Bottom Line - It's difficult to give a universal recommendation on the Fujifilm XF1. This camera has enough quirks that it's going to be a disappointment to some photographers, while others will appreciate the interesting synthetic leather finish, retro look, and quirky start-up procedure.
High-quality lens produces sharp images; Large image sensor allows XF1 to excel in low-light photos; Popup flash works well for portrait photos; Flash intensity can be adjusted with on-screen menus; Mode dial saves time when picking shooting modes; Little-to-no shutter lag; Very fast autofocus...
Camera is pricey for a fixed-lens model; Odd sequence for turning on the camera may frustrate some users; Start up takes a bit too long; Too easy to power down the camera while simply adjusting the manual zoom lens; Although ISO up to 12,800 is available; highest ISO settings only can be used at...