Fujifilm X100 coming next month at £999, full specifications unveiled [update 2]
Fujifilm has announced the full and final details of its highly-anticipated Finepix X100 compact camera, which will be released in March at £999
Author: Olivier Laurent
08 Feb 2011 Tags: Fujifilm finepix x100
The Fujifilm Finepix X100 was first announced in September 2010 during the Photokina trade show in Germany. The unveiling took the photography world by surprise as the Finepix X100 is a "high-grade" digital compact camera featuring an APS-C CMOS sensor with a resolution of 12.3 megapixels as well as a fixed Fujinon 23mm lens.
The camera has been designed for professional photographers in mind, as BJP reported in September 2010. And now, Fujifilm has shared the final details and specifications of its anticipated release, which is just weeks away.
While the camera carries a suggested retail price of £999, a spokeswoman for Fujifilm UK tells BJP that retailers might offer it at a lower price. "Fujifilm UK's official suggested retail price for the FinePix X100 is £999, however our retail partners determine the prices at which they sell our products, so this may vary," says Lucy Edwards, marketing manager at Fujifilm UK.
BJP understands that the camera could be sold for as low as £899, bringing it in line with its US retail price of $1199 - taking into account the UK's VAT of 20%.
As previously-reported, the Finepix X100 features what is claimed to be the world's first hybrid viewfinder. "[It] has been developed to reintroduce users to this essential camera experience. It combines the window-type "bright frame" optical viewfinder found in rangefinder-type film cameras such as the classic 135-size or medium-format cameras, and the electronic viewfinder system incorporated in fixed single lens or mirror-less digital cameras," says Fujifilm.
The Hybrid Viewfinder features a prism for the LCD panel image on the viewing screen, allowing for both the shooting frame and a variety of shooting data to be displayed. For example, photographers can preview their images from the viewfinder with "a flick of the one-touch lever," according to the firm. "With this ability to instantly switch between optical and electronic viewfinder images with simple "one touch" control, the new Hybrid Viewfinder offers users expanded freedom in the composition and enjoyment of photography in a wide range of challenging shooting conditions," claims Fujifilm.
Fixed lens
The Finepix X100 also drew the crowds for the inclusion of a lens with a fixed focal length. The Fujinon 23mm f/2.0 lens is composed of eight elements, including one aspherical glass moulded lens, in six groups.
In a statement, Fujifilm explains why it chose to offer a non-collapsible lens structure. "Not only [does it] contribute to the compact size but [it] also eliminates telescoping of the lens when the power is on. It's ready to start shooting the moment the user turns it on."
The lens is said to deliver sharp resolution of the total image from the centre to the corners. It features a nine-blade aperture diaphragm, which combined with the large f/2.0 aperture lets users take photos "with a beautiful circular soft out-of-focus bokeh effect".
The lens also has a built-in ND filter (equivalent f-stop reduction of three), images can be captured in raw format and has a minimum focussing distance of only 10cm.
Powerful processor
The Finepix X100 features a new version of Fujifilm's EXR Processor, which has been specifically designed for the camera. "Combined with the high-sensitivity sensor, the EXR Processor achieves the highest resolution, sensitivity and dynamic range ever produced by a Finepix camera," says the firm. The camera's sensitivity ranges from ISO200 to ISO6400, expandable to ISO100 and ISO12,800.
Users can choose from a 49-point auto EVF focus area or a 25-point OVF auto-focus area, "as well as the selection of 5 different focus area sizes in EVF mode."
The camera also features a 720p high-definition video mode, a built-in Motion Panorama function, and four bracketing functions - AE, ISO, Dynamic Range and Film Simulation.
The Fujifilm Finepix X100 will be released in March, retailing at a suggested price of £999, but as BJP revealed, it will most likely retail from £899. However, UK-based photographers will have a chance to get their hands on the anticipated model at this year's Focus On Imaging trade show in Birmingham from 06 March.
Fujifilm has released a 360-degree preview of the camera, which can be viewed on the Fujifilm website. BJP also brings you, below, the full specifications for the X100 as well as a gallery of images of the different accessories that will be available from launch.
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Accessories - Images
CASE
"To perfectly complement the look and premium quality feel of the X100 camera body, a retro leather "quick shot" case with matching strap has been designed to fit the X100 like a glove. Made out of luxurious leather it has been thought out with uncompromising attention to detail, ensuring the ultimate ease of use and practicality."
LENS HOOD and ADAPTER RING
"Precision milled from metal, the lens hood and adapter ring will be available as a set. The adapter ring is also compatible with commercially sold 49mm filters."
TTL FLASH
EF-20 (Guide Number:20)
TTL FLASH
EF-42 (Guide Number:42)
Fujifilm FinePix X100 - Specifications Chart
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Model Name |
FinePix X100 |
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Number of effective pixels |
12.3million pixels |
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Image sensor |
23.6mm×15.8mm（APS-C）CMOS with primary colour filter |
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Storage media |
Internal memory (Approx. 20MB) |
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File format (still image) |
JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3 *2), |
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(movie) |
H.264（MOV） with Stereo sound |
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Number of recorded pixels |
L：<3:2>4288×2848 <16:9>4288×2416 ＜Motion Panorama＞ |
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Lens (name) |
Fujinon Single focal length lens |
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(focal length) |
f=23mm, equivalent to 35mm on a 35mm camera |
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(full-aperture) |
F2 |
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(constitution) |
6 groups 8 lenses (1 aspherical glass moulded lens included) |
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Aperture |
F2 - F16 1/3EV step (controlled with 9-blade aperture diaphragm) |
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Focus distance (from lens surface) |
Normal : Approx. 80cm / 2.6 ft. to infinity Macro: Approx.10cm - 2.0m / 3.9 in.- 6.6 ft. |
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Sensitivity |
Equivalent to ISO 200 - 6400 (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
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Exposure control |
TTL 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average |
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Exposure mode |
Programmed AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure |
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Exposure compensation |
-2.0EV - +2.0EV 1/3EV step |
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Shutter speed |
(P mode) 1/4 sec. to 1/4000* sec., (All other modes) 30 sec. to 1/4000* sec. |
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Continuous shooting |
Up to 10 /JPEG |
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Auto bracketing |
AE Bracketing (±1/3EV, ±2/3EV, ±1EV) |
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Focus (mode) |
Single AF / Continuous AF/MF Distance Indicator |
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White balance |
Automatic scene recognition |
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Self-timer |
Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. Delay |
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Flash |
Auto flash (super intelligent flash) |
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Effective range: ( ISO 1600) |
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Flash modes |
Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. |
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Hot shoe |
Yes ( dedicated TTL Flash compatible) |
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Viewfinder |
Hybrid viewfinder |
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LCD monitor |
2.8-inch, approx. 460,000dots, TFT colour LCD monitor (Approx. 100% coverage) |
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Movie recording |
1280 x 720 pixels (24frames / sec.) with stereo sound |
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Photographic functions |
Select custom setting, Motion panorama, Colour space, Film simulation, Auto red-eye removal, Framing guideline, Frame No. memory, Histogram display, Preview depth of focus, Focus check, Electronic level, One-touch RAW |
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Playback functions |
RAW conversion, Image rotate, Photobook assist, Erase selected frames, image search, Multi-frame playback (with micro thumbnail), Slide show, Mark for upload, Protect, Crop, Resize, Protect, Panorama, Favourites |
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Other functions |
PictBridge, Exif Print, 35 languages selection, Time difference, Quick start mode, OVF power save mode, Silent mode, Shutter sound select |
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Terminal (Video output) |
ー |
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USB 2.0 High-Speed |
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HDMI mini connector |
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Power supply |
NP-95 Li-ion battery (included) |
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Dimensions |
126.5 (W) mm x 74.4 (H) mm x 53.9 (D) mm / 5.0in.(W) x 2.9in. (H) x 2.1 in. (D) |
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Weight |
Approx. 405 g /14.3 oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card) |
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Approx. 445g / 15.7 oz. (including battery ) and memory card) |
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Operating Temperature |
0°C - 40°C |
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Operating Humidity |
10 - 80% (no condensation) |
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Battery life |
Approx. 300 frames |
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Starting up period |
Approx. 2.2 sec. ( Approx 0.7 sec at QUICK START mode) * evaluated by FUJIFILM method |
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Accessories included |
Li-ion battery NP-95 |
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Optional accessories |
Li-ion battery NP-95 |
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*1 Please see the Fujifilm.com website to check memory card compatibility. |
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Comments
This camera must be a joke! I have followed and has so far not seen a single image from it! I have not seen any independent testing of the camera. I can all the goals on it and a lot of empty promises. But what can it ??????
Sean, the camera has yet to be released, and test samples should be coming this month, that's why no one has officially tested it yet. But as soon as we get our hands on one, we will provide a full review with test images, etc.
Olivier Laurent
News and Online Editor
British Journal of Photography
Go to the camera website. Test images on there!
http://www.finepix-x100.com/en/gallery/images
What's this, no RAW converter for the Mac ?, oh and as an aside operating temp only down to 0, yet several of their sample photos were clearly taken in temps much lower.
Nice camera and perhaps for some people interesting that it looks like a Leica, but the fact that those "photos"
in the official website are all shot in ISO200, makes me a little cautious.
What makes me also cautious is that after I posted something about that in the "share your thoughts" area, it never make it into the published posts.
No way for those jokes to be considered as "Test Photos", they're simply eye-catchers for advertising purposes.
Looks like a fairly nice camera at a price-point squarely aimed at the (wanna-be) Leica owners and general, wealthy amateur set. I.e. a bit ridiculous, alas, a clever bit of marketing.
This 'retro' camera looks more like the the old Yashica Electro than a Leica. The spec does make it a very handy snapshot camera but it needs to be Black and what a slick price point!
At that price I would buy and SLR any day.
Mike
I bought a Konica Hexar F in 1993, ordering it from B&H in NY as few British dealers thought it worth stocking, and those that did priced it at 50% above the US price.
From memory, this fixed lens 35mm f2 camera cost me around £500, and it was the best £500 I ever spent on a camera, allowing me to produce much of my best work over the next 10 years. You can see some of it in most of the black and white work on http://mylondondiary and if film was still a viable option I would still be using it. I think I probably made around 75,000 exposures with it, with a cost of film + processing probably in excess of £5000.
The X100 seems very much a digital clone of the Hexar F, and I look forward to trying one. If it works as well as the Hexar F, £999 will be a real bargain, both allowing for inflation and also for the fact that I won't need to buy film.
Usually I worked with a Leica or the Hexar RF or Minolta CLE as well , but always I took more on the Hexar F.
Looks like a nice camera at a reasonable price.
Looks like a great camera for taking on holiday and for street snap shots.
Great.
Fujifilm x100: The Sample Pictures
http://aiharap.exblog.jp/
If the pictures in the above link don't make your heart beat faster, then this camera is really not for you.
As we now have to use our cameras very discreetly when shooting on the streets because of 'police snapper silliness, this looks like a very useful bit of kit. The focal length will ne no problem to those of us possessing natural shooting skills and it's compact enough to pull from the pocket, up to the eye and shoot before returning it to the pocket in one smooth movement. Then move on. This is the key to street photography - it's those linger that are nabbed by the plod. Yes, we can defeat them, I've told you how. Keep shooting!
Lot of dosh for the camera ! have all the importers lost all common sense ? i.e.camers rigs costing more than the cameras ! seems to me there are a lot of fools out there wishing to be parted from their hard earned cash ! Ive made a great living for years with SQA 40mm + 80mm weston meter and two spare backs !! and yes I have a 60D 28mm + 50mm which I love . IanT
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