New Compact Fujifilm XF1 - 3 Stylish Colors

The new Fujifilm XF1 premium compact camera.   25-100mm 4x zoom with manual optical zoom lens.  12MP 2/3" EXR-CMOS sensor.  Bright F/1.8 maximum aperture.  USA retail $499.95.  Full specs after the images.

Model Name	FUJIFILM XF1
Number of effective pixels*1	12.0 million pixels
Image sensor	2/3-inch EXR CMOS with primary color filter
Storage media	Internal memory (approx. 25 MB) SD / SDHC / SDXC(UHS-I) memory card*2
File format	still image JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3)*3, RAW (RAF format), RAW + JPEG (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible) movie H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound
Number of recorded pixels	L : (4:3) 4000 x 3000 / (3:2) 4000 x 2664 / (16:9) 4000 x 2248 / (1:1) 2992 x 2992 M : (4:3) 2816 x 2112 / (3:2) 2816 x 1864 / (16:9) 2816 x 1584 / (1:1) 2112 x 2112 S : (4:3) 2048 x 1536 / (3:2) 2048 x 1360 / (16:9) 1920 x 1080 / (1:1) 1536 x 1536 <Motion Panorama> 360° Vertical 11520 x 1624 Horizontal 11520 x 1080 180° Vertical 5760 x 1624 Horizontal 5760 x 1080 120° Vertical 3840 x 1624 Horizontal 3840 x 1080
Lens	name Fujinon 4 x optical zoom lens focal length f=6.4 - 25.6 mm, equivalent to 25 - 100 mm on a 35 mm format. full-aperture F1.8 (Wide) - F4.9 (Telephoto) constitution 6 groups 7 lenses (4 aspherical glass molded lenses included)
Digital zoom	Intelligent digital zoom approx. 2x (up to 8 x when combined with optical zoom)
Aperture	F1.8-F11(Wide) F4.9-F11(Telephoto) 1/3EV step (controlled 6-blade aperture diaphragm)
Focus distance (from lens surface)	Normal Wide : Approx. 50 cm / 1.6 ft. to infinity Telephoto : Approx. 80 cm / 2.6 ft. to infinity Macro Wide : Approx. 3 cm - 3.0 m / 1.1 in. - 9.8 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 50 cm - 3.0 m / 1.6 ft. - 9.8 ft.
Sensitivity	Auto / Equivalent to ISO 100 / 200 / 250 / 320 / 400 / 500 / 640 / 800 / 1000 / 1250 / 1600 / 2000 / 2500 / 3200 / 4000* / 5000* / 6400* / 12800* (Standard Output Sensitivity) * ISO4000 / 5000 / 6400 : M mode or lower, ISO12800 : S mode
Exposure control	TTL 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average
Exposure mode	Programmed AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
Shooting modes	SP Natural Light, Natural Light & Flash, Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Underwater MODE DIAL EXR, AUTO, P, S, A, M, C1, C2, Movie, SP, Adv.
Image stabilizer	Lens shift type
Exporsure compensation	-2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step
Shutter speed	(Auto mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/2000* sec., (All other modes) 30 sec. to 1/2000* sec. * 1/2000 sec. at small aperture, 1/1000 sec. at full aperture
Continuous shooting	TOP Super High : approx. 10 fps (Size M, S) High : approx. 7 fps (Size L, M, S) Middle : approx. 5 fps (Size L, M, S) Low : approx. 3 fps (Size L, M, S) *SD memory card with a class 4 write speed (4 MB/sec.) or better is recommended. *The frame rate varies depending on the shooting conditions or numbers of frames in continuous shooting. others Best Frame capture : Super High : approx. 10 fps 8 / 16 frames (Size M, S) High : approx. 7 fps 8 frames (Size L, M, S) / 16 frames (Size M, S) Middle : approx. 5 fps 8 frames (Size L, M, S) / 16 frames (Size M, S) Low : approx. 3 fps 8 frames (Size L, M, S) / 16 frames (Size M, S)
Auto bracketing	AE Bracketing : ±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV Film Simulation Bracketing : PROVIA / STANDARD, Velvia / VIVID, ASTIA / SOFT Dynamic Range Bracketing : 100%, 200%, 400% ISO Sensitivity Bracketing : ±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV
Focus	mode Single AF / Continuous AF, Manual AF (One-push AF mode included) type TTL contrast AF, AF assist illuminator available AF frame selection Multi AF, Area AF, Tracking AF
White balance	Automatic scene recognition Preset : Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color temperature selection
Self-timer	10 sec. / 2 sec. delay
Flash	Auto flash (super intelligent flash) Effective range : (ISO AUTO (800)) Wide : Approx. 50 cm - 7.4 m / 1.6 ft. - 24.2 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 80 cm - 2.7 m / 2.6 ft. - 8.8 ft.
Flash modes	Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Hot shoe	-
Viewfinder	-
LCD monitor	3.0-inch, approx. 460,000 dots, color LCD monitor, approx. 100% coverage
Movie recording	1920 x 1080 pixels / 1280 x 720 pixels / 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames / sec.) with stereo sound Optical zoom (manual) can be used.
Photography functions	EXR mode (EXR Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low noise priority / Dynamic range priority), Face recognition, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Film simulation, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Best frame capture, Advanced mode (Advanced filter, Motion panorama360, Pro focus, Pro low light, Multiple exposure, Individual shutter 3D), High Speed Movie (70 / 120 / 200 frames/sec.), Electronic level, Advanced Anti Blur, Recording movie in the EXR Auto mode：Automatic Scene Selection. (Auto,Macro,Landscape,Night,Portrait,Portrait+Night,Backlight Portrait), E-fn (extended function) BUTTON CUSTOM SETTING
Playback functions	Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Protect, Crop, Resize, Slide show, Image rotate, Voice memo, Histogram display, Exposure warning, Photobook assist, Image search, Favorites, Mark for upload, Panorama, Erase selected frames, RAW conversing
Other functions	PictBridge, Exif Print, 35 Languages, Time difference, Silent mode
Terminal	Video output NTSC / PAL selectable with Monaural sound Digital interface USB 2.0 High-Speed HDMI output HDMI Mini connector
Power supply	NP-50A Li-ion battery (included) CP-50 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately)
Dimensions	107.9(W) x 61.5(H) x 33.0(D) mm / 4.2(W) x 2.4(H) x 1.2(D) in.
Weight	Approx. 225 g / 7.9 oz. (including battery and memory card) Approx. 204 g / 7.1 oz. (excluding battery and memory card)
Operating Temperature	0°C - 40°C
Operating Humidity	10% - 80% (no condensation)
Guide to the number of available frames for battery operation	approx. 300 frames CIPA standard
Accessories included	Li-ion battery NP-50A Battery charger BC-50B Hand strap Lens cap USB cable CD-ROM Owner's manual
Optional accessories	Li-ion battery NP-50 Battery charger BC-45W A / V cable AV-C1 Soft case SC-XF DC coupler CP-50 AC power adapter AC-5VX

• *1 Number of effective pixels: The number of pixels on the image sensor which receive input light through the optical lens, and which are effectively reflected in the final output data of the still image.
• *2 Please see the Fujifilm website to check memory card compatibility.
• *3 Exif 2.3 is a digital camera file format that contains a variety of shooting information for optimal printing.

 

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The statements, comments and opinions expressed here represent my own, personal views and are not endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with, FUJIFILM North America Corporation or its affiliates.
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New Fujifilm X-E1 with Leica 90mm 2.0 Lens

 

I picked up a Leica 90mm lens to further explore the performance and operations of the new Fujifilm X-E1 which has the 16MP X-Trans sensor which has proven itself in the X-Pro1.

The camera works great with focus magnification at both 3x and 10x magnification.  (No focus peaking is possible - yes I was just peeking) The EVF is bright and sharp!

Of course as expected the bokeh is wonderful and the images are incredibly sharp.  No post processing was done.  Just import and the upload.
Here are some images from around the park.

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The statements, comments and opinions expressed here represent my own, personal views and are not endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with, FUJIFILM North America Corporation or its affiliates.
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New Fujifilm X-E1 with XF Lenses

Over the past two days I've had some time to work with the new Fujifilm X-E1.
I am shooting the camera with the Fujifilm XF lenses 18mm, 35mm, & 60mm.  ISO is varies from 200-2000.

Here are some images from the Fujifilm XF lenses the other night for the World Trade Center memorial beams of light.  They are a bit faint in the distance, above.  If you'd like to see what the beams look like check my other post here - http://brandonremler.blogspot.com/2012/09/world-trade-center-twin-tower-beams.html
These are all quick jpegs.  
Some quick specs on the new X-E1 are:

The FUJIFILM X-E1 follows in the tradition of the award-winning FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and utilizes the same proprietary 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensorTM and the same X-Mount for use with FUJINON XF lenses, all in a body that is 30% smaller than the FUJIFILM X-Pro1.
With its compact, travel-friendly size, the X-E1 promises to be an exciting addition to the FUJIFILM X-Series. It will be available in two classic designs: a two-tone black and silver, and a solid black. Both versions of the X-E1 will also ship as kits with the XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-4 lens in November 2012.

FUJIFILM original “X-Mount” maximizes lens performance
Specifically designed to take advantage of the camera’s mirrorless design, the X-Mount has a short flange back distance of just 17.7mm made possible by designing the mount ring as thin as 2.5mm. This means the rear lens elements are as close as possible to the sensor, reducing the back focus distance of each lens to the minimum possible, thus achieving high resolution from edge to edge. And when fitted with a FUJIFILM M Mount Adapter, the X-E1 can use a wide variety of M lenses to broaden the scope of your photography.
2.36 million dot "Organic LED (OLED) electronic viewfinder"
The FUJIFILM X-E1 camera comes equipped with a high definition, high luminance OLED electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 million dots that is one of the highest resolutions available on an EVF-equipped digital camera today.  The natural, bright viewfinder offers a horizontal field of view of 25-degrees, allowing users to scan the entire scene quickly and easily.

  

  

 

FUJIFILM X-E1 key features list:
• 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor and EXR Processor Pro
• FUJIFILM X-Mount
• Extra high resolution 2.36 million dot Organic OLED viewfinder
• 2.8-inch (460K dot) LCD
• Built-in pop-up TTL Flash
• ISO100 – 25600 (range of ISO200-6400 when using ISO Auto)
• Q Menu shortcut button
• In-camera RAW converter
• Film simulation modes (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Monochrome, Sepia, PRO Neg.Std & PRO Neg.Hi)
• Multiple exposure and panoramic shooting modes
• Auto Bracketing functions (AE/ISO/DR and FS)
• Full HD Movie (1920x1080)
• Approximately 350 shots per battery charge

And here are some images from a walk around the park with the X-E1 and the 18 & 35mm lenses.

I am an employee of FUJIFILM North America Corporation.

The statements, comments and opinions expressed here represent my own, personal views and are not endorsed by, or affiliated in any way with, FUJIFILM North America Corporation or its affiliates.
bremler@fujifilm.com