Category Archives: Fuji

Modular Fujifilm GFX mirrorless medium format camera design patent

Remember the modular Fujifilm GFX mirrorless medium format camera prototype? FujiAddict got their hands on the desing patent drawings for that camera – maybe after all Fuji will make such camera one day… maybe? Via FujiAddict

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Fujifilm’s 1st quarter FY2020 financial results (Imaging Division): revenue down 15.1%, income down 63.2%

Fujifilm published their 1st quarter FY2020 financial results. If you think anyone is safe from the industry turndown, take a look at Fuji’s numbers for the Imaging Division: Revenue: down from 87.9 to 74.6 billion yen (-15.1%) Operating income: (YoY Q1 2019 vs. Q1 2020): from 12.2 to 4.5 billion yen or (-63.2%) See also […]

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Fujifilm announced two new lenses: Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 and Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4

Fujifilm officially announced the previously reported Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 and Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 lenses: Fujifilm Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR Press release & lens features Specifications Sample photos Pre-order: Adorama | B&H | Amazon Fujifilm Fujinon GF 50mm f/3.5 Press release & lens features Specifications Sample photos Pre-order: Adorama | B&H | Amazon Additional information can be found here […]

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Fuji announcement tomorrow: Fujinon XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR and GF 50mm f/3.5 lenses

Tomorrow, July 18th (tonight after midnight) Fuji will announce two new lenses: Update – see the leaked press release here.

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The latest camera global market share: Canon 40.5 %, Nikon 19.1 %, Sony 17.7 %

Here is the latest global market share: Canon 40.5 % (+ 3.9) Nikon 19.1 % (- 2.7) Sony 17.7 % (- 0.7) Fujifilm: 5.1 % (+ 1.3) Olympus: 2.8 % (+ 0.1) The digital camera market was down 22% in 2018. The top five companies hold 85.2% market share with a total of 20,290,000 units (-22.2%). Other recent […]

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Fujifilm issued an official warning about fake color negative film

Fujifilm issued an official warning about fake color negative film being sold:

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An updated list of registered but not yet officially announced cameras

Here is an updated list of registered but not yet officially announced cameras from the major brands:

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Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format camera now shipping

The Fujifilm GFX 100 medium format camera is now shipping. You can check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and WEX. Follow FujiAddict for a detailed reporting and review of the GFX 100. Now on Kickstarter: DUO Daypack camera bag | Peak Design Travel Tripod

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Comparing mirrorless systems based on Fujifilm’s concept of “Value Angle”

“Kleinbild” means full-frame. At the last X Summit Fujifilm introduced the concept of “Value Angle” proposed to measure and compare the potential of a given mirrorless camera system. In general: a bigger/higher Value Angle value (see table above) represents a generally easier way to construct high-quality lenses – see the related portion of Fuji’s presentation:

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Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay camera officially announced

The previously rumored Fujifilm Instax Mini LiPlay camera is now officially announced (earlier than expected): Hybrid Digital/Instant Film Camera Accepts INSTAX Mini Instant Film Produces Credit Card-Sized Prints 1/5″ CMOS Sensor, 2560×1920 Resolution Fixed 28mm f/2 Lens (35mm Equivalent) 2.7″ 230k-Dot LCD Monitor Bluetooth for Smartphone Operation App for Printing & Adding Filters/Frames Integrated Flash & Selfie […]

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