CineD: Fujifilm X100VI Launch Interview – Why China, X100VI Production Volume, and Cinima Camera?

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 22, 2024

Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon (Silver : Black) / Moment / Adorama

CineD always has some great interviews with Fujifilm and the above is no different so feel free to give it a watch or check out the key points below

  • X100VI is for photo enthusiasts who don’t like to compromise on image quality and it appeals to film photographers
  • First camera with ND and IBIS and it wasn’t difficult to do because the ND filter is part of the shutter mechanism
  • It would not be easy to do both in an interchangeable-lens camera because of the way the space in the image sensor stack works out
  • Fujifilm X100V was very popular and sold exceptionally well so Fujifilm doubled their capacity
  • Fujifilm has its highest manufacturing capacity in China, most of the camera parts come from China, and China’s manufacturing quality is equivalent to Japan’s so it made sense to manufacture the camera in China
  • REALA ACE will come to other 5th-generation cameras
  • Fujifilm is aware that customers want a Fujifilm Cinema Camera, but there are no concrete plans at the moment, but it could change tomorrow
  • Next X Summit in Sydney Australia

They finished up with please everyone buy this camera, but sales have been very strong by all accounts so the plea is really really unnecessary.

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FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO, XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR, XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR, XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR Update

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 21, 2024


XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Firmware Ver.1.32 Download Here

The firmware update Ver.1.32 from Ver.1.31 incorporates the following issue:

The following bugs that were confirmed with the Ver. 1.30 firmware update have been fixed.

The bug was that the image taken becomes abnormal exposure depending on the combination of the focal length and aperture value.

Note: “Improved exposure tracking during zoom operation” that was implemented with Ver. 1.30 is also included with this revised version. Make sure to update the camera’s firmware to the latest version to enable this improvement.

[Applicable cameras]
X-H2S (Ver.5.10 or later), X-H2 (Ver.3.10 or later), X-T5 (Ver.2.10 or later), X-T4 (Ver.2.10 or later), X-T3 (Ver.5.10 or later), X-S20 (Ver.1.20 or later) and X-S10 (Ver.3.10 or later)

XF16-80mmF4 R OIS WR Firmware Ver.1.20 Download Here

The firmware update Ver.1.20 from Ver.1.10 incorporates the following issue:

Exposure tracking during zoom operation is improved when using the following cameras.

[Applicable cameras]
X-H2S (Ver.5.10 or later), X-H2 (Ver.3.10 or later), X-T5 (Ver.2.10 or later), X-T4 (Ver.2.10 or later), X-T3 (Ver.5.10 or later), X-S20 (Ver.1.20 or later) and X-S10 (Ver.3.10 or later)
Note:Make sure to update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

XF18-120mmF4 LM PZ WR Firmware Ver.1.10 Download Here

The firmware update Ver.1.10 from Ver.1.00 incorporates the following issue:

Exposure tracking during zoom operation is improved when using the following cameras.

[Applicable cameras]
X-H2S (Ver.5.10 or later), X-H2 (Ver.3.10 or later), X-T5 (Ver.2.10 or later), X-T4 (Ver.2.10 or later), X-T3 (Ver.5.10 or later), X-S20 (Ver.1.20 or later) and X-S10 (Ver.3.10 or later)
Note:Make sure to update the camera’s firmware to the latest version before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO Ver.1.22.0 Download Here

The software update Ver.1.22.0 incorporates the following issues:

Applicable model for the “FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO” is added.

Applicable model : FUJIFILM X100VI

A bug is fixed that prevented the application from starting with Ver.1.20.1 under macOS11 or lower operating systems.

Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon (Silver : Black) / Moment / Adorama

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Fujifilm X100VI vs Fujifilm X100V: What Are The Differences

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 20, 2024


Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon (Silver : Black) / Moment / Adorama

If it’s not broken don’t fix it, or at least that is what Fujifilm believes about the X100 line of cameras. Remarkably little has changed over the years with one of Fujifilm’s most popular cameras, but is it worth the upgrade? I have been watching many videos about the X100VI and while I want one I think I will try to pick up a refurbished X100V if prices come down to something reasonable. Don’t get me wrong the Fujifilm X100VI is a beast of a camera, but I still feel like the X100V is plenty for my needs if prices come down thanks to the X100VI being highly available, but I will have to wait and see. Until then you can see how the cameras differ above.

BTW B&H Photo  just posted some new X100V in stock

Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm X100V:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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Fujifilm X100V In Stock Save $200 Instead of Getting X100VI

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 20, 2024


I was pretty sure we would never see the day that the Fujifilm X100V was in stock somewhere since Fujifilm timed its discontinuation to coincide with the launch of the X100VI, but B&H Photo has some in stock right now if you would like to save $200 and you do not want IBIS clunking around in your camera when it is turned off.

Fujifilm X100V:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

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Fujifilm X100VI Post Launch Coverage and Preorders Begin

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 20, 2024

Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Moment / Adorama / Amazon (Silver : Black)

Press Release

Hands-on/Reviews/Previews/Etc…

Sample Photos

Next X Summit

Limited Edition Camera 1934 Cameras For $1,999

Video Hands-on/Reviews/Previews/Etc…

Read More »

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Fujifilm X Summit Tokyo 2024 Live Blog – Fujifilm X100VI Imminent

By Louis Ferreira | Published: February 20, 2024

Fujifilm X100VI Silver and Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon (Silver : Black) / Moment / Adorama

Tonight we expect the announcement of the Fujifilm X100VI which has been impossible to get since Tiktockers decided it was the best so make sure to preorder if you hope to get one of these fun cameras.

Live Blog:

  • Fujifilm is celebrating its 90th anniversary
  • Fujifilm’s imaging business is thriving
  • Fujifilm X100VI announced
  • 40MP 5th generation imaging technology
  • Talking about the GFX100II and 90th-anniversary emphasizing video
  • Fujifilm has put a lot of energy into video, but they haven’t forgotten about photography
  • Fujifilm is committed to expanding photography
  • The Fujifilm X100VI represents Fujifilm’s core values prioritizing photography
  • Six stop IBIS
  • ISO 125
  • Latest AI AF
  • 6.2k 30p with 4:2:2 10-bit
  • 450 shots NP-W126S
  • ERF Electronc rangefinder
  • Timeless value photography project launched as a result of X100
  • The same lens as the X100V can resolve 40.2MP
  • Conversion lenses also support 40MP
  • REALA ACE photo simulator with grain and color effects goes with Provia
  • IBIS only added 43g to the X100V weight
  • Improved grip design
  • New motion blur compensation from the gyro data
  • Frame.io without additional accessories
  • Two-way tilt LCD
  • All previous model accessories can be used
  • The camera can be dust and weather-resistant with AR-X100 accessories
  • New Fujifilm 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 Kit lens
  • New X Camera App 2.0 comes with background download and equipment list and will be compatible with all X cameras
  • X-H2 and X-H2S will improve AF
  • Other 5th-generation devices will get REALA ACE
  • Limited edition camera
  • Next X Summit in Sydney Australia

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