FUJIFILM Introduces XF1 Digital Camera, Will Be Available In October For $499.95

FUJIFILM has added a new digital camera to its flagship X-Series product line called FUJIFILM XF1. The company has used newly developed FUJINON F1.8 wide angle lens in the camera. With this newly developed lens, the XF1’s 4x manual zoom and a large 2/3-inch 12 Megapixel EXR CMOS sensor are able to deliver extraordinary image quality. The company hopes that its latest XF1 digital camera will introduce the X-Series line in new ways to digital camera fans.

Fujifilm XF1 digital camera

Initially, the company will release three new designs – a dimpled synthetic black leather, a smooth synthetic tan leather and an elegant synthetic red leather.

Go Miyazaki, president and chief operating officer, FUJIFILM North America Corporation said, “The FUJIFILM X-Series is known by photographers for their outstanding image quality, precision build and stellar performance, and the FUJIFILM XF1 lives up to that reputation, while adding a new level of portability and style with its unique retractable F1.8 manual zoom lens along with lightweight and durable aluminum body covered in synthetic leather for a bold, retro look.”

Specifications

 

Body type Compact
Max resolution 4000 x 3000
Image ratio w:h 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Effective pixels 12.0 megapixels
Sensor size 2/3″ (8.8 x 6.6 mm)
Sensor type EXRCMOS
ISO Auto, 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, (4000, 5000, 6400, 12800 with boost)
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes (1)
Image stabilization Optical
Uncompressed format RAW
JPEG quality levels Fine, Normal
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Live View
Autofocus assist lamp Yes
Digital zoom No
Manual focus Yes
Lens mount None
Screen size 3″
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor
Live view Yes
Viewfinder None
shutter speed
  • MinimumĀ  30 sec
  • Maximum 1/4000 sec
Exposure modes
  • Program
  • Shutter priority
  • Aperture priority
  • Manual exposure
Scene modes
  • Auto
  • Macro
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Portrait
  • Portrait+Night
  • Backlight Portrait
Built-in flash Yes (Pop-up)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Flash X sync speed 1/180 sec
Drive modes
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Self-timer
Continuous drive Yes (10, 7, 5, 3 fps)
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Average
  • Spot
Format H.264
Microphone Stereo
Speaker Mono
Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Storage types SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage included 25 MB
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Yes (Mini connector)
Wireless None
Remote control No
Environmentally sealed No
Battery Battery Pack
Battery description Lithium-Ion NP-50 rechargeable battery & charger
Orientation sensor Yes
GPS None
Weight (inc. batteries) 255 g (0.56 lb / 8.99 oz)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33 mm (4.25 x 2.44 x 1.3″)

Pros

  • Larger sensor.
  • Faster shutter speed.
  • Longer exposures.

Cons

  • Bigger.
  • IQ in low light not good.

The company has not mentioned the exact release date but the FX1 will be available in October for $499.95. Amazon is now accepting pre-order.

Source: Businesswire

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