sector99
Member
Based upon known MTF data regarding the field diagonal (14.2mm) and disclosed 2:3 format, we can deduce the actual pixel size to be .0055mm and the most likely image dimension to be 4284x2856 to yield the stated 12.3MP sensor count. Using the disclosed MTF diagonal of 14.2 further yields an actual APS-C modified dimension to be : 23.63mm x 15.75mm.
Moreover, we can see the pixel density is (23.63X15.75)÷10=3.03MP/CM^2. This pixel density compares favorably with the NIKON D3s (Although the NIKON is a full format DSLR).
At a minimum, we can expect the Fuji X100 to yield very low noise images and since the leaf shutter will necessarily be quiet, street results should be very good indeed, especially in low light conditions.
Knowing the extent to which Fuji has proceeded to create a new class of digital camera, we can guess they will offer later in 2011 a longer range lens of say, 46-50mm actual FL. This would yield a 35mm equivalent of 65-75mm for portraiture and scenics. Fuji has clearly stated the target client is the advanced amateur & professional desiring a more convenient and/or less bulky alternative and that, by definition, will include studio/location portraiture.
Clearly, the lens design effort alone is exemplary as the MTF curves are very good at the fast end. I imagine even astrophotographers might sit up and take notice at f/2 and f/2.8.
Finally, the use of offset sensor lens geometry to compensate for light fall off is another example of the completeness of the design.
Moreover, we can see the pixel density is (23.63X15.75)÷10=3.03MP/CM^2. This pixel density compares favorably with the NIKON D3s (Although the NIKON is a full format DSLR).
At a minimum, we can expect the Fuji X100 to yield very low noise images and since the leaf shutter will necessarily be quiet, street results should be very good indeed, especially in low light conditions.
Knowing the extent to which Fuji has proceeded to create a new class of digital camera, we can guess they will offer later in 2011 a longer range lens of say, 46-50mm actual FL. This would yield a 35mm equivalent of 65-75mm for portraiture and scenics. Fuji has clearly stated the target client is the advanced amateur & professional desiring a more convenient and/or less bulky alternative and that, by definition, will include studio/location portraiture.
Clearly, the lens design effort alone is exemplary as the MTF curves are very good at the fast end. I imagine even astrophotographers might sit up and take notice at f/2 and f/2.8.
Finally, the use of offset sensor lens geometry to compensate for light fall off is another example of the completeness of the design.
