When Fujifilm unveiled the GFX100RF earlier this year, it marked a pivot for the brand’s medium format lineup, taking the 102-megapixel sensor away from studio-centric bodies and into something closer to the EDC ethos of the X100 series. Now, just months after that launch, the camera gets a Fragment Design makeover courtesy of Hiroshi Fujiwara, the Tokyo designer who’s spent decades bridging underground streetwear style with high-end products. The result is the GFX100RF Fragment Edition, a Japan-exclusive release that pairs hand-polished aluminum with a custom black-and-white film simulation.
A Study in Surface Treatment
The Fragment Edition’s most immediate departure from the standard GFX100RF is its finish. Where the regular model features a textured grip and matte body, this version sports a hand-polished, mirror-like black aluminum top plate that Fujifilm describes as having a “lustrous sheen with a deep black color.” It’s a labor-intensive process, featuring anodized aluminum buffed by hand to achieve that glossy, almost liquid surface, and it creates a visual contrast with the grip material below. That grip itself is new, made from a smoother, more delicate texture than the standard model’s rubberized covering. The interplay between glossy and matte is a nod to Fragment’s minimalist approach.
Fujifilm went further with the accessories. The camera ships with a matching lens hood, lens cap, and hot shoe cover, all featuring Fragment’s double lightning bolt logo and that same polished black treatment. There’s also a single-piece leather strap — no stitching or seams — that wraps up the kit’s unified aesthetic. When you power on the camera, Fragment’s logo greets you on the LCD.
The FRGMT BW
Beyond the physical redesign, the Fragment Edition introduces a pre-loaded film simulation called FRGMT BW, built on Fujifilm’s Acros base that’s been tweaked to Fujiwara’s specifications. As a result, tone curves are boosted in both highlights (+4) and shadows (+2), sharpness is dialed back (-4), noise reduction is minimized (-4), and clarity is cranked up (+5). There’s even a built-in +1/3 exposure compensation, which is notable since Fujifilm hasn’t typically allowed exposure adjustments within film simulation presets. The outcome is a black-and-white look with hard gradations and rough grain. It’s less polished than typical Acros and more reminiscent of pushed film stock. Fujifilm also removed the standard monochrome filters (monochrome + Ye, +R, +G) from this edition, keeping the focus on FRGMT BW as the singular black-and-white tool.
The film simulation itself is accessible to anyone with a compatible Fujifilm camera (the brand published the full settings on its Japanese site) but having it pre-loaded rather than a custom preset speaks to Fujifilm’s collaborative approach to this partnership.
Still the Same GFX
Underneath the hood, this is the same GFX100RF as before, with the same 102MP sensor, X-Processor 5, and fixed 35mm f/4 lens (28mm equivalent in full-frame terms). The leaf shutter enables full-speed flash sync at any shutter speed, and the built-in 4-stop ND filter handles bright conditions without needing to swap lenses. For Fujifilm, the GFX100RF itself provides a medium format camera without the bulk and complexity of an interchangeable lens system. It’s the first fixed-lens camera in the GFX lineup, and its design philosophy mirrors the X100 series, with a single lens and simplified controls.
Spec Sheet
Model: Fujifilm GFX100RF Fragment Edition
Sensor: 102MP GFX 102MP CMOS II HS (44×33mm medium format)
Processor: X-Processor 5
Lens: FUJINON 35mm F4 (28mm full-frame equivalent), leaf shutter
Built-In ND Filter: 4-stop
Body Finish: Hand-polished anodized aluminum (black)
Grip: New smooth matte material
Accessories: Fragment-branded lens hood, lens cap, hot shoe cover, single-piece leather strap
Film Simulation: FRGMT BW (Acros-based, custom recipe)
Limited Edition: Japan-exclusive
Pricing & Availability
Available through a lottery system, the GFX100RF Fragment Edition is Japan-only, with reservations opening December 20 at 11:00 AM JST via Fujifilm Mall. Pricing hasn’t been specified, though it will likely command a premium over the standard GFX100RF’s ¥700,000 (~$4,900).
Recap
Fujifilm GFX100RF Fragment Edition
Fujifilm teamed up with Fragment Design’s Hiroshi Fujiwara to create a Japan-exclusive GFX100RF with hand-polished black aluminum and a custom black-and-white film simulation that pushes contrast and grain. It’s the same 102-megapixel medium format camera underneath, just wrapped in streetwear cachet and limited to a lottery sale starting December 20th.
