Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
Or even when the Leica X1 showed up.
chambrenoire
Well-known
Pretty sure Leica will "buy" the Fuji X100 model and release it under say a "Leica X2". This camera looks awesome!
jorgen83
Established
Strangeluv
Christer Johansen
This thread makes me happy! I can easily see the X100 alongside my M8 instead of replacing it.
Sparrow
Veteran
.. if only it had one of them instrument dials like the rd1 ...
ChrisN
Striving
Who needs a distance scale on the lens when there's a DOF scale in the viewfinder...
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.
Paul T.
Veteran
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.
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.
Damaso
Photojournalist
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!
jorgen83
Established
Sadly, selling all my camera gear won't even get me halfway the $1600 mark :S
Frankie
Speaking Frankly
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.
pvdhaar
Peter
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..
macmx
Established
Does anyone know if it has manual white balance?
squirrel$$$bandit
Veteran
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!
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!
jorgen83
Established
Nobody knows...
amateriat
We're all light!
A lot of stuff with this camera is up in the air, including the "Made in Japan" part. More will be revealed once the dust clears, of course.
- Barrett
Frankie
Speaking Frankly
Yes it does...in camera back at 6 o'clock position of the Menu/OK round dial.
macmx
Established
Ah fantastic. I am getting this camera unless someone else comes out with a similar and better product (Leica or Zeiss).
jerdjets
Member
Owww, I am drooling all over my PC right now. I just hope the manual focus ring is fully mechanic instead of focus by wire crap like mtf. If it is, I d be the first one to place an order.
chrisso
Established
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.
Pickett Wilson
Veteran
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.