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Fujifilm introduces X half premium digital half-frame camera
PhotofocusFUJIFILM recently announced the launch of its FUJIFILM X halfTM premium compact digital camera (X half). Inspired by half-frame film cameras which were best known for their pocketable design, the compact size and light weight frame (8.5 ounces/240g)1 of X half blends its modern functions with its half frame DNA to bring a new and innovative approach to content creation. Geared towards Gen Z creators looking for dedicated cameras to use alongside their smart devices, features include a dedicated smartphone application2 and the ability to directly print to select FUJIFILM instaxTM3 smartphone printers directly. Main features Pricing and availability FUJIFILM X half compact digital camera is expected to be available late June 2025 at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $849.99 USD and $998.99 CAD. For more information, please visit https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x-hf1. 1 The weight includes a battery and a memory card.2 X half app availability to be announced.3 Compatible models: instax mini Link2TM, instax mini Link3TM, instax SQUARE LinkTM, instax Link WideTM (each sold separately).4 A composition created by dividing a 3:2 screen in the center and placing 3:4 vertical still images/movies on both the left and right sides to create a photo composition or movie composite.5 Creating 2-in-1 images that include movies is only available in-camera, not with the app.6 X half does not provide PRO Neg. Std, PRO Neg. Hi, ETERNA BLEACH BYPASS, MONOCHROME, or MONOCHROME Ye/R/G.7 Images taken in Film Camera Mode cannot be printed directly through the X half to an instaxTM Link series smartphone printer (sold separately).8 Creating 2-in-1 images, using the flash, and recording video will reduce the battery life. The 880 frames is in regard to normal photo mode only.