I thought the idea of the camera was quite good, but I think it is let down by the lack of IBIS and / or a faster lens.  It has some nice features, such as the aspect ration selection dial, but also still seems a bit bigger than what I was expecting.  Ultimately, for me, I can just put the 28mm P lens onto my 907x/100c and get something very similar, or attach the faster 38v (which is a bit bulkier, but still relatively compact).  I think it would be great to have something weather sealed, but as others have said, would probably buy a Leica Q3 in that case.

Quote from: CanNik on April 01, 2025, 04:22:08 AMIs there a market for non interchangeable MF cameras?

In the film days, it was a huge market! Rolleiflex (and all other TLR variations), Plaubel Makina 67 / 67W, Fuji 670, Fuji GW690 (aka Texas Leica), etc.

Quote from: o2mpx on March 31, 2025, 03:41:07 PMWith the new Fuji GFX100RF announcement, will you add the camera to complement your Hasselblad kit?

I find the idea very interesting! I had an X100s which I loved and used for several years until my wife put her hands on it, then it disappeared   (and is now 'kaput', unfortunately.) The GFX goes in the same direction.

However,
1) no IBIS in 2025, and with a 100 MP sensor...
2) Apart from the somewhat larger size, the X2D does all the GFX100RF does and more
3) I do not have infinite funds, I would get more from spending that money in a new lens for the X2D

For these reasons, I will pass on the Fuji. I will definitely have look at it in a store, though (I know, this can be a dangerous game  !) Still debating buying an X100vi or a Ricoh GR IIIx or its successor - if one is ever released.

I would quite like this camera – I would be very happy with only using a 35mm f/4 if it is on a par with my 45P or 28P (the latter not as good as the former) – but I wouldn't want to give up the Hasselblad colour or the elegant and simple user interface.

Sean Reid just released a favorable review. Any increase of interest?

It is indeed a strange comparison to Hasselblad, the competition here Leica Q3..

We may be close to a 1camera1lens setup. The Q3, now the GFX100RF can be fairly close to fulfilling street photography demands. For landscapes, if we can get to a coverage of 24-90mm and resulting detail no less than a 24mp file post crop, then we may also be there. Perhaps the next generation of 150mp sensors will get us there.

More megapixels instead of focal length?

Really, that's the future? No thanks, I'd be out of it.

In a recent trip through Morocco with a group, we typically are on foot for 3-5hrs stints. Carrying X2D, 20-75/45/90, just to have anticipated focal length coverage, and the sore neck and shoulders every evening back in hotel, does put a damper on.

Certainly the zoom is weighty and taking a 21 instead would make a minor difference but with lens design and glass technology these days (cost of aspheric elements, the Chinese manufacturers like Viltrox with their highly reviewed Lab series), indicates the 1 lens is possible for focal range coverage when coupled with a high resolution sensor to have minimal loss when cropping.