Fujifilm X100V (Coming Feb 4th): B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
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The first Fujifilm X100V images leaked today. We might see more shortly that I will post here. Don’t forget to join us on February 4th.
Update: Added Black X100V
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The Fujifilm X-T3 and even X-T2 have been beloved since their launch, but Fujifilm AF has been lacking compared to competitors like Sony. Firmware 3.20 which was released the other day seems to bring us one step closer to cameras like the a7 with a more sticky eye AF, but Sony is also getting better.
If you have used Sony Real-Time AF before than you know how far Sony has come, but I think Fujifilm’s most recent update is getting us close to Sony’s AF system before the Real-Time AF update. Up until the release of the X-T3 and GFX100 I have kept a Sony around for demanding AF situations, but I now feel ok with just Fujifilm cameras in most demanding situations.
I do not expect Fujifilm to improve AF much more than it already has with the X-T4 coming, but the improvements and reliability of Fujifilm’s new AF system might be a hint of what is to come. We do not have a full set of X-T4 specs yet, but I expect it to close the gap with Sony Realtime AF similar to how the X-T3 has closed the gap with Sony’s previous AF system.
There is also some kind ISO 3.20 video testing below.
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More Firmware 3.20 Testing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySPKL_EWVes
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It’s sad I have to post this second warning but a site is trying to game google again with SEO (Search Engine Optimization) gaming when nothing new has been leaked about the X-T4 since my original leak here which many sites have acknowledged. Frequent readers of FujiAddict know I do not like to make empty posts about rumors to game google, but people that just come across the site might be confused as to the original source which emailed me.
X-T4 details
IBIS
It should be about 1/3 of an inch thicker and about 5-6oz heavier.
6k60p and 10-bit internal
Anamorphic Ratio Support
Probably fully articulating flippy screen like the S1H
Hopefully, this clears up some of the confusion out there and I hope to hear more soon about the X-T4, but I currently cannot confirm if the X-T4 will have an entirely new battery or not. Readers will know the minute I know anything because I do not sit on the rumors I receive to create additional posts like others.
Updated: All rumors sent in are credited when appropriate. Obviously most do not seek credit.
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Venus Optics Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2X Macro:
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Venus Optics has been doing a great job with their Laowa lenses lately and their 65mm f/2.8 2x Macro is an outstanding Macro lens that you should consider. Laowa does not use any trickery to correct their lens and has impressive results throughout the aperture range, but Optical limits thinks that f/22 on the lens might be more like f/14.
The Laowa 65mm f/2.8 2x Ultra Macro APO is a stunning performer with just a few minor weaknesses. Its biggest value proposition is the excellent resolution. At f/2.8, the center is tack sharp with you a hint of softness at the image corners. However, at f/5.6, the quality is as good as it gets! Lateral CAs, as well as distortions, are non-existent. There’s a tad of vignetting at fully open aperture but it’s by no means disturbing and it can be reduced by stopping down. The quality of the bokeh is good. The foreground blur is very smooth whereas the background blur could be better. Out of focus highlights are nicely rendered at f/2.8 but you can spot that the lens doesn’t feature curved aperture blades at smaller aperture settings. A big plus in our book is the lack of axial CAs which is already a massive achievement alone but even more so at a price point of just 399USD/479EUR. It is a true APO lens indeed.
The build quality of the all-metal Laowa lens is very good- also thanks to the constant physical size.. The focus ring feels great and here are no wobbly partsWeather-sealing is not implemented. As mentioned, the aperture mechanism isn’t super accurate though. In real life it won’t matter too much but the effective minimum aperture settings are actually bigger (in terms of aperture diameter) than indicated. A more substantial drawback for some is the all-manual nature – no AF, no EXIF data, no camera-controlled aperture. Macro photographers may shrug this off because AF is of little use in the macro world but the average Bruce and Sheila may miss this during everyday photography.
You can read the full review at Optical Limits.
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It looks like Fujifilm is experimenting with fast glass on the GFX with the surfacing of the Fujinon GF90mm f/1.4 R WR after the new road map with the FUJINON Lens GF80mmF1.7 R WR on it. I doubt we will see this lens anytime soon if at all since it’s very close to the GF80mm in length.
Embodiment 1: 90mm F1.4
Focal length: 88.78 mm
F number: 1.44
Angle of view: 32.8
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