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2023 big year for Fuji?

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Truman Prevatt
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Re: 2023 big year for Fuji?

norjens wrote:

io_bg wrote:

According to Fuji rumors, the next camera to be announced will be X-S20. I find this slightly strange, as I'd expect Fuji to release their higher-end cameras first (therefore, the X-Pro 4). Perhaps they're still figuring it out in terms of screen design and the possible inclusion of IBIS.

We could also expect a X-T30 successor in the later half of the year, and a X-E5 in 2024. The X100 is difficult to predict. Given the series 'cult status' Fuji will probably not be in a rush to iterate it this year.

Unfounded speculation on this: Might it be that they want to put the new stacked sensor in the X-Pro4, but supply of it is insufficient to launch another camera with it yet?

When I first heard this, I thought it a bit far fetched.  On the other hand, it might very well be there is not sufficient room in the Pro4 for IBIS and a mechanical shutter.  With a 40 MP sensor - which is a 90 MP equivalent FF sensor, IBIS would probably necessary.  That has a bit of credibility given Leica has point blank said this for the Leica M11.

So eliminate the mechanical and make room for IBIS and and release the Pro4 with a stacked sensor and with only an electronic shutter.

I doubt it will happen and I'd rather see a Pro4 with a 40 MP sensor, but it is a thought.

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