New model in the SX series of integrated telephoto cameras

New model in the SX series of integrated telephoto cameras
Equipped with the brightest lens in the SX series, it achieves optical performance that captures subjects clearly even at night
It combines a 32x optical zoom with a focal length of 12.5mm to 400mm in a compact, lightweight body, making it suitable for portable operation.

FUJIFILM Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshikazu Goto) has developed a new model in its SX Series of integrated telephoto cameras, combining a 32x optical zoom with a compact, lightweight body. This model is scheduled for release in early 2026. This latest telephoto camera in the SX Series features a 1/1.8-inch effective image size *1 , covering a wide focal length range from 12.5mm wide-angle to 400mm telephoto, all while boasting a compact, lightweight body measuring approximately 300mm in length and weighing approximately 3.9kg. Equipped with the series’ brightest F2.8 lens, it captures subjects clearly, even at night. In addition to traditional fixed-mounted applications such as border and port surveillance and infrastructure inspections, the camera is also suitable for a wide range of applications, including on-board use on vehicles and ships, which has become increasingly common in recent years, and as a portable, temporary surveillance camera for live events and construction sites. Fujitsu will exhibit the new model at DSEI UK, one of the world’s largest defense and security exhibitions, which will be held in London, UK from September 9th to 12th, 2025.

Long-distance cameras are widely used for monitoring distant locations such as borders, forests, airports, ports, and highways. Furthermore, due to the aging of social infrastructure and the resulting labor shortages for inspection work, their use for remote inspections is also increasing. Fujifilm has been marketing the SX Series of integrated long-distance cameras since 2019, leveraging its long-standing optical and image processing technologies. The lineup has now been expanded with the release of the FUJIFILM SX800, which features a 40x optical zoom covering focal lengths from 20mm to 800mm, and the FUJIFILM SX1600, which covers a wide angle of 40mm to 1600mm. The SX Series has been well-received for its high-speed, high-precision AF and vibration-reduction system, allowing it to instantly capture clear images of objects several kilometers away.

This newly developed model leverages the optical technology developed for 4K/8K broadcast and cinema camera lenses, featuring a newly developed F2.8 lens—the brightest in the SX Series. It captures subjects with clear, low-noise images even in dark environments, such as at night. Furthermore, by developing the lens and camera as a single unit, we optimized the size, achieving a 32x optical zoom covering a wide range from a 12.5mm wide angle to a 400mm telephoto lens, while maintaining a lightweight, compact body measuring approximately 300mm in length and weighing approximately 3.9kg. In addition to traditional fixed installations, this model offers flexible portability for applications such as mounting on ships and vehicles, which has become increasingly popular, as well as monitoring event venues, disaster and crime scenes, where fixed cameras are not possible.

We will continue to develop groundbreaking products that meet the needs of our customers and the market by leveraging the unique optical technology we have cultivated through the development of a wide range of lenses, including 4K/8K broadcast and cinema camera lenses, and the cutting-edge image processing technology used in our GFX and X Series digital cameras.

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Newly developed 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens “FUJINON UA22x4.8BERD”


Newly developed 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens “FUJINON UA22x4.8BERD”
A compact and lightweight body measuring 252mm in length and weighing 2.2kg, it offers 4.8mm wide-angle shooting and 22x zoom.
Active in a variety of scenes, including news reporting, studio photography, and sports broadcasting

FUJIFILM Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshikazu Goto) has developed the FUJINON UA22x4.8BERD (hereinafter “UA22x4.8”), a highly mobile and versatile 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens that covers a wide range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto. The UA22x4.8 is compatible with broadcast cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensors, and boasts a 4.8mm wide-angle shooting and a high 22x magnification in a compact and lightweight body measuring approximately 252mm in length and weighing approximately 2.2kg. Its functionality makes it ideal for a variety of scenarios, from news coverage requiring mobility and studio shooting to sports broadcasts where a sense of realism is required. Fujifilm plans to release the UA22x4.8 as a new addition to its lineup of 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lenses in spring 2026. The UA22x4.8 will be exhibited as a reference model at IBC2025, the international broadcasting equipment exhibition to be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from September 12th to 15th, 2025.

In professional filming environments such as news reporting, studio photography, and sports broadcasts, there is steady demand for a versatile zoom lens that can cover a wide range of focal lengths from wide-angle to telephoto. In response to this need, Fujifilm released the FUJINON UA18x5.5BERD (hereinafter “UA18x5.5”), a broadcast zoom lens, in 2017. It has been well-received for its compact, lightweight design and versatile focal length coverage. The newly developed UA22x4.8 inherits the UA18x5.5’s distinctive features of compactness and a wide range of focal lengths, including wide-angle, while further enhancing its functionality and expressive power. By utilizing improved lens processing technology and achieving a design that combines robustness and lightness, the new lens achieves a compact, lightweight body weighing just 2.2 kg, while minimizing the weight and size increase compared to the previous UA18x5.5. This reduces the burden of long-term shooting when carrying the camera on your shoulder. Furthermore, while the UA18x5.5 has a focal length of 5.5mm to 100mm, the UA22x4.8 has a wider focal length range of 4.8mm to 106mm. The wider wide-angle range makes it suitable for capturing immersive scenes in small indoor spaces and sports events.

Over the years, we have been developing and providing broadcast lenses that meet the detailed needs of camera operators, and in 2015 we released the world’s first 4K-compatible broadcast lens. We also have a lineup of 8K-compatible broadcast lenses, and have been leading the way in improving video quality. We will continue to develop and provide high-performance lenses and accessories that support comfortable filming to meet the diversifying needs of video production sites. Read More »

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Fujifilm releases new 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens, “FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM”


Fujifilm releases new 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens, “FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM”
Best-in-class 30x zoom combined with a compact design weighing just 190mm and weighing approximately 1.7kg
Newly developed drive unit provides powerful support for virtual production and remote shooting

FUJIFILM Corporation (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yoshikazu Goto) will release the FUJINON LA30x7.8BRM (hereinafter referred to as LA30x7.8) in late October. This 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens combines a best-in-class *1 30x zoom with a compact design weighing just 190mm and approximately 1.7kg. The LA30x7.8 is a 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens compatible with broadcast cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensors. Covering a wide focal length range from a wide-angle 7.8mm to a telephoto 234mm, it boasts a compact and lightweight design with a total length of just 190mm and a weight of approximately 1.7kg. Equipped with a newly developed drive unit capable of detecting zoom, focus, and iris position information with high precision, it offers powerful support for virtual production and remote shooting. It also supports autofocus control commands from the camera. The rear focus system *2 reduces breathing, which occurs when the angle of view changes with focus adjustment, resulting in smooth movement and quiet operation, allowing for natural image expression.

In recent years, the rapid expansion of video streaming platforms has led to an increase in a wide variety of video content, including news, documentaries, sports, and live performances. Meanwhile, video production sites are struggling to keep up with the ever-increasing volume of content, creating a growing need for equipment that allows for efficient, high-quality video capture with a small team while keeping production costs down. In response to these needs, Fujifilm released the FUJINON LA16x8BRM 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens in 2019, which has been well-received for its compact, lightweight, and cost-effective design. The
newly released LA30x7.8 is a completely new 4K-compatible broadcast zoom lens designed to meet the needs of video production sites. It boasts a best-in-class 30x zoom covering a wide focal length range from 7.8mm to 234mm, yet its compact and lightweight design (approximately 190mm long and weighing approximately 1.7kg) enhances mobility on set. In addition, the newly installed drive unit supports high-precision position detection for zoom, focus, iris, etc., making it ideal for virtual production, which combines subjects with virtual backgrounds, and remote shooting, which involves operating multiple cameras simultaneously. Panasonic will exhibit the newly released LA30x7.8 at IBC 2025, the international broadcasting equipment exhibition to be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from September 12th to 15th, 2025. Panasonic will continue to utilize the advanced optical technology it has cultivated over many years to develop and provide high-performance broadcast lenses, cinema camera lenses, and accessories to meet the diversifying needs of video production sites.

*1 For portable lenses for ENG-style (shoulder-mounted shooting at news locations, etc.) 4K cameras equipped with 2/3-inch sensors. September 2025 (Fujifilm survey)
*2 A mechanism that moves the rear of the lens to focus.

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Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary Patent Found


Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary:

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The patent that is probably for the Sigma 16-300mm F3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary has been found. You can read over the patent below:

overview

  • [Publication number] P2025125276
  • [Release date] 2025-08-27
  • [Name of invention] High-magnification zoom lens
  • [Application date] 2024-02-15
  • [Applicant]
    [Identification number] 000131326
    [Name or company name] Sigma Corporation
  • A high-performance, compact optical system is provided that has a high zoom ratio of approximately 15x or more and in which various aberrations are well corrected.
  • [Background Art]
    [0002]
    In recent years, there has been a demand for zoom lenses used in imaging devices that have a high zoom ratio, high resolution, and a compact overall system. In particular, there is a demand for high-magnification zoom lenses with wider angles and telephoto capabilities in order to enable shooting in a variety of scenes without changing lenses.
  • [0003]
    Furthermore, there is a demand for a mechanism to be installed that prevents image blurring due to vibration of the optical system caused by camera shake or the like, particularly in the telephoto range.
  • [0004]
    Furthermore, there is a demand for rapid autofocus driving.
  • The present
    invention provides a high-performance, compact optical system having a high zoom ratio of approximately 15 times or more and in which various aberrations are well corrected.


Example 1

  • Focal length: 16.48-291.00
  • F-number: 3.60-6.90
  • Angle of view: 87.13-5.41
  • Image height: 14.20
  • Total length: 145.77-243.83
  • Back focal length: 17.7003


Example 5

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KIPON Announced The CINESPEED65 37-156mm Cinezoom For Medium Format Cameras


KIPON start to deliver CINESPEED65 37-156mm Cinezoom for medium format cinema cameras
KIPON start to deliver CINESPEED65 37-156mm Cinezoom/LPL mount for medium format cinema cameras, full range coverage to 60mm image diameter, nothing focus breathing and very Well controlled distortion, perfect match the BMCC 17K, FUJIFILM ETERNA,ARRI 265 and Alexa65 cameras with sensor coverage from 55mm to 60mm.






The suggested market price would be 43800USD, We already start to accept order and lens is ready for dispatch.

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Fujifilm GFX100SII Firmware 1.20 Released

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Fujifilm GFX100SII Firmware Ver.1.20 Download Here

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

< Important notice after firmware update >
* After the firmware update, you cannot connect the camera to the iOS version of FUJIFILM Camera Remote. Be sure to upgrade your smartphone or tablet to iOS13 or later and use FUJIFILM XApp instead of Camera Remote.
* After the firmware update, you cannot use the FUJIFILM Camera Remote (Android version) to connect with the camera through Bluetooth: Ver.4.1 and earlier. To pair via Bluetooth, smartphone/tablet must be Bluetooth Ver. 4.2 and latter.

Regarding the details of No.1 download the “GFX100S II New Features Guide[Ver.1.20]” from our website.
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  1. The wireless communication security is enhanced while camera is connecting with a smartphone application or external device wirelessly.
    After updating the firmware, security will be enhanced, so the connection procedure with the smartphone application will be changed, or the “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” setting menu on the camera will be deleted (see section, <Changes after firmware update> below for details).< Changes after firmware update >
    1) The procedure for pairing the camera with a smartphone is changed.
    2) “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” option in the “SHOOTING SETTING”, “MOVIE SETTING”, and “PLAY BACK MENU” are removed.
    3) “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” option is removed from the functions assigned by the following operation flow in the “Setup Menu”.
    ・Operation flow: “BUTTON/DIAL SETTING” ➔ “FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING”
    4) “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” option is removed from the “Fn1 BUTTON SETTING” menu in the BUTTON/DIAL SETTING” of the “Setup” menu.
    5) “instax PRINTER CONNECTION SETTING” menu is removed from the “NETWORK/USB SETTING” of the “Setup Menu”.
    6) “instax PRINTER PRINT” option is removed from the “PLAY BACK MENU”.

    < Precautions After Firmware Update >
    1) Network security level is improved by updating to the latest versions for both the smartphone applications (FUJIFILM XApp / FUJIFILM Camera Remote) and connected cameras, since the latest versions change the network setting menus and connecting procedures to enhance the wireless communication security.
    Be aware that the security level remains unchanged in the following case.
    ・In case that the camera’s firmware is the current version, and the smartphone application (FUJIFILM XApp or FUJIFILM Camera Remote) is the latest version.
    2) After updating the camera firmware, if the smartphone application (FUJIFILM XApp or FUJIFILM Camera Remote) is not updated to the latest version, you cannot connect to the camera.
    Be sure to upgrade your smartphone application software to the latest version.
    3) After updating the firmware, the settings menu related to “WIRELESS COMMUNICATION” on the camera will be deleted, so the settings of the “SELECT CONNECTION SETTING” in the “NETWORK/USB SETTING” will be reset to “1: UNIVERSAL SETTING”.
    Be sure to reconfigure settings according to the external devices you are connecting to (Frame.io, FTP servers, etc.).
    4) After updating the firmware, you will no longer be able to print images taken with a digital camera directly from the instax™ SHARE SP-1/2/3. When printing images using instax™ SHARE SP-1/2/3, please use the smartphone application (FUJIFLM XApp or FUJIFILM Camera Remote) to import images and print from the dedicated instax™ printer application.

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