Fuji X100 Preview & Sample Photos
The folks at Fuji and The Camera Store were kind enough to let me spend the day with a pre-production model of the much anticipated Fuji FinePix X100. It's retro styling, compact design and pro-targeted features have got a lot people excited about this camera, myself included. Fixed 35mm equivalent lens, f/2.0 lens, large APS-C sensor, this camera has a lot of features I save been looking for in a compact for a long time.
These were shot at sunset to test out the super fast 1/1000 sync speed, and the built in neutral density filter, using a ProFoto D1 with bare reflector and BatPac. It should be noted that these two images are slightly processed in Lightroom (white balance, contrast, saturation).
It will take a lot for me to purchase a non-Canon camera, so I will have to spend more time a production ready Fuji X100 before I trust it with my photos, but so far it looks like they've got a lot of things right.
Sun, February 20, 2011
Reader Comments (8)
I wish we could change out the lens like on a Leica... it's part of the novelty for me. What do you think, would a fixed focal length get boring?
If you get bored shooting photos because of the length of your lens, you might be coming at photography from the wrong angle. There have been many great fixed lens cameras over the years, and 35mm is the perfect length. It also help the engineers free their hands for all sorts of design possibilities.
Thanks for taking the time to test out the X100's sync speed. For me its one of the most appealing aspects of the camera, especially coming from the comparatively lame 1/200th on the 5D2 :) So 1/1000th is the absolute max?
Also there has been mention that the camera will only allow you to fire at 1/4000th with an aperture of f8 or smaller... can you confirm or deny this on your unit? I fully understand these are pre-production cam's and things may change.
Much appreciated,
Ryan
How did you find the focusing on the x100?
@Ryan: 1/1000 was the fastest I was able to shoot at, which is extremely impressive. I was not looking for that 1/4000 issue, so I really can't say if it was there.
@BFocused: Focusing was extremely fast, and for most part accurate. I would need to spend more time with a production model to passing judgment.
Hey Tyler,
Great to see some samples from it... I've been really interested since seeing the announcement stuff. Are you allowed to send me a RAW or fullsize JPG for... well you know why I want to look! ;)
Thx for review, great shots btw. ;)
Also very curious about the quality of the file that comes off the camera. Would like to know what you and Simon (if he gets a copy) think.