Photo Corners headlinesarchivemikepasini.com
A S C R A P B O O K O F S O L U T I O N S F O R T H E P H O T O G R A P H E R
Enhancing the enjoyment of taking pictures with news that matters, features that entertain and images that delight. Published frequently.
Fujifilm Announces Fixed-Lens Medium Format GFX Camera
20 March 2025
Fujifilm has announced its Fujifilm GFX100RF mirrorless digital camera, Fujififilm's first GFX camera with a fixed lens. It features a large-format image sensor, "approximately 1.7 times larger than a typical 35mm full-frame sensor," the company said.
"GFX100RF redefines portability for the GFX System," said Victor Ha, Fujifilm vice president. "This camera is an incredible mashup between our Straight Out of Camera philosophy and GFX System's More Than Full Frame persona because it bridges image quality with our legendary color reproduction. With GFX100RF, we're able to offer high-resolution, large format images in a small, easy-to-carry package."
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the new medium-format camera include:
- Smallest, lightest GFX includes built-in lens
- 102-Mp 43.8x32.9mm BSI CMOS II sensor
- Fujinon GF 35mm f4 lens (28mm Equivalent)
- Leaf Shutter
- Aspect Ratio dial
- Digital teleconverter
- Internal 4-stop ND filter
- 5.76m-dot OLED EVF
- 3.2-inch 2.1m-dot 3-way tilting touchscreen
- DCI 4K30p with external ProRes recording
- 20 film simulation modes
- Q menu
- Included lens hood and filter adapter
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the GFX100RF include:
SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 102-Megapixel Medium Format (11,648 x 8736) CMOS sensor
Aspect Ratios:1:1, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 5:4, 7:6, 16:9, 17:6, 65:24Bit Depth 16-Bit Lens Mount Built-in lens only File Formats Raw, JPEG, HEIF Storage Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC Viewfinder 5,760,000-dot OLED
100 percent coverage
0.84x magnification
-5 to +3 diopter adjustmesntMonitor 3.2-inch, 2,100,000-dot, 3-way tilting touchscreen LCD Shutter Mechanical Shutter:
- 1/4000 to 30 seconds in Program mode
- 1/4000 to 30 seconds in Aperture Priority mode
- 1/4000 to 3600 seconds in Shutter Priority mode
- 1/4000 to 3600 seconds in Manual mode
Electronic Shutter:
- 1/16000 to 30 seconds in Program mode
- 1/16000 to 30 seconds in Aperture Priority mode
- 1/16000 to 3600 seconds in Shutter Priority mode
- 1/16000 to 3600 seconds in Manual mode
- 1/4000 to 1/8 seconds in Movie mode
Bulb mode to 60 minutesFrame Rate Up to 6 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 40 Raws or 296 JPEGs
Up to 4 fps at Maximum Resolution for up to 83 Raws or 1000 JPEGsISO Stills:
- 80 to 12,800
- Extended: 40 to 102,400
Video:
- 100 to 12,800
- Extended: 100 to 25,600Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Image Stabilization Digital for video only Flash Shoe Mount, No built-in flash Movie Internal Recording Modes:
- H.264 ALL-Intra/H.264 Long GOP/H.265 ALL-Intra/
: H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
- DCI 2K (2048 x 1080) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
- 1920 x 1080 at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
External Recording Modes:
- 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit via HDMI/USB
- DCI 4K (4096 x 2160) at 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
Built-in stereo micConnectivity WiFi (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2
Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm headphone and mic
USB-C power, USB-C data (USB 3.2/3.1 Gen 2)Power NP-W235 rechargeable lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 2200 mAh
820 ShotsDimensions 5.3 x 3.6 x 3.0 inches Weight 1.6 lbs.
FUJINON GF 35mm f4 KIT LENS SPECIFICATIONS Mount Built-in to body Focal Length 35mm (28mm equivalent)
36mm, 50mm, 63mm cropsAperture f4 to f22 Minimum Focus 7.9 inches Optical Design 10 elements in 8 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization No Filter Thread 49mm PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Fujifilm said the GFX100RF will be available late April for $4,899.95. Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders.
Introducing Fujifilm GFX100RF: The First Fujifilm GFX System Fixed-Lens Mirrorless Digital Camera
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. today announced the launch of its "Fujifilm GFX100RF" (GFX100RF) mirrorless digital camera. GFX100RF is the first digital camera with a fixed lens in the history of the GFX System. Like all GFX System cameras, GFX100RF incorporates a large-format image sensor, approximately 1.7 times larger than a typical 35mm full-frame sensor.
"GFX100RF redefines portability for the GFX System," said Victor Ha, vice president, Electronic Imaging and Optical Devices Divisions, Fujifilm North America Corp. "This camera is an incredible mashup between our Straight Out of Camera philosophy and GFX System's More Than Full FrameTM persona because it bridges image quality with our legendary color reproduction. With GFX100RF, we're able to offer high-resolution, large format images in a small, easy-to-carry package."
Product Features
- Large-format, high-resolution images from the lightest GFX System model to date
- GFX100RF weighs just 1.62lb (735g), making it the lightest model in the history of any GFX System camera.
- The camera features Fujifilm's GFX 102-megapixel CMOS II HS image sensor and image processing engine, X-Processor 5. This sensor features evolved pixel structure and micro-lenses that enhances dynamic range and low-light performance, as well as providing further improvements in peripheral image quality and autofocus accuracy.
Form and function made for large-format creation
The top plate of GFX100RF is machined from a single block of aluminum and the lens ring, dials, bottom plate and other details are all precision-machined from aluminum as well, accentuating the camera's premium details.
Another first in Fujifilm camera technology -- an Aspect Ratio Dial is included on the back of the camera. This allows users to easily switch between the various aspect ratios on the camera, further enhancing the experience of using the camera. Two new aspect ratios of "3:4" and "17:6" have been added to GFX100RF, giving photographers more opportunities to select an aspect ratio that matches their creative intentions.
GFX100RF also features a digital tele-converter selector/lever on the front of the camera to select angle of view. From its native 35mm focal length (28mm in 35mm format), the angle of view can be switched in three steps to 45mm (36mm in 35mm format), 63mm (50mm in 35mm format) and 80mm (63mm in 35mm format), allowing users to respond flexibly to a variety of image creation situations.
A new user interface has been added that optimizes the placement of icons to match the 3:2 aspect ratio of the new 3.15-inch 2.1-Mp 2-axis tilt LCD monitor.
GFX100RF also features a new Surround View function that displays the area outside the image range as a semi-transparent frame, which serves as a guide that coincides with the selected aspect ratio. Users can easily switch between these two viewing modes by using a lever on the camera body, giving an experience that can suit the needs of different creative perspectives.
The latest fixed-lens technology
GFX100RF features a new Fujinon 35mmF4 fixed focal length lens, with a constant f4 aperture, developed exclusively for GFX100RF. By adopting a leaf shutter system instead of a focal plane shutter system, the back focus distance has been shortened to achieve a significant reduction in overall size.
The versatile 35mm (equivalent to 28mm on a 35mm camera) angle of view is ideal for a wide range of scenes, including landscapes, travel, snapshots and portraits.
GFX100RF achieves high resolution performance by suppressing spherical aberration and field curvature, through a lens configuration of 10 elements in 8 groups, including 2 aspherical lenses. A newly developed nano-GI coating optimized for lenses with large curvature has been applied to the lens to suppress internal reflections even in the peripheral areas of the lens.
Despite its MORE THAN FULL FRAMETM large format imaging sensor, the compact and lightweight body allows users to get close to their subjects, as close as 7.9 inches (20 cm) from the front of the lens.
GFX100RF is the first camera in the GFX System to feature a 4-stop ND filter built in, useful for image creation at maximum aperture in bright environments or with slow shutter speeds. The leaf shutter allows flash photography regardless of shutter speed, increasing the flexibility of shutter speeds, even when creating content outdoors in daylight.
High-speed, high-precision AF and 4K/30P video recording
GFX100RF is equipped with an AF prediction function and face/eye AF to recognize a wide variety of subjects, such as animals, vehicles, birds and airplanes. In video recording, the tracking AF function easily tracks the subject with touch operation.
GFX100RF is equipped with a high-magnification, high-definition EVF with a finder magnification of 0.84x and 5.76 million dots. When using the viewfinder, it suppresses the image flow and distortion that occur due to misalignment of the pupil position, achieving high visibility. Inspired by classic camera design beloved by photographers, the GFX100RF's EVF gives a premium viewing experience, echoing the style of Fujifilm X100VI and Fujifilm GFX50R, making it easy to monitor the surroundings with the camera to the eye.
GFX100RF supports smooth 4K/30P 4:2:2 10-bit video recording at 30 frames per second. In addition to enabling content creation with a wide dynamic range and low noise, the 13+stop "F-Log2" provides for higher flexibility in post-production.
GFX100RF is compatible with Frame.io Camera to Cloud functionality, allowing video and still image files to be uploaded directly to Frame.io via the cloud, dramatically speeding up the workflow from content creation to editing.
Included Accessories
The PRF-49 protective filter is included with purchase. When used in combination with the dedicated adapter ring, it achieves dust and drip resistance, making it safe to use even in outdoor environments where it may be exposed to light rain or flying dust.
GFX100RF also includes a precision-machined aluminum lens hood and a dedicated adapter ring, combining a sophisticated design with light shielding properties.
A stylish rope-type shoulder strap is included, a first for the GFX System, complementing the camera's sophisticated design.
Pricing and Availability
Fujifilm GFX100RF is expected to be available late April at a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $4,899.95 and $6,999 CAD. For more information, visit https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/gfx100rf/.