Recent launches and future of the X-Pro series

Barbarus wrote:

yayatosorus wrote:

John Gellings wrote:

yayatosorus wrote:

Interestingly, the X-Pro4 with the 40MP X-Trans V HR sensor is by far the most anticipated camera and has almost two and a half times the votes of the X-Pro4 with the 26MP X-Trans V HS stacked sensor.

I think it is probably a cost thing for most people too. $500 for the stacked sensor in a camera that doesn't need it really... UNLESS they got rid of the shutter mechanism and went that route. If they did not go that route, I certainly want the 40mp sensor more too. I do not think they will get rid of it yet, though it clearly seems to be the future.

Yes, if they keep the mechanical shutter then the 40MP sensor would definitely make sense. Let's hope they also add IBIS without making it too big.

Why're folks in such a hurry to get rid of the mechanical shutter? I only resort to ES when necessary, and tend to default to MS+ES.

I'm not in any way against the mechanical shutter. If that's what my posts seem to indicate I apologize for the misunderstanding and will try to clarify some of my statements.

If Fuji are able to keep the dimensions and weight of the next X-Pro camera close enough to those of the X-Pro3, then that would be nothing but marvelous. I hope they do.

Nevertheless I feel there are a some aspects of the potential new components in the (also potential) new X-Pro camera that deserve some reflection. The new components I refer to only comprise of those that have already been incorporated into other X-series cameras.

Firstly, there's the X-Processor V, which will be part of the upcoming X-Pro. It's clearly more efficient, so that's all good.

The most likely sensor to equip the new X-Pro will very possibly be the X-Trans V 40MP HR sensor. One downside with it seems a more pronounced rolling shutter than with X-Trans IV, which means it will absolutely need a mechanical shutter. Being a high resolution sensor likewise means it will likely have IBIS to take full advantage of the added resolution.

One downside of IBIS is it takes space inside the body. The X-Pro body seems already pretty crammed as is, so one may wonder if Fuji will be able to accommodate the internal design without making noticeable compromises.

Disassembly of Fujifilm X-Pro1

Another downside of IBIS is power consumption, which raises the issue of battery life.

Fuji could go with the new battery model here, but that could also make the body larger and heavier. Fuji could however opt to retain the older battery, courtesy of the more efficient X-Processor V. If they optimize things it may be good enough.

Back to my initial point. Fuji is expected to introduce new tech in the X-Pro4. Whatever that may be, it is possible the X-Pro4 will grow in size, unless Fuji finds an adequate compromise that keeps the weight down.

One of those is getting rid of the mechanical shutter, since stacked sensor technology now allows that. It of course is only one of many possible solutions. I personally think it could be a viable solution for the X-Pro line to keep its current form factor and I simply wanted to share it with others.

Again, if Fuji manages keep dimensions similar without sacrificing the mechanical shutter, then my point becomes irrelevant and I take my hat off to them.