Fujifilm X-Pro1
 Fujifilm X-Pro1 | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Maker | Fujifilm |
| Type | Mirrorless interchangeable lens camera |
| Lens | |
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Sensor/medium | |
| Sensor type | "X-Trans" CMOS |
| Sensor size | 23.6mm x 15.6mm (APS-C) |
| Maximum resolution | 16.3 megapixels |
| Recording medium | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Focusing | |
| Focus | contrast detection |
| Exposure/metering | |
| Exposure | TTL 256-zones metering |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid (OVF and EVF)[1] |
| General | |
| Dimensions | 139.5 (W) x 81.8 (H) x 42.5 (D) mm |
| Weight | 450 g (0.99 lb) (including battery and memory card) |
| Made in | Japan |
The Fujifilm X-Pro1 is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens digital camera announced in January 2012[2] and launched in March 2012. It is part of Fujifilm's X-Series of cameras.
Key features
- 16-megapixel, APS-C sized "X-Trans" CMOS sensor
- Compatible with the Fujifilm X-mount system of lenses
- 2nd generation Hybrid Viewfinder
- TTL Hot Shoe and Sync Terminal
Fujifilm "X-Trans" CMOS sensor
The Fujifilm X-Trans CMOS sensor used in the X-Pro1 is claimed[3] to provide higher resolution than full-frame sensors, and also produce better colour reproduction.
Anti-aliasing filters are used on standard Bayer Array Sensors to reduce moirè effect when shooting regular patterns - however they are known to slightly reduce resolution. The "X-Trans" CMOS sensor uses an irregular pattern of pixels (similar to that found on Silver halide film) in order to reduce moirè without the need for an AA filter.
This same irregular pattern ensures that all horizontal and vertical lines of pixels contain at least one R, G and B pixel whereas Bayer array sensors do not have R and B in some lines resulting in false colour reproduction.
Fujifilm X-mount lens system
Fujifilm developed their own lens mount specifically for the X-Pro1 (rather than license someone else's like in the case of the Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro)
At the time of launch, 3 prime lenses were available:
- FUJINON XF18mmF2 R[4] 18mm focal length (27mm 135 equivalent) F2.0-F16 aperture
- FUJINON XF35mmF1.4 R[5] 35mm focal length (53mm 135 equivalent) F1.4-F16 aperture
- FUJINON XF60mmF2.4 R Macro[6] 60mm focal length (91mm 135 equivalent) F2.4-F22 aperture
The X-mount lens mount has a short flange back distance of just 17.7mm. This means the rear lens elements are as close as possible to the sensor. The wide opening allows the lens to be mounted deeper within the body – up to 7.5mm (approx) from the mount surface – reducing the back focus distance of each lens to the minimum possible.
Hybrid Viewfinder
Fujifilm’s Hybrid Viewfinder[1] allows photographers to choose between an optical finder (OVF) and a high-resolution electronic view (EVF), complete with previews of depth of field and white balance. It also allows different optical magnifications and frame sizes to allow accurate framing with any of the XF-mount lenses in the system.
When an XF lens is mounted on the camera body, the most appropriate of the two available viewfinder magnifications is combined with the correct frame size.
Reviews
A number of reviews by the regular photography websites have been very positive. Other interesting coverage is by professional photographers that demonstrates how the camera performs in the field even in the unexpected techniques such as long exposure and sports. Long Exposure Photography Review : FlixelPix - X-Pro1 Long Exposure Photography.
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
References
- ^ a b "Fujifilm Hybrid Veiwfinder". Retrieved 2012-03-15. Cite error: The named reference "hybrid" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ "Interchangeable lens system camera from FUJIFILM: X-Pro1". Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ "Fujifilm X-Trans sensor technology". Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ^ FUJINON XF18mmF2 R Lens : Overview
- ^ FUJINON XF35mmF1.4 R Lens : Overview
- ^ FUJINON XF60mmF2.4 R Macro Lens : Overview
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