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X-T1 body only ($1,299): NORTH AMERICA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /

X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): NORTH AMERICA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EUROPE: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /

Press-release

Fujifilm Global site / dedicated FujifilmUK page /

First looks and samples

Best on the web, Rico’s first look with plenty of samples

X-pert corner first look (samples and first look) / FUJFILM official samples / look through the EVF

Hands on: quesabesde hands on (translation) / amateurphotographer first look / dslmagazin hands on Spanish (translation) / German photoscala / ephotozine hands on / dpreview first look / pocket-lint first look / techradar firs look / jgranseth hands on review / photographyblog / f-sunny / German presentation at systemkamera-forum / X-E2, X-PRO1, X-T1 specs comparison fujivsfuji / fujifilmblog / digitalcamerareview / dc.watch google translated / OMD EM-1 vs X-T1 size/weight comparison at camerasize / digitalcameraworld / test-opinion at cyberphoto in Swedish / trustedreviews / danbaileyphoto / mirrorlessons /

Videos: first look whatdigitalcamera / Fujifilm X-T1 & Fujinon XF 10-24 F4 Javier González / Focus Numérique (French) / Italian presentation / dkameratv preview German / parkcameras X-T1 presentation / digiralcameraworld / German Chip.de /

Fuji Guys:

WR = weather resistant lenses

Promotional Video

Key features of the Fujifilm X-T1

Evolved electronic viewfinder

1. 1. High-precision 2.36 million dot OLED viewfinder
2. 2. Highest viewfinder magnification for digital cameras of 0.77x*
3. 3. Wide viewing angle (diagonal 38° and horizontal 31°)
4. 4. Ultra fast Real Time Viewfiner with a lag-time of 0.005sec** (less than 1/10 of existing models)***
5. 5. Four different display modes: Full, Normal, Dual and Vertical.
   • Full mode: Displays shooting information at the top and bottom of the screen to avoid obstruction of the view.
   • Dual mode: Adds a small second screen for checking focus point with Focus Peak Highlight or Digital Split Image*⁴.
   • Normal mode: Lets you concentrate on framing the shot in Auto Focus mode while keeping you aware of how the shooting conditions are changing, making it the perfect setting for sports and action photography
   • Portrait mode: When in Full or Normal modes, it rotates the shooting information interface when the camera is turned vertically.

Ultimate high-speed responses, including the world’s fastest AF

• World’s fastest AF of 0.08 seconds*⁵ is achieved with Fujifilm’s proprietary imaging area phase-detection. Startup time of 0.5 seconds*⁶, shutter time lag of 0.05 seconds and shooting interval of 0.5 seconds*⁷ have been achieved with the image processing engine EXR Processor II — with more than twice as fast a processing speed as the previous processor.
• Phase detection AF and motion predictive AF for continuous shooting up to 8 frames per second*⁸.
• World’s first compatibility with Ultra High Speed UHS-II SD memory cards.

Weather resistant structure

• Dust and water-resistant body with approximately 80 points of weather sealing. Freeze resistance to -10℃.
• Vertical battery grip VG-XT1 and three new zoom lenses offer the same weather resistance to secure the entire system.

High resolution, low noise and unique color reproduction

• 16.3 megapixel APS-C size X-Trans™ CMOS II*⁴ sensor with original color array to control moiré and false colors without a optical low path filter.
• Resolution and low noise comparable to that of models with ‘full-frame’ sensors.
• Proprietary image design technology reproduces true-to-life colors.
• Redesigned circuit board design enables high ISO 51200 setting*¹⁰.
• Lens Modulation Optimizer technology maximizes each lens’ performance.

Flagship build quality and intuitive operation

• Die-cast magnesium body provides a sturdy and durable, while compact and lightweight design.
• Double-deck, precision-milled aluminum dials for shutter speed, ISO setting, exposure compensation, metering and drive mode, with notched settings.
• Body and grip designed for correct balance when attaching telephoto and large-diameter lenses.
• Twin command dials and six Function buttons for instant control and customization.
• Tempered glass 1.04million dot high-precision tilting LCD monitor.

Accessories for refined shooting

• The Vertical battery grip (VG-XT1) completely integrates with the body in both vertical and normal position, while offering weather resistance. The grip includes shutter release button, twin command dials, AE-L and AF-L buttons, Focus-assist button and Key Lock Lever in the same orientation as the body.
• An EF-X8 flash (Guide Number 11)*¹¹ is included with the camera and has a compact body designed to match the X-T1 plus Fujifilm’s Super intelligent flash performance.
• The Assist grip (MHG-XT) supports extended shooting. Your battery and card can be removed with the grip in place when using a tripod. It also works as a quick-release plate on the tripod.

Enhanced wireless functions

• Free “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” application and “Wireless Communication” function allows users to remotely shoot images from smartphones and tablets.
• Wireless functions via the “FUJIFILM Camera Remote” include Touch AF, shutter release for stills and movies, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity, Film Simulation modes, White Balance, macro, timer and flash.
• Instant transfer and location tagging of images via your smartphones and tablets*¹².
• Wi-Fi® transfer*¹³ also enables backup of the data in the camera onto the computer*¹⁴ wirelessly.

Interval timer shooting

• Interval timer shooting for Time Lapse photography is available with intervals of 1 second to 24 hours and up to 999 frames.

• * Highest VF magnification ratio among digital cameras. Fujifilm research as of January 2014. Approx. 0.77x magnification with a 50mm lens (35mm format equivalent) set to infinity and -1.0DP.
• ** Fujifilm research as of January 2014.
• *** Compared to FUJIFILM X-E2
• *4 “X-Trans” and “Digital Sprit Image” are a trademark or registered trademark of FUJIFILM Corporation.
• *5 Fastest AF speed among digital cameras equipped with an APS-C or larger sensor. Measurement conducted by Fujifilm research based on CIPA guidelines using the X-T1 equipped with XF14mmF2.8 R lens in High Performance mode as of January 2014.
• *6 Equipped with XF27mmF2.8 in High Performance mode
• *7 MF mode
• *8 AF-C shooting mode
• *9 RAW shooting mode
• *10 Extended output sensitivity
• *11 At ISO 200. At ISO100, guide number of 8 based on CIPA guidelines.
• *12 Maximum multiple image transfer is 30 photos or 2GB.
• *13 Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance
• *14 This function requires installation of the free application software FUJIFILM PC AutoSave in your personal computer.

FUJIFILM X-T1 Accessories list:

• Dedicated all-leather case BLC-XT1 
• Vertical battery grip VG-XT1 
• Hand Grip MHG-XT 
• Compatible with all Fujinon X Mount lenses 
• M Mount Adapter for additional lens compatibility
• Four dedicated flash models to choose from depending on requirements (EF-X8 , EF-X20, EF-20, EF-42)
• Protector filters (PRF-39, PRF-52, PRF-58, PRF-62 and PRF-72 (For XF10-24mmF4 R OIS) )
• Remote release RR-90
• Stereo Microphone MIC-ST1
• DC coupler CP-W126 
• AC adapter AC-9V  

Big surprise folks!

Rico just told me that he is preparing a first look to a “new X-mount camera“. It will be complete and ready to go online at 11:30 New York Time (04:30 GMT).

And I suppose you know what this means, don’t you? You can (and should) look for every information about this mysterious “new X-mount camera” on the web (I’ll do appositely a live blogging session for you here on FR), but you will hardly find a better initial report than Rico’s one.

One more (and excellent) reason to stay tuned on FR in a couple of hours.

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P.S: Rico’s XF56mm first look is online here.

I know, I know, we are all eagerly waitng for the X-T1! But there are plenty of X-series cameras out there that already allow you to take some incredible shots. I’m glad to see that more and more X-shooters use the FR-facebook wall to share their very best shots and stories. I’ve selected some of the top liked one here. See them all on the FR-facebook wall.

Here we go:

Mitch Highman Fuji X-E2 / 35mm 1.4

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Dave Geffin: “It’s not what but how you see that’s important.”

NYC, XE2, 35m

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Stefan Neagu “Waiting”

 Fuji XE-1, 35mm

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Darren Brwon: “Under the Cambie Street Bridge – Last July, while I was in Vancouver, I took this long-exposure shot from beneath the Cambie Street Bridge.

Fuji X-Pro 1 w/ XF35mm f/1.4R

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Marvin Javellana:

“I sold my Nikon D800 a few months ago and picked up a Fuji X-E2 with the 18-55 OIS plus the 55-200 OIS for my travels. I got really sick and tired of lugging all the heavy stuff that goes with my D800. Last week I had a chance to take my new X-E2 with me on a business trip to southern California and made it a point to stay a few more days so I could take it for a spin. Below is one that I took at Laguna Beach. I am very happy with my decision to go with Fuji as proven on my first trip with it. PS. I didn’t have to pay extra for luggage check-in.”

X-E2, f/8, 1/180, 25mm

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Blacksmith Pat “The magic forest”

X-PRO1 + 35mm

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Tim Venchus: “Moon over Lake Lugano, Switzerland”

Fuji X-Pro1 with 55-200mm – f/5.6, 1/40s, ISO 1600 zoomed to 200mm

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[admin: and last but not least, a warm welcome to the youngest X-shooter out there! Have a beautiful life, Benny.]

Ramon Touw

Hi Patrick. I have some beautiful photo’s of my son Benny. He’s Born on Januari 21, 2014. All taken with my Fuji X-E2 23mm 1.4. If you like you can share them. I would be more than thankfull!

X-E2

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Everything I know until now about the X-T1 is shared. A big question is still if it will have a dual card slot or not. As you know, the trusted Japanese source said it won’t have a twin SD-slot. Therefore, no matter what the leaked images say, I still blindly trust this source. If he can’t confirm it, I wouldn’t count with a double SD-card slot on the X-T1… but it’s the first time I hope that I’m wrong with my rumors!

I’ve shared the dual card slot rumor already a few months ago. I believe that originally Fuji really planed to implement this feature in the X-T1, the source told me about, but the company changed plans afterwards. That’s what could have happened.

The updated specs list can be found at the bottom of this post.

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The firmware wish-list by Marco Ricci

Some FR-readers asked me in the comments and via email to launch a new firmware wish list. I’ll take the one of Marco Ricci and feel free to extend this list in the comments. Who knows what may be already implemented in the X-T1!

Marco Ricci (website). Here is his list:

I am an X-Pro1 users since September 2012, so yes i was so crazy to buy it with a FW 1.0 installed, at that time my wish list for fix and improvement was a *really* long list. Now, with FW 3.10 installed, I am happy to see such a short list :)

Anyway my suggestion to improve X-Pro1 (and X-E1 and X-E2 in the same way) is here:

1) Fix the half-pressed shutter button behaviour. Actually keeping the shutter button half-pressed *after* the shooting doesn’t keep the focus locked. So you have to refocus before to shoot again (each camera I own keep the focus locked keeping the shutter button half pressed after the shoot).

2) Add a new “view mode”. I am sure a lot of photographer use OVF/EVF to compose/shoot and LCD for playback/menu setting.. so please add a “mixed” view mode enabling (without eye/proximity detection)  the viewfinder *ONLY* to compose and LCD *only* for playback/menu navigation.

3) Improve the Manual focus mode/checking focus function. When in MF using the arrow keys to move the checked focus area around in the frame it would be a lot faster than the actual method .. my canon  work like that and trust me it”s a lot faster for  checking the focus in different region or to manually “track” a moving subject..

4) Improve the bracketing limits. Really +/-1 EV it’s a joke, expand the limit at +/- 3 EV at least.

5) Improve Playback of vertical images. Now, looking a vertical photo and zooming in, only a vertical “crop” is showed, leaving a large part of the LCD black and unused.

6) Enable the trash button in playback when zoomed. It’s normal to check focus (zooming in) and trash the shot if it’s not good enough

7) For X-E2 user, please add the VIEWmode function to a Fn button

Isn’t it great? Put your wishes in a post and know that a big company listens to you and considers your feedback seriously? Try to do this with other companies ;).

Oh, and what about the ability to turn ON and OFF quickly face detection via FN button… and more colors for focus peaking? FR-reader XE2owner would like to have the ability to control the camera from the app!

Now it’s your turn to extend or change Marco’s list in the comments. I’m sure somebody in Tokyo is taking notes.

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image courtesy: Marco Ricci (website)

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image courtesy: f-sunny.com

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X-T1 rumored specs

(TS= trusted source / NeS =New Source / AS = Anonymous Source / SRP = source who was right in the past, but not yet trusted / ORS = other rumor sites)

• announcement January 28th (TS)
• big EVF (x77 magnification) /  (TS)
• better EVF (2.36 million OLED, 0.005s lag) / (AS)
• APS-C X-Trans sensor II (16MP) / (TS + AS)
• EXR II / (TS + NeS)
• support for the UHS-II SD-card for super-fast writing speed / (TS)
• start up time 0,5 sec (TS)
• Shutter time lag 0,05 sec (TS)
• time-lapse photography function – interval timer function (TS)
• 8fps with AF tracking / (TS)
• weather sealed body / (TS)
• 18-135 will be weather sealed and come in May (TS + ORS)
• tilt screen (SRP)
• Price: €1,200 body only (≈ $1,300) – €1,600 body and 18-55 – €1,800 body and 18-135 / (NeS)
• SLR-type (Fujica) design / (SRP)
• name: X-T1 / (AS)
• WiFi / (NeS)
• smaller than the X-E2 / (AS)
• additional battery grip / (AS)
• 18-55 kit lens / (AS + ORS)
• ISO up to 51200 (NeS)
• in stores mid-February / (AS + ORS)
• price range between X-E and X-PRO line / (NeS + AS)
• faster AF then X-E2 (o,o8sec) / (NeS) [maybe the source mixed up faster writing speed (UHS-II) with faster AF-speed]