Fuji is enjoying a huge momentum thanks to the Fuji X100. And the Fujiguys (Twitter) already promised that there will be new exciting Fuji stuff coming in September. They didn’t unveil what we should expect but one thing is sure, Fuji officially said that they are working on a mirrorless system with interchangeable lenses. The question is, when is it coming? An unknown source told Photorumors that Fuji will announce three new cameras in September:
1) another fixed lens large sensor camera
2) a new advanced compact camera like the Panasonic LX5 ().
3) and here is the surprise……there will be probably “some kind of a mirrorless solution with a sensor probably smaller than APS-C, something in the m4/3 range.“
Just wishful thinking? I hope to get some reliable info from my sources as soon as possible!
Meanwhile Fuji released the new firmware for the X100 you can download here: http://www.fujifilm.com/support. Check Fuji X100 price and availability at [shopcountry 100018].
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Interesting news indeed. If Fuji would join Micro 4/3 that would be fantastic. They dont have quite as much strength in lens design compared to sensors and bodies so I think it would make sense to join Micro 4/3 with a body and zoom kit lens and then take advantage of the lens range from Oly and Panasonic.
It would be fantastic having another manufacturer in micro 4/3 especially with some of Fuji’s strengths.
+1 that would boos m43 chances to survive..
lets face it, the sensor technology isnt there, yet ur going to get 3 systems with the sony sensor + aps-c samsung system,
thats 4 aps-c mirrorless systems vs 1 43
If they joined m4/3, that would be awesome. No other big manufacturer needed, all the others have some legacy to protect. Is it time to return X100 to 43rumors, admin ;)?
I dont want x2 crop sensor -_-
Give us a FF mirror less camera FFS!!!!!!!!!!!
me 2
i’d pay 2,000$ for ff body only
frankly…me too!
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yes if Fuji started making micro four thirds cameras that would complete the dream team, they have so much to bring to the Four Thirds table 😀 chuck in a few other lens makers and it’s happy days all round 😀
I hope they release a more affordable version of the X100, perhaps with just the hybrid optical finder and no EVF. I would like that.
#1 and #2 could be a revival of the Fuji Klasse cameras from Japan. The Klasse was a rebadged Rollei AFM. These were compact point and shoots with manual controls, very good optics, and solid construction, with a little retro styling. Another camera in this category is the Contax T3. Still the sharpest film point and shoot I’ve ever seen.
If we are going to see digital Klasse cameras with big sensors, sign me up. The one thing I would still want most though is a digital Contax G2.
Go Full Frame Fuji!
We already have APS-C and M4/3.
A Full Frame Mirrorless would really take the market by storm and would get my money!
> Meanwhile Fuji released the new firmware for the X100
A review of the X100 with updated firmware, starting from point zero, would be quite interesting. DPR already did the X100, I wonder if they would update theirs.
There is no perfect (for me) camera out there yet. I’ve looked at all the current mirrorless cameras; each have elements that would make my dream camera but each also have flaws that let them down. Perfect for me would include great dynamic range without the need to adjust EV so highlights never blow out, touch sensitive fully articulated LCD with EVF, APSC or larger sensor, interchangeable lenses with good compatability with analogue lenses and a near silent electronic shutter. Nearest available model for me is the NEX-C3 but am put off by its tendency to overexpose.
That is why the photographer’s knowledge and talent is still important. 🙂
@ Wolfgang, you are correct. It’s the photographer and not solely the camera that makes a wonderful composition.
A FFrame X100 with interchangable lens..plus prime lenses ranging from UWA to 85mm would be great..this i call a “poor mans leica”!.
How about a FF X100 with an M mount?
Will they join micro 4/3rds? well, they’ve tried just about everything else!