Just back from CES 2013 and I have so many images to share from the show and exciting arrivals to talk about. Until I get to the edits I'm posting the stock images of the X100s so you can download them for any posting needs.
Arriving in the USA in March at $1299.95.
A neat preview video is posted here -
http://youtu.be/NsZvG99-kj8
http://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x100s/
http://fujifilm-x.com/en/
I decided to give the camera a whirl to test the 6fps - needless to say it works and the buffer can handle dozens and dozens of images fired in rapid succession.
| Model Name | FUJIFILM X100S |
|---|---|
| Number of effective pixels | 16.3 million pixels |
| Image sensor | 23.6mm x 15.8mm (APS-C) X-Trans CMOS II with primary color filter |
| Storage media |
|
| File format |
|
| Number of recorded pixels | L : (3:2) 4896 x 3264 / (16:9) 4896 x 2760 / (1:1) 3264 x 3264 M : (3:2) 3456 x 2304 / (16:9) 3456 x 1944 / (1:1) 2304 x 2304 S : (3:2) 2496 x 1664 / (16:9) 2496 x 1408 / (1:1) 1664 x 1664 <Motion Panorama> 180° Vertical : 9600 x 2160 Horizontal : 9600 x 1440 120° Vertical : 6440 x 2160 Horizontal : 6440 x 1440 |
| Lens |
|
| Aperture | F2 - F16 1/3EV step (controlled with 9-blade aperture diaphragm) |
| Focus distance (from lens surface) |
|
| Sensitivity | AUTO (Control available up to ISO6400) Equivalent to ISO 200 - 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity) Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600 |
| Exposure control | TTL 256-zone metering, Multi / Spot / Average |
| Exposure mode | Programmed AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure |
| Exposure compensation | -2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step |
| Shutter speed (with mechanical shutter) |
(P mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/4000* sec., (All other modes) 30 sec. to 1/4000* sec. Bulb (max.60min.)
|
| Auto bracketing | AE Bracketing : ±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV Film Simulation Bracketing : Any 3 type of film simulation selectable Dynamic Range Bracketing : 100% / 200% / 400% ISO sensitivity Bracketing : ±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV |
| Focus |
|
| White balance | Automatic scene recognition
|
| Self-timer | Approx. 10 sec. / 2 sec. Delay |
| Flash | Auto flash (Super Intelligent Flash) Effective range : (ISO 1600) Approx. 50 cm - 9 m / 1.6 ft. - 29.5 ft. |
| Flash modes |
|
| Hot shoe | YES (dedicated TTL Flash compatible) |
| Viewfinder |
|
| LCD monitor | 2.8-inch, approx. 460K-dot, TFT color LCD monitor (Approx. 100% coverage) |
| Movie recording | 1920 x 1080 pixels (60 fps / 30 fps) with stereo sound |
| Photography functions | Select custom setting, Motion panorama, Color space, Film Simulation, Advanced Filter, Multiple Exposure, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Preview depth of focus, Focus check, Focus Peak Highlight, Digital Split Image, Electronic level, RAW |
| Playback functions | RAW conversion, Image rotate, Photobook assist, Erase selected frames, Image search, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Slide show, Mark for upload, Protect, Crop, Resize, Panorama, Favorites |
| Other functions | PictBridge, Exif Print, 35 languages, Time difference, High Performance mode, OVF power save mode, Silent mode, Shutter sound select |
| Terminal |
|
| Power supply | NP-95 Li-ion battery (included) |
| Dimensions | 126.5 (W) x 74.4 (H) x 53.9 (D) mm / 5.0. (W) x 2.9 (H) x 2.1 (D) in. |
| Weight | Approx. 445 g / 15.7 oz. (including battery and memory card) (TBD) Approx. 405 g / 14.3 oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card) (TBD) |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10 - 80% (no condensation) |
| Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation | Approx. 300 frames*3 |
| Accessories included | Li-ion battery NP-95 Battery charger BC-65N Shoulder strap USB cable Lens cap CD-ROM (Viewer software, RAW File Converter etc.*4) Owner's manual |
| Optional accessories | Li-ion battery NP-95 Battery charger BC-65N Leather Case LC-X100S Lens Hood LH-X100 Adapter Ring AR-X100 Shoe Mount Flash EF-20, EF-42, EF-X20 Wide Conversion Lens WCL-X100 Protector Filter PRF-49S Stereo Microphone MIC-ST1 |
- *1 Please see the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility.
- *2 Exif 2.3 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.
- *3 Based on the CIPA test standard.
- *4 OS compatibility
Viewer software : Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
Raw File Converter : Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP, Mac OS X 10.6 - OS X 10.8
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Valhalla, N.Y., January 7, 2013 – FUJIFILM North
America Corporation announces the new, professional-grade FUJIFILM X100S digital camera that features a new,
technologically advanced APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor and improved EXR
Processor II. The X100S uses a bright FUJINON 23mm F2 fixed lens that delivers
amazing image quality from edge to edge, all within a compact and
superbly-built body.
The FUJIFILM X100S combines three
high-performance Fujifilm components that together defy ordinary digital camera
limitations, and gives photographers a uniquely-advanced professional digital
camera experience. By using Fujifilm’s X-Trans CMOS II Sensor, EXR Processor II
and FUJINON 23mm F2 fixed lens, the X100S is capable of the world’s fastest autofocus
speeds of up to 0.08 seconds(1), and increases its image resolution
by 25%(2) and reduces noise by 30%(3) over the first
generation X100.
“The new FUJIFILM X100S continues the remarkable
tradition of the original FUJIFILM X100 which introduced the world to the X-Series
in fall 2010,” said Go Miyazaki, president and chief operating officer,
FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “Since then, the X-Series digital cameras have
been enthusiastically received by photographers, and highly-acclaimed in the
media for their outstanding image resolution, superior optics and superb build
quality.”
Advanced Digital Imaging – New X-Trans CMOS II Sensor and New EXR
Processor II
The X100S’s new X-Trans CMOS II Sensor is the successor to
the original X-Trans CMOS sensor that features a unique, highly randomized
color filter arrangement that removes the need for an optical low-pass filter,
allowing it to maximize the amount of light it receives directly to capture
much finer image details. The X100S effectively reduces noise by almost a full
stop, even in low light shooting, to produce crisp images with minimal grain.
Using its newly-developed X-Trans
CMOS II Sensor with built-in phase detection, the FUJIFILM X100S is capable of
autofocus speeds as fast as 0.08 seconds(1), and together with the
new EXR Processor II, delivers a start-up time of nearly 0.5 seconds(*4)
and a shutter lag time of just 0.01 seconds with a shooting interval of 0.5
seconds. The X100S is capable of a burst shooting rate of up to 6 frames per
second at the full resolution of 16.3 megapixels.
The X100S also features an
Intelligent Hybrid Autofocus system that switches between phase and contrast
detection, depending on the subject or scene, to achieve the best balance
between speed and focus precision.
And for the first time ever,
the X100S now features a revolutionary Digital
Split Image function that uses the X-Trans CMOS II Sensor’s built-in phase
detection pixels to display dual images that can be manually focused by the
user; and a new Focus Peaking function
that highlights high contrast areas of subjects for precise focusing, so that users
can achieve perfect focus every time.
High Performance Bright FUJINON 23mm F2 Fixed Lens
The X100S features a FUJINON 23mm F2 fixed lens that consists of 8 elements in 6
groups, and includes a high-performance double-sided aspherical element and
highly-refractive converging glass elements that delivers a high level of
detailed performance with minimal aberration, excellent sharpness and beautiful
color reproduction. The FUJINON lens also adds a proprietary HT-EBC coating to
effectively control image flare and ghosting.
Another strength of the FUJINON
23mm F2 fixed lens is the soft, round-shaped bokeh that is achieved from the 9
blade lens diaphragm that also includes a built-in 3-stop ND filter. Moreover,
the FUJINON lens allows users to get as close as 3.94” from a subject in macro
mode for stunning close-up shots.
Vivid Hybrid Viewfinder
Fujifilm introduced the world’s
first Hybrid Viewfinder with the original FUJIFILM X100, and improves upon that
with the all new X100S’s high-definition Hybrid Viewfinder that allows users to
switch between two viewfinder options: optical or electronic.
The optical viewfinder (OVF)
shows subjects in the same natural bright clarity as seen with naked eye, while
the electronic viewfinder (EVF) shows useful composition information including
focus check, exposure, white balance and depth of field. This new viewfinder
offers an easy-to-see magnification of 0.5 at a 23mm focal length and a horizontal
apparent field of view of 26 degrees, while the all-glass construction uses
high-refractive index glass to minimize chromatic aberrations and distortion.
The electronic viewfinder uses
a 100% coverage, extra high resolution, 2.36 million dot high definition LCD
panel. It shows depth-of-field during macro shooting, as well as white balance
settings, allowing users to accurately compose their shot while continuously
looking through the viewfinder.
Design and Build Quality
Following the tradition of the
FUJIFILM X100, the all-new FUJIFILM X100S continues to prove that advanced digital
imaging technology can come in a boldly-designed, premium-built body.
The X100S’s top and base parts
are made of magnesium alloy to achieve a lightweight and resilient build, while
the dials and rings have been milled from solid metal, with attention paid to
the finer details such as finger grips for enhanced operability. The exterior
is finished with synthetic leather, which is durable and resistant to the
environment while offering the practical benefits of additional grip and
comfort.
“Q” Menu System
The menu system in the X100S
receives Fujifilm’s latest Q “Quick” button feature that allows users to
quickly call up a wide-range of frequently-used settings, and the programmable
Fn (Function) button allows users to assign commonly-used functions at the
touch of a button.
Film Simulation Modes and Artistic Filters
To give users even more
creative possibilities, the X100S also features Fujifilm’s proprietary Film Simulation
Modes which includes ten film simulation options that replicate the results
achieved by Fujifilm color reversal films (Velvia / PROVIA / ASTIA) and
professional color negative films (PRO Neg. Std / PRO Neg. Hi), along with three
B/W filter effects (Ye filter, R filter and G filter).
The X100S also offers eight
Advanced Filter functions for additional artistic functionality, including Pop
Color, Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Partial Color, Soft Focus, High Key
and Low Key.
The X100S captures full HD
video perfectly with a smooth rate of 60 frames per second. Together with a
high bit-rate recording rate of 36Mbps, the X100S ensures that users capture every
movement and sounds in crystal clear clarity, even in low-light conditions.
During video recording, users
have access to many of the additional modes available in still image capture,
including Film Simulations, white balance settings and even the Intelligent
Hybrid Autofocus function for high-speed and high-precision focusing.
FUJIFILM X100S key features:
- 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor
- EXR Processor II
- Intelligent Hybrid Autofocus (with AF speed up to 0.08 seconds)
- Start-up time of 0.5 seconds (*4)
- Shutter time lag of 0.01 seconds
- Shooting interval of 0.5 seconds
- High Definition Hybrid Viewfinder (Optical + Electronic)
- FUJINON 23mm F2 fixed lens
- Revolutionary Digital Split Image display
- Focus Peaking function
- High-contrast and wide viewing-angle 2.8” Premium Clear LCD (460K dots)
- Super Intelligent Flash
- Burst shooting rate of up to 6 frames per second at full resolution (max 29 frames)
- Artistic filters
- Full HD video recording (60fps / 30fps)
FUJIFILM X100S Premium Accessories
- Wide conversion lens WCL-X100
- Quick Shot Leather case LC-X100S
- Multiple flashes, including the EF-20 and EF-X20 with the guide number 20, and EF-42
- External stereo microphone MIC-ST1
*1 Fujifilm research as of
November 2012. Compared with other digital cameras equipped with an 4/3-inch
sensor or larger, based on CIPA standards, and conducted in High Performance
mode with AREA-AF. Comparison models include the Canon EOSKissX6i, EOS5DMarkⅢ, Nikon
D7000, Olympus OM-D, Panasonic GX1, Sony NEX-7,NEX-6,α77,RX100,HX30V
*2 Fujifilm research. Compared
with X100 and conducted in F16.
*3 Compared with FUJIFILM X100
*4 Quick start mode
*5 Compared with the EXR
Processor Pro
For complete specs, please go
to: https://www.fujifilmusa.com/products/digital_cameras/showcase/index.html
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