Fujifilm GFX100RF User Manual


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Fujifilm released the user manual for the Fujifilm GFX100RF. You can get the pdf version here and the website version here.

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SG-Image 25mm F1.8 Lens Coming Soon


SG-Image announced a 55mm f/1.8 a few months ago. Their next lens will be an SG-Image 25mm f/1.8 for X and E Mount. SG-Image lenses are hard to find in the US, but its designs should show up soon on Amazon.

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DPR: Fujifilm GFX100RF Interview – Content Credentials, Hybrid Viewfinder, Aspect Ratios, And More


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DPReview has an interesting interview with Fujifilm managers Makoto Oishi, senior manager of GFX product planning, Yuji Igarashi, Manager of Fujifilm’s Professional Imaging Group and TJ Yoneda, assistant manager of GFX product planning. You can read it in full here or check out excerpts below. Also, the GFX100RF X-Lab videos that I translated were pulled, so the only information from them can still be found here.

  • The GFX100RF is made for street and documentary medium format photographers since its being small and light weight were the priorities
  • The GFX100RF wasn’t designed to look like the X100VI
  • The GFX100RF is more luxurious with its milled aluminum top made from a single piece of aluminum
  • This is the first time Fujifilm has milled a block of aluminum for a camera
  • With milling, they can develop any complicated, complex shape
  • It takes about 5 hours to turn an aluminum ingot into a GFX100RF top plate
  • The lens hood adapter ring goes one way, so the hook attaches only one way and is easy to align
  • Since the lens isn’t interchangeable, they can place the first element very close to the sensor, which is almost the size of the sensor
  • Several focal lengths and apertures were considered, but they picked based on what would allow for the best, most compact design
  • The camera is easy to hand-hold at low shutter speeds, and IBIS would have made the camera too big
  • Using a digital teleconverter should be fine with 102MP
  • Fujifilm thinks a digital teleconverter is better on this camera than an optical attachment, but if users want adapters, Fujifilm can consider it
  • The analog aspect ratio button is a connection between analog and digital technology
  • Fujifilm wants new medium format customers, and they think the aspect ratio dial that lets you control JPEG aspect ratios will help
  • Aspect ratios can be chosen in other Fujifilm cameras, but it can be clunky to use menus or a function button, so a dial was the solution
  • Fujifilm didn’t use a hybrid viewfinder because the magnification would be too small for such a high-resolution camera
  • Fujifilm created mock-ups of hybrid viewfinders for the camera
  • If the GFX100RF came with an optical viewfinder, it would have to cover 20mm of range when using the teleconverter, which would make the guide-lines too small so they went EVF
  • Fujifilm is still working on content credentials and how to implement CAI and the C2PA
  • Fujifilm believes content credentials are important because of AI
  • The entire industry must reach a standard for content credentials to work
  • If users or Fujifilm have to pay for content credentials, then most will not want it
  • Content credentials are not about AI vs photography as much as transparency

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New Fringer EF-FX Ultra Canon EF Focal Reducer – Make Your Full Frame EF F/2.8 Zooms F/2 Zooms


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This adapter from Fringer will make your Canon EF24-70mm F/2.8 into an F/2 zoom for X-mount or turn any f/2.8 zoom into an f/2 zoom!

We are pleased to announce that Fringer EF-FX Ultra (FR-FX071) is released!


It is a focal reducer/speed booster version of the well-known Fringer EF-FX series, which adapts EF mount lenses to Fujifilm X cameras while keeping full-frame lenses’ optical performance as much as possible. It features a newly designed 2-group 5-element optic. Unlike some similar products in the market, the priority of the new design is image quality. To achieve this goal, we even sacrificed the magnification ratio a little bit, i.e., to about 0.74x. The new adapter has similar AF performance and compatibility as EF-FX Pro III.


Using this adapter, the focal length will be reduced and the aperture will be wider. For example, a EF24-70mm F/2.8 lens will become approximately 17-51mm F/2.0.

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How Trump’s Tariffs Could Impact the Camera Industry—Separating Fact from Clickbait


Before addressing the details, let me clearly state that I strongly oppose exploiting global disruptions to drive profits, especially within photography media. While we are a small business and genuinely appreciate it when our readers click affiliate links, using fear tactics to prompt premature camera purchases is unethical. Unfortunately, some larger competitors are currently employing such tactics—not just out of greed but due to a fundamental misunderstanding of global trade. I’ll try to summarize the situation concisely, but please bear with me if some points require additional depth or explanation.

As someone experienced with global business, politics, and trade law, I can confidently say that companies anticipated these tariffs well in advance. Camera manufacturers responded by shipping as much inventory to the U.S. as possible before the tariffs took effect. Whether or not we like to admit it, American consumers represent a huge market opportunity; therefore, the U.S. often receives supply-chain priority, partly explaining recent overseas shortages. Of course, not every company navigated this challenge equally well, and ongoing supply-chain disruptions only complicated the situation further. Thankfully, recent efforts by manufacturers to diversify their production locations will help mitigate long-term risks.

Given the current political climate—and particularly the unpredictability associated with President Trump—it remains possible that these tariffs could be short-lived. If tariffs persist, however, manufacturers have several strategies at their disposal to minimize consumer price increases. One common method is to intentionally delay or “slow-roll” the launch of new camera models. This approach allows companies to achieve lower manufacturing costs over time through increased scale and production efficiencies. In the short term, manufacturers may absorb some tariff-related expenses themselves to maintain consumer goodwill. Nevertheless, if tariffs remain long-term, any short-term price relief will likely be offset by higher pricing in future product generations.

Another potential strategy involves relocating production to countries with lower tariff rates or even to the United States, a move that would likely attract government incentives and political favor. Such major operational shifts require time and careful planning, further incentivizing manufacturers to slow the pace of new product releases. Companies understand that significantly increasing prices could stifle the growing enthusiasm for photography gear among consumers, so careful negotiation and strategic planning have already begun.

Ultimately, camera manufacturers prefer to stay out of political controversies and are motivated to maintain positive relationships with their customers. While slight price increases may occur as existing inventories are depleted, catastrophic price surges or severe product shortages are unlikely in the immediate term. The real impact of sustained tariffs—should they persist—would most likely be felt in subsequent product generations, when manufacturers’ ability to absorb tariff-related costs becomes significantly more limited.

If you’ve been persuaded into panic-buying and your purchase stretches your budget, it might be wise to reconsider and perhaps cancel your order. However, if you were already planning to purchase a camera soon, securing your current price could be beneficial. If you choose to proceed with your purchase, we would genuinely appreciate your support by using one of our affiliate links. We deeply value this community and always strive to maintain your trust. Thank you for reading.

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Fujifilm QuickSnap Updated Packaging

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Notice Regarding Packaging Specification Changes for “Utsurun Desu” and Domestic Price Revisions for Certain Photographic Film Products

Dear Customers,

Thank you very much for your continued support of Fujifilm products.

Fujifilm Imaging Systems Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Koji Matsumoto) would like to inform you of changes to the packaging specifications of our lens-equipped film product, “Utsurun Desu.”

Additionally, due to the continued rise in costs for materials, raw ingredients, and transportation, we have made efforts to absorb these expenses through improved production efficiency and cost-cutting measures. However, it has become increasingly difficult to offset these rising costs through corporate efforts alone. As such, we will implement price revisions for certain photographic film products, including “Utsurun Desu.”

We kindly ask for your understanding in light of these circumstances.

We look forward to your continued patronage of Fujifilm products.

* The exterior design will be changed from a gusset (bag) to a paper box. The exterior design and the label design will also be changed.
* The name will be changed from “Utsurundesu Simple Ace 27-Exposure” to “Fujicolor Utsurundesu 27-Exposure.”
* The product specifications of the camera itself remain the same as before.

Product Name Shipping time
Fujicolor disposable camera, 27 shots April 2025

2. Price change date, applicable products and change (price increase) rate

Price change date Selected products size Revision (price increase) rate *1
April 1, 2025 Color Negative Film 135 Approximately 21% to 22%
Film with lens 135 Approximately 44%
Reversal Film 135/120 Approximately 31-52%

*1 This is the revision (price increase) rate for our shipping price.

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