The new Fujifilm X-Pro 1

The Fuji X-Pro1

Since the Fuji X100 was launched to an incredible response over a year ago, the question on many people's lips has been: when will the X-series add an interchangeable lens camera to its lineup? Well it's here and it's more than just an interchangeable lens version of the X100, it's an impressive camera in its own right. Lets have a look at the specs....

Specifications

16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
X Mount Lens Mount
200 - 6,400 standard ISO range, extendable to 25,600
Up to 6 fps
Full 1080p HD movie capability
Hybrid Viewfinder
3.0?LCD screen with 1.23M dot resolution
140 x 82 x 43mm dimensions
weighs approx 450g including battery and memory card
RRP £1,429*

The Fuji X-Pro1 with the FX 35mm f/1.4 lens

The inclusion of a new 16.1 megapixel APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS Sensor makes the X-Pro1 a very exciting camera indeed and it presents a compelling alternative to an APS-C sensor DSLR. Inspired by the random arrangement of grain in film, a new colour filter array minimises both moiré and false colour issues and eliminates the need for an optical low-pass filter.

It isn't small or light when compared to other interchangeable lens system cameras in the market, but the X-Pro1 doesn't appear to be competing with them directly in this sense. It's a camera for serious enthusiasts who appreciate the styling and functionality of traditional rangefinder cameras.

The Fuji X-Pro1 maintains the layout of the X100, with both shutter speed & exposure compensation dials sitting on the top of the camera

Hybrid Viewfinder

The X-Pro 1 boasts the next generation Hybrid Viewfinder, building on the successes of the X100. As in the first X-series camera, you can still switch between Hybrid and Optical Viewfinder options using the switch on the front of the body (which now points down rather than up) and both options are compatible with all three prime XF lenses. Framing in the optical viewfinder will automatically change when different XF lenses are mounted and the EVF will display 100% coverage on an 1,440,000-dot colour LCD.

Live view is, of course, an option on the X-Pro 1 as well and is displayed on a 3.0" RGBW 1,230,000 dot LCD screen - a slightly larger and significantly higher resolution version of the screen on the X100.

The back of the X-Pro1

X Mount Lenses

Alongside the X-Pro1, Fuji have announced the first three X-mount lenses which are sure to excite Fuji X-series enthusiasts: a lightweight 18mm f/2 R pancake Lens, a 35mm f/1.4 R Lens and a 60mm f/2.4 R Macro Lens. These three new prime lenses feature an all-glass aspherical lens, aperture ring control and are of metal construction, which gives a reassuringly solid feel. All of these XF lenses also come equipped with their own metal lens hood, which is a nice bonus too.

Fuji have worked to reduce the back focus distance as much as possible with the new X Mount system. It boasts a short 17.7mm flange back distance, wider opening and deeper lens mounting - all which contribute to keeping back focus distance to a minimum to prevent loss of light volume and enhance resolution.

Accessories

There are a range of new accessories that will be available to complement the X-Pro 1 and XF lenses, including the HG-X Pro1 Hand Grip, an EF-X20 Shoe Mount Flash, a LC-X Pro1 Leather Case (there will be an additional case available for the 60mm lens), a 39mm Protector Filter (for the 60mm f/lens) and 52mm Protector Filter (for the 18mm and 35mm lenses).

The Fuji X-Pro1 will also be compatible with the Fuji EF-42 Flashgun and the EF-20 Flashgun, which are already available as part of the wider Fuji accessory offering.

In Comparison: the X Series

	X-Pro1	X100	X10
Megapixels	16.3	12.3	12
Sensor	APS-C CMOS	APS-C CMOS	2/3" EXR-CMOS
Lens focal length*	3 XF lenses available	35mm	28-112mm
ISO Max	25600	12800	12800
HD video max	1080p	720p	1080p
Screen (dots)	3.0" LCD (1,230k)	2.8" LCD (460k)	2.8" LCD (460k)
Dimensions	140 x 82 x 43mm	127 x 75 x 54mm	117 x 69.6 x 56.8mm
Weighs	450g	405g	330g
*35mm equivalent

Sample Images

We’ve sourced these sample images from Fuji (original source here or click through on the individual images) to get a first look at what the X-Pro1 and its various lenses can do. More sample images will be added here as they become available.