Fuji X100 Digital SOMETHING from Fujifilm

yanidel said:
??? ... Where is the distance scale on the lens ? ...
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jorgen83 said:
Who needs a distance scale on the lens when there's a DOF scale in the viewfinder... 🙄
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Actually Fuji make the argument themself for the external distance scale - in one of the announcements they make the point that the aperture and shutter speed can be set and confirmed without the camera switched on - surely a nod to the requirements of the street photographer. Snapshot mode for autofocus cameras is now well established and should be implemented in this one too, but I'd like to have the conventional DOF scale as well please. Use the best of traditional technology where it works and is sufficient, and introduce as much new tech as is needed.

DNG RAW? that would be nice, but Adobe has been pretty good about making their free DNG converter software handle most proprietary RAW formats. I still use the standalone DNG Converter with my Pentax dSLR as the PEF files are compressed lossless, and I can fit more on a card (compared with uncompressed DNG).

I'm very much in favour of the fixed 23mm lens. For a first release camera Fuji should concentrate on achieving outstanding image quality and excellent viewfinder and autofocus systems. That's easier to do with a fixed lens with fixed focal length.

I'll say I'm pretty impressed with this and will certainly consider purchase. 🙂
 
If memory serves, the Hexar AF was expensive when it came out. So $1600, painful as that sounds, maybe is the right pricepoint. The GF1, good as it is, has far more unacceptable compromises than this, particularly where the VF is concerned, and that was 2/3rds of the price.

I wish they'd used active IR autofocus as on the Hexar, but I accept they're already packed a lot of new technology in there. For the first time, I'm thinking of selling all my film gear bar the Hexar and CL.
 
This is the camera the x1 should have been. If only it had interchangeable lenses! Nevertheless if it is priced at less than $1500 Leica better look out!
 
ChrisN said:
......but I'd like to have the conventional DOF scale as well please.

......DNG RAW?
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Visit: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/09/19/the-leica-x1-has-some-competition-the-new-fuji-x100/

There you will see a large image of the O/EVF where there is a distance scale in the bottom with the DoF highlighted in white, also shutter speed, f-stop, ISO; and the +/- 2-stops scale on the left; and WB [top left] and Image Number L/F chosen (?) [top right].

There is also a RAW button [lower right] in the camera back.
 
Paul T. said:
If memory serves, the Hexar AF was expensive when it came out..
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Your memory serves you well indeed; I still remember the sticker shock when I set out to buy one in the mid-ninetees. It was about 1350 guilders at that time. If that same camera would be lying new in the shops today, it would cost 1350 euros..
 
I suspect they will keep this under a thousand dollars, otherwise people will just buy a NEX or EP2 or GF1 kit.

If I could design the fixed-lens digicam of my dreams, it would look pretty much 100% exactly like this. The controls are perfect. Unbelievable!
 
semilog said:
I'm guessing that this Fuji may be the only product at this year's Photokina that actually matters.
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Wow, things are getting a little ahead of themselves here.
The single lens choice is a compromise for me, although I agree the camera looks to be a GREAT new addition to the digital arsenal.
Price is going to be key.
I see $1,000 to $1600 being punted. But Fuji are saying a camera for 'professionals' in their press release. What's the price of other professional level digital cameras, especially those with larger sensors? Usually way above $1600.
 
If it is produced, six months later we'll all be drooling over the next big thing. The holy grail stays just beyond our grasp. If it comes to be, this will be at least a $2,000 camera.
 
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