Fujifilm X-Pro1 + 35/1.4 XF R
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14 years ago
The ultimate device for old-school hobbyists who crave the style and mechanical control of classic cams.
It's no longer true to call the X-Pro1's retro inspiration "groundbreaking." After all, Fuji has already found success with its X100 and X10 cameras, not to mention similar efforts by the Olympus PEN series and the OM-D E-M5 .
13 years ago
Fuji X-Pro1
The Fuji X-Pro1 is a 16 MP digital camera with delivers class-leading image quality thanks to its unique X-Trans sensor which does not use an anti-alias filter. Paired with one of the three excellent XF-mount lenses, the X-Pro1 produces some extremely sharp large prints up to ISO 6400 and even...
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
- Excellent EVF mode
- Plenty of direct controls
- Instant video recording start and stop
- Excellent build quality
Cons:
- Very slow autofocus in low-light
- Sluggish autofocus in good light
- Slow shot-to-shot speed
- Not Exposure-Priority
- Inconsistent AF points and frame in OVF
- Only one Fn button Only one of ISO
- Self-Timer
- DOF-Preview or WB is accessible at a time
- No AE-L in MF mode
- Soft aperture detents With all...
13 years ago
The X-Pro1 is a logical evolution from the fixed-lens FinePix X100 , and it shares many of that camera's best attributes. The traditional dial-based control layout makes it a very engaging camera to use, and the clever hybrid optical-electronic viewfinder gives an immersive view of the world while...
Pros:
- Excellent image quality at all ISO settings - impressive resolution and low noise
- Wide choice of film simulation modes offer superb out-of-camera colour rendition
- Intuitive and straightforward traditional control layout (aperture ring
- shutter speed and EC dials
- Well laid-out 'Q' Menu offers...
Cons:
- Slow autofocus compared to its mirrorless peers
- Dysfunctional manual focus
- Overly-conservative DOF scale useless for zone focusing
- Poor auto ISO implementation (uses too-slow shutter speeds
- Live Histogram doesn't work in manual exposure mode (always implies correct exposure
- No face detection AF...
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-Pro 1 review
Amazing in almost every way, but a slow autofocus holds it back from greatness
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-Pro1 review
With almost every major manufacturer, save mysteriously Canon, now offering a mirror-less compact with a larger than average sensor and on which the lens can be swapped for near digital SLR (DSLR) quality, Fuji has belatedly joined the fray.
Pros:
- Stunningly high build quality will tempt those who may have been lusting after an even more expensive Leica rangefinder camera
- plus we love the extremely high resolution LCD and EVF/optical viewfinder
Cons:
- The priciest Compact System Camera (CSC) out there
- auto focus a little sluggish especially during video recording
- rear LCD not angle adjustable
- EVF provides more accurate view than optical finder
13 years ago
Fujifilm X-Pro1
The 16.3 effective megapixel Fuji X-Pro1 camera has barely left our side for the past two weeks. And it's not purely because, with its sturdy high-end enthusiast metal build, plus Leica M8/M9-alike rangefinder styling, it is the sort of camera once bought you certainly want to show off.
Pros:
- Full manual photographic control
- Leica-like construction that feels solid enough to withstand a war
- very high resolution LCD and sensor activated EVF/optical viewfinder too
Cons:
- The high-end price tag
- rear LCD not angle adjustable
- AF slow to snap back into focus if adjusting framing when shooting video
13 years ago
Great retro camera
This is camera that you need to get to know. Once you are there it produces great results. It compliments my Nikon D700 and replaces my D200 as a back up for location work and street photography.
Pros:
- Great Features
- Great Picture Quality
- Lightweight
- Retro Styling
- Simple Controls
Cons:
- Some Bits Are Flimsy
13 years ago
If you're serious about photography though, and you're looking for a new rig, I'd recommend this in a heartbeat. It's a sturdy, well-built camera that holds its own with the big boys and delivers near flawless images almost every time, and it looks great to boot!
Pros:
- Its hybrid viewfinder and fresh stills-centric setup
- together with its excellent image quality and almost unmatched styling.
Cons:
- The biggest obstacle is selecting the right lens at the right time
- If you're too slow changing a lens, or you initially choose the wrong one, you may just miss that perfect moment in time and lose an epic shot
13 years ago
So I have used several compact cameras in the past, NEX 5/7, OMD EM-5, Olympus Pens and maybe a few I have forgot about. They all seem to have some flaw or quirk I just never could get past. With the NEX series was the lens size. The high end lenses were just to big or lagged in focus.
Pros:
- Ergonomics
- awesome lenses
- improved auto focus
- ease of use in manual and very good image quality
Cons:
- Easy to knock it in the on position when putting it away draining battery, Exposure compensation easily changed
- lack of a way for a wireless shutter or time lapse
12 years ago
Mirrorless camera
Most important feature for me is its stunning low light capabilities. Shoot into a dark closet on auto ISO and the closet is perfectly lit as if in daylight.Learning curve steep and there are significant differences from DSLR.Not smaller or lighter than some DSLRs.
Pros:
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
Cons:
- Awfully Expensive
- Short Battery Life
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