Fujifilm FF250003 Registered and FF250001 Still Not Launched: One Camera is Fujifilm X-E5


The FF250003 just showed up on Weibo, and the FF250001 was found a few months ago here. The Fujifilm GFX100RF ended up being the FF250004, so the FF250003 and FF250001 are currently unaccounted for, but we know one of them will be the Fujifilm X-E5, probably the FF250001 since it has a multiband wireless system compared to the FF250003 which has single band wireless, which is typically found in lower end cameras.

If you think the Fujifilm X-Half Frame is the other unannounced camera, it is not because we know for sure that the Fujifilm X-Half Frame is going to be the FF240003 based on numerous big leaks.

Unreleased models:
FF240003 / X-Half / CMIIT unregistered
FF250001 / Multi-band wireless
FF250003 / Single-band wireless

The following are recently confirmed models:
FF210002 / X-H2S / 2021-11-09 registered
FF210003 / X-H2 / 2022-06-20
FF220001 / X-T5 / 2022-08-24
FF230001 / GFX100 II / 2023-1-13 registered
FF220002 / X-S20 / 2023-2-3 registered
FF230002 / GFX100S II / 2023-6-19 registered
FF230003 / X100 VI / 2023-11-24 registered
FF240001 / X-T50 / 2023-12-08 registered
FF240002 / X-M5 / 2023-6-28 registered
FF240004 / GFX100RF / 2024-12-04 registered

via weibo

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TTArtisan 35mm F1.4 Tilt Announced


TTArtisan announced that the TTArtisan 35mm F1.4 Tilt lens for Fujifilm X-Mount which can now be ordered on Amazon.

  • Creator’s Favorite:With a tilt lens, real houses turn into tiny toys, cars become scale models and even people look like building block toy.Miniature-look videos are taking over social media, and now you can create your own with TTARTISAN’s tilt lens.
  • Focus Area not Parallel to CMOS:With the tilt function of a tilt lens, even at the same aperture, you can achieve sharp focus on diagonally positioned or receding subjects, delivering greater control over the plane of focus.
  • Focus Area Parallel to CMOS:Without tilt, this lens performs like a standard 35mm F1.4 lens. At large apertures, only subjects on the focal plane stay sharp, while the rest melt into creamy bokeh.
  • F1.4 Large Aperture:The F1.4 aperture creates beautiful bokeh, effortlessly capturing the ambiance of night scenes and shallow depth of field.
  • Control The Focus:With a tilt lens, you can keep one eye in sharp focus while letting the other blur, creating a unique and artistic portrait style.





 

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Fujifilm Announces Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025 + Statement About Tariffs


Fujifilm Announces Financial Results for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2025
TOKYO, May 8, 2025 – FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation announced today financial results for the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. For the fiscal year, revenue increased by 7.9% year-over-year to JPY3,195.8 billion. This growth was primarily supported by robust performance in the Electronics and Imaging businesses, and the favorable impact of exchange rates. Operating income rose 19.3% year-over-year to JPY330.2 billion, driven by revenue growth and currency effects. Net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings increased by 7.2% year-over-year to JPY261.0 billion.

For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the company projects record-high financial performance, with revenue of JPY3,280 billion driven by the commencement of operations at new large-scale Bio CDMO facilities. Operating Income is expected to grow 9.4% year-on-year, excluding one-time gains from asset sales and foreign exchange effects from the previous fiscal year, to reach JPY331.0 billion. Net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings is forecasted JPY262.0 billion. This outlook does not account for potential impacts of U.S. tariff policies.

The annual dividend for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, is forecasted at JPY65 per share, aligning with the company’s 15th consecutive annual dividend increase. For the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, the dividend is projected to increase further to JPY70 per share.

“We are pleased to announce record-high revenue, operating income, and net income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, the first year of our medium-term management plan, VISION2030,” says Teiichi Goto, president and chief executive officer, representative director, FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation. “These results were driven by strong performance in semiconductor materials within the Electronics segment, and solid growth in the Imaging segment, including the instax series and the X and GFX series digital cameras. Building on this momentum, our focus for the current fiscal year is to achieve continued growth by further expanding in the areas such as semiconductor materials for generative AI, and scaling operations in the Bio CDMO business. We are committed to accelerating progress towards the goals outlined in VISION2030 and establishing Fujifilm as a collection of global leading businesses.”

Fourth-quarter financial highlights from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025, by business segments
In the fourth quarter, revenue increased by 7.8% year-over-year to JPY868.3 billion. Operating income was JPY106.9 billion, increasing by 48.9% year-over-year. Net income attributable to FUJIFILM Holdings increased by 13.9% to JPY79.4 billion.

Imaging

  • Strong sales in instant photo systems and digital cameras drove revenue up by 14.1% year-over-year to JPY115.3 billion and operating income surged 1.9 times from the previous year to JPY24.2 billion.
  • In the Consumer Imaging business, steady demand for instax instant photo systems contributed to the increase in revenue.
  • In the Professional Imaging business, sales of digital cameras grew in China and Europe. The continued strong performance of last year’s digital cameras releases, including the X100VI, GFX100S II, X-T50 and X-M5 further bolstered overall sales.

Imaging Segment
In the Imaging segment, consolidated revenue amounted to ¥542.0 billion (up 15.4% year-over-year).
Consolidated operating income amounted to ¥139.2 billion (up 36.4% year-over-year).

In the consumer imaging business, revenue increased as sales of the instax instant photo systems remained strong. In the fiscal year under review, we launched a variety of new products, including the instax WIDE 400 wide-format analog camera, the instax Link 3 smartphone printer with advanced AR effect function, and the highend instax WIDE Evo, which offers the most extensive range of effects in the series, thereby offering new photography experiences that cater to a wide range of ages and user needs. Through the event-oriented instax Biz application, we are expanding the instax fan base in various fields such as games, sports and music. We will continue to expand the world of instax, enabling people to enjoy instant photo printing and further enhancing the joy and value of photography.

In the professional imaging business, solid sales of digital cameras drove revenue growth. In the fiscal year under review, we launched the FUJIFILM GFX100S II, the FUJIFILM X-T50 and the FUJIFILM X-M5. In March 2025, we announced the launch of the FUJIFILM GFX100RF—the first digital camera with a built-in lens in the GFX series—featuring both high image quality through a large-format image sensor approximately 1.7 times larger than a full-frame sensor, and a compact, lightweight design. We will continue to offer outstanding image quality with large format sensors in the GFX series and the best balance of image quality and size in the X series, providing attractive products for digital camera users and the film industry.

Tariffs
The impact of U.S. tariff policies is not factored into the full-year performance forecast stated above. However, as part of our risk assessment, the Company has assumed potential impacts stemming from a 10% general tariff as well as reciprocal tariff increases between the U.S. and China. The potential impact on the projected full-year operating income of ¥331.0 billion is estimated to be a negative USD 140 million as a baseline, with a fluctuation range of USD ±100 million, taking into account such measures as reevaluating our supply chain, further reducing costs, and restructuring our product and pricing strategie to minimize the impacts. Potential impacts from future tariff negotiations between the U.S. and other countries, as well as reduced product demand resulting from reciprocal tariff applications, are not included in this estimate due to the difficulty of making a reasonable assessment at this time. We will continue to pay close attention to these dynamics and take swift and necessary measures to minimize any impact on our performance.

For more details, please visit the Investor Relations section of Fujifilm website

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Viltrox 25mm f/1.7, 28mm f/4.5, and 35mm f/1.7 Firmware Updates Released


Viltrox 25mm f/1.7: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 28mm f/4.5: B&H Photo / Amazon
Viltrox 35mm f/1.7: B&H Photo / Amazon

All three firmware updates fix known issues for the Viltrox 25mm f/1.7, 28mm f/4.5, and 35mm f/1.7.

Viltrox 25mm f/1.7 Firmware 1.03 Download Here

Viltrox 28mm f/4.5 Firmware 1.03 Download Here

Viltrox 35mm f/1.7 Firmware 1.03 Download Here

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Sigma Announces Price Increases Coming Due To Trump’s Tariffs


We knew these increases were coming, but we still do not know how high prices will go. Sigma is giving us until May 31st to lock in order pricing before prices go up so do not delay if a purchase is in your future.

Sigma lenses can be found at B&H Photo and Amazon.

US Pricing Adjustments Starting June 2, 2025

Dear Sigma customers,

Thank you for your continued support and trust in Sigma. We are are sorry to inform you of an upcoming pricing adjustment to our products, effective June 2, 2025.

Due to the recent implementation of government-imposed tariffs, our costs at Sigma America have increased substantially. We have made every effort to absorb these added expenses, but the sustained impact of the tariffs now necessitates a price increase to ensure we can continue delivering the quality and service you expect.

Key details:

Current pricing will remain in effect for all orders placed and fulfilled by May 31, 2025, subject to product availability.

New pricing will take effect on June 2, 2025, and will apply to all new orders and any unfulfilled items.

We understand this is difficult news to hear, and please know this decision was not made lightly. We have always prided ourselves on delivering unmatched value to our customers, and we are doing everything we can to continue to do that while providing the same service and product excellence.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued partnership.

Sincerely,

Mark Amir-Hamzeh
President | Sigma America

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Tamron Q1 Financial Results: “Slump in Sales” Because Of “Risks And Uncertainty Over The Policies Of The New US Administration”



Tamron released their Q1 FY2025 financial results – here is the summary:

  • Sales decline in photographic products (Own-brand): Continued slump in sales in the US market, and reactionary decline in China market from high growth in 1Q, 2024.
  • Continuing geopolitical risks and uncertainty over the policies of the new U.S.
    administration have led to a widespread slowdown in overseas economies.
  • The JPY depreciation against USD, but appreciation against EUR.
  • Continuing higher material costs and rising labor costs due to inflation.
  • The market for interchangeable lens cameras and interchangeable lenses grew
    in both quantity and value, driven by steady demand for mirrorless cameras.

Tamron plans to launch six new lenses in 2025 (five more new lenses in addition to the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di III-A VC VXD):

  • Before 2023: approximately five new lenses per year
  • Initial medium-term management plan (2024-2026): 6 to 7 new lenses a year
  • New medium-term management plan (2024-2026): 10 new models a year starting from 2026

via Photorumors

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