX100 II.
But I’d already be very happy if behind that “X series” and “fujinon” would hide for example the unveil of a new X series lens roadmap, which is long overdue.
Anyway, overall a very GFX-centric event, with hope for X series tidbits too.
Fujifilm X Summit September 12 at 5 AM New York Time
GFX100II Rumors & More
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Tony Northrup made a video where they cover the Fujifilm GFX100 II rumors (btw, thanks Tony for mentioning FujiRumors as the source… it’s a rare thing these days ;)).
Now, since it covers what we have shared already, there is nothing new to find out for FujiRumors.
However, he has an explanation on what “angled top plate” could practically mean (and it would make a whole lot of sense), but he also has an intriguing theory regarding the future GFX camera lineup.
In fact, when guessing the price of the GFX100 II (the video was recorded before we leaked the price), Tony said:
I think the price is going to be lower than the original GFX100 because I think they want to sell more. And since I think they are combining the GFX100 and GFX100S, I think they are going to drop the price down to $8,500″
Now, if this was indeed the case, then merging 2 camera lines into 1 could simplify the lineup even more and maybe free up more resources for other concepts.
Maybe Fujifilm could add that more retro X-T styled Fujifilm GFX camera to the lineup that we have seen in form of a mockup already here. Or keep up developing the Fujifilm GFX-R rangefinder line at a faster pace.
Certainly it could be a possibility to merge GFX100 and GFX100S, especially now considering the size difference is no longer a major factor (optional battery grip) and also, looking at the leaked image, the GFX100 and GFX100S look to be very close in terms of ergonomics.
So guys, merging two lines to free up resources for other GFX concepts? What do you think about it?
