The Fujifilm X-Pro1 ($1,199.95 body only) was the camera that launched the company's X series of interchangeable lens bodies. That makes it about two years old, which can be an eternity in the technology world. But Fujifilm has continued to enhance its functionality and performance via firmware updates, and it remains the sole entry in the lineup with an optical viewfinder. Its 16-megapixel APS-C X-Trans image sensor produces great images, even in low light, and it delivers a shooting experience that is as close to a rangefinder like the Leica M( at Amazon) as you'll get without spending an arm and a leg. It's not quite as versatile as our Editors' Choice for high-end mirrorless, the Olympus OM-D E-M1($999.00 at Amazon), but prime-lens shooters who love the idea of an optical finder shouldn't disregard it because of its age. Design and Features At 15.9 ounces without a lens, the X-Pro1( at Amazon) feels heavy for its 3.2-by-5.5-by-1.7-inch (HWD) size. Its top and bottom plates ar...
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 is a top-notch mirrorless camera that is sure to appeal to optical viewfinder fans that are put off by the high price of Leica rangefinders.
Great high ISO images; X-Trans image sensor; Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder; Sharp rear display; Excellent control layout; Sturdy build; PC sync flash socket; Continued firmware update support
A little slow to focus; Lacks built-in flash; Not a good choice for video; No mic input