Fujifilm has updated its range of mirrorless cameras with the introduction of the Fujifilm X-S20. Plus, a new Fujifilm XF 8mm f/3.5 lens has been announced.
Fujifilm X-S20: B&H Photo / Amazon
Fujinon XF8mm f/3.5: B&H Photo / Amazon
Features on the Fujifilm X-S20, announced at the Fujifilm X Summit, include a 26MP X-Trans 4 sensor, X Processor 5, and 7-stop, 5-axis IBIS which improves on the X-S10. 750 shots will be possible per charge with the NP-W235. Video is captured at 6.2K as well as 4K and Full HD with a new VLOG option available on the mode dial so you can quickly access video functions.
An XF 8mm f/3.5 lens has also been announced and it’s the widest lens currently available in the Fujifilm X-mount. It gives a 112-degree angle of view that’s the same as most smartphones produce and has a 12mm effective focal length. The XF 8mm f/3.5 weighs 215g and measures just 52.8mm. 62mm filters fit the lens.
Price & Availability: The Fujifilm X-S20 will be available from the end of June 2023 priced at $1299 while the XF 8mm f/3.5 will be available for $799 at the same time.
Fujifilm X-S20 & XF 8mm f/3.5 Announcement Live At Fujifilm X Summit
- Fujifilm X-S20 Announced
- High Capacity Battery
- 26MP X-Trans IV and X Processor 5
- The combo is the best power-saving system
- The X-S20 should be considered a travel camera
- NP-W235 battery can capture 750 shots in standard CIPA mode, but during field testing, you can get over 1,000 shots with one battery
- 7 stop IBIS
- Pop up flash
- 0.62x EVF 2.36 M dot
- 3″ 1.84 M dot variable angle
- 491g
- New App X App that is easier to use over Bluetooth and has GPS features Available Tomorrow
- 6.2k
- Vlog mode
- H265 All Intra, Long Gop
- 4:2:2 10-bit internal
- Cooling fan support
- AI AF
- X-T5 and X-H2 AF firmware update
- Improved motion prediction
- AI AF technology can deal with more complex scenes with more recognizable subjects now that include insects and drones
- X-S20 almost X-T5 speed
- XF8mm f/3.5 Announced
- 12mm equivalent 112 angle of view
- Very compact
- 215g
- 62mm filter size
- Took over 1000 photos on their photo walk
- The X app will let you transfer all of your photos from your camera to your phone pretty quickly you can also upload your activity log which will show where all the photos were taken etc…
- Nearly all X series cameras work with the new X app
- The only cameras that won’t work with the X series app are cameras that do not have Bluetooth
- Firmware updates for compatible cameras can be downloaded today
- Update your camera tonight for the X app tomorrow
- X-S20 is $1,299 and will be in stores at the end of June
- XF8mm f/3.5 is $799 at the end of June
