yanidel
Well-known
??? Where are the interchangeable lenses ? Where is the distance scale on the lens ?
As great as it might look, it is still mainly an AF camera and won't compete with the R-D1, Bessas or M in the street. Yet.
semilog
curmudgeonly optimist
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reiki_
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dogbunny
Registered Boozer
It sure is pretty. I like the in viewfinder distance indicator. Are than any examples of the pictures it can produce?
btgc
Veteran
As for interchangeable lenses, Fuji has said this camera is supplementary, not replacing large bag with two DSLRs and lenses.
My guess is after evaluation period, if new camera will be sold as expected, Fuji could go for another model with wide lens. Think about regular and espresso, each has their buyers, just regular is safer bet. So it were with Natura and Klasse - regular and wide versions.
My guess is after evaluation period, if new camera will be sold as expected, Fuji could go for another model with wide lens. Think about regular and espresso, each has their buyers, just regular is safer bet. So it were with Natura and Klasse - regular and wide versions.
damien.murphy
Damien
Absolutely jawdropping, Fuji have knocked it out of the park here. If Fuji can come in at a reasonable price I will ordering one as soon as its available, to keep company with my film M's. The level of interest bodes well, and I see economies of scale allowing Fuji to offer the x100 at a competitive price.
Squinting to read the brochure, I didn't see mention of it, but I hope the x100 offers the ability to scale focus. It also doesn't appear the sensor is of the Fuji-S breed (which allows higher dynamic range), and hope this is something Fuji considers including.
Should the x100 be a roaring success, which I anticipate it will be, I can see Fuji offering a 50mm version.
And just because Fuji is probably crazy enough to consider it, I would like to see a black and white only version, twinned with the S5 sensor for higher dynamic range.
As Apple are fond of saying - this changes everything
Squinting to read the brochure, I didn't see mention of it, but I hope the x100 offers the ability to scale focus. It also doesn't appear the sensor is of the Fuji-S breed (which allows higher dynamic range), and hope this is something Fuji considers including.
Should the x100 be a roaring success, which I anticipate it will be, I can see Fuji offering a 50mm version.
And just because Fuji is probably crazy enough to consider it, I would like to see a black and white only version, twinned with the S5 sensor for higher dynamic range.
As Apple are fond of saying - this changes everything
Renzsu
Well-known
Sexy to the max, very curious to see that viewfinder for myself. I really like what they did with the controls as well...
If I didn't already have an M8 I would be all over this.
If I didn't already have an M8 I would be all over this.
jorgen83
Established
Matus
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If fuji get it right with its optical/digital viewfinder it could be really something. If this concept shows to work - would there be any reason why this could not be used on exchangeable lens camera? I mean - the Fuji product looks like a CAMERA after long time (looked at the rest). I am wondering whether fuji will also bring a zoom version of this camera (imagine some 25-50 f/2.8 or similar - something like Fuji Sivli f2.8)
As cool as this camera looks - I would like to see one with several fixed focus lenses. And full frame by 2012 :angel:
As cool as this camera looks - I would like to see one with several fixed focus lenses. And full frame by 2012 :angel:
amateriat
We're all light!
More like what Konica would've done had they still had their hat in the photography ring. This looks like a heavily breathed-on (and digitized) Hexar AF.
I'm still catching my breath about this thing. If it lives up to just half its expectations, it'll do for the mirroless-digital market what Minolta's Maxxum 7000 AF did to the SLR market: essentially, change the game.
And, for those griping about this being a fixed-lens job, again I look toward Konica: the Hexar AF was an entreé to the Hexar RF. The X100, in my eyes, is therefore not just a potentially fantastic entry into the "mirrorless" digicam market, but also potentially a shot across the bow to Solms regarding the future. Fuji clearly has the means to build this, and they can also build an interchangeable-lens, technologically-embellished (where applicable) RF...where do you think the XPan came from?
Time to make some popcorn. This is the first fun Photokina for me in years.
- Barrett
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arturo
Member
It is clear the selling point of this camera is the new viewfinder. I wish the rest of the camera is up to it too: high ISO performance, RAW speed, lens, AF,...
As others mentioned, it is unlikely that this camera will be cheap in particular if it's "made in Japan". Also the lack of details about production place/release time might mean a long wait until we see it in the shelfs.
Having said that, I would be glad to buy one of those if all the pieces fit it. Not only because it looks like a supeb camera but also because I would like it to be successful and see Fuji developing a M camera camera and a digital Xpan.
Arturo
As others mentioned, it is unlikely that this camera will be cheap in particular if it's "made in Japan". Also the lack of details about production place/release time might mean a long wait until we see it in the shelfs.
Having said that, I would be glad to buy one of those if all the pieces fit it. Not only because it looks like a supeb camera but also because I would like it to be successful and see Fuji developing a M camera camera and a digital Xpan.
Arturo
cam
the need for speed
to me it's not a replacement for a rangefinder... it's an AND camera!
everything your DP2 should have been
biggest question mark for me is the optics... i have gotten so spoiled by Leica lenses.
Disappointed_Horse
Well-known
My thoughts exactly, except I'd add the X1 to the "no integrated VF" category. If I can't have a real optical viewfinder, I'd just as soon use my iPhone as any point and shoot, no matter what sensor or lens it has.
teo
Well-known
Damn... just when I swore I won't buy any other gear for a long time... there comes out my dream camera... :bang:
btgc
Veteran
amateriat
We're all light!
I also think we might have set a record for people following a recent thread. (28 members, and 110 guests at the moment...that tells you–and maybe Fuji–something right there!)
- Barrett
- Barrett
Sparrow
Veteran
.. a rewind switch, shutter speed dial and, and! vulcanite! wow ...