Friday, October 18, 2013

Fujifilm announces X-E2 and XQ1

Fujifilm has announced the X-E2 - its latest mid-range mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The X-E2 gains many of the upgrades seen in the X100S, including on-sensor-phase-detection that underpins the company's unique digital-split-image focus aid. Beyond this the 16MP X-Trans camera has received a series of hardware adjustments and revisions in response to feedback about the X-E1.


Fujifilm X-E2 Key Specification


  • 16 megapixels
  • APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor
  • EXR Processor II Image Processing
  • ISO 200-6400
  • 3" fixed LCD screen with 1,040,000 screen dots
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) video recording
  • Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery
  • 350 grams
  • 129 x 75 x 37 mm


The X-E2 will be available from November 2013 at a recommended selling price of $999.95 body-only or with the XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 LM zoom for $1,399.95.

In the same time, Fujifilm's new XQ1 enthusiast compact takes the fast lens and slim design from last year's XF1 and adds a 12 megapixel 2/3" X-Trans II CMOS sensor with hybrid autofocus. The XQ1 features a 25-100mm (equivalent) F1.8-4.9 lens with optical image stabilization, with AF times as quick as 0.06 seconds, according to Fuji. Other features include a 3-inch LCD, focus peaking, 1080/60p video recording, and Wi-Fi.


Fujifilm XQ1 Key Specification


  • 12 megapixels
  • 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 25–100 mm f1.8-4.9
  • 3" fixed LCD screen with 920,000 screen dots
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) video recording
  • Lithium-Ion NP-48 rechargeable battery
  • 206 grams
  • 100 x 59 x 33 mm


You'll be able to pick one up for yourself this month for under $500, in your choice of silver or black.

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