New interview with Fuji’s manager (Fuji X-T100 and GFX cameras, Fujinon XF 8-16mm f/2.8 R LM WR lens and more)



Mr. Udono from Fujifilm was interviewed by a Taiwanese YouTube channel. Here is the recap from FujiAddict:

Additional details from the interview and the full video:

Fujifilm X-T100

Q: Where does the X-T100 Fit

A: Between X-T20 and X-A5

It’s good for selfies and vlogging

Q: Difference between X-T20 and X-T100

No shutter speed dial is the biggest difference

It’s designed to be easy to use

Q: Why doesn’t the X-T100 have a tilty flippy screen

A: The camera would have to be bigger and it would weigh more.

Side note at this point Mr. Udono dropped the X-T100 and it held up just fine to the waist level drop.

Q: Will the selfie screen be found on other models?

A: Yes if customers want it.

Q: How does the quality of the X-T100 picture compare to the X-T20

A: High ISO and speed are slightly better on X-T20 thanks to the X-Trans sensor, but X-T100 is faster and better than X-A5.

Q: What makes the X-T100 stand out?

A: 6fps and 30 min for 4k15p.

Q: Asked about the new X-T100 Grip

A: They wanted to make the new X-T100 grip the customers choice if they want to attach the grip or not, which is included in the box.

Q: What is the image quality you expect

A: Still pure Fujifilm processing technology so image quality should be very good.

Q: You can charge the camera via USB, but what about developing battery bank support

A: We are studying it and working on it.

Q: Could we see 4k30p

A: It’s a hardware limitation, but maybe in the next camera.

Q: Why buy the X-T100

A: Great travel camera that you can carry with you anywhere.

Fujifilm GFX and Full Frame

Q: Rumor about big camera company going Full Frame and will Fujifilm

A: We have APS-C and GFX Medium Format, which is much better than Full Frame. Lens and camera size matter so we are making smaller/lighter/easy to carry X series and for the ultimate image quality GFX.

Q: Next year what’s going on with medium format (We know GFX R is coming)

A: More lenses coming.

Q: What is the medium format camera market size

A: In the past it was small, but Fujifilm has expanded the market and will continue to with what is coming.

Q: Is there a cheaper camera coming

A: If customers want it with a smile on Mr. Udono’s face.

Fujinon XF 8-16mm F2.8 R LM WR

Q: When is it coming

A: Working hard to launch it this year.

Miscellaneous

Q: Will Fujifilm add cellphone style AI to their cameras?

A: Face and Eye detection is kind of this technology, but we try to help customers improve their photos anyway we can.

Q: What are Fujifilm’s strongest points

A: Our color reproduction technology and our high-quality lenses.

Q: What do you think of the print market

A: Very few photos are printed and framed, but it depends on the customer.

Q: What is your strategy for growth

A: We want to be different especially in terms of image and lens quality. Our X-T20, XT-2, X-H1 are all similar, but with different concepts.

Q: What’s the plan for Photokina 2018

A: It’s a big event and we will present our latest technology.

Q: Can we expect to see a new model camera?

A: You will have to come and find out… (Or just read FujiAddict)

Via FujiAddict