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Engadget
4 days ago
- Engadget
Fujifilm GFX100RF review: A powerful and fun camera that's far from perfect
After watching its fixed-lens X100 VI camera do stratospheric sales numbers, Fujifilm decided to build a bigger and badder version that could go up against Leica's full-frame Q3. The result is the $4,899 GFX100RF, the first-ever 100-megapixel medium format compact camera. The GFX100RF has some novel features, like a crop dial that lets you choose aspect ratios ranging from vertical 3:4 to a panoramic 65:24. It can digitally zoom via a dedicated toggle and offers all the social media-friendly benefits of the X100 VI, including film simulations. You can even shoot medium-format 4K video. However, the GFX100RF has some flaws. Where Leica's Q3 has a fast 28mm f/1.7 lens and optical stabilization, Fujifilm's 35mm lens (28mm equivalent) here is limited to f4 and lacks any shake reduction, hurting the camera in low light. I've used the camera for nearly two weeks now and enjoyed it, but given the high price and quirks, it's definitely not for everyone. The GFX100RF is the world's first 100MP medium format compact camera. It offers incredible image quality and flexibility but isn't great in low light, and the high price makes it a niche product. $4,899 at B&H Photo Video Though it's Fujifilm's smallest medium-format camera, the GFX100RF is still a hefty unit at 735 grams. That's more than many full-frame mirrorless cameras and around the same weight as the Q3. The control layout is similar to the X100 VI with control dials on the front and back, along with exposure compensation, shutter speed and ISO controls on top. What's new is the aspect ratio dial that offers modes for 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 17:6, 3:4, 1:1, 7:6, 5:4 and 65:24 (the latter pays tribute to Fujifilm's TX-1 panoramic camera). The GFX100RF also has a toggle up front to select 28mm, 35mm, 50mm and 63mm (full-frame equivalent) zoom levels. Those gradually lose resolution due to cropping, from 100MP at 28mm down to 20MP at 63mm. Bokeh is also reduced as the sensor size shrinks. The rear 2.1-million-dot, 3.15-inch display only tilts up and down, but that's fine for the camera's primary street photo role. Though sharp and detailed, the 5.76-million-dot electronic viewfinder unfortunately lacks the X100 VI's signature hybrid display that lets you switch between optical and electronic views. However, it does offer three modes to support the aspect ratio dial and make composition easier. One only shows the selected crop, another shows the full scene with a box around the crop and the third displays everything outside the crop at 50 percent opacity. Fujifilm's GFX100RF includes an innovative aspect ratio dial at back (Steve Dent for Engadget) Battery life on the GFX100RF is outstanding with up to 820 shots on a charge or about 100 minutes of 4K 30 fps video shooting. For me, that amounted to nearly two days of use, which is better than nearly every other (non-DSLR) camera I've tested. The camera also includes dual UHS-II memory card slots plus mic, headphone, microHDMI and USB-C ports. The latter allows not only data transfers and charging, but also SSD video recording. The GFX100RF is essentially a GFX100S II squeezed into a compact body, so performance is similar with up to 6 fps burst shooting speeds. However, each RAW file is up to 150MB in size and JPEGs are 70MB, so even at those slower speeds, you can fill your memory cards very quickly. That said, this camera definitely isn't designed for sports or wildlife, so I didn't use burst shooting often. The autofocus is reliable when shooting single photos, but it's a little laggy for bursts. Using the face and eye detect AI modes helps nail eye focus reliably, but it's not as fast as Sony and Canon's systems. It also supports animal, bird and vehicle tracking, which helped me capture sharp photos of ducks floating on the Seine river in Paris. The GFX100RF has both mechanical and silent electronic shutter modes. Rolling shutter skew is a big issue with this sensor in silent mode with fast moving subjects, though. Luckily, the mechanical shutter eliminates that and is nearly inaudible. The built-in ND filter can reduce light up to four stops, letting you shoot on sunny days while retaining some bokeh. However, the main problem is when there's not enough light. The minimum f4 aperture is simply inadequate and the lack of stabilization exacerbates the issue as you risk blurry photos at slow shutter speeds. In dim light you may need to pack a tripod, which isn't ideal for a compact camera. The aspect ratio and zoom options on the GFX100RF are handy and fun. Some curmudgeons may prefer to shoot full sensor 100MP photos and then just crop later in post production. But the GFX100RF lets you have your cake and eat it, too. You can apply all the crops, zooms and film simulations you want and save them as JPEGs for easy sharing. Then, if you need to go back and change something, you also have the full 100MP RAW image as a backup (though obviously, shooting both will fill your memory card more quickly). Shot at 4:3 aspect ratio, ISO 1600, 1/200th, f/10 As with the GFX100S II, the GFX100RF is a top performer when it comes to detail and sharpness. Colors are pleasing and RAW files retain high amounts of dynamic range, allowing for easy adjustment in Lightroom. And of course, Fujifilm's film simulations give you colorful, nostalgic options — like Reala Ace or the dramatic black and white look of Acros — straight out of the camera. The GFX100RF also delivers beautiful bokeh, with the f4 aperture equivalent to around f3 for a full-frame camera in terms of depth of field (but not light gathering). Like other GFX models, the large sensor produces more dramatic images than full frame for portraits, landscapes or street shots. Like I mentioned, things fall apart when the light dims, though. With no option below f4 and no stabilization, I relied on high ISOs to boost exposure. The GFX100RF isn't bad in this area, with controllable noise up to about ISO 8000, but that's not high enough considering the other factors. For these reasons, the GFX100RF is less versatile than it could be. The GFX100RF can handle 4K and widescreen DCI 4K at up to 30 fps with fairly high bit rates, as long as you have a fast UHS-II SD card. It can even shoot ProRes with at much higher data speeds, but for those, you'll need to record directly to an SSD via the USB Type-C port. Autofocus for video is decent but not incredibly fast, so ideally your subjects don't move too much. The AI-powered face and eye detection helps nail focus when filming people, but again, can fail if subjects dart around. Video has a dreamy quality and bokeh that only a large sensor can offer. Like the GFX100S II, the GFX100RF captures video using the full width of the sensor in most modes, albeit with pixel binning that reduces quality. The sharpest video comes with a 1.32x crop, but that reduces the image quality benefits of a large sensor. Video on the GFX100RF has one thing going for it that the photo side lacks: digital stabilization. This smooths out shakiness for handheld shots, but the excessive rolling shutter limits your ability to move the camera quickly. Colors are pleasing and easy to adjust, particularly when using Fujifilim's F-Log or F-Log2 10-bit modes to boost dynamic range. And of course, Reala Ace, Acros and other film simulations are available in video modes to create great looks straight out of the camera. Fujifilm's $4,899 GFX100RF is a powerful camera with incredible image quality that's hampered by a lack of low-light performance. It's also a niche and expensive product that, unlike Fujifilm's popular X100 VI, only appeals to a small group of photographers. Its primary rival in this space is Leica's Q3, which has a smaller 60MP full-frame sensor and higher $6,735 price tag. However, the Q3 has a much faster 28mm f/1.7 lens, less rolling shutter, a single SD UHS-II card slot and up to 8K video. It also has the Leica brand cachet, which does mean something to people spending this kind of money. The GFX100RF is fun to use, though, and introduces several innovations like the aspect ratio dial. Though it may never have a huge market, I think products like this push the industry in new directions and create conversations that draw new people into photography. So even though I'd never buy one, I'm glad the GFX100RF exists for those reasons.
Globe and Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Pharma Stock Massively Bid Up Following New Product Announcement
A Pharmaceuticals company based out of Puerto Rico is turning heads so far during Wednesday's premarket hours after the company introduced its new 'BUZZ BOMB' pre-workout supplement and announced it expects to launch in Q3. Traders wasted no time buying up shares of Aspire Biopharma Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq:ASBP), with shares of the micro cap currently bid up at $.4001/share (+77.82%) leading up to the opening bell. It should be an exciting session for this stock! Aspire Biopharma is developing next generation absorption of medicine that will have a significant impact on the opioid crisis. Our nano technology drug formulation directly targets pain and inflammation bypassing the gastrointestinal tract. Aspire's technology comes from a new mechanism of action (absorption pathway) which allows for instant absorption in the mouth. Benefits of "instant absorption" are to provide nearly instant treatment impact and also allows high dose absorption. Our technology can be applied to any number of proven drugs and supplements, such as analgesics, erectile dysfunction, and traumatic brain injury drugs. Copyright © 2025 All rights reserved. Republication or redistribution of content is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of shall not be liable for any errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. View more of this article on About Media, Inc.: Founded in 1999, is one of North America's leading platforms for micro-cap insights. Catering to both Canadian and U.S. markets, we provide a wealth of resources and expert content designed for everyone—from beginner investors to seasoned traders. is rapidly gaining recognition as a leading authority in the micro-cap space, with our insightful content prominently featured across numerous top-tier financial platforms, reaching a broad audience of investors and industry professionals. Want to showcase your company's story to a powerful network of investors? We can help you elevate your message and make a lasting impact. Contact us today. Contact: Media, Inc.
Phone Arena
23-05-2025
- Phone Arena
Honor might be planning something smaller for its next flagship lineup
Honor Magic 7 Pro. | Image credit – PhoneArena The wave of flagship phones with smaller screens (well, smaller by Chinese flagship standards) is gaining momentum. We've already seen the Oppo Find X8s, vivo X200 Pro mini and OnePlus 13T join the party – and now it looks like Honor is getting ready to jump in with its upcoming Magic 8 to a recent report, Honor's next flagship lineup – likely arriving in Q3 this year – will include three models: the Magic 8, Magic 8 Pro and Magic 8 mini. That last one is said to feature a 6.3-inch display, which is definitely more compact compared to the 6.58-inch screen on the regular model and the 6.7-inch panel on the Pro. Hence the "mini" label. The upcoming Magic 8 series is set to include three models. | Screenshot by PhoneArena Now, for many, 6.3 inches doesn't exactly scream "small." Honestly, I wouldn't call it small, either. Phones like the iPhone 13 mini (5.4") or the Zenfone 10 (5.9") were true minis in my book – but those types of compact phones are basically extinct now. Sure, Apple and Samsung still offer somewhat smaller models like the iPhone 16 with its 6.1-inch screen or the Galaxy S25 with a 6.2-inch display, but they don't market them as mini. So why do Chinese brands do it? Simple – their standard models are usually massive. When your sibling device has a 6.82-inch display like the OnePlus 13, a 6.3-inch screen starts to look "mini" in comparison, right? As for the specs, there is not a ton of info yet. But it is rumored that the Magic 8 mini will be powered by MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9500 chip. Meanwhile, the Magic 8 Pro is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, which is set to arrive earlier this year than usual. That early chip launch could also push Honor's timeline up. For reference, the Magic 7 and Magic 7 Pro were both announced in late October and launched in November. But since Qualcomm will reveal the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 in late September, the Magic 8 lineup could show up earlier than its predecessors. And when it comes to cameras, the Magic 8 Pro might pack some serious hardware: a triple camera setup with a 50 MP main snapper, 50 MP ultra-wide and a 200 MP periscope telephoto camera. Sounds like it is shaping up to be quite the powerhouse.
Android Authority
16-05-2025
- Android Authority
Nothing Phone 3 leak points to a top-tier Qualcomm chip, flagship cameras, and massive battery
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Nothing has already confirmed plans to launch its first true flagship phone, the Nothing Phone 3, later this year. A new leak has revealed that the device is codenamed 'Metroid' and has the model number A024. The leak also suggests the phone will pack a flagship Qualcomm chipset and a flagship-grade triple camera system. After releasing two mid-range phones earlier this year, Nothing is now gearing up to launch a flagship model. The company's CEO, Carl Pei, has already confirmed that the Nothing Phone 3 will launch in Q3 this year, cost around $1,000, and will make its way to the US. However, Nothing has remained tight-lipped about other details. That changes today, as we finally have some information about the highly anticipated device. According to a new leak, the Nothing Phone 3 is codenamed 'Metroid' and has the model number A024. These details have previously been spotted in certification listings of an upcoming Nothing device in the GSM database and the Bureau of Indian Standards. Additionally, the leak (via Smartprix) suggests that the device could feature a flagship Snapdragon chipset, likely the Snapdragon 8 Elite, given Nothing's ongoing partnership with Qualcomm. Sources familiar with Nothing's plans have also told the publication that the Nothing Phone 3 will sport a flagship-grade triple camera system, consisting of a large primary sensor and a better periscope zoom lens than the one on the Phone 3a Pro. The flagship device is also rumored to pack a substantial battery, possibly larger than the 5,000mAh battery offered on other Nothing and CMF phones. Based on the launch timeline Carl Pei shared last month, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to hit the shelves sometime this July. However, even though the phone will likely hit the shelves after the stable Android 16 release, it's expected to run Nothing OS 3.2 based on Android 15 at launch. Interestingly, the publication also suggests that Nothing could offer the device at a cheaper price in the Indian market. Although Carl Pei has already confirmed that the Phone 3 will cost around $1,000, the device may be priced under $650 in India. The lower price could make the phone an instant hit in the region, especially since it's expected to offer top-tier hardware. Are you excited for the Nothing Phone 3? What hardware and features do you expect to see on the device? Let us know in the comments. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Forbes
10-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The 5 Things You Must Do Before The Recession Hits
A young boy and a woman look at name plaques of baseball players who have been inducted into The ... More Baseball Hall of Fame. Officially, an economic downturn is not a recession until there are two consecutive quarters of GDP shrinkage. We're halfway there. That's how I started my previous column (5/2/25) and, given the history of U.S. economics, there's no reason to change that outlook. Indeed, there have been 50 recessions in American history, dating back to the Articles of Confederation, some mild to the point of being hardly perceptible, some devastating like the Great Recession of 2008-09 and the Covid Recession of 2020. Recessions are natural and actually necessary. Economies expand and contract just like your heart and lungs do. The realistic question is not whether we'll have one, but when we'll have it, how severe it ill be, and what we'll be doing about it. Some, I included, see it in the works already, as I indicate above. Others see the onset ahead, perhaps starting in Q3. But nobody doubts its impending arrival. As I've said hundreds of times over my 28 years as an independent career coach and job market observer (including 22 years as a columnist, one step taken in advance is longer than 10 steps taken to catch up. In other words, don't wait another minute. Don't think it won't happen to you. Don't underestimate a thing. Don't expect things to work themselves out. The time for your next move is right now, no matter what your current situation is. In baseball, the truly great players – the elites – can do all five things exceptionally well. They can hit, hit with power, run, field, and throw. They are Mays, Aaron, Mantle, Clemente, Robinson, Hodges, Henderson, Jeter, Judge, Ohtani. In the job market, here are your five tools and what you must do: This is the way the world sees you before they meet you, so these documents need to be absolutely top notch. When was the last time you updated them? If it's longer than six months ago, that's your bad. A lot has happened in the last year. Do you remember it all? As for seeing before meeting, Philipppa Long, a friend and retired HR executive, estimates that 95 or 96 percent of all candidates have been vetted on LinkedIn before they ever knew they were being considered. 'Your profiles may have replaced your résumé as your most important document,' says Long. Hard to argue. The reason most candidates don't move to the next round of interviews – or to the job offer – is not that they lack interview skills; it's that they don't have good strategies – or any strategies at all, for that matter. Armed with three or four tried-and-true strategies, you'll go places. Neglect this and you better get used to your current job. 'Getting a job' is not a strategy. It's a goal or, if you don't have timelines, only a dream. And 'Sending out as many résumés as possible' is not only not a strategy; it'd a colossal waste of time. Focus, target, aim. Use a rifle, not a shotgun. Let's unpack this. Too many people have no career plan – and never did. They're just going from one job to the next, whatever that will be. Others may have put together a plan upon graduating school or sometime since but are still working that plan. Well, if you haven't been watching the nature, pace, and scope of change over the last 20 years, now would be a good time to start. But build a flexible plan, because it's OK to have to change your plan; it's just not OK not to have one. Contrary to popular belief, career networking is not something you should do just when you need a job. That's knee-jerk, transactional, and useless. Marty Latman, a well-known northern New Jersey-based networking guru, has always stressed, as he calls it, his 'A.B.C. approach' to the networking function: 'Always Be Connecting.' In other words, be proactive about regularly staying in touch with key people in your network. As well, advises Latman, 'Don't limit yourself to your keyboard and online networking sites. Get out to conferences, meetings, industry and occupational events, alumni gatherings, and such.' Nothing is better than a handshake, eye-to-eye contact, and a cup of coffee. I recently visited the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, and there they were: hundreds of examples of what a five-tool play can accomplish.
