Fuji XHF-1 Half Frame

[Chris W]

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Anyway, it's not up to me. I just question whether the world needs this camera. The most expensive Instax camera I can find is half the price.

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at least theyre trying something new for different target segments.

instead of repainting the same model and selling it with a sexy brown strap for a lot more 

[Simone_DF]

No one “needs” a Leica either. Canon, Nikon and Sony offer better performances at a lower price point, and yet here we are. 

[Chris W]

Nothing by Leica is based on a gimmick, a fad.

There is no point to a half frame digital camera. I can see a point in half frame film cameras.

Most Leica's live a long time. I can see thousands of these Fuji XHF-1 ending up in charity shops and landfill once people get bored with the fad and frustrated with the compromises.

[Simone_DF]

On 6/1/2025 at 11:51 AM, Chris W said:

Nothing by Leica is based on a gimmick, a fad

The Sofort and a bunch of special editions have just entered the conversation

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[Chris W]

20 hours ago, Simone_DF said:

The Sofort and a bunch of special editions have just entered the conversation

 

 

 

No, because the limited editions are not fad camera platforms, they are limited editions of existing full featured cameras aimed at the collector market.

I would NOT criticise Fuji for offering a Safari X100VI or Ralph Lauren XT5. People aren't going to get bored by the limitations and dump then in a year's time.

[Simone_DF]

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2 hours ago, Chris W said:

No, because the limited editions are not fad camera platforms, they are limited editions of existing full featured cameras aimed at the collector market.

I would NOT criticise Fuji for offering a Safari X100VI or Ralph Lauren XT5. People aren't going to get bored by the limitations and dump then in a year's time.

Sure, let's talk about jokes like the Leica Lux App, where with only 80€ per year you can have "The brilliance of the optics, the magic of the bokeh, the power of the colours. The software engine designed in-house simulates the characteristics of iconic Leica lenses with unprecedented precision. These include the Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2, Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 and Summilux-M 35 f/1.4. With new lenses constantly being added, those with a passion for experimentation will know no limits."

If this is not a gimmick, I don't know what is.

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here's another one, looks cool

50MP 1/1.56-inch CMOS sensor with a fixed 24mm f/1.8 lens and optical image stabilization.

digital crop modes for 35mm, 50mm, and 60mm fields of view at reduced resolutions.

4K video at 30fps, 2.7K at 60fps, and Full HD at 120fps

 

 

[Chris W]

On 6/5/2025 at 5:08 PM, Simone_DF said:

 

If this is not a gimmick, I don't know what is.

The debate is not Leica vs Fuji.

You brought up signature editions of M and CL cameras as a 'fad' like the XH1 and I just pointed out they were cosmetic changes to mature systems that thousands of photographers were using. At least compare apples to apples.

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新品デジカメ6月ランキング [New digital camera June ranking]

1st place: FUJIFILM X half X-HF1 compact digital camera

2nd place: FUJIFILM X100VI compact digital camera

3rd place: FUJIFILM X-M5 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

4th place: Nikon Z5II mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

5th place: RICOH GR IIIx compact digital camera

6th place: Nikon Z50II mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

7th place: SONY α7C II mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

8th place: FUJIFILM X-T5 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

9th place: Canon EOS R6 Mark II mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera

10th place: RICOH GR III compact digital camera

[rjans]

Well, I bought one during a store discount. My Billingham for Leica bag contains the Q-P, a few batteries, a Niticore USB charger, and there was still enough room for the X half. It's a nice little camera for taking pictures and then printing them on an instax Link printer. I consider the X half to be an elevated instax Evo when used with an instax Link printer. I have the wide and mini 3 Link printers. Don't take it too seriously, but it's really small and fun to use. It's a bit like the Leica Sofort 2, also a fun device, with some film simulations but without a built-in printer and with better digital images. 

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[FocusDot]

On 6/5/2025 at 6:08 PM, Simone_DF said:

Sure, let's talk about jokes like the Leica Lux App, where with only 80€ per year you can have "The brilliance of the optics, the magic of the bokeh, the power of the colours. The software engine designed in-house simulates the characteristics of iconic Leica lenses with unprecedented precision. These include the Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2, Summilux-M 28 f/1.4 and Summilux-M 35 f/1.4. With new lenses constantly being added, those with a passion for experimentation will know no limits."

If this is not a gimmick, I don't know what is.

Sure it is. Sure it cannot replace Noctilux and Summilux lenses, I guess nobody really imagines it. 

Having that said, I really like Leica Lux app and the look it gives to my iphone photos. To begin with - I didn't even want to try it. 
However, once I did - I use it almost exclusively on my phone...