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Fujifilm X Summit CLAY Studios 2024 Live Blog – Fujifilm X-M5, Fujinon XF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR, Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II, and More

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 14, 2024

Fujifilm X-M5
B&H Photo / Amazon Silver : Black / Moment / Adorama
XF 16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR II
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama
XF 500mmF5.6 R LM OIS WR
B&H Photo / Amazon / Moment / Adorama

Live Blog Below:

Starting Soon
Revealing 3 new products all of which we know of already
X-T50 and X100VI have been well-received
- Fujifilm X-M5 Announced
  - 355g including battery
  - PSAM dial and film simulation mode
  - 6.66 x 111.9
  - Tilty flippy screen
  - Designed for video
  - 3.5mm audio jack on the back
  - Fast AF
  - 6.2k
- Fujinon XF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
  - 43 x mount lenses since 2012
  - 335g
  - 762mm equivalent
  - Highest resolution
  - Fast AF
  - OIS 5.5 Stops
  - Pinnacle red badge lens
- Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II
  - original Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR was one of the most popular lenses
  - 410g
  - Weather resistant
  - Improved optics
  - Smooth video
  - aperture smoothness coming in a future firmware update for video
  - Red badge lens
- All are coming in mid-November
  - $799 body and $899 w XC15-45 kit
  - $1,199 Fujinon XF16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR II
  - $2,999 Fujinon XF500mm f/5.6 R LM OIS WR
- One More Thing
  - More camers coming, but covered by a towl
  - The timing hasn’t been decided yet

: “But wait, there’s one more thing”ot

: “We are currently developing new cameras”

: “Although the timing is yet to be determined”

: “We hope to bring you exciting news next year”

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Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 Coming to X-mount?

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 13, 2024

A Viltrox representative recently informed artemba that the compact Viltrox 20mm f/2.8 would be coming to X-mount soon. Viltrox representatives are known for leaking details about upcoming products so it is highly likely this rumor is true. Fujifilm currently has two similar lenses the Fujinon XF18mm f/2 and Fujinon XF18 f/1.4, but the Viltrox AF 20mm f/2.8 is a fraction of the price.

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Fujifilm AF Firmware Fix Details

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 13, 2024

Photorabz ran into some Fujifilm reps at a show recently and he was able to ask some questions and get some answers about Fujifilm’s upcoming AF firmware fix. In brief Fujifilm has been working on the update since May and the update will be announced tomorrow at the X summit which you can join us for at 9am. The update will improve X-H2S, X-H2, GFX100II, X-S20, X100VI, and X-T5 autofocus and Fujifilm might do something for the X-T4 also.

Join us for the live blog and launch of the Fujifilm X-M5 on October 14 at 9 AM EST.

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Fujifilm X-M5, XF16-55mm Mark II, and XF500mm Details and Photos

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024

Specification	Details
Image Sensor	26.1 million pixels
Processor	X Processor 5
Video Recording	6.2K/30P 4:2:2 10-bit video
Vertical Video Mode	9:16 Short Movie Mode
Base ISO	160
Storage	UHS-I
Image Stabilization	Digital Image Stabilization (Movie mode only)
Screen	3.0 inch vari-angle Touch Screen, 1.04 million dots
Microphone Direction Settings	SURROUND, FRONT PRIORITY, BACK PRIORITY, FRONT & BACK PRIORITY
Vlog Mode	Yes
Film Simulations	20
Terminals	– USB Type-C (10Gbps)
	– HDMI Micro connector (Type D)
	– ø3.5mm stereo mini connector (Microphone)
	– ø3.5mm stereo mini connector (Headphone)
Battery	NP-W126S
Battery Life (Stills)	– Economy Mode: Approx. 440 frames
	– Normal Mode: Approx. 330 frames
Actual Battery Life (Movie Capture)	– 6.2K: Approx. 45 min. (29.97p)
	– 4K: Approx. 50 min. (29.97p)
	– Full HD: Approx. 45 min. (59.94p), Approx. 50 min. (120P)
Continuous Battery Life (Movie Capture)	– 6.2K: Approx. 65 min. (29.97p)
	– 4K: Approx. 85 min. (29.97p)
	– Full HD: Approx. 80 min. (59.94p)
Dimensions	– Width: 111.9 mm
	– Height: 66.6 mm
	– Depth: 38.0 mm (minimum depth: 33.5 mm)
Weight	355 g (with battery and SD card)
Operating Temperature	0℃ to +40℃
Operating Humidity	10% to 80% (no condensation)

See the full details here.

Approximately 37% reduction in weight
Optimized lens configuration for superior image quality
Introduction of the “Aperture Click Switch” for seamless video recording
11 groups, 16 elements
4 aspherical lenses
1 Super ED lens
3 ED lenses
See the full details here

Specification	Details
Lens configuration	21 elements in 14 groups (includes 5 ED and 2 super ED elements)
Focal length (35mm format equivalent)	f=500mm (762mm)
Angle of view	3.3°
Max. aperture	F5.6
Min. aperture	F22
Aperture control
Number of blades	9 (rounded diaphragm opening)
Stop size	1/3EV (13 stops)
Minimum focus distance (measured from focal plane)	2.75m
Max. magnification	0.2x
External dimensions: Diameter x Length* (approx.)	φ104.5mm x 255.5mm (distance from camera lens mount flange)
Weight* (approx.)	1,335g (excluding caps, hoods and Tripod collar foot)
Filter size	φ95mm
Accessories included	Front lens cap FLCP-95, Rear lens cap RLCP-001, Lens hood, Lens pouch, Tripod collar foot, Shoulder strap

See the full details here.

via Photorumors

Medium Format Sigma Glass

By Louis Ferreira | Published: October 12, 2024

It sounds like lots of photographers are asking Kazuto Yamaki and Sigma to make glass for the Fujifilm GFX. Hopefully we get t some quality Sigma glass for GFX sooner rather than later.

Q: Have you guys considered making any optics for the Fuji GF system or like a larger sensor medium format system?

G: Okay, so a question about future roadmaps related to Fuji GFX systems.

K: Yes, I do personally. My vision for the company’s future is to become the number one optics brand or “master of optics”. In order to become such a premium brand, we need to make such – really, really good lenses for that format. So, I would like to challenge. (Sigma)

Sigma Lenses can be purchased from B&H Photo and Amazon.

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