In multiple¹ posts² by³ FujiRumors.com⁴, the usually well informed site shares a couple of interesting rumors about Fujifilm's upcoming X100V successor: the X100VI.

X100VI announcement on February 20th

The X100VI is said to be announced the X100VI on February 20th, 2024 at the X-Summit 2024. It is not clear yet, though, when the actual release will be so that customers can (pre-)order the camera.

X100VI specs: 40MP sensor and IBIS

As expected, the X100VI is said to feature the same 40 megapixel sensor as the X-T5.

With the body having nearly the same dimensions as the current X100V, Fujifilm is rumored to have managed to include IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization) in the X100VI.

According to TheNewCamera⁵ , these are the full specs of the Fujifilm X100VI:

• 40MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR BSI Sensor
• X-Processor 5 Image Processor
• Fujinon 23mm F2 Lens / OR Maybe a new lens
• Hybrid 0.52x OVF with 3.69m-Dot OLED EVF
• 3.0" 1.62m-Dot Tilting Touchscreen
• DCI/UHD 4K Video Recording at 60 fps
• 425-Point Hybrid AF System | Improved AF Tracking
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Connectivity
• Film Simulation Modes

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Fujifilm just released their New Year Greeting 2024 / FUJIFILM¹ video with multiple interesting announcements.

Strategic Partnership with WPPF

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Fujifilm announced, that they will form a "very important strategic partnership" with World Press Photo Foundation. Fujifilm states that they want to "further contribute to the photo industry" by hosting "many workshops and seminars at exhibitions across the world."

Firmware Updates for X-H2S, X-H2, X-T5, X-T4, X-T3, X-S20 and X-S10

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Optimized smooth zoom control will come for several cameras through the following firmware updates:

Changes in X-H2S Firmware Version 5.10

1. The "TIME CODE SYNC. SETTING" option is added to "TIME CODE SETTING" in the movie mode to allow time code synchronization with external devices. This allows connection to the ATOMOS AirGlu accessory, "UltraSync BLUE" via Bluetooth. In addition, timecode synchronization with multiple cameras (up to 6 cameras) is possible by acquiring timecode from "UltraSync BLUE".

2. The connection procedure and display function at remote recording are improved when using File Transmitter FT-XH as follows.

   1. Connection setting gets easier to use the Remote Rec Function by reading the QR code displayed on the camera with the tablet's camera app to obtain the MAC address and IP address of the camera automatically.
   2. A "MULTI" button is added to the "Remote Rec Function" menu. Pressing this button splits the screen display into four sections, allowing you to watch Live Views of multiple cameras simultaneously and pressing the "SINGLE" button bring back to the single screen display.
   3. A "Clean display mode" is added to the "Remote Rec Function" menu. When "Clean display mode" is selected, only the Live View is displayed.

   Note: The firmware of the File Transmitter FT-XH must be upgraded to the latest version to enable those functions above. Be sure to update the camera's firmware to the latest version before updating the firmware for the File Transmitter FT-XH.

3. The smartphone icon and Bluetooth icon are now displayed on the camera's display screen when the camera and smartphone are connected via Bluetooth.

4. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.

   Target interchangeable lens:
   XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR: Ver. 1.30 or later

   Note: Make sure to update the camera's firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

5. Other minor bugs are fixed.

Download: X-H2S Firmware Version 5.10

Changes in X-H2 Firmware Version 3.10

1. The "TIME CODE SYNC. SETTING" option is added to "TIME CODE SETTING" in the movie mode to allow time code synchronization with external devices. This allows connection to the ATOMOS AirGlu accessory, "UltraSync BLUE" via Bluetooth. In addition, timecode synchronization with multiple cameras (up to 6 cameras) is possible by acquiring timecode from "UltraSync BLUE".

2. The connection procedure and display function at remote recording are improved when using File Transmitter FT-XH as follows.

   1. Connection setting gets easier to use the Remote Rec Function by reading the QR code displayed on the camera with the tablet's camera app to obtain the MAC address and IP address of the camera automatically.
   2. A "MULTI" button is added to the "Remote Rec Function" menu. Pressing this button splits the screen display into four sections, allowing you to watch Live Views of multiple cameras simultaneously and pressing the "SINGLE" button bring back to the single screen display.
   3. A "Clean display mode" is added to the "Remote Rec Function" menu. When "Clean display mode" is selected, only the Live View is displayed.

   Note: The firmware of the File Transmitter FT-XH must be upgraded to the latest version to enable those functions above. Be sure to update the camera's firmware to the latest version before updating the firmware for the File Transmitter FT-XH.

3. The smartphone icon and Bluetooth icon are now displayed on the camera's display screen when the camera and smartphone are connected via Bluetooth.

4. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.

   Target interchangeable lens:
   XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR: Ver.1.30 or later

   Note: Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

5. Other minor bugs are fixed.

Download: X-H2 Firmware Version 3.10

Changes in X-T5 Firmware Version 2.10

1. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.

   Target interchangeable lens:
   XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR: Ver.1.30 or later

   Note: Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

2. The firmware bug is fixed that a white horizontal line appears on the preview image in the LCD monitor when shooting with the focus point locked by touch panel operation.

3. The firmware bug is fixed that the LED catchlight of the FLASH stays illuminated when the SHOE MOUNT FLASH is attached and photographed under the following setting conditions.

   • SHUTTER TYPE: ES ELECTRONIC SHUTTERES
   • DRIVE SETTING: High-speed burst or Low-speed burst
   • LED light: CATCHLIGHT

4. The firmware bug is fixed that the camera does not synchronize properly depending on the shutter speed setting when shooting with "EF E-FRONT CURTAIN SHUTTER" with SHOE MOUNT FLASH (EF-60) attached.

5. Other minor bugs are fixed.

Download: X-T5 Firmware Version 2.10

Changes in X-T4 Firmware Version 2.10

1. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.

   Target interchangeable lens:
   XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR: Ver.1.30 or later

   Note: Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

2. Other minor bugs are fixed.

Download: X-T4 Firmware Version 2.10

Changes in X-T3 Firmware Version 5.10

1. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.

   Target interchangeable lens:
   XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR: Ver.1.30 or later

   Note: Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

2. The firmware bug is fixed that a image becomes abnormal color tone in rare cases under the following configuration conditions.

   • SHUTTER TYPE: ES ELECTRONIC SHUTTERES
   • DRIVE SETTING: High-speed burst
   • AF/MF SETTING: RELEASE PRIORITY or MF
   • SHUTTER SPEED: 1/2.5, 1/5 or 1/6

3. Other minor bugs are fixed.

Download: X-T3 Firmware Version 5.10

Changes in X-S20 Firmware Version 1.20

1. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.

   Target interchangeable lens:
   XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR: Ver.1.30 or later

   Note: Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

2. Other minor bugs are fixed.

Download: X-S20 Firmware Version 1.20

Changes in X-S10 Firmware Version 3.10

1. Aperture control parameters have been optimized to improve exposure tracking function during zoom operation when using the following interchangeable lens.

   Target interchangeable lens:
   XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR: Ver.1.30 or later

   Note: Make sure to update the camera firmware to the latest firmware before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

2. Other minor bugs are fixed.

Download: X-S10 Firmware Version 3.10

Changes in XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Firmware Version 1.30

1. Exposure tracking during zoom operation is improved when using the following cameras.

   Applicable cameras:
   X-H2S (Ver.5.10 or later), X-H2 (Ver.3.10 or later), X-T5 (Ver.2.10 or later), X-T4 (Ver.2.10 or later), X-T3 (Ver.5.10 or later), X-S20 (Ver.1.20 or later) and X-S10 (Ver.3.10 or later)

   Note: Make sure to update the camera's firmware to the latest version before updating the firmware of the interchangeable lens to enable those functions above.

Download: XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Firmware Version 1.30

GFX Challenge Grant Program 2023

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From over 2,000 applications, 15 winners have been selected. The winners and more information about the projects are presented on the GFX Challenge Grant Program 2023 website.

X Summit

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Fujifilm officially announced that their first X Summit of the year 2024 will be on February 20th, 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. New camera announcements are expected - see our article Next Fujifilm X Summit: February 20th, 2024 for more.

CP+

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Additionally, Fujifilm will also participate in CP+ Camera & Photo Imaging Show 2024 in Yokohama, Japan. CP+ will take place February 22nd to 25th, 2024.

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Again, according E8M (formerly nya) on the chinese microblogging platform weibo¹, Fujifilm has registered a new camera with the local authorities. The identifier of that camera is FF240001.

Thus, there are now three unreleased cameras Fujifilm has registered.

So far, the following cameras have been registered by Fujifilm in 2023:

X100VI, X-Pro4 and GFX 100S II likely to be revealed early 2024

The most likely scenario is that the unreleased cameras are:

• X100VI
• X-Pro4
• GFX 100S II

More speculations

E8M is sharing many more rumors. The better part of them seem to be from questionable sources, so please take what follows with a huge grain of salt. With that being said, here is the machine translated text of E8M's post:

The following is the basic and accurate information consolidated by multiple information sources:

0. Fuji may release more than 4 new cameras in 2024, and even reach 6.

1. 2024 is the year of GFX, and GFX100S II will be launched after GFX100 II, which has the style of X-T5 after X-H2. Among them, the EVF is changed back to a non-removable design and the resolution is reduced. The body design is more retro, and the top is more inclined to the elegant pulsator look. The 8K video was canceled.

2. GFX100S II cancels most of the video functions and only provides full-width 4K/30pHQ and 4K/60p videos, as well as 1080/120p videos. At the same time, the 14bit 8fps RAW continuous shooting of 12bit AD is canceled, reducing the continuous shooting cache, but the focusing system is consistent with GFX100 II.

3. X100V follow-up machine is almost fixed, but not clear all specifications. But using a X-T5 and X-H2 40 million pixel sensor is the biggest possibility.

The following information is highly reliable:

4. When X-Pro 4 is updated, its performance is basically the same as X-T5. One of the most remarkable is that this abstract folding screen has been changed and finally turned into a modern folding screen, with a shaft added to normal Live View.

5. X-Pro 4 brings new film simulation, but still retains the film small display. (Not the same source as 4)

6. Relevant people claim that X100V follow-up machine supports IBIS and lens anti-shake coordination, and supports multi-frame 160MP high-resolution mode.

7. GFX100S II may bring a new pricing range, GFX100S, GFX100S II, GFX100 II, three machines sold together, to build a new 4433 picture price echelon. GFX100S of them may also fall in price.

The following information is generally reliable:

The high-resolution sensor of the 7. X100V follow-up machine enables it to support the equivalent 35mm lens with a 50mm mode of cutting 20 million pixels. (Not Fuji style)

8. 2023 Q3 to 2024 Q3 is GFX year, not only GFX 100 II,GFX 100S II, but also several GF lenses with good focusing performance. (Personally skeptical) In addition, there is a new positioning camera of GFX 25, whose resolution is only 1/4 of GFX 100 II, but it is suitable for high-sensitivity scenes, high-speed continuous shooting scenes and most important video scenes.

9. Multiple information sources claim the existence of GFX 25 and consider its main video shot. (I have received this kind of obsession no less than 7 times.)

10. GFX25 supports 4:3 OG 5.8K/30p, 17:9 point-to-point 5.8K/60p,Premista cutting point-to-point 17:9 5.4K/60p,35mm cutting point-to-point 4.8K/60p, super-sampling 4K/60p for all image field cutting, and cutting point-to-point 4K/120p. (As far as I know, Fuji's encoder does not design 60p recording with a resolution above 4K. If there is GFX25, the resolution may be correct, but the maximum frame rate is wrong.)

Essentially impossible information:

11. GFX 2024's largest flagship GFX 200 (16384x 12 288 200M stacked sensor) will be launched from September to December 2024. (Where do you get the sensor? What price do you sell? Can you still do business?)

12. X-T40 is ready for sale. Its 40 just fits 40Mp and is equipped with a 40 million pixel sensor. (⑧ Comment: There is such a narrow price range between X-S20 and X-T5. Fuji can't get a X-T40 of 40 meters, it's almost fighting with X-T5.)

The reliability of the following information cannot be determined:

The X-E series will X-Summit updated in the summer of 2024 with X-S20-approximated hardware. 14. GF system in the preparation of 14-20mm range of ultra wide angle lens. 15. The 2x TC loop of the GF system is to be rolled out.

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According to a user on the chinese microblogging platform weibo¹, Fujifilm has registered a new camera with the authorities. The identifier of that camera is FF230003.

So far, the following cameras have been registered by Fujifilm in 2023:

X100V successor (X100VI?) and GFX 100S II expected

FujiRumors.com² has since revealed that one of these cameras will be the X100V succesor possibly named X100VI while the other one will be the GFX 100S II.

Also according to FujiRumors³, there will be at least a third camera being released within the first months of 2024.

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