Fujifilm hold the first X summit at the GPP in Dubai, an event aimed to listen to customer feedback in the best Kaizen tradition and discuss about the Fujifilm future.
For example, Fujifilm asked people which X and GFX lenses they should make next and which firmware update should come next.
Sadly there was not much participation (hardly 50 comments), so let’s see what happens if I share the same polls here on FujiRumors, the only Fujifilm community that can collect several thousands of votes within a few hours ;).
You find Fujifilm’s future X and GF lens survey down below.
Big news: just as we rumored a few days ago, the Fujifilm X-T3 will get a major firmware update, centered on autofocus improvements. It will come in April. Fujifilm showed a video demo of the improvements, and it was fairly impressive. Better face and eye tracking.
Here is the entire 1 hour and 48 minutes video summed up in key points for you. You’re welcome :).
XF35mmF1.4 vs XF33mmF1.0: the XF 33/1 needs to be twice as big, since it needs to let in and correct twice the light
XF33mmF1 has more than twice lens elements than the XF35/1.4
to correct aberration on the XF33mm f/1.0 you need around 7-10 glass front elements
the XF35mmF1.4 has only 7 elements overall
the backside of the XF33mm f/1.0 has about 8 to 10 glass elements
overall the XF33mm f/1.0 has more than twice the lens elements
the 7 to 10 glass elements on the front of the 33/1 weight about 200 gram
challange is to move heavy lens elements precisely during autofocus
Toshi was not satisfied with the size of the lens, but he understands the challenges of developing it. However, he invites engineers to make it still as small and light as possible
XF16mm f/2.8 and XF 16-80mm f/4 working protoypes
XF16mmf/2.8 announcement soon
XF16-80mmf/4 will follow. Launch later this year. Lens feels really light
Future X and GF lenses
Fujifilm asks people which lenses Fujifilm should develop next – FujiRumors added the polls down below
Tilt shift lens is very likely to come next for G mount system
Zack Arias agrees with FujiRumors and he does not want a 35/1.4 MK II because he does not want the 35/1.4 magic to go lost
development costs of new lenses are very high
FUTURE GFX CONCEPTS and GFX CAMERAS – starts 59:39
GFX Concepts
Mirrorless should be free from all legacy
Fujifilm shows design mock-ups of GFX
they show a very small cubic and modular GFX, where you can attach a grip unit and viewfinder unit. So you can build the GFX according to your style (full video here and original full video here)
the modular GFX is just a mockup, but Fujifilm hopes it won’t take long to create such a small device
Medium format size can be reduced a lot, but there are challenges, for example a smaller shutter unit and better battery efficiency
with global shutter Fujifilm can make it smaller
The clear message here is: don’t worry, we are going to make the GFX system a whole lot smaller. So invest into GFX, and we will deliver you also a super-compact body one day.
GFX 100
Fujifilm shows a working prototype of GFX100 and they take a sample on stage, including pixel peeping
at 100MP the benefits of medium format shine, because it’s easier to design lenses that resolve 100MP for MF than for full frame or APS-C
hand-holdable medium format camera thanks to IBIS
GFX100 will cost around $10,000, but final decision has not yet been made
250+ total firmware updates made since the original X100 has been introduced
They show upcoming firmware of X-T3 with significant autofocus improvement. Better face detection, better tracking, better eye AF. Coming in April. Check it out in the video embedded above or on youtube at 1:28:35
Fujifilm also said they will give us the opportunity to switch between faces with the new firmware
survey about which firmware should come next
they official mention Kaizen as their philosophy
Q&A
Fujifilm is studying the rating system
Adobe X-Trans support: Adobe says that for them to get good results with X-Trans is difficult, it’s a lot of work. Fujifilm will support Adobe for better processing
People ask for complete Camera Remote App redesign
Fujifilm is working on improved camera remote app
There will be more X summits, and you can interact at slido here, and of course you will be the first to know, if you follow FujiRumors on Facebook, Instagram, RSS-feed and Twitter.
Modular GFX with Viewfinder and GripModular GFXModular GFX with GripGFX modularXF 33mm designValue of AngleValue of Angle ChartX-T3 April FirmwareFirmware Wishlist
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.
Fujifilm X-T3 firmware version 2.10 has just been released. You can download it here.
Recording over 4GB movie file as one file Movie files are no longer split when the file reaches 4GB file size. The file is recorded as one file providing an SD memory card greater than 32GB is used (excludes 32GB) (*1).
*1：By using SD memory cards less than or equal to 32GB, movie recording will continue without interruption when the file size reaches 4GB, however subsequent footage will be recorded to a separate file.
Note：Format SD memory cards before first use, and be sure to reformat all memory cards after using them in a computer or other device.
Now that the Canon RP has leaked, apotelyt has added it to its database.
We don’t think it makes sense to compare the Canon RP to the Fujifilm X-T3, since the more affordable Fujifilm X-T3, plays in another league when it comes to video and stills specifications.
It makes more sense to compare the Canon RP to the Fujifilm X-T20.
And actually it would make even more sense to compare it to the upcoming Fujifilm X-T30, but for that comparison we have to wait until February 14.
I list what Apotelyt writes below, but at the end I add a few notes.
Arguments in favor of the Canon EOS RP:
More detail: Offers more megapixels (26.2 vs 24MP) with a 5% higher linear resolution.
Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
Richer colors: Larger sensor generates images with better, more accurate colors.
More dynamic range: Capable of capturing a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
Better low-light sensitivity: Can be used in poorly lit environments and still produce good images.
Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
More flexible LCD: Has swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.1 vs 2.0).
Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
More modern: Reflects 2 years of technical progress since the X-T20 launch.
Advantages of the Fujifilm X-T20:
Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor’s full resolution potential.
Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
More compact: Is smaller (118x83mm vs 133x85mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
Less heavy: Has a lower weight (by 102g or 21 percent) and is thus easier to take along.
Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (44 percent cheaper at launch).
More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in January 2017).
We don’t really agree with this list completely, since the Canon EOS RP has only 2 more megapixel over the X-T20, but has an anti-aliasing filter, which means it won’t have more details than the X-T20. And given the X-Trans array, it also won’t control moirè better.
Also, colors have more to do with the processor, rather than the sensor, hence we can’t really say the Canon EOS RP has “richer colors” due to the sensor.
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