The Fujifilm X-T6 has been pushed back for a second time, according to FujiRumors, which reports that Fujifilm had planned to announce the camera on 19 November but that this date has now been dropped.

FujiRumors’ Patrick says his trusted sources have told him the 19 November slot can be scrapped, and that he doesn’t yet know when the new date will be. He adds, as his own speculation, that a November announcement now looks unlikely.

It’s the second time the X-T6 has slipped. The camera was originally expected on 4 September, but Fujifilm held it back and used that date to launch the XF 400mm F4.5 instead. As we reported at the time, the delay was linked to component shortages, and the camera was then expected in November.

We’ve also looked at whether the AI-driven memory chip squeeze could be hitting Fujifilm, as demand for RAM from data centres tightens supply for camera makers. No reason has been given for this latest delay, and Fujifilm itself hasn’t commented on the X-T6 at all, as the camera hasn’t been officially confirmed.

What this means for X-T5 owners

For anyone holding off on an X-T5 or saving for its successor, the message is simple: don’t expect to have an X-T6 in your hands before Christmas. The X-T5 turned four on 2 November, so the replacement is already overdue by Fujifilm’s usual standards, and a launch that slips into 2027 would mean a long gap in the X-T line.

The delay could also have a knock-on effect on lenses. FujiRumors has previously linked the X-T6 launch with the XF 50-140mm F2.8 II, and it’s not yet clear whether that lens will now be announced on its own or held back to launch alongside the camera.

We’ll update this story as soon as we hear more, and we’ll bring you the full details if and when Fujifilm makes the X-T6 official.

What we know so far

Price and availability

Fujifilm hasn’t confirmed the X-T6, its price or its release date. For reference, the Fujifilm X-T5 remains on sale.