Fujifilm announce X-T1, offers weather-resistant body and improved EVF

The SLR-alike Fujifilm X-T1 is here! We believe the design was heavily inspired by Sony A7/7R and the very successful awards winning camera, Olympus OM-D. It's a weather-resistant, SLR-styled mirrorless camera bearing Fuji's 16MP X-Trans CMOS II sensor, borrowed from its X-E2 sibling. Its built-in 2.36M dot EVF is similar to that of the XE-2, though it boasts a higher 0.77x equivalent magnification and claimed lag time of 0.005 seconds. Also included is built-in Wi-Fi, now with remote capture, and a tilting 3.0-inch LCD.

Fujiflm X-T1 Key Specification :

• 16 megapixels
• APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) X-Trans II CMOS sensor
• EXR Processor II Imaging Processor
• 3″ tilting screen with 1,040,000 screen dots
• 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) video recording
• NP-W126 battery
• 129 x 90 x 47 mm
• 440 g
• Price : $1299.95 / £1049.99 / €1199 (body only)
•           $1699.95 / £1399.99 / €1599 (with XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 OIS lens)

The Fujifilm X-T1 will be available in February 2014.

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Fujifilm unveils XF 56mm F1.2 R portrait lens for X system

Fujifilm has announced the XF 56mm F1.2 R, a fast short telephoto 'portrait' lens for its X system mirrorless cameras. With an angle of view equivalent to an 85mm lens on full frame, it uses an internal focus design for fast, silent autofocus.

The lens has an aperture ring which Fujifilm says has been engineered to give positive click stops, something that hasn't really been the case with previous XF lenses. Like the older XF primes (but unlike the more recent wide angle primes), the focus ring is of the continuously-rotating type with no distance or depth of field scales - although Fujifilm claims it should have improved 'feel'.

The XF 56mm F1.2 R will be available in February, with a suggested retail price of $999.99 / £999.99.

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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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Fujifilm unveils X-A1: an entry-level mirrorless with a conventional sensor

Fujifilm has announced the X-A1, the entry level mirrorless in their X-mount family. Despite its lowly position in the lineup, the X-A1 retains the 920k-dot tilting rear screen and Wi-Fi offered by the X-M1. Sadly it wasn't come with the X-Trans Sensor.



Fujifilm X-A1 Key Specification :

16 megapixels
APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor
EXR Processor II
ISO 200 - 6400
49 Number of focus points
3" Tilting LCD screen with 920,000 dots
1920 x 1080 30p video recording
Built-in WiFi
NP-W126 battery
117 x 67 x 39 mm
330 g
Price : f $599 with the XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS standard zoom

The Fujifilm X-A1 will be available by September 2013.

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Fujifilm announces X-M1

It is time for Fujifilm X-M1 to join the mirrorless competition together with X-E1 and X-Pro 1. Fujifilm X-M1 is the company entry level mirrorless that packed with all spec same with it's sibling.

Fujifilm X-M1 Key Specification :

• 16.3 megapixel
• X-Trans APS-C CMOS sensor
• ISO 200 - 6400
• 3.0 inch tiltable screen
• 49 point AF
• 5.6fps burst
• 1920×1080 30p, 1280×720 30p video recording
• built in wi-fi

The Fujifilm X-M1 will hit the store by July with price tag of $699.95 for body only.

In the same time, Fujifilm announce new kit zoom, the XC 16-50mm F3.6-5.6 OIS that offers a 24-75mm equivalent range and optical stabilisation, but has no aperture ring. The kit lens will come together with X-M1 with price tag $799.95.

Fujifilm also has introduced the XF 27mm F2.8, a compact 'pancake' lens. It's just 23mm thick and weighs only 78g, making it by far the smallest X-mount lens. unfortunately there is no aperture ring, so X-Pro1 and X-E1 owners will need to update their firmware to allow aperture setting from the camera's rear control dial. It'll be available in black and silver, at an MSRP of $449.95.

My Opinion : Great! I been hearing how great is X-Trans sensor rival against full frame sensor. The entry level Fujifilm X-M1 is priced at affordable range, ready to compete with all mirrorless on current market. If I wasn't fond on my Olympus camera, I wouldn't mind grab 1 for myself anytime. In fact, I am tempted to invest on Fujifilm system too in near future.

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Fujifilm announces Wi-Fi-enabled F900EXR, S6800 and S4800 superzoom cameras

Surprise! Another powerful zoom cameras and WiFi enable camera from Fujifilm! Just fresh announced in CP+

Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXR-CMOS II sensor
• EXR imaging processor
• ISO 100 - 12800
• 25 – 500 mm F3.5 - F5.3
• 3" fixed LCD
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps) video recording
• Wi-Fi built in
• Lithium-ion NP-50A rechargeable battery

Fujifilm FinePix S6800 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 24 – 720 mm F3.1 - F5.9
• 3" fixed LCD
• 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) video recording
• 4 x AA type alkaline batteries

Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD sensor
• ISO 100 - 6400
• 24 – 720 mm F3.1 - F5.9
• 3" fixed LCD
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recording
• 4 x AA type alkaline batteries

The FinePix S-Series will be available March 2013 at the price of $249.95 (converted RM750) (S6800) and $229.95 (converted RM690) (S4800). Both models will be available in black, and the S6800 will also be available in White and Red. Sadly no price and availabilities for F900EXR.

My Opinion : Definitely the Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR grab my attention most due to newest EXR-CMOS II sensor in it. We had received alot positive and awesome review on this sensor from Fujifilm X Pro 1 (using older version). Judges from Fujifilm past experience, the F900EXR should be not cost more than RM 1,300. Plus the compact size totally a yes for me for existing DSLR user like me.

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Fujifilm unveils X100s and X20

Amonga bunch of new camera announced in CES 2013, Fujifilm X100s and X20 are the most attractive for me. It is direct replacement for everyone favourite X100 and X10.

Fujifilm X100s Key Specification :

• 16.3 megapixels
• APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) X-Trans CMOS II sensor
• EXR II imaging processor
• ISo 100 - 25,600
• 35 mm with f2
• 49 Number of focus points
• 2.8" fixed LCD screen
• Electronic and Optical (tunnel) view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) video recording.

Fujifilm X20 Key Specification :

• 16.3 megapixels
• APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) X-Trans CMOS II sensor
• EXR II imaging processor
• ISo 200 - 12,800
• 28 – 112 mm with F2.0 - F2.8
• 2.8" fixed LCD screen
• Optical (tunnel) view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording.

The sensor is one of the huge improvement for this two camera compare with it's predecessors. It using same sensor with Fujifilm X Pro 1, so expecting same result with it.

Pricing and availabilities is not announce yet.

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Fujifilm launches FinePix HS50EXR and HS35EXR high-end superzooms

Well this camera deserved a separate post. Nevertheless, FinePix HS50EXR and HS35EXR is to replaced the existing super zooms cameraFinePix HS30EXR and FinePix HS25EXR.

Fujifilm FinePix HS50EXR Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor
• EXR Processor II imaging processor
• 24 – 1000 mm with F2.8 - F5.6
• 3" Fully articulated LCD Screen
• Electronic View Finder
• 11fps burst mode
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording

Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor
• EXR Processor II imaging processor
• 24-720 mm with F2.8 - F5.6
• 3" Fully articulated LCD Screen
• Electronic View Finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recording

The FinePix HS50EXR and HS35EXR will be available in March 2013 at the price of $549.95 (Approximately RM1,650) and $399.95 (RM1,200) respectively.

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Fujifilm refresh it's camera lineup

Once a year, we will get to see a bunch of refresh lineup of compact camera. Fujifilm unveils quite alot point and shot this time in CES 2013.

Fujifilm FinePix T550 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• 24 – 288 mm
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recoding

Fujifilm FinePix T500 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor
• 24 – 288 mm
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• 1280 x 720 (30 fps) video recoding

The FinePix T550 will be available March 2013 at the price of $159.95 (Approximately RM480).

Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 24 – 1004 mm with F2.9 - F6.5
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• Electronic view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recoding

Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 24 – 1008 mm with F2.9 - F6.5
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• Electronic view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recoding

Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 24 – 960 mm with F2.9 - F6.5
• 3" fixed LCD screen
• Electronic view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recoding

The FinePix S-Series will be available March 2013 at the price of $299.95 (Approximately RM900) for S8200 and $309.95 (approximately RM930) for S8300.

Fujifilm FinePix XP60 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor
• 28 – 140 mm with F3.9 - F4.9
• 2.7" fixed LCD screen
• 1920 x 1080 (60fps) video recoding
• Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof, Dustproof

The FinePix XP60 will be available in March 2013 at the price of $199.95 (Approximately RM600), and will be available in yellow, blue, red and green.

Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Key Specification :

• 16.0 megapixels
• 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 12,800
• 24 – 1200 mm with F2.9 - F6.5
• 3" Tilting LCD screen
• Electronic view finder
• 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) video recoding

The FinePix SL1000 will be available March 2013 at the price of $399.95 (Approximately RM1,200).

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Fujifilm extends X-series with XF1

Fujifilm has launched the XF1, a 12MP pocketable enthusiast compact camera with very classic style design.

Fujifilm XF1 Key Specification :

• 12.0 megapixels
• 2/3" (8.8 x 6.6 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor
• ISO 100 - 3200 (4000, 5000, 6400, 12800 with boost)
• 25 – 100 mm F1.8-4.9 lens
• 3" Fixed LCD Screen
• 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) Video Recording

Pricing and availabilities has yet been announce.

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Fujifilm announces X-E1

Alright enough of mobile news at the moment. Let's take a break and look at Fujifilm new mirrorless camera, X-E1.

Fujifilm X-E1 Key Features :

• 16.3 megapixels
• APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOC sensor
• EXR Pro image processor
• ISO 200 - 6400 (100, 12800, 25600 with boost)
• 2.8" Fixed LCD Screen
• Built-in pop-up TTL Flash
• Full HD Movie (1920x1080)

The FUJIFILM X-E1 (body only) will be available in November 2012 for $999.95.

The FUJIFILM X-E1 and XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-4 lens (kit) will be available in November for $1,399.95. The FUJINON XF14mm (21mm) F2.8 single focal length lens and XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-4 lens will be available in November for $899.95 and $699.95, respectively.

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Fujifilm confirms X-Pro1 at CES

This camera was leaked in Amazon page three days ago but now, at CES 2012 Fujifilm just officially unveiled the X-Pro1. Unlike the X100 and X10, Fujifilm's new flagship includes an interchangeable lens mount (X Mount) - compatible with three lenses at launch: an XF 18mm (27mm equivalent) f/2.0, 35mm (53mm equivalent) f/1.4 lens and a larger 60mm (91mm equivalent) f/2.4 macro lens.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Key Features :

• 16 megapixel.
• 23.6mm x 15.6mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS sensor.
• Fujifilm EXR Processor Pro.
• ISO 200- 6400.
• 1080p 25fps
• Hybrid Multi Viewfinder.
• NP-W126 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery.

The FUJIFILM X-Pro1 will be available in February 2012. The body will be pricing at $1700 (Approximately RM5,100).

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Fujifilm announce FinePix HS30EXR and FinePix HS25EXR - Superzoom Camera

Fujifilm updated new camera line again! Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS25EXR, both are categorize as Superzoom Camera come with 30x (24mm-720mm) optical zoom lenses.

 

FinePix HS30EXR

 

 FinePix HS25EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and FinePix HS25EXR Key Features :

• 1\2-inch 16 MegaPixel EXR-CMOS.
• FUJINON 24mm-720mm.
• F2.8-5.6.
• Tilting 3-inch high contrast 460K resolution LCD with Sunlight Mode.
• Dual Image Stabilization.
• 1080p HD movies at 30 fps.
• Super Macro focusing as close as 1cm.
• 8 fps in full resolution or 11fps in reduced resolution.
• High Speed Movie options - capture videos at 320fps for slow motion playback.
• Lithium Ion rechargeable battery providing up to 600 shots per charge

The Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Fujifilm FinePix HS25EXR will be available in March 2012 for $499.95 (Approximately RM1450) and $399.95 (Approximately RM1160) respectively.

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Fujifilm announced X-S1

CES is coming next week and Fujifilm ready to take part on it with the new announcement, X-S1 - which already launch in the UK for £699 ($1090) in November.

Fujifilm X-S1 key features :

• 2/3-inch 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor.
• 24-624mm.
• f/2.8-5.6.
• ISO 100 to 3,200. Up to 12,800 on smaller resolution.
• Super macro mode - 1 centimeter focusing distance.
• 1.4-million-dot, 0.47-inch EVF and a 3-inch 460k-dot tilting LCD.
• 7frames/second in full resolution.
• 1080/30p video capture on board with stereo sound and H.264 encoding.

The price are $799.95, approximately RM2,400.

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