Update
2022-11-02T02: 40: 53.589ZHi, I'm Mark (Camera Editor for TechRadar) and I'm going to walk you through today's Fujifilm X Summit event. I've used, reviewed, and owned many Fujifilm X-series cameras, so I'm really looking forward to seeing what the unique camera brand has up its sleeves for today.
The end of the year has already been impressive for new cameras, with the OM System OM-5, Hasselblad XQD 100C, and Sony finally coming to life with the FX30, ZV-1F, and A7R V. I've played around with this for the past week and it's shaping up as one of the cameras of the year. Could Fujifilm really manage to outshine it today? We'll know in just over ten hours.
2022-11-02T02: 52: 48.916ZSo how do you really see today's Fujifilm X Summit? The event is streamed live on YouTube at the link above, and the official start time is November 2 at 9:00am EST / 1:00pm GMT. If you're in Australia, it's 12:00 AEDT on November 3, but that's no excuse not to tune in.
YouTube allows you to easily set reminders when live broadcasts are about to start. Just tap the bell icon in the video above and you'll get a reminder email. But the best approach is clearly to grab some popcorn and your favorite camp chair, and follow our build here. It sure will be much more entertaining than watching Twitter burn.
2022-11-02T03: 08: 50.650Z
Why are X Summit events important in the world of cameras? Historically, they have been more than just product announcements; we also usually see new lenses and some sneak peeks for future releases.
At Fujifilm's X Summit in June 2021, for example, we saw two new cameras and eight new lenses announced (four for the X series and four for the medium format GFX series). Fuji also revealed that its next generation of X-Trans sensors will feature a fast stacked design, which ultimately turned out to be the one found inside the flagship Fujifilm X-H2S.
I can't promise that many announcements today, but there's definitely precedent for some surprises. And buckle up, because this event lasted for an hour.
2022-11-02T03: 10: 20.530ZThere are already an impressive number of Fuji fans camped out on the X Summit live stream page. And it seems like almost everyone has a different wish list for today's announcement.
Early feedback included hopes for a "new X100 series" (Fujifilm's popular street photography compacts), an "X-Pro4 with that new 40MP sensor please," and the most rumored competitor, the " X-T5". No pressure then, Fuji...
2022-11-02T07: 52: 12.066Z
it's raining cameras
A bit of non-Fujifilm news before we dive into Summit X: Canon has just announced the Canon EOS R6 Mark II, an update to its popular 2020 full-frame mirrorless camera. Yes, it's raining camera news. today.
The main addition is a jump from its predecessor's slightly paltry 20MP sensor to a new 24.2MP sensor. Even though this sensor isn't a "stacked" design, it's fast enough to support 40fps burst shooting (success, Fujifilm X-H2S says) and some uncropped and oversampled 4K/60p video.
It's a seriously compelling all-rounder that you can book for $2,499 / £2,779 / AU$4,499. Do you want to hear our first thoughts? Check out our hands-on review of the Canon EOS R6 Mark II. And now back to Fujifilm...
2022-11-02T07: 52: 16.308ZUpdate: the video has been removed
We still don't officially know what's launching today (or how many new products we'll see), but there are definitely some big clues coming online this morning.
One of them is, well, what appears to be a first-look video (above) featuring the rumored Fujifilm X-T5 (as picked up by Fuji Rumors(Opens in a new tab)). It certainly looks like Roberts Camera in the US had a facepalm moment and crossed their planning threads, so the video will almost certainly be mysteriously disappearing soon.
But the chances of us seeing a Fujifilm X-T5 down the line have certainly increased substantially. And that's potentially dangerous news for anyone trying to resist buying a new camera this year (including me).
2022-11-02T09: 23: 04.043Z
X series in a nutshell
Let's zoom out and take a look at where Fujifilm's X-series stands in today's camera world. The range is based on APS-C sensors, which are larger than Micro Four Thirds but smaller than full-frame ones. While this means that the X-series cameras don't capture as much light as a camera like the Sony A7 IV, the overall size of the system is smaller than full-frame, making it particularly popular with street photographers and scenery.
Most Fujifilm cameras also feature physical dials for changing settings like shutter speed and ISO, reminiscent of older film cameras. Along with the retro look, this gives them a tactile shooting experience that relies more on dials and aperture rings than touch screens and menus.
Recent cameras such as the Fujifilm X-H2S and X-H2 have taken a more traditional PASM (program, aperture, shutter, manual) approach, so it will be interesting to see what Fujifilm has to say on the matter if we really understand it. according to the XT series camera today.
2022-11-02T10: 17: 43.445ZA treat for macro fans?
It looks like we now have an idea for something other than the rumored X-T5 that could show up later at X Summit: a new macro lens.
Fuji Rumors - opens in a new tab - has recovered what appear to be leaked photos of a new XF30mm f/2.8 R LM WR macro lens. Fujifilm already has a few macro lenses in its lineup, including the XF 80mm f/2.8 R LM OIS WR Macro, but this could be a smaller, cheaper alternative that works as a useful companion for those everyday shots.
2022-11-02T10: 56: 40.783Z
What about other X-series cameras?
According to recent leaks, a Fujifilm X-T5 seems quite likely for today's X Summit. But while that's pretty exciting, I'm equally interested in what Fujifilm says (if anything) about the rest of its X-series lineup.
One more thing a la Apple is now becoming more of an X Summit tradition, with Fuijfilm teasing both the X-H2 and X-H2S at last year's event. Could we find out what you plan to do with your popular double-digit X-Pro (above) and XT cameras?
Both are hugely popular with street and travel photographers, and now there's a wild-proven 40MP APS-C sensor...
2022-11-02T11: 59: 12.878Z
Fujifilm X Summit: a wish list
Con poco más de una hora para que comience la X Cumbre, es hora de resumir mis esperanzas para el evento. Obviously a Fujifilm X-T5 seems quite likely based on the leaks, which would be hard to do as a title – I recently argued that it has the potential to be the most exciting camera del año.
But this is an X Summit, not just a product launch. So what other news would make a good support formation? This is what I would like to see:
– a new application from Fujifilm. Earlier this year, there were rumors that Fujifilm was about to fix its worst mirrorless camera: its smartphone app. Since then, nothing. But a new app that connects to the Series X's camera a bit faster than a '90s dial-up connection would be nice.
– an updated roadmap for X-mount lenses. Getting new 40MP cameras like the X-H2 is nice, but not all Fuji lenses can take advantage of that resolution. It would be great to hear more about the upcoming "Mark II" lenses in Fuji's pipeline for 2023.
– a preview for the X-Pro4 or X-T40. It might be asking too much, but it would be nice to get an idea of where Fuji's smaller cameras are headed with their next-generation sensors and processors. Extendable lens: a Fujifilm X100V with a 35mm f/2 equivalent lens.
- a special appearance by Michael Bay. No particular reason, I just think the X Summit might need some explosions to finish.
Hi Marc McLaren, Editor of TechRadar UK, I'm here to host this live blog for an hour.
I've been a Fujifilm photographer for almost a decade, starting with the X-T1 in January 2014. But I can honestly say that I've never been more excited about the launch of a new Fuji camera than (hopefully) the arrival of the X-T5.
Why? Well, that's partly because I'm currently using the X-T3, which has served me very well, but it lacks the in-body image stabilization found in the X-T4 and will probably be inside the X. -T5 too. But that's also due to rumors that the X-T5 will get a new 40 MP sensor (opens in a new tab).
2022-11-02T12: 46: 45.167Z
So what's the deal with this sensor? Well, as keen Fuji watchers know, Fujifilm has already released two new cameras this year, the Fujilm X-H2 and the Fujifilm X-H2S.
The first of these includes a new 5-megapixel X-Trans CMOS 40,2 HR back-illuminated sensor, which, in my experience, takes amazing photos.
Meanwhile, the H2S has another new sensor, but this is a 5MP X-Trans CMOS 26 HS APS-C stacked chip. This offers blazing fast read speeds, providing benefits for video and autofocus.
The X-T5, if it's revealed today, will almost certainly get one of these two new sensors; the question is which one? Our money is on the 40,2 MP sensor, and that bodes well for the X-T5's potential price point...
2022-11-02T13: 01: 48.257Z
Sticking with the price, the X-H2 (above) retails for €1,999 / £1,899 / AU$3,399 in body form alone, while the X-H2S is €2,499 / £2,499 / AU$4,449; not a surprise, since stacked sensors are more expensive to manufacture.
With most rumors that the X-T5 will have the 40MP sensor, rather than the 26MP option, hopefully the new model will match the X-T4's original price of €1,699 / €1,549 / 2 AU$999.
If you have the sensor stacked, that...