Fuji X1 Pro

<p>http://photo-cult.com/tests/ReponsesPhoto239-p8.jpg</p>

<p>Anyone read French?<br /> In black, APS-C sensor and there's a 28mm f2, a 50mm 1.4 and a 90mm 2.5...</p>

<p>Don't know if this is real or not.</p>

<p>But why would it and the D4 be on the Wells Fargo site and not on an official site - also there really isn't a credit for it. </p>

<p>If real - I'll be excited... if not oh well...<br>

Dave</p>

<p><a href="http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/5/2684044/fujifilm-x-pro1-mirrorless-camera-details-leak">http://www.theverge.com/2012/1/5/2684044/fujifilm-x-pro1-mirrorless-camera-details-leak</a></p>

<p><a href="http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/01/04/the-new-fuji-x-pro1-details-yep-fuji-is-in-this-to-win-it/">http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/01/04/the-new-fuji-x-pro1-details-yep-fuji-is-in-this-to-win-it/</a></p>

<p>I believe it is real and may be the interchangeable lens version of the Fuji X100 we've been hearing about. "Leaked" images similar to those are being passed around on the forums at DPReview.</p>

<p>We'll probably being seeing something similar soon in all languages.</p>

<p>The only problem I see, based on Fuji's track record, they will be, from the get-go, hopelessly bogged down and so far behind keeping up with demand for both bodies and accessory lenses.</p>

<p>It has to be real - the prices of X100 and X10 here in Norway has sunk like a stone in water, so something is happening.</p>

The Wells-Fargo leak was forward-dated January 10th and has been removed. As I recall, 16 Mp EXR CMOS. Perhaps the X100-style hybrid viewfinder adjusts to each lens, 18/2, 35/1.4, 60/2.5. That would be some justification for a new proprietary mount. Can't imagine what they'll do for zoom.

<p>It's pretty interesting...Nex 7 vs. X1 pro vs. m4/3rds. One can also throw in the nikon V1 into the mix if one forgoes the much smaller sensor...<br>

<br /> My hunch:<br>

<br /> AF: nikon 1 > m4/3rd > sony > fuji<br /> IQ: Fuji > sony > m4/3rd > nikon 1</p>

<p>Oooh... that is definitely sexy. I'll never be able to afford it, but it's nice to dream. :)</p>

<p>I got this from dpreview:<br>

“Translation of the French article's main points: • Deliveries will start in March • Camera kit includes 35mm lens and will be priced around € 1,300 • Other lenses will be priced around € 600 • Camera features New Fuji 16MP APS-C sized sensor (crop factor 1.5) • Sensor will feature a color filter pattern w/ 6 filter sites per pixel instead of the usual 4 of a normal Bayer pattern; no AA filter required -> higher native sensor resolution • 60mm lens has macro capabilities • "X-Mount" bayonet system features 17.7mm flange-to-sensor distance, and features a minimum distance from back lens to sensor of 7.5mm • Hybrid VF w/ zoom function • VF features parallax compensation”</p>

<p>I speak French, albeit not very fluently. I will translate the salient points as I read them, probably nothing you haven’t seen already.<br>

March arrival. 1300 Euro kit with 35mm (~50 equiv.), 600E for other lenses. 1.5X 16MP APS-C CMOS sensor with “X Trans” technology: inspired by classical film, photosites have 6 colors and are distributed randomly. So no moiré effect from gridded interpolation of subpixels, which means no blurring filter is needed, so real captured detail is very good (my note: provided lenses are good, of course!). Fuji claims resolution equal to, if not superior to, full frame. Lenses are all metal, apertures are perfectly circular, priority is big aperture (18mm f/2, 35mm f/14, 60mm f/2.4 macro; equivalent to 27, 53, and 90mm). X-Mount has a focal flange distance of 17.7mm, which is very narrow (my note: M mount adapter is likely) and large diameter, and the objective of the Fuji lenses will be just 7.5mm from the sensor (!). Upgraded hybrid viewfinder will be a zooming telescope that automatically matches lens focal length. SUPER WEIRD (IMHO): it has an external autofocus sensor! How can that work, I wonder, at extreme focal lengths? Is this something people have seen before? Aluminum alloy body. They hope the ergonomics will be improved over X100. A grip, a leather case, and a flash are proposed accessories.</p>

<p>Also, it comments on a special edition black X100 release. Snooze.</p>

<p>I am super excited by this! It looks amazing! Will look forward to March reviews.</p>

<p>Thanks for a more precise translation, Gabriel.</p>

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<p>my note: provided lenses are good, of course!</p>

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<p>Yeah, Fuji has made one or two lenses that were usable in the past. :o)<br>

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<p>Finally, a digital replacement for my Contax G1...<strong>sign me up!</strong></p>

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<p>Louis, I hope the new fuji AF faster than the G:) </p>

I wonder what the 6 colors are within the X Trans sensor pixel? Maybe cyan, like the 4-layer Fujifilm emulsions. And possibly white, without infringing on Kodak's RGBW patent.

External focussing - could it be IR ala the Hexar?

 

The X100 sensor is excellent in low light for noise and this camera may improve on that with IR focussing!

<p>I too am wondering about the 6 colors pixel thingy and the "external" focussing. And also the no AA filter...All sound pretty exciting. </p>

<p>I want one, but it would be to expensive for me :-(</p>

 

The color array is actually a 6x6 36-pixel block with red and blue in the worst tic-tac-toe positions, thrice rotated 90 degrees going clockwise, and about 10% more green sites than Bayer pattern.

 

http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/fuji_x_pro1_launch.shtml

<p>Camera size compared <a href="http://www.dpreview.com/previews/fujifilmxpro1/images/side-by-side-ilcs.jpg">here</a></p>

<p>It's contrast based AF...Let's hope it's better than the x100. No IBIS, I thought maybe it had it due to the thickness of the body. Images are up on the fuji site... </p>

IBIS: In-body image stablization?

<p>Yeah, in body image stablization. I know body thickness has nothing to do with it but I guess I was secretly hoping... </p>

<p>Thanks for the confirmation.

 

<p>Noticed Fuji called it "X-Pro 1", not "X1", "X 1", or "X-1"; could have assigned another letter|word to differentiate (from X100 & X10) the X mount camera (line). Yes, it's the word "Pro" in the name that is irritating me.

<p>Leslie, on the lens roadmap, the zooms have IS.</p>

<p><strong>2012:</strong></p>

<ul type="square">

<li>14mm f/2.8 </li>

<li>18-72mm f/4.0 with Image Stabilization </li>

</ul>

<p><strong>2013:</strong></p>

<ul type="square">

<li>28mm f/2.8 pancake </li>

<li>23mm f/2.0 </li>

<li>72-200mm f/4.0 Image Stabilization </li>

<li>12-24mm f/4.0 Image Stabilization </li>

</ul>

<p>Yes, X-PRO 1...I'm not an early adopter, so I'll wait and see...Leica's in trouble, I think. There's some confusion on the price, I hear $1700 body only and also $1400 with a lens...</p>