The medium-format GFX uses the new large-diameter “G Mount” and incorporates a large 43.8×32.9mm CMOS sensor.
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The new G-format sensor is 70 percent larger than 35mm format, which is in itself significantly larger than the APS-C sensors that are common in mirrorless and DSLR cameras today.
The camera features what Fujifilm calls a revolutionary new design for medium-format systems and is a lighter weight and more compact than competing cameras.
Processing is handled via Fujifilm’s X-Processor Pro, and the camera’s exact release date and pricing will be announced at a later date. As for lenses, we’re looking at Fujifilm introducing a new lineup of GF lenses that are designed specific for the G-mount, so your current collection will be pretty much useless.
There’s an optional adapter so you can fit the viewfinder on any angle, or take it off completely while using an exteranal monitor. Other optional accessories that will be available at launch include the Vertical Battery Grip, which enhances functionality when shooting in portrait shooting. The camera also supports tethered shooting, which has become an essential part of the professional photographers’ workflow, and will be compatible with various RAW conversion application software.
Fuji’s first lenses for the GFX system including a 63mm (50mm equivalent) F2.8, a 32-64mm (25-51mm equivalent) F4, a 120mm (95mm equivalent) F4 Macro with optical image stabilization, a 110mm (87mm equivalent) F2, a 23mm (18mm equivalent) F4 and a 45mm (35mm equivalent) F2.8. With regards to functionality, the camera follows in the footsteps of the X Series by featuring numerous physical buttons and dials and is designed with an ergonomic grip, shaped carefully and optimized for the camera body and lenses. All of the initial lenses will be weather resistant for more rugged shooting conditions.
Conforming to the Micro Four Thirds System standard Olympus says the lens provides “amazing mobility and portability”.
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Olympus also announced it is working on the development of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, a Micro Four Thirds System Camera achieving a maximum 18 fps high-speed sequential shooting in AF/AE tracking. The new sensor will be a whopping 51.4-megapixels sharp, and its pixel size is an obscene 5.3 microns.
