Fujilove Podcast with Fujifilm Manager Victor Ha: About the Growth of the Fujifilm Community, the X100VI and Much more

Marc Sadowski, host of the asweome FujiLove podcast, had a special guest on his show: Fujifilm USA manager Victor Ha.

They talk about all things Fujifilm, with the focus on the X100VI, film simulations, insights as to the growth of Fujifilm’s photography community, growth of new markets, etc.

Down below are just some excerpts. Make sure to listen to the whole podcast at FujiLove here.

  • X100 line everyday carry camera
  • always a successful line
  • when a camera is announced, there is a spike in sales for that camera of course
  • then, typically, a camera can last (in terms of sales) between 18 to 24 months
  • but in 2020 there were lockdowns. People were a lot at home and had lots of time to pass on social media, needing to find things to spend time and pass the day. People looked into photography
  • the X100VI started to gain traction because of what happened on social media
  • social media, the revival of film photography and Covid had an impact on the success of the X100V. But social media had the biggest impact
  • when X100VI was announced, nothing could have prepared Fujifilm for the sheer amount of request for that camera
  • Fujifilm is doing its best to fulfill orders
  • Fujifilm tried in several way (software, hand checking) to battle scalpers in regards to X100VI orders
  • What Fujifilm noticed, is that the X100VI got very popular also among people who are primary creators in another field that is not photography (chef, hair stylist). Professional in another creative field and they use photography to show what they are creating to other people
  • also popularity among younger generation, who use different media to express their creativity
  • film simulations and getting JPEG out of camera have become more important

Major Firmware Updates for X-T5, X-H2, X-H2S, X-S20 (Reala Ace, AF Bug Fix) and X100VI, GF80mmF1.7 Updates Too

Fujifilm has released major firmware updates for 5th generation Fujifilm cameras as well as a minor one for the Fujifilm X100VI and the Fujinon GF80mmF1.7.

It brings Reala Ace to older 5th generation cameras, fixes the autofocus bug and more.

A final note: In recent weeks, numerous videos have surfaced online highlighting issues with Fujifilm’s autofocus. While I covered this topic, I also urged YouTubers to clarify that these problems are limited to a few specific Fujifilm camera models and they are the result of a buggy firmware update.

The problem?

Well, now Fujifilm fixed it, but those videos will remain online forever as they are, with general statements about the overall AF performance of Fujifilm cameras being worst than 10+ years old Sony cameras. And people who watch those videos, will not be aware that this was caused by a bug in a the firmware that has been fixed by Fujifilm within a few weeks.

I mean, I am all in favour of reporting about issues, as long as the proper context is given.

Firmware Details

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It’s All About the Latest and Greatest: Fujifilm X100VI, X-T50, GFX100SII, GF500mm, XF16-50mm Review Roundup

Today we are going to cover the latest and greatest gear launched in 2024 in this dedicated roundup.

We will cover the Fujifilm X100VI, the Fujifilm X-T50, the Fujifilm GFX100SII the Fujinon XF16-50mm and the Fujinon GF500mmF5.6.

Written Reviews

Video Reviews

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DxO adds Fujifilm X100VI Support

DxO has added support for the Fujifilm X100VI.

New Cameras Supported

  • Fujifilm X100VI
  • Leica SL3

New Lenses Supported

  • Fujifilm X100VI Lens
  • Panasonic Lumix S 28-200mm F4.0-7.1 Macro
  • Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN (L mount)
  • Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN C (C021) (L mount)
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS with SEL TC1.4x
  • Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS with SEL TC2x
  • Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 (Nikon Z)
  • Viltrox AF 20mm F2.8 Z (Nikon Z)
  • Viltrox 23mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)
  • Viltrox 33mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)
  • Viltrox 56mm F1.4 ZX (Nikon Z DX)

A full list of DxO-supported cameras & lenses can be found on the DxO Supported Cameras & Lenses page.

X100VI Stock Check

Fujifilm X100VI Shipping Status: 75% of Orders Shipped (via FR) and Production Increase Completed in Summer

Fujifilm X100VI Shipping

I keep getting questions from fellow FR-readers about the shipping situation for the Fujifilm X100VI.

Well, I do not have any privileged insights. But I know what Fujifilm told us:

Other than that, I can’t say more.

But what I can do is to look up at the BHphoto preorders done via FujiRumors and give you some data.

DISCLAIMER: these are orders made using our Fujifilm X100VI affiliate links and as such they represent only the reality on FujiRumors, which is just an imperceptible drop of water in the vast ocean of X100VI preorders. This means that the shipment data we share today is not representative (nor probably anywhere near to realistic) for the worldwide shipment data.

With that said, let’s check it out.

According to our data I can say that so far BHphoto was able to ship out 75% (actually 75,05%) of all X100VI ordered via FujiRumors affiliate link. This means that 25% of you guys, who ordered via FujiRumors, are still waiting to get yours shipped.

Given the circumstances, 75% shipped X100VI cameras in 3 months is not so bad. Maybe FR-readers are also just well organised you guys made sure to quickly pre-order the X100VI right in the first minutes/hours after launch in order to be high on the waiting list.

Anyway, there are 25% of you guys waiting, but with the production increase incoming I hope that at least within summer you’ll get your camera.

The Fujifilm X100VI is a fantastic piece of gear and I am sure you’ll have lots of joy with it…

… and if not, you can always sell it overpriced on the web :D

 

After the Colossal Fujifilm X100VI Success: Fixed Lens Cameras to Storm the Market, but X100VI Will Rule Them All – and Here is Why!

The rumors about future fixed lens cameras from other brands are intensifying.

And I get it that other brands might be interested in launching their own fixed lens cameras considering that:

  • the Fujifilm X100VI is the best selling camera of the last 15 years at least
  • the Ricoh GRIII is so successful, that Ricoh decided to stop to take orders in a couple of countries
  • the Leica Q3 is enjoying great success too

Now, out of the three cameras mentioned above, the Fujifilm X100VI is the best selling camera by a very large margin.

But, if the rumors are accurate, there might soon me much more competition coming for the Fujifilm X100VI and certainly this motivated Fujifilm to rapidly increase production of the X100VI in order to sell as units as possible before more competition hits the market.

But as much as I welcome future competition, there are two crucial advantage that the Fujifilm X100VI has over other brands.

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Fujifilm Spreads Firmware Love :: X-T50, GFX100SII and (LOTS) More Rumors :: X100VI Creative Shipping and More

Here are the articles shared in April that you should not have missed.

Top Rumors

Top 10 Articles

  1. Major Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI Released with Autofocus Boost and More
  2. Fujifilm X-T50 – This is the Sensor (Surprised?) and it Will Have IBIS
  3. Fujifilm Revolutionizes X100VI Distribution With Spectacular Pop-Up Shops in Iconic Locations
  4. The New Kit: Fujifilm X-T50 to be Announced Together with XF16-50mmF2.8-4.8
  5. It Looks Like Fujifilm Can’t Get Rid of One of Its BEST Cameras (Despite Massive Discount) and Here is Why!
  6. Major Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-H2S, GFX100II and FT-XH with Autofocus Boost, Touch-to-Track AF in Video and More!
  7. Fujifilm Keeps Struggling: X-S20 and X100VI Orders Stopped (Again) in Japan and More Manufacturing Struggles (Instax Wide 300 included)
  8. Fujifilm X Summit on May 16: What is Coming and What Not, What is Rumored and What We Hope For
  9. LEAKED: Fujifilm X-T50 Image
  10. Major Firmware Update for X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI – New Features Guide Released and Where is Reala Ace?

Top Videos

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Fujifilm X100VI – A Massive Roundup: 40MP Sharper than 26MP (Spoiler: YES!) and Much More!

Don’t Panic ! :)

A Hello Kitty Fujifilm X100VI?

Well, Fujifilm has given us Hello Kitty Fujifilm camera in the past. :)

But don’t panic. As far as I know Fujifilm has no plans to launch such a version. But maybe you can ask fellow FR-reader Christian about it, since he shared it in the comments on FR here. But until I don’t hold this Hello Kitty thing in my own hands, I will trust this is a rendering

The true undertaking by Fujifilm is not launching new X100VI special versions, but deliver the regular ones that are on order and people are waiting for.

And if you are waiting for your copy too, here is a roundup for you.

Lots is covered. From the comprehensive review made by Pal2Tech to the take of PetaPixel and the Northrups on the X100VI, an in-depth review of Gordon from Cameralabs and also some channels that are currently smaller, but do a great service to the Fujifilm community, such as the one of Luca Petralia.

In the first video shared below, The Hybrid Shooter looks at the resolving power of the 40MP X100VI over the 26MP X100V. His conclusion: there is definitely a sharpness boost and added crop capability. So if sharper images and more cropping power is what you want, then the X100VI will do the job.

Fujifilm X100VI Roundup

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Major Firmware Update for X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI – New Features Guide Released and Where is Reala Ace?

Fujifilm has just released major firmware updates for the Fujifilm X-T5, X-H2, X-S20 and X100VI.

As usual, there were many disappointed that REALA ACE is not part of the update. I try to reply them all in the various posts I made on social media, but I thought at this point it is best to highlight it again in this article, in the hope the message comes through this time.

Fujifilm promised two major firmware updates: one coming in spring and one in summer. And it’s the one in summer that will bring Reala Ace to other 5th generation cameras.

What will come and when dedicated article here.

So, I hope this helps to mitigate the disappointment that Reala Ace did not come this time around. ;)

Nonetheless, what we got today is already a significant update, so much so that for all the cameras mentioned above (except for X-S20), Fujifilm has released new features guide so that you can learn how to properly use the new features

New Features Guide

Level Up!