Fujifilm X-E1 + 35/1.4
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13 years ago
Fujifilm X-E1
Having provided a detailed 'First Look' at Fujifilm's X-E1 interchangeable-lens camera in September, rather than re-hash the information supplied there, we'll concentrate on aspects of the camera we were unable to assess in our initial overview: handling and performance.
Pros:
- You're looking lighter and cheaper
- retro-styled camera with manual shooting modes and raw file capture plus Full HD video recording with stereo soundtracks
- You want above-average performance in low-light conditions at up to ISO 6400
- You'd like manually-adjustable aperture and zoom rings.
Cons:
- You require an optical viewfinder, You want a wider range of lenses than Fujifilm currently offers
- Don't buy this camera if, You require an optical viewfinder, You want a wider range of lenses than Fujifilm currently offers
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-E1 review
The Fujifilm X-E1 is a modern-day classic, but not in the mainstream sense. It's like a cult movie - it will perfectly fit the niche for some, why others will think it's mad.
Pros:
- Image quality is excellent
- build quality is superb
- retro style works a treat
- high resolution electronic viewfinder
- 18-55mm lens has bright aperture range and is well built
Cons:
- Autofocus not as swift as competition
- close focus limitations
- exposure comp dial can be knocked easily
- 18-55mm lens positions rotational rings close together
- small LCD screen
- so-so battery life
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-E1 review
One thing that greatly appealed to us about early compact system cameras (CSCs), such as the Olympus Pen E-P1 from 2009, followed by the Pentax Q , and earlier this year the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus OM-D , was that they didn't obviously resemble digital cameras.
Pros:
- Retro styling
- Less daunting than the X-Pro1
- Lovely image results
Cons:
- A pricey step up
- Screen isn't angle adjustable
- AF could be quicker
13 years ago
For both the beginner or advanced photographer
I was looking for and found a small one-lens (zoom), high quality build, and excellent picture quality, camera that was both fully automatic and with which it was easy to gain full control over any one picture. The menus are easy to navigate.
Pros:
- Easy to use as auto or full control of picture
Cons:
- Right thumb has a small place of rest and can
- without practice
- inadvertently press a button
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-E1
The Fujifilm X-E1 ($1,399 list with 18-55mm lens) is the second interchangeable lens camera in Fuji's X series. It omits the hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder that is included with the top-end X-Pro1, and instead includes an extremely sharp OLED EVF.
Pros:
- Excellent high ISO images
- 4.6fps shooting
- Sharp kit lens
- OLED EVF
- Top-notch control layout
- Built-in flash.
Cons:
- Fixed rear LCD
- Noticeable shutter lag
- Video support is limited to 24p
13 years ago
We really like this camera - it looks great, it's intuitive to use and image quality is very good. The X-E1 is aimed at enthusiasts and professional photographers looking for an even more compact and lightweight alternative to the X-Pro 1.
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-E1
The Fuji X-E1 may be the baby brother to Fuji's flagship X-Pro1, but in many ways is its equal. Most importantly, the two cameras share the same impressive 16.3-megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor, which produces image quality superior to most APS-C-sensor-based digital SLRs, but in arguably more...
Pros:
- Significantly less expensive than Fuji's flagship CSC, but with many of the same features, Really excellent image quality overall, JPEGs are very clean, with very conservative sharpening
- (Who needs RAWs?
Cons:
- Limited selection of X-mount lenses
- Needs bigger handgrip for extensive use
- Mushy shutter button feel
- Mediocre autofocus and shot-to-shot speeds
- Wakes slowly from sleep mode
- ISO
- Film Simulation
- and Dynamic Range bracketing disable RAW recording
- Auto white balance too red indoors,
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-E1 review
Six months ago Fuji finally joined the compact system camera goldrush with its X-Pro1. As the model name indicated this was a high-end interchangeable lens compact that came across more as a budget (at £1,000+) digital version of a £5,000 Leica, complete with rangefinder-like controls and tank-like...
Pros:
- Smaller
- lighter and slightly cheaper version of flagship X-Pro1
- gorgeously retro styling
- some lovely DSLR-like effects and results achievable with the 18-55mm kit zoom provided
- good option for the semi pro photographer wanting a less intrusive backup to a DSLR
Cons:
- More plastic-y elements to certain aspects of the build this time around
- even though it commands a premium price tag
- plus auto focus could be quicker still
- particularly when adjusting framing during video recording
13 years ago
Fuji X-E1
The Fuji X-E1 follows the X-Pro1 with the same 16 MP CMOS sensor that delivers class-leading image quality thanks to its unique X-Trans sensor which does not use an anti-alias filter. The X-E1 is an excellent successor to the X-Pro1.
Pros:
- Class-leading image quality
- Extremely low image noise up to ISO 6400
- Excellent sharpness
- Great color accuracy
- Above average metering system
- Good white-balance
- Superb EVF
- Plenty of direct controls
- Instant video response
- Excellent build quality
Cons:
- Very slow autofocus in low-light
- Sluggish autofocus in good light
- Slow shot-to-shot speed
- Not Exposure-Priority
- Fractional shutter-speeds get reset
- Only one Fn button
- No AE-L in MF mode
- Soft aperture detents
- Short battery-life
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-E1 review
With many of the same features as the X-Pro1, but more affordable, is this the perfect enthusiast CSC?
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