Leaked Fujifilm GFX100RF specs confirm compact size, leaf shutter, and new dial for medium-format fixed-lens camera
As the March 20 launch of the Fujifilm GFX100RF draws near, leaks and rumours were bound to become more frequent and potentially more detailed and accurate, which has been the case. The latest leak courtesy of Fuji Rumors indicates that the Fujifilm GFX100RF will pack a lot of performance into a surprisingly compact camera body.
While a full spec sheet isn't present, the entire Fujifilm GFX100RF launch press release was leaked, and it spilled the beans on a few specifications for the GFX100RF. There is also an accompanying image leak that confirms the presence of the aspect ratio dial, which allows for shooting at nine different aspect ratios.
Fujifilm GFX100RF specifications and features
| Lens specs | 35 mm (28 mm full-frame equivalent) f/4 aperture |
| Sensor | GFX 102 MP CMOS II |
| Processor | X-Processor 5 |
| Weight | 735 g |
| Minimum focal distance | 20 cm |
| Viewfinder | 5.76 million-pixel EVF, 0.84× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15-inch diagonal, 2.1 million-dot tilting LCD |
| Video | 4K 30 fps, 4:2:2, 10-bit, F-Log2 with up to 13 EV stops dynamic range |
| Digital crop presets | 45 mm, 63 mm, 80 mm |
| Photography features | built-in 4-stop ND filter, AI-powered autofocus and subject and scene recognition |
| Price | €5,499 MSRP (~$6,018.46 at the time of writing, actual US pricing likely lower) |
| Availability | March 20 |
The most obvious omission in the leaked press release is IBIS. It seems as though the Fujifilm GFX100RF, unlike the recently released X-T50 (curr. $1,399 on Amazon) and X100VI, will not place much emphasis on video performance, despite featuring some very capable video recording chops.
It stands to reason, though, that anyone buying the GFX100RF will prioritise photography and its compact footprint over video performance. The 102 MP medium-format sensor Fujifilm uses in the GFX cameras is not particularly well suited to video applications, thanks to noticeable rolling shutter in fast-moving scenes.
The included image also shared alongside the leaked press release reveals that the compact footprint gives the medium-format camera an almost square profile when viewed from the back. It also gives us a glimpse at the wealth of tactile dials, which is something Fujifilm has become known for in nearly all of their cameras. One thing that is new here, though, is the aspect ratio dial, which should allow photographers a little more creativity when framing their shots.
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