Fujirumors reports that we will get a total of FOUR new X lenses in 2020. One of them is of course the XF50mm f/1.0 lens. FR reports about this lens:
Yep, it’s going to be another busy year for Fuji and a stressful test on our bank accounts :)
The very reliable Sony sensor source Luke Driftwood shared his latest leak. It’s a new Sony 43MP 8K APS-C sensor made for consumer cameras. This isn’t meant to be a professional video oriented sensor. Still the specs are impressive with 8K 12bit and stacked DRAM.
The big question here is: Who is going to use this sensor? Fuji on the X-H2, Nikon on a Z70 or Sony on the A7000?
Here are the full leaked specs of the Fujifilm X-T4:
Number of effective pixels 26.1 millions pixels
Image sensor
23.5mm x15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS 4 with primary color filter.
Sensor Cleaning system Ultra Sonic Vibration
Storage media
SD memory card (-2GB) / SDHC memory card (-32GB) / SDXC memory card (-512GB) UHS-I / UHS-II / Video Speed Class V90
File Format
Still image JPEG: Exif Ver.2.3, RAW: 14bit RAW (RAF original format) TIFF: 8/16bit RGB
Number of Recorded Pixels
L: (3:2) 6240 x 4160 / (16:9) 6240 x 3512/ (1:1) 4160 x 4160 M: (3:2) 4416 x 2944/ (16:9) 4416 x 2488/ (1:1) 2944 x 2944 S: (3:2) 3120 x 2080 / (16:9) 3120 x 1760 / (1:1) 2080 x 2080
Movie
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling), MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Sensitivity
Standard output sensitivity: AUTO1 / AUTO2 / AUTO3 (up to ISO12800) / ISO160-12800 (1/3 step)
Extended output sensitivity: ISO80/100/125/25600/51200
Exposure control
TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average / Center Weighted
Exposure Modes
P (Program AE) / A (Aperture Priority AE) / S (Shutter Speed Priority AE) / M (Manual Exposure)
Exposure compensation
-5.0EV – +5.0EV 1/3EV step
Movie recording
-2.0EV – +2.0EV
Image Stabilizer Mechanism
Image sensor shift mechanism with 5-axis compensation
Image Stabilizer Compensation Effect
Maximum 6.5 stops (based on CIPA standard. Pitch/yaw shake only. With XF35mmF1.4 R lens mounted.)
Digital Image Stabilizer
Yes (movie mode only)
IS Mode Boost
Yes (movie mode only)
Face / Eye detection AF
Yes
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Mechanical Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
Electronic Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/32000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/32000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/32000sec. Bulb mode: 1sec. Fixed
Electronic Front Curtain Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
Mechanical + Electronic Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/32000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/32000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/32000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
E-Front + Mechanical Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/8000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/8000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/8000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min
Electronic front curtain shutter works until 1/2000sec.
E-Front + Mechanical + Elec. Shutter
P mode: 4sec. to 1/32000sec. A mode: 30sec. to 1/32000sec. S/M mode: 15min. to 1/32000sec. Bulb mode: up to 60min.
Electronic front curtain shutter works until 1/2000sec, Mechanical shutter works until 1/8000sec.
Movie Shutter
FHD: 1/8000sec. to 1/4sec.
DCI4K/4K: 1/8000sec. to 1/24sec. (depends on the frame rate)
Synchronized shutter speed for flash
1/250sec. or slower
Continous Shooting
Approx. 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 60 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 35 frames Uncompressed RAW: 33 frames)
Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 114 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 37 frames Uncompressed RAW: 34 frames)
Approx. 10fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (JPEG: 500 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 48 frames Uncompressed RAW: 39 frames)
Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter ] (JPEG: 79 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 36 frames Uncompressed RAW: 34 frames)
Approx. 15fps (JPEG: 110 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 38 frames Uncompressed RAW: 35 frames)
Approx. 10fps (JPEG: 164 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 44 frames Uncompressed RAW: 37 frames)
Approx. 8fps (JPEG: 200 frames Lossless compressed RAW / Compressed RAW: 49 frames Uncompressed RAW: 39 frames)
Pre-shot
Approx. 30fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 20 frames while half press, max. 20 frames after full press, total max. 40 frames) Pre-shot: Approx. 20fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 20 frames while half press, max. 37 frames after full press, total max. 57 frames) Pre-shot: Approx. 10fps [Only electronic shutter, 1.25 x Crop ] (max. 10 frames while half press, max. 300 frames after full press, total max. 310 frames)
Auto Bracketing
AE Bracketing (Frames: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 Step: by 1/3EV step, up to +/-3EV steps) Filmsimulation bracketing (Any 3 types of film simulation selectable)
Dynamic Range Bracketing (100%, 200%, 400%)
ISO sensitivity Bracketing ( +/-1/3EV, +/-2/3EV, +/-1EV)
White Balance Bracketing ( +/-1, +/-2, +/-3)
Focus Bracketing (AUTO, MANUAL)
Focus Mode
Single AF / Continuous AF / MF
Focus Type
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Focu Low-Light Performance
Contrast: -3.0EV Phase Detection: -6.0EV (XF35mmF1.4 attached)
Focus AF Frame Selection
Single point AF: EVF / LCD: 13×9 / 25×17 (Changeable size of AF frame) Zone AF: 3×3 / 5×5 / 7×7 from 91 areas on 13×9 grid
Wide/Tracking AF, AF-S: Wide / AF-C: Tracking All
White Balance
Auto (WHITE PRIORITY, AUTO, AMBIENCE PRIORITY), / Custom1-3 / Color temperature selection (2500K-10000K) / Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater
Self-timer
10sec. / 2sec.
Interval Timer Shooting
Yes (Setting: Interval, Number of shots, Starting time)
Flash Sync Mode
1ST CURTAIN / 2ND CURTAIN / AUTO FP(HSS) (excl. EF-X8)
Flash Mode
TTL (TTL AUTO (P mode) / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC. ) / MANUAL / COMMANDER / OFF (When EF-X8 is set)
TTL (TTL AUTO (P mode) / STANDARD / SLOW SYNC. ) / MANUAL / MULTI / OFF (When SHOE MOUNT FLASH is set)
Hot Shoe
Yes (Dedicated TTL Flash compatible)
Viewfinder
0.5 inch approx. 3.69 millions dots OLED Color Viewfinder
Coverage of viewing area vs. capturing area: approx. 100%
Eyepoint: approx. 23mm (from the eyepiece lens)
Diopter adjustment: -4-+2m-1 (lockable)
Magnification: 0.75 x with 50mm lens (35mm equivalent) at infinity and diopter set to -1m-1
Diagonal angle of view: approx. 38 Degree (Horizontal angle of view: approx. 30 Degree )
Built-in eye sensor
LCD monitor
3.0 inch, aspect ratio 3:2, approx. 1.62 millions dots touch screen color LCD monitor (approx. 100% coverage)
Movie Recording File Format
MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, Audio: Linear PCM / Stereo sound 24bit / 48KHz sampling)
MP4 (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC)
Movie Recording Compression
All Intra/Long-GOP
DCI4K/4K 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps Full HD (2048 x1080)/ Full HD (1920 x1080) 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps
Movie File Size/Frame Rate/Rec. Time
[DCI 4K (4096 x2160)]59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps 59.94p/50p: up to approx. 20min. 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p: up to approx. 30min
[4K (3840 x2160)]59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 400Mbps/200Mbps/100Mbps 59.94p/50p: up to approx. 20min. 29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p: up to approx. 30min
[Full HD (2048 x1080)] 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to approx. 30min.
[Full HD (1920 x1080)] 59.94p/50p/29.97p/25p/24p/23.98p 200Mbps/100Mbps/50Mbps up to approx. 30min.
HDR Mode
AUTO, 200%, 400%, 800%, 800% +
Grain Effect
Roughness: STRONG, WEAK, OFF Size: LARGE, SMALL
Color Chrome Effect STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Color Chrom Effect Blue STRONG, WEAK, OFF
Dynamic Range Setting Still
AUTO, 100%, 200%, 400%
ISO restriction (DR100%: No limit, DR200%: ISO320 or more, DR400%: ISO640 or more)
Dynamic Range Setting Movie
100%, 200%, 400%
ISO restriction (DR100%: No limit, DR200%: ISO320 or more, DR400%: ISO640 or more)
Advanced Filter
Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Soft focus, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)
Wireless Transmitter Standard
IEEE802.11b/g/n (standard wireless protocol)
Wireless Transmitter Encryption
WEP / WPA / WPA2 mixed mode
Wireless Encryption Access mode Infrastructure
Bluetooth Standard
Bluetooth Ver 4.2 (Bluetooth low energy)
Bluetooth Operating frequency
2402 – 2480MHz (Center frequency)
Terminal
Digital interface: USB Type-C (USB3.2 Gen1x1)
HDMI output: HDMI micro connector (Type D)
Other: 3.5mm, stereo mini connector (Microphone) / 2.5mm, Remote Release Connector, Hot shoe, Synchronized terminal
Power supply
NP-W235 Li-ion battery (included)
Battery life for still images
Approx. 600 frames (Economy Mode), approx. 500 frames (Normal Mode) When XF35mmF1.4 R is set.
Actual battery life of movie capture Face detection is set to OFF
[4K] approx. 85min. (29.97p) [Full HD] approx. 95min. (59.94p)
Continuance battery life
Face detection is set to OFF
[4K] approx. 110min. (29.97p)
[Full HD] approx. 130min. (59.94p) (movie capture)
Operating Temerature
-10 Degree C-+40 Degree C
Operating Humidity
10%-80% (no condensation)
Battery
Li-ion battery NP-W235
Starting up period Approx. 0.39sec.
Dimensions (D x W x H)
63.8 x 134.6 x 92.8 mm
Weight
Approx. 607g (including battery and SD memory card) Approx. 526g (excluding battery and SD memory card)
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via nokishita
Canon is superbusy launching one RF lens after another. Five new lenses have been registered in Russsia. There are no details but I am sure that most of them are RF lenses and not EF.
via Nokishita
Above you can see the newly leaked images of the X-T4 (with the battery). The camera will cost $1,699 which I consider to be a very good price for the features it has. Those are the full specs shared by Fujirumors:
近日中に発表されるフォクトレンダーMレンズ「NOKTON 35mm F1.2 Aspherical III VM」の量販店価格は税込138,000円で発売予定日は2020年3月、フォクトレンダーマイクロフォーサーズレンズ「NOKTON 60mm F0.95」は税込148,000円で発売予定日は2020年4月らしい。#噂
— 軒下デジカメ情報局 (@nokishita_c) February 17, 2020
Also Voitlander will soon have an announcement. They got two new lenses:
Dpreview had a nice chat with Panasonic manager Yamane. The key take aways are:
– New mid range L-mount camera is coming as next
– 8K camera is not coming any time soon
– No APS-C L-mount camera is on their roadmap because they plan to keep developing MFT
In more detail this is what he had to say:
Regarding S1-S1R sales:
we have gained roughly a 10% market share, globally. That was the result we were hoping for. Over the past eight months we’ve been able to penetrate that market and we are satisfied with the sales, so far.
About the S1H:
We believe that our video features are one or two steps ahead of our competitors, and we have an advantage there. For example, with the S1H which we released a few months ago, the sales performance is exceeding our original expectations. But the video performance of the S1H was designed to meet the needs of high-end videographers and cinematographers, so for amateur or hobby videographers, the S1H may be over-specced.
L-mount and MFT:
We will keep developing cameras for both categories – full-frame and Micro Four Thirds.
Why it’s important to stick with MFT:
Some manufacturers, as you know, are making very small lenses, compatible with full-frame, but we think that to do this, they needed to sacrifice lens quality to a certain extent. That’s how they are able to make them so small. That means that those lenses are not fully utilizing the benefits of the full-frame sensor. When it comes to Micro Four Thirds, we can fully utilize the benefits of the sensor, and we believe that as a combination, the overall quality of Micro Four Thirds can be very good.
APS-C L-mount
As of now, we have no plans to enter the APS-C market, because we know that Micro Four Thirds and full-frame can coexist without any cannibalization. If we moved into APS-C, there might be some overlap between Micro Four Thirds and APS-C, and between APS-C and full-frame, so I don’t think we’ll go in that direction.
Future L-mount cameras:
To prove the quality of our cameras. In the future, we’re going to introduce mid-class, and different ranges of cameras.
New members:
The number of members of the L-mount alliance may increase in the future
About 8K:
We will be ready for 8K soon, but we can’t tell you the timing. We need a little bit longer before we can introduce 8K cameras. It won’t be [in the very near future].
