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Fujifilm Unveils X-T30, XF 16mm Prime, Firmware Updates      

14 February 2019

Fujifilm has made several new announcements for the Fujifilm X series, including the launch of the Fujifilm X-T30, its new mirrorless digital camera, the Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR wide-angle lens and firmware updates to the series.

X-T30

The X-T30 features Fujifilm's X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor, a fourth generation, 26.1-megapixel imaging sensor. The small, lightweight camera also takes advantage of Fujifilm's new X-Processor 4 Quad Core-CPU, which provides fast auto-focus, accurate face detection and enough power to create high-resolution stills. ISO 160, previously only available as extended ISO, is now available as a regular ISO option.

The X-T30 also includes advanced features such as the Focus Lever to quickly and easily shift to a focus point, an intuitive touch-screen panel and an ergonomic body design to ensure hand-held stability in versatile shooting conditions. At just 13.51 oz., the compact and lightweight body is comfortable to hold even when it is mounted with a large telephoto zoom.

The X-T30 can also record ultra high-definition 4K or Full HD 1080p video and high quality audio without additional equipment.

Highlights

• 26.1-Mp APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 sensor
• X-Processor 4 with Quad CPU
• DCI and UHD 4K30 video; F-Log gamma
• 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
• 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot tilting LCD touchscreen
• 425-point phase-detection autofocus
• Extended ISO 80 to 51,200
• 30 fps shooting
• Bluetooth and WiFi
• Sports Finder mode

Specifications

Specifications for the include:

FUJIFILM X-T30 SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor	26.1-megapixel CMOS sensor
Bit Depth	14-bit
Lens Mount	Fujfilm X Mount
Dust Reduction System	Yes
Storage	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Viewfinder	2,360,00-pixel electronic viewfinder 100 percent coverage 0.62x magnification
Monitor	3.0-inch rear tilting LCD touchscreen 1,040,000 dots 100 percent coverage
Shutter	Mechanical: 900 to 1/4,000 second Electronic: 900 to 1/32,000 second Electronic & Mechanical: 60 to 0 minute in Bulb mode
Frame Rate	Up to 8 fps at 26.1-Mp for up to 90 JPEG frames Up to 8 fps at 26.1-Mp for up to 18 Raw frames
ISO	Auto, 160 to 12,800 Extended ISO: 80 to 51,200
Autofocus	Yes
Live View	Yes
Image Stabilization	No
Flash	Built-in Guide Number: 16.4 feet at ISO 100 Maximum Sync Speed: 1/180 second Hot shoe, PC terminal
Movie	4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps 2048 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p at 100/120 fps Clips up to 29:59 Built-in stereo mic Optional external mic
Connectivity	WiFi, Bluetooth 2.5mm Sub-mini (2-Ring), HDMI D (Micro) USB 3.0, USB Type-C, X-Sync Socket
Power	NP-W126S rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack 7.2 VDC, 1260 mAh Optional AC power adapter
Dimensions	4.7 x 3.3 x 1.8 inches
Weight	13.51 oz.

Price, Availability

Fujifilm said the X-T30 camera body and kits will be available in March in black and premium silver for $899. The X-T30 body with XC 15-45mm lens kit will be available for $999 and the X-T30 body with XF 18-55mm lens kit will be offered at $1,299. All camera and kit variations of the new charcoal silver color will be available in June.

Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

WIDE ANGLE PRIME

Designed to deliver the high performance resolution from Fujifilm's X-Trans CMOS sensors, the XF 16mm f2.8 R WR adopts an internal focusing system and stepping motor to provide extremely fast and near-quiet auto-focusing.

Although light and compact, the design incorporates exterior metal components while the interior is sealed around the barrel in nine different places to ensure durability and weather-resistance.

The XF 16mm f2.8 R WR joins Fujifilm's collection of affordable, compact and lightweight lenses within the Fujinon XF lens system, which includes the XF23mm f2 R WR, XF35mm f2 R WR and XF50mm f2 R WR lenses.

Highlights

Highlights of the 16mm prime include:

• X-Mount lLens (APS-C format)
• 24mm 35mm equivalent
• Aperture range: f2.8 to f22
• Two aspherical elements
• Super EBC coating
• Stepping autofocus motor
• Weather-sealed construction
• Rounded 9-blade diaphragm

Specifications

Specifications for the new prime include:

FUJIFILM XF 16mm f2.8 LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Mount	Fujifilm X Mount
Focal Length	16mm (24mm 35mm equivalent)
Aperture	f2.8 to f22 9 rounded diaphragm blades
Angle of View	83.2°
Minimum Focus	6.69 inches
Magnification	0.13x
Optical Design	10 elements in 8 groups
Autofocus	Yes
Image Stabilization	No
Filter Thread	49mm
Dimensions	2.36 x 1.79 inches
Weight	5.47 oz.

Price, Availability

Fujifilm said the Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR lens will be available in black in March or silver in May for $399.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.

FIRMWARE UPDATES

New firmware for the Fujifilm X-T3 will be released in April to strengthen the accuracy of the X-T3's face/eye detection feature and to provide enhanced AF performance and speed and operability of the X-T3 touch screen.

Available later this month, the new firmware Fujifilm X-T100 Ver. 2, Fujifilm X-A5 Ver. 2 for the Fujifilm X-T100 and for the Fujifilm X-A5, respectively, will include advanced features for shooting a variety of scenes.

Fujifilm will also release a new version of the Fujifilm Camera Remote (Ver. 4.0) app to connect smart devices to Fujifilm's wireless-equipped digital cameras.

For more information on these updates see the news release below.

Fujifilm Launches the New Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR Lens and The Fujifilm X-T30, A New Mirrorless Digital Camera in a Uniquely Lightweight and Compact Design

Updates to Fujifilm X Series lineup including the new the X-T30, which packs greater image quality and UHD 4K video-recording capability into its thin, lightweight body (just 13.51oz) (383g);

The Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR wide-angle lens for X Series announced;

Forthcoming firmware releases for Fujifilm X-T3, Fujifilm X-T100 and Fujifilm X-A5;

New version of Fujifilm Camera Remote app available

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm Corp. has unveiled several new announcements for the Fujifilm X Series lineup, including the launch of the Fujifilm X-T30 (X-T30), its new mirrorless digital camera that provides photographers of all levels with enhancements in image quality at greater speed and accuracy. Fujifilm also announced the Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR wide-angle lens with a compact, lightweight and weather-resistant design for its XF family of interchangeable lenses.

X-T30

The new system features Fujifilm's X-Trans CMOS 4 Sensor. This 4th generation, 26.1-megapixel imaging sensor, is one of the highest resolution sensors among APS-C sensor digital cameras. The small, lightweight camera also takes advantage of Fujifilm's new X-Processor 4 Quad Core-CPU, which provides content creators of all levels with fast auto-focus, accurate face detection and enough power to create beautiful, high-resolution stills. The sensitivity of ISO 160 -- previously only available as extended ISO -- is now available as a regular ISO option and will serve to facilitate capturing moments in bright daylight outdoors.

The X-T30 also includes advanced features such as the Focus Lever which enables users to quickly and easily shift to a focus point, an intuitive touch-screen panel and an ergonomic body design to ensure hand-held stability in versatile shooting conditions. At a weight of just 13.51 oz., the compact and lightweight body is comfortable to hold even when it is mounted with a large lens, such as a telephoto zoom.

Evolved for video-recording capability, the X-T30 offers the ability to record ultra high-definition 4K or Full HD 1080p video and high quality audio -- without additional equipment -- to accommodate the needs of a wide range of content creators.

• Advanced Image Sensor Technology: The 26.1MP BSI APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 image sensor and X-Processor 4 quad-core CPU combination allows for reliable and accurate AF and Face Detection performance when capturing high-resolution stills or recording 4k video of moving subjects.
• Accurate Auto-Focus Tracking and Face Detection: The new X-Processor 4 Quad Core-CPU doubles the speed of face-detection for moving people compared to the X-T20. Additionally, eye-detection AF now works in AF-C mode, which results in accurate focus-tracking for moving portrait subjects. The low-light limit for phase detection AF has been expanded even more from the conventional +0.5EV to -3EV, to allow for operation in a wide range of lighting scenarios.
• Superior Video and Image Effects: Offers the ability to record 4K video at 30 frames per second or capture of 120 frames per second at 1080p to create super slow motion effects. Filmmakers needing high color fidelity can record 10-bit, 4:2:2 color through the camera's HDMI port. Leveraging Fujifilm's advanced color reproduction technology, users are able to record video in 'Film Simulation' modes. The X-T30 also incorporates numerous shooting functions, such as "monochrome adjustments" available for ACROS and Monochrome and "Color Chrome" effect that produces uniquely deep colors and gradation in subjects with highly saturated colors, which are notoriously difficult to photograph.
• Intuitive Design with Comfortable Controls: Offers 3 inch touch LCD with 2-way tilting and optimal touch screen to capture images easily in challenging situations. Provides advanced SR Auto mode --easily activated with a lever -- to automatically choose the optimum shooting settings out of 58 presets for any given scene.
• Next-Gen Wireless Connectivity: Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth V.4.2 offers digital communication with the free Fujifilm Camera Remote app to wirelessly control the camera or share images to smart devices.

Carrying on with the tradition of the Fujifilm X-T10 (released in June 2015) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (released in February 2017), the new model retains the X Series' signature dial-based, manual controls and proprietary color reproduction technology, along with a complete range of shooting functions designed to attract a broad range of users from professional photographers and independent filmmakers to first-time beginners.

Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR Lens

Designed to deliver the high performance resolution from Fujifilm's X-Trans CMOS sensors through its precise optical design, the XF 16mm f2.8 R WR adopts an internal focusing system and stepping motor to provide extremely fast and near-quiet auto-focusing. Although light and compact, the design incorporates metal components on the exterior of the lens, while interior is sealed around the barrel in nine different locations to ensure durability and weather-resistance to the surrounding environment. The XF 16mm f2.8 R WR joins the collection of affordable, compact and lightweight lenses within the Fujinon XF Lens System, making it the perfect companion to the XF23mm f2 R WR, XF35mm f2 R WR and XF50mm f2 R WR lenses.

• High Resolution Performance: Edge-to-edge sharpness from the center to the corners of the frame is achieved by the precise arrangement of 10 lens elements in 8 groups. This lens also includes two aspherical elements, which assist in suppressing the image degrading effects of chromatic aberration and field curvature imperfection.
• Compact, Lightweight and Stylish design: Weighing in at 5.47oz (155g) and measuring just 1.79in (45.4mm) in length, this lens offers up the renowned image quality and refined style associated with the Fujinon XF family of lenses. With its metal exterior, precise click stops and smooth dampening, this lens offers incredible image quality in a durable, aesthetically pleasing appearance.
• Fast and Quiet Autofocus: The inner focusing AF system uses a stepping motor to move focusing elements into place through precise electrical pulses in order to achieve fast and near-silent autofocus performance.
• Weather and Dust Resistant Durability: The lens is designed to operate in temperatures as low as 14[!]deg; Fahrenheit and is sealed at nine points around the barrel, making it both weather and dust resistant.

Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR Optional Accessories:

• 49mm Front lens cap (FLCP-49)
• 49mm Protect filter (PRF-49)

Availability and Pricing

The X-T30 digital camera body and kits are anticipated to be available in March in the popular black and premium silver for a suggested retail price of USD $899 and CAD $1,199.99. The X-T30 body with XC15-45mm lens kit will be available at a suggested retail price of USD $999 and CAD $1,299.99. The X-T30 body with XF18-55mm lens kit will be offered at a suggested retail price of USD $1,299 and CAD $1,699.99. All camera and kit variations of the new charcoal silver color will be available in June.

The Fujinon XF 16mm f2.8 R WR lens is expected to be available in black in March or silver in May, at a suggested retail price of USD $399.95 and CAD $499.99.

New Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T3

New firmware version [Fujifilm X-T3 Ver. 3] for the Fujifilm X-T3 will be released in April to strengthen the accuracy of the X-T3's face/eye detection feature and to provide enhanced AF performance and speed and operability of the X-T3 touch screen.

• Enhanced Accuracy of Face/Eye Detection and AF Performance: The X-T3 firmware update provides improvements in the X-T3's AF algorithm, with face detection of the X-T3 enhanced by approximately 30 percent. Additionally, the firmware serves to make the AF tracking even more stable not only in still photos but also in video recording.
• New "Face Select" Function: The new X-T3 firmware update adds a new "Face Select" function to provide priority auto-focus, tracking and exposure on a selected subject when multiple faces are detected within a frame. X-T3 users can make a selection via the touch screen or focus lever.
• Fast AF Speed: The X-T3's new firmware update provides the camera with a new AF algorithm, which improves the AF speed from previous versions, regardless if the subject is located a short distance or farther away.
• Intuitive Operability: The firmware update provides additional settings for the X-T3's touch screen that provide enhanced ease-of-use when focusing.

New Firmware Updates for Fujifilm X-T100 and Fujifilm X-A5

Available starting February, the new firmware Fujifilm X-T100 Ver. 2, Fujifilm X-A5 Ver. 2 for the Fujifilm X-T100 and for the Fujifilm X-A5, respectively, will include advanced features for shooting a variety of scenes.

• New "Bright Mode": Provides a brighter and more vivid image when using the "Advanced SR Auto" mode. It can be easily turned on and off with a single tap via the LCD touch-screen.
• "Portrait Enhancer" Mode: The popular "Portrait Enhancer" mode is now available with customizations to meet a range of different skin tones.
• New "Night+ Setting": The "Night+" mode automatically adjusts ISO, brightness and vividness of the picture for enhanced quality in poor light situations.

New Version of the Fujifilm Camera Remote App

Fujifilm will also launch the newest version of the Fujifilm Camera Remote (Ver. 4.0) app to connect smart devices to Fujifilm's wireless-equipped digital cameras to enable seamless transfer of photos and remote-control shooting features. The newly designed interface of the new Fujifilm Camera Remote app allows for a quicker pairing process and an "album" function to quickly arrange photos imported from the camera. The new version will be available in the App Store for iOS devices in March and available in the Google play store for Android devices in May.

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