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I convince myself its actually a side handle grip with a small tiltable EVF on top of it and then it doesn't seem so bad 🙂

Well I haven't had to have been in the presence of that sleaze merchant Horner so I'm still up on the deal versus Lawson. Yeah everything's alright mate. Pity I didn't get whiplash though as it would have paid for a Z8 !

After being in a pretty heavy accident on Saturday that has written my car off, my new favourite art camera is the Ring Doorbell camera. My car was hit at a 90 degree angle from the side by some clown who sped out of their driveway and across an empty bus lane flipping my car round and causing the rear tyre to blow. The art that the Ring Doorbell camera produced was in two parts. The first being a beautiful record of my hitherto unknown stunt car driving prowess to correct the induced swerving to avoid the trees on the pavement side and then the oncoming traffic in the other lane and bring the wreck to a controlled stop. The second and best bit was when the homeowner of the Ring Doorbell came outside and showed the footage to myself and the other driver who had thus far ludicrously been somehow claiming it was my fault. Upon which the other driver, faced with the reality did their own rendition of the Larry David fake fainting. As the Ring Doorbell was still active, it caught that too 🙂

Fucking hell, that thing has now made more comebacks than Sinatra. You can pick up a cheap used Crane M2 as that will handle the FP too as seen here The M3 is showcased here by a YouTuber who is a bit of an FP specialist. Although, like yourself, he doesn't always love it. The M3 can take more weight so it might have more longevity for you when you finally give Frank the curtain call.

Well it has a 49mm front thread which is the same as the X100 so theoretically you could use the existing ones for that. Can't be that easy surely ?

Log, Internal ND, 4K and ProRes. Plenty of IBIS free cinema cameras with that kind of spec so why not ? Pedantry aside, it would absolutely not be the first port of call for video but I do think its serviceable within those same boundaries though. 28mm is a good focal length and if those faux additional focal lengths are available in video then so much the better. Having said that, it seems it is pixel binned so might well have enough RS to make everything look like a Scooby Doo ending. Fortunately for FujiFilm, I am absolutely not in my right mind !

The internal ND is a winner and ProRes to SSD is a bonus. Not sure whether the virtual lens stuff is active in video mode.

I’d begun to believe my own bullshit in terms of no longer being afflicted with GAS. By five minutes in I was having to watch like this to stop the pre-order.

This is a longer piece that shows the handoffs including the one to a drone that’s quite remarkable. These handoffs remind me of the demos of the first units such as the Moví and the original Ronin which featured them quite a lot and made some extremely inspiring examples of what could be done with these new fangled devices. Sad really that the majority of use that they now get is in “like, subscribe and buy my LUT pack” fluff of the backs of young ladies as they walk through cornfields, forests and assorted tourist streets. Adolescence reminds us of them offering so many more creative possibilities than just being stabilisers although, no doubt, it will inspire a million copycats and we will be sick of it again in a year ! With regard to the actual film itself, if you haven’t watched it then it’s a compelling but disturbing watch. Doubly so if you have teenagers.

Predominantly to present the new GFX fixed lens rangefinder by all accounts but there may be other news about additional products that they don’t have the production capacity for to actually get them into shops.

No video of course and I don’t use it nearly enough but the Sigma SD0 is probably the one for me as it’s completely different to anything else I’ve got and with the 21:9 ratio mode is my bootleg digital XPan. With a lottery win I could see that new GFX100RF taking over from it though !

Smoke has risen from the cabin in the Dolomites and here is the leaked press release. No IBIS, slowish lens and 4K30 maximum but it does have internal ND. Price is semi-ouch considering what is on offer with a used GFX100s and a couple of lenses but not against a Q3 and I can see why this might just be a perfect end camera for a lot of people. —————— Fujifilm GFX100RF Press Release FUJIFILM GFX100RF introduced: Premium compact camera with 102 megapixels With the GFX100RF, Fujifilm has launched its first A premium compact camera in the GFX series has been introduced. Combining a 102-megapixel medium format sensor with a fixed 35mm lens (equivalent to 28mm in 35mm film, f/4), the model brings the image quality of the GFX system into a more compact body – and competes with other premium compacts such as the Leica Q3. Weighing just 735 grams, the GFX100RF is the lightest camera in the series to date. The new X-Processor 5 is designed to enable fast image processing, while AI-assisted subject recognition ensures precise focusing. The lens offers a minimum focusing distance of 20 cm, enabling close-up shots with great detail. Additionally, the focal length can be digitally extended to 45 mm, 63 mm, and 80 mm (equivalent to 36 mm, 50 mm, and 63 mm in 35mm film). A dial on the back allows users to choose between nine different aspect ratios, including 3:2, 16:9, 1:1, and 17:6. The camera also features a built-in four-stop ND filter and supports Frame.ioCamera to Cloud for direct file backup. The FUJIFILM GFX100RF will be available in black or silver from April 2025 for €5,499 (MSRP). Further information is available at: www.fujifilm-x.com. Fujifilm Press Release: Design highlight: FUJIFILM GFX100RF: Premium compact camera with 102-megapixel sensor and AI-based scene recognition Kleve, March 20, 2025. The new FUJIFILM GFX100RF is the first premium compact camera in the GFX series. Weighing approximately 735 grams*1, it is the lightest model*2 to date in the successful camera system*3, which combines technology and design at the highest level. FUJIFILM is thus once again setting a milestone in the advancement of photographic culture. The GFX100RF is the ideal choice for anyone who desires a first-class shooting experience and uncompromising image quality. Equipped with the high-resolution 102-megapixel “GFX 102MP CMOS II” sensor and the latest high-speed X-Processor 5 image processor, the camera offers exceptional performance. The newly developed 35 mm lens (equivalent to 28 mm in 35 mm) with a maximum aperture of F4, AI-based scene recognition, and fast autofocus ensure high-quality images in a wide variety of shooting situations – from casual snapshots to professional reportage. The camera structure has been fundamentally redesigned. The lens is positioned closer to the image sensor. This keeps the design compact and lightweight despite the large sensor. The top plate of the GFX100RF is precision-crafted from aluminum. The high-quality workmanship is also evident in the lens ring, control dials, and base plate. A new control dial on the back of the camera allows for quick switching between nine classic aspect ratios, including 3:4 and 17:6. It provides an authentic analogue shooting experience and allows you to intuitively adjust the aspect ratio to suit your subject and creative intent. The GFX100RF’s elegant design and first-class feel invite you to get creative and explore new photographic possibilities. The FUJIFILM GFX100RF will be available in stores from April 2025 at a price of €5,499 (MSRP). COMPACT DESIGN AND OUTSTANDING IMAGE QUALITY Weighing approximately 735 grams*1, the GFX100RF is the lightest camera in the GFX series.*2 The newly developed 35 mm lens and optimized component layout have reduced both size and weight. The new fixed focal length camera weighs significantly less than the previous lightest model in the GFX series, the GFX50R, at 775 grams*1 (body only). The GFX100RF is equipped with a high-tech duo of the GFX 102MP CMOS II sensor and X-Processor 5. Together with the high-quality lens and unique color technology, it delivers the outstanding image quality typical of the GFX series. The 102-megapixel sensor with optimized pixel structure and microlenses ensures low-noise images, a wide dynamic range, and sharper details at the edges of the image. It also ensures precise autofocus. HIGH-END OPTICAL COMPONENTS The new 35 mm lens on the GFX100RF offers an angle of view comparable to a 28 mm 35 mm lens. It is suitable for a wide range of subjects, such as landscapes, travel, snapshots, and portraits. The optical design comprises ten elements in eight groups. Two aspherical lenses correct sharpness errors and distortion, ensuring high resolution. The Nano-GI coating was specially developed for highly curved lenses. It effectively suppresses distracting light reflections, even at the edges of the image, which reduce sharpness and detail reproduction. The lens enables close-up shots from just 20 centimeters away. The compact body and the outstanding image quality of the sensor open up unique creative possibilities. HIGH-QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND INNOVATIVE FEATURES The top plate of the GFX100RF is made of precision-machined aluminum. The lens ring, control dials, base plate, and other details are also carefully crafted, ensuring a high-quality feel and a distinctive design. A new control dial on the back of the camera allows for quick changes in the shooting format. Depending on the subject and creative expression, you can choose from nine popular aspect ratios for photos, including the new 3:4 and 17:6 formats. The digital teleconverter adjustment lever is located on the front of the camera. This allows you to intuitively select the desired angle of view and respond flexibly to different shooting situations. The 35 mm focal length (equivalent to 28 mm in 35 mm format) can be converted to 45 mm, 63 mm, and 80 mm (equivalent to 36 mm, 50 mm, and 63 mm in 35 mm format). SOPHISTICATED TECHNOLOGY AND FUNCTIONALITY The GFX100RF’s fixed focal length contributes significantly to the camera’s compact size. It allows the use of a leaf shutter instead of a focal plane shutter, thus shortening the flange focal distance. This creates space for the optimized arrangement of the components and the resulting compact design. The leaf shutter also allows flash photography at any shutter speed, opening up new creative possibilities, for example, when shooting in bright sunlight. The GFX100RF is the first GFX model with a built-in four-stop ND filter. This neutral density filter facilitates shooting with a wide aperture in bright light or at a slow shutter speed. The camera is compatible with the Frame.io Camera to Cloud service. Photo and video files can be uploaded directly to Frame.io, significantly accelerating the workflow from capture to editing. ADVANCED MONITOR AND VIEWFINDER The new 8 cm (3.15-inch), 2.1 million-dot, tilting LCD monitor features a redesigned user interface. To ensure an optimal shooting experience, the display of the shooting icons has been adjusted to the 3:2 aspect ratio of the monitor. The high-resolution electronic viewfinder with 5.76 million pixels and 0.84x magnification delivers an optimally corrected image and offers the best possible view of the subject. The new Surround View function limits the shooting zone with semi-transparent areas or lines, depending on the aspect ratio. A lever can be used to turn this function on or off while looking through the electronic viewfinder, simulating an optical viewfinder with a bright frame that reveals more than just the actual image. FAST AND PRECISE AUTOFOCUS Whether for photos or videos, the GFX100RF offers high autofocus performance, ensuring a comfortable shooting experience. A modified algorithm enables improved autofocus prediction and more accurate face and eye detection. The camera also features AI-based subject recognition. Deep learning technology enables precise detection and focus of animals, vehicles, birds, and aircraft. In video mode, subjects can be tracked even more easily using touch controls. 4K QUALITY VIDEOS The GFX100RF can record high-resolution 4K videos at 30 frames per second and 4:2:2 10-bit color depth. The default ISO setting of 100 enables recordings with a wide dynamic range and low noise. In F-Log2 mode, moving images are recorded with a dynamic range of more than 13 EV stops*4. The resulting video footage offers considerable creative freedom in post-production. STYLISH ACCESSORIES An aluminum lens hood and the PRF-49 protective filter are included. The filter, which is attached with a special adapter ring, provides exceptional weather resistance. The GFX100RF can therefore be used in both light rain and dusty environments. A shoulder strap, like the precision-crafted lens hood, also complements the camera’s elegant design. *1 Weight includes battery and memory card. *2 As of March 20, 2025 *3 With a diagonal of 55 mm (43.8 mm wide x 32.9 mm high), the image sensor area is approximately 1.7 times larger than that of a 35mm format camera. *4 FUJIFILM’s own measurements. FUJIFILM GFX100RF Price: €5,499 Available: April 2025 Color: Black or Silver

This a good piece about how it was used.

I know. From the get go they used sub assemblies made in China and finished in Germany but within a couple of years they’d moved it all there and eventually built an actual city there for manufacturing. The point being that purchasers in the US of a broad range of brands they consider European (the parent company also owns Midas, Klark Teknik, TC Electronics and Tannoy to name a few) are in for a rude awakening with the tariffs imposed on them due to where they are actually manufactured. However, after their practices particularly in their first ten to fifteen years of existence, there won’t be many tears shed for Uli if this heralds a big downturn in sales.