Fujifilm X Summit Sydney Live Blog: Fujifilm GFX100S II, Fujifilm X-T50, Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6, Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8 and More Are Expected Tonight

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  • Two new cameras and lenses Fujifilm GFX100S II, Fujifilm X-T50, Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6, and Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8
  • Fujifilm expected double the demand of the X100V for the X100VI but orders far exceeded their expectations, but Fujifilm is increasing production
  • Fujifilm X-T50 announced
  • Compact without compromise that people should love for years to come
  • A new rounded shape that is more ergonomic (Funny no one mentioned this it stands out)
  • First X series camera with a film simulation dial
  • X-Processor 5 with advanced AF and 40.2 megapixel
  • 7 Stop IBIS at 438g
  • Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8 Announced
  • Takes the X-T50 to the next level at 240g
  • Internal zoom
  • Linear motors
  • Weatherproof
  • Standard zoom for all situations
  • 11 elements in 9 groups with 3 ASPH and 3 ED elements
  • 0.3x magnification at 24cm
  • 90th anniversary with 20 years of photographic know-how
  • Fujifilm finds color to be one of the most important aspects of photography which is why they put so much effort into film simulation
  • Fujifilm wants everyone to be able to experience large-format photography with the GFX
  • Fujifilm needed a proper lens for sport and wildlife photography for GFX
  • Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR Announced
  • 396mm equivalent super telephoto
  • The lens is 1,375g
  • 21 Elements in 14 groups with 2 Super ED and 5 ED lenses limit chromatic aberration
  • OIS is 6 stops
  • AF speed has fast and accurate AF thanks to its linear motors
  • You can shoot this lens like you would an XF lens
  • Fujifilm GFX100S II Announced
  • New GFX 102 MP CMOS II sensor
  • Highest image quality of all GFX cameras
  • ISO 80
  • Wider dynamic range with less noise
  • Advanced Auto Focus with improved algorithms
  • IBIS upgraded to 8 stops of anti-shake performance
  • 883g makes it the lightest 102MP GFX
  • X-T50 $1,399
  • X-T50 w XC16-50 $1,499
  • X-T50 w XF16-50 $1,799
  • XF16-50 $699
  • GF500mm $3,499
  • GFX100S II $4,999
  • All are available in June
  • Fujifilm launching a film simulation site
  • World Press Photo Competition 2024

Fujifilm X-T50
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Fujinon XF 16-50mm F/2.8-4.8
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Fujifilm GFX100SII
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Fujinon GF 500mm f/5.6
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