Following the success of its X100 model, Fujifilm has released details of the X-Pro1, its first interchangeable-lens system camera.
The X-Pro1 has similar rangefinder styling to the X100 and a similar ‘prestige’ finish. However, it offers higher resolution, thanks to a custom-developed 16.3-megapixel APS-C-sized X-Trans CMOS sensor with primary colour filter and Fujifilm’s proprietary EXR processor technology. A new filter array uses a hexagonal pattern of colour filters to minimise colour aliasing and allow the anti-aliasing filter to be eliminated. This ensures superior resolution.
The X100’s hybrid viewfinder will be used in the X-Pro1 but the optical viewfinder has been designed to adjust to the lens mounted on the body. The flange-back distance (between the sensor and end of the lens) has been reduced to 17.7 mm and the lenses have large-diameter mounts. Details of the new camera can be found in the specifications, below.
The Fujifilm X-Pro1, shown with the three new prime lenses that will be released with the new camera.
Three Fujinon XF-R prime lenses will be released with the X-Pro1: 18mm f/2, 35mm f/1.4, 60mm f/2.4 macro (equivalent to 27mm, 53mm and 90mm in 35mm format, respectively). The new camera and lenses are expected to be available in Australia in March 2012. Pricing has still to be determined. For more information, visit http://www.fujifilm.com/.
UPDATE: Fujifilm Canada’s website has provided additional information on the X-Trans CMOS sensor in the X-Pro1. It also carries pictures of the front, back and top panels of the new camera. Find out about the new colour filter array at http://www.fujifilm.ca/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_pro1/features/page_03.html.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Image sensor: 23.6 x15.6mm(APS-C)X-Trans CMOS with primary colour filter; 16.3 megapixels effective
Image processor: unknown
A/D processing: unknown
Lens mount: Fujifilm X mount
Focal length crop factor: 1.5x
Image formats: Stills – RAF.RAW, JPEG (Exif 2.3), RAW+JPEG; Movies – H.264 (MOV with Stereo sound
Image Sizes: Stills – 3:2 aspect ratio: 4896 x 3264, 3456 x 2304, 2496 x 1664; 16:9 aspect ratio: 4896 x 2760, 3456 x 1994, 2496 x 1408; 1:1 aspect ratio: 3264 x 3264, 2304 x 2304, 1664 x 1664; Motion panorama: 7680 x 2160, 7680 x 1440, 5120 x 2160, 5120 x 1440 ; Movies: 1920×1080?pixels, 1280 x 720 pixels (24frames / sec.) with stereo sound; Individual movies cannot exceed 29 minutes in length
Image Stabilisation: unknown
Dust removal: Ultrasonic vibration of low pass filter
Shutter: Focal plane shutter; shutter speed range 30 to 1/4000 second (min. 1/4 sec. in P mode) plus Bulb to 60 minutes; flash synch at 1/180 second or slower
Exposure Compensation:
Bracketing: AE and ISO bracketing of +/- 1EV in 1/3EV steps; Film Simulation bracketing (3 types) and Dynamic Range bracketing (100%, 200%, 400%)
Self-timer: 2 or 10 seconds delay
Focus system: TTL contrast AF with AF frame selection for EVF/LCD; 49 areas with 7×7; OVF; 25 areas with 5×5;/ Multi (adjustable AF frame with 5 sizes)
Focus modes: Single & Continuous AF plus manual focus; distance indicator and AF assist illuminator available
Exposure metering: TTL 256-zones metering with Multi, Spot and Average modes
Shooting modes: Programmed AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure
Film Simulation modes: 10 types: Provia/Standard, Velvia/Vivid, Astia/Soft, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, Monochrome, Monochrome+Ye Filter, Monochrome+R Filter, Monochrome+G Filter, Sepia
Photographic functions: Select custom setting, Motion panorama, Color space, Color (Saturation), sharpness, Dynamic range, Film simulation, Gradation, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Preview depth of focus, Focus check, Electronic level, Multiple exposure, Date input, Fn button setting (RAW, Movie, etc)
Colour space options: sRGB, Adobe RGB
ISO range: Auto, ISO 200-6400, extendible to ISO 100, ISO 12800 and ISO 25600
White balance: Automatic scene recognition; Custom, Color temperature selection (K)
Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White),
Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater
Flash: Hot-shoe for dedicate TTL flash plus X-terminal
Flash modes: Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Rear-curtain Synchro Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro
Sequence shooting: 3 frames/second for up to 6 shots
Storage Media: SD. SDHC and SDXC memory cards; UHS-1 compatible
Viewfinder: Hybrid multi viewfinder comprising reverse Galilean finder wit5h electronic bright frame display, 90% FOV coverage and 0.37x/0.6x magnifications and 0.47-inch colour EVF with 1,440,000 dots with 100% FOV coverage. Eye sensor installed. approx. 14 mm eye point
LCD monitor: 3-inch RGBW LCD monitor with approx. 1,230,000 dots; approx. 100% FOV coverage
Playback functions: RAW conversion (to JPEG), Image rotate, Red-eye reduction, Photobook assist, Erase selected frames, image search, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Slide show, Mark for upload, Protect, Crop, Resize, Panorama, Favorites
Interface terminals: USO 2.0, HDMI (Type C Mini)
Power supply: NP-W126rechargeable lithium-ion battery; CIPA rated for approx. 300 frames/charge
Dimensions (wxhxd): 139.5 X 81.8 X 42.5 MM
Weight: Approx. 400 grams (without accessories, battery and memory card)
