New Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 ™ Kumamon

New release of “instax mini 12 Kumamon
A limited edition model featuring the popular character “Kumamon” is now available
A limited edition set of a Cheki and original design accessories

FUJIFILM Imaging Systems Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koji Matsumoto) will release the limited edition “instax mini 12  Kumamon” model featuring the design of Kumamoto Prefecture’s PR character “Kumamon” from March 12, 2025 on various e-commerce sites and Fujifilm’s official shopping site “Fujifilm Mall”.

The product being released this time is an original model that combines the popular instant camera “instax mini 12  ” with a silicone case, shoulder strap, and stickers featuring Kumamoto Prefecture’s PR character “Kumamon.” The silicone case and product packaging feature colors inspired by Dekopon, a specialty of Kumamoto Prefecture.

Going forward, we will continue to convey the true value of photography – “take, keep, display, and gift” – by proposing new ways to enjoy the instax ™ instant photo system, which allows you to print photos immediately after taking them.

What is Kumamon?
Born in March 2011, when the Kyushu Shinkansen line opened, he will celebrate his 15th anniversary in March 2025. His main job is to find surprises and happiness in the surrounding area and spread the word about them to people all over the country. He was selected by the governor as the sales manager and happiness manager of Kumamoto Prefecture, and is now enthusiastically promoting Kumamoto’s delicious food and natural beauty not only in Kumamoto but also in other parts of Japan and overseas. He travels to various places around the country to spread the word about the charms of Kumamoto Prefecture. Kumamon Land Official Site


©2010kumamoto pref.kumamon

1. Product name, release date, and price

Product Namerelease dateprice
“instax mini 12  Kumamon”March 12, 2025Open price

Set contents
① “instax mini 12  ” body, clay white
② Kumamon design silicone case for
“instax mini 12 
③ Kumamon design shoulder strap
④ Kumamon sticker


2. Features of the “instax mini 12 ™ ”
The “instax mini 12  ” is an entry-level model of the instax  “cheki” series that is packed with the fun of the instax  , which allows you to print photos immediately after taking them . Equipped with an “auto exposure function” that allows you to shoot at the optimal brightness for the shooting scene, and a “close-up mode” that allows you to easily enjoy close-up shots and selfies, this analog instant camera is currently popular around the world and allows you to take simple and beautiful photos.

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CinD: Fujifilm GFX ETERNA Interview – Some Unique Incite and Fujifilm GFX ETERNA Has A Lot Of Potential

CineD recently interviewed Fujifilm Managers about the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA at CP+ 2025. You can watch the full interview above or check out our summary, and don’t forget my follow-up below:

  • This Fujifilm GFX ETERNA is Fujifilm’s first digital filmmaking camera
  • The X and GFX series are mainly for stills, but Fujifilm does have hybrid cameras
  • The name ETERNA signifies that it is a cinema camera
  • Fujifilm has made cinema cameras for years
  • Fujifilm has a working sample at the show
  • Fujifilm has been following what the fans are saying about the GFX ETERNA and what they are willing to pay
  • Fujifilm GFX ETERNA will be in 2025, and they do not have an exact price yet, but they hope people can own and rent the camera
  • GFX100II is capible for cinimatography
  • The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA has an open gate 4:3 and is designed for 16:9
  • Fujifilm will have modes to use the full sensor
  • Rolling shutter speed depends on the mode you are in, like the GFX100II
  • Fujifilm is making sure there will be no issue with the shutter
  • The minimum rolling shutter will be 15ms in the 16:9 4k mode
  • F-Log 2C was developed for the GFX100II, but it was developed for the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA
  • What enhances the GFX100II will enhance the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA
  • The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA will come with a newly developed monitor by Fujifilm that is a 5-inch touch monitor
  • Fujifilm has had requests for a viewfinder, and they are considering how to address concerns
  • Fujifilm will be ready to tell us more about the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA around NAB
  • The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA is the first in a family of cameras, but they will not be talking about those cameras unless the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA does well
  • The GFX sensor in the camera will have a dual base ISO of ISO800 and ISO3200
  • Fujifilm managers are very busy developing cameras for us, even though they are a small team
  • Fujifilm keeps its platforms similar to make it efficient to develop products since they are dealing with a small team
  • They have a 5th-generation processor and image sensor platform they are comfortable dealing with, and the teams are well aware of what others are working on
  • It takes Fujifilm a few years to develop a camera
  • Fujifilm adjusts to market needs as much as possible, and they will stop development and change to something else if necessary, but this rarely happens
  • Most of Fujifilm’s digital cameras have been well accepted, and they try not to “fix” anything too early
  • The Fujifilm GFX ETERNA has been challenging to develop, but it should be safely done this year

Johnny certainly pulled some interesting details out of the Fujifilm managers, giving us a peek behind the curtain of Fujifilm’s development. I do think it is interesting that Fujifilm could release ETERNA vlogging cameras soon like Sony has if the Fujifilm GFX ETERNA does well. It seems most camera manufacturers start with high-end cameras like the Sony FX line and then work their way down into vlogging cameras. Fujifilm ETERNA cameras certainly have a lot of potential in my eyes.

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FUJIFILM X-T5 Firmware 4.21 Released

Fujifilm X-T5 Black:
B&H Photo / Amazon / Adorama
Fujifilm X-T5 Silver:
B&H Photo / Amazon  / Adorama

Fujifilm X-T5 Firmware Ver.4.21 Released Download Here

The firmware update Ver.4.21 from Ver.4.20 incorporates the following issue:

  1. A firmware bug is fixed that the connection with USB devices may not work properly.

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Fujifilm X Summit Prague March 20th, 2025, At 5 AM EST Announced and Fujifilm GFX100RF Teaser

Fujifilm announced the X Summit a few hours ago, and it will be in Prague on March 20th, 2025, At 5 AM EST. The announcement teaser also included an image of the Fujifilm GFX100RF that I have enhanced. I also ran the image through AI to see if it could figure out the dimensions of the camera based on the images which is below.

ChatGPT’s Estimate

If this is the Fujifilm GFX100R, its estimated size would be:
Width: ~150-160 mm (5.9-6.3 inches)
Height: ~100 mm (3.9 inches)
Depth: ~60-70 mm (2.4-2.8 inches)
Weight: Around 800-900g (1.76-2.0 lbs) including the battery.

Groks’ Estimate

Based on this analysis, the approximate dimensions of the Fujifilm GFX100RF are:

Width: 140mm
Height: 95mm
Depth: 85mm (including the fixed lens)

Join us on March 20th, 2025, at 5 AM EST for the live blog announcement for the GFX100RF. It sure would be interesting if this camera ended up being a X-Pro5 or if they announced the X-Pro5 along side the GFX100RF. We will see what Fujifilm has for us in 14 days.

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Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro for Fujifilm Now Available

Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro: B&H Photo / Amazon

The Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Pro was teased last week, and a sample image captured by the lens was released a few weeks ago, but it has only just become available from B&H Photo. Meike has ambitious plans going foward and I hope they add a lot of value to the photography market.

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Sirui 20mm T1.8 Now Available


The Sirui 20mm T1.8 can now be preordered from B&H Photo one month after the Sirui 40mm T1.8 was released by retailers. These lenses were launched on indigogo a few months ago before making it to retail.

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