Mirrorless Fujifilm X-Pro1 Set to Impress
Fujifilm's latest entry into the digital camera market comes with the same sharp, retro styling seen in the Fujifilm X10 and X100 models. The X-Pro1 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) that will launch along with three specially designed lenses in February.
Even though the X-Pro1 may look like a rangefinder from decades ago, Fujifilm has packed advanced technology into this camera including the X Mount lens mount, which communicates information between the body and lens. Framing lines are adjusted automatically when switching to a different lens, and a hybrid viewfinder makes it easy to switch between optical and electronic settings at will.
The image sensor is of the 16 megapixel APS-CMOS variety, and ships along with Fujifilm's EXR processor technology. One thing that sets the X-Pro1 sensor apart is a 6x6 color array, which will produce cleaner images compared to standard 2x2 arrays. The X Mount is described by Fujifilm as a thin lens mount with a very fast shutter time lag.
Three Fujinon lenses will be available initially, each with all-glass, aspherical, extra-low dispersion components. These XF lenses allow for aperture adjustments of 1/3 stop and feature rounded aperture blade edges to increase sharpness. An 18mm f/2.0 (27mm equivalent), 35mm f/1.4 (53mm equivalent) and 60mm Macro f/2.4 (90mm equivalent) will be joined by nine additional lenses in 2012 and 2013.
Despite its compact size, the Fujifilm X-Pro1 is aimed squarely at the higher end of the digital SLR market, with pricing for the body alone expected to top $1,700. Lenses will carry a suggested retail price of roughly $650 each, depending on the specific lens.
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Well $1,700 is extremely expensive for this low end dslr 16 megapixels. I was expecting the price to be $1,000 or
Well $1,700 is extremely expensive for this low end dslr 16 megapixels. I was expecting the price to be $1,000 or less... I'm back to looking at the a77 that has a 24.6 megapixels for $1,800.
First it isn't a dslr. Having used the previous model X100, it isn't low end. Second, the image quality of the ol
First it isn't a dslr. Having used the previous model X100, it isn't low end. Second, the image quality of the old model surpasses everything out there in the APS format, and I am guessing this will too. The A77 is a nice clunky DSLR from Sony with lots of gimmicks but nothing outstanding in image quality. The older Pentax K5 exceeds it in quality by a measurable difference. Different type of camera though, so you are comparing apples to lemons here.
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