Photography News Issue 33

Photography News | Issue 33 | absolutephoto.com

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Launched earlier this year, the X-Pro2 has been an instant hit, already picking up a coveted TIPA award: Best Mirrorless CSC Expert. It’s the first model in the X series range to offer the powerful 24.3-megapixel X-Trans CMOS III sensor and X-Processor Pro engine, which combine to deliver superb quality images and a blistering overall performance. The camera also features a sophisticated Advanced Hybrid Multi viewfinder that provides the benefits of optical, rangefinder and electronic viewfinders in one, all of which can be accessed by the flick of a lever. Autofocusing has also been improved with an increase in the number of selectable focusing points and high sensitivity phase-detection pixels covering a larger part of the imaging area, while the new Focus Lever ensures it’s easier than ever to quickly select a focusing point. FujifilmX-Pro2

Despite these many advancements, the look of the camera stays true to the original X-Pro1, which means it leans heavily on the classic film camera style and has key features accessed through dials, not menus. This time, however, the body is weather resistant, plus it features dual memory card slots for greater versatility when saving images. The shutter speed range has been extended to include a top speed of 1/8000sec, while the maximum flash sync jumps to 1/250sec; impressive when you consider the shutter unit itself is guaranteed for 150,000 frames. Images below From its Advanced Hybrid Multi viewfinder and X-Processor Pro engine to the weather-resistant body and dual memory card slots, the X-Pro2 is a real winner.

FujifilmX-T1

FujifilmX-E2S

If you prefer your mirrorless camera to be more digital SLR in terms of looks and handling, the X-T1 will be right up your street. The big, bright central electronic viewfinder and contoured grip give a more familiar feel, but you still get all the Fujifilm X series benefits: compact and lightweight design, stunning looks and outstanding image quality. AttheheartoftheX-T1’sweather-resistant body is a 16.3-megapixel X-Trans CMOS II sensor, which delivers images packed with colour and detail when combined with one of the high-quality Fujinon XF prime or zoom lenses. Working with this sensor to provide speedy autofocus is Fujifilm’s own EXR II processor. The dial-based operation means that you can quickly check the major functions on the camera without switching it on, plus it ensures that all key features can be accessed swiftly so there’s no barrier to creativity. Round the back of the camera is a three- inch tilting LCD screen, which offers extra framing ease and versatility when you’re shooting at high and lowangles, orwhen the camera is tripod mounted. The central Real Time Viewfinder provides an almost instant display of the scene and its graphical user interface ensures quick and easy viewing of settings. Available in two colours, all-black and graphite silver, this is a camera designed for keen enthusiasts and has the feature set to prove it, including Wi-Fi connectivity, an intervalometer, ISO sensitivity up to 51,200 and Fujifilm’s unique Film Simulation modes honed and developed through more than 80 years of photographic film manufacturing.

Without a doubt, this is a camera that punches well above its diminutive weight. Tipping the scales at just 350g for the body only including battery and memory card, the X-E2S is the perfect camera for any photographer who wants to travel light. But weight and size are really the only compromises you’ll make, in every other respect this is a top quality X series model. Like other interchangeable lens cameras in the range, the X-E2S features an APS-C sized X-Trans sensor that delivers fantastic images bursting with colour and definition. The bright electronic viewfinder uses 2.36 million dots to show images in superb detail, plus it offers a wide selection of picture-taking functions so you will always have the tools you’ll need to capture great images. Aswellasmakingchangestothedesign, the X-E2S offers further improvements over its predecessor, the X-E2. These include a more versatile focusing system, which now tracks moving subjects more accurately thanks to the addition of Zone

and Wide/Tracking modes, plus a Full Auto mode that ensures the camera is accessible even to photographic novices. A model that truly underlines all the benefits of X series mirrorless cameras, the X-E2S not only looks great and has a versatile set of features, it takes a great photograph too. What more could you ask for?

Images The X-T1 offers a DSLR-like experience in terms of handling and looks, but with all the joys of a Fujifilm’s X series mirrorless camera: a compact, lightweight body, impressive style and stunning image quality from the X-Trans sensor.

Above The X-E2S’s Wi-Fi enables you to print with the optional instax SP-1 printer.

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