Photography News Issue 56

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Fujifilm’s stylish ace

The Fujifilm X-T100 is a compact X-series model and – typical for the X-T family – has a pentaprismbulge that houses the high resolution EVF. An integral, manual pop- up flashgun is also secreted away here with a guide number of 7 (ISO 200/metres). Key physical highlights include three large dials across the top for mode selection, exposure compensation and, on the far left, a function dial which can have 20 different features assigned to it. The rear monitor sees an innovation too. The X-T100’s can be set for waist-level or above-head shooting but it also swivels out to face forward for selfie shooting or for use at any angle in between.

Delivering high image quality is the Bayer array 23.5x15.7mm APS-C sensor with a resolution of 24.2 megapixels. It also offers video recording, with 1920x1080 Full HD available at 59.94p, 50p, 24p and 23.98p and 3840x2160 4k at 15p. The IntelligentHybridAF system features a 13x7 array (91 zones) that offers single point AF with five size options, Zone AF (3x3, 5x5, 7x7) and Wide/Tracking (up to 18 areas). Fujifilm’s new algorithm, designed for flagship X cameras, gives responsive and accurate AF in a wide range of lighting conditions. The system and how it works is very similar to other X-series cameras and its 91 AF point array should give spot-on results time after time. Low energy Bluetooth is fitted for quick, easy and automatic image transfer to your phone or tablet via Fujifilm’s free app, Camera Remote. With 17 Advanced filters and 11 Fujifilm Film Simulation modes, the X-T100 has plenty of in-camera creative potential. The

Film Simulation modes can be engaged very quickly via the touch monitor while Art Filters

are engaged via the top-plate function dial. Fujifilm’s extensive lens range, with 26 lenses and converters on offer, is compatible with the X-T100

so you are buying into a system that can keep pace with you as your skills develop. The Fujifilm X-T100 is available in black, champagne and dark silver

and is priced £619 with the EC 15- 45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens, and is in the shops from late June.

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Hands onwithWill Cheung: FujifilmX-T100

I had a short time with the X-T100 with the EC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6. Size-wise, a quick side-by-side comparison with the X-E3 shows they are similar length and depth and it is only in height that there is any significant difference. That’s because the X-T100 has a pentaprism-style housing, in the same vein as the X-T2 and X-T20, that houses the EVF. The EVF’s image is crisp and highly detailed. The touch monitor is an innovative development from the X-T2. It pulls out and can be

angled for waist-level or overhead shooting, but the neat thing is that it also swivels out, making it ideal for selfie shooting or very sneaky candid shooting. Having the option of shooting subjects to one side while you face away is awesome, and that is only enhanced with touch AF/release and silent electronic shutter. The menu structure is just like other X-series cameras so this is great to use and I found what I needed pretty quickly. There is a more-than-decent level of user-selectable options. In the function menu there are six options, four of which

large unmarked dial on the left side of the body this can be set to 20 different features. The unmarked dial on the far right of the top-plate is the click- stopped exposure compensation dial. While you can’t tell from the top plate whether compensation is set, the scale on the monitor/ EVF does tell you as will the light/ darker viewing image. Autofocus I found to be typically swift and responsive. In single or zone AF point shooting to navigate the AF area around the frame means using the AF option of the four pad control on the camera back and then using the other pads to move the AF spot around. In single AF point mode changing AF point size is done by the rear input dial. There is no focus lever. Therear inputdial is interesting in that it is positioned vertically not horizontally so it may take a little while to get used to. We’ll be testing the X-T100 very soon, but so far my first impressions are positive and there is certainly a great deal to explore and enjoy.

concern the monitor and the direction in which it’s swiped. In

each of the four swipe directions (up, down, left and right), 28 functions including ‘none’ can also be set. With the FN button itself you have 32 choices while on the

Latest news just in Fujifilm has launched firmware updates for its X-T2 and X-H1. You may be aware that firmware updates were introduced a month or so back, but gremlins were found. These latest firmwares have resolved any issues, so X-T2 and X-H1 owners can now update. For X-T2: bit.ly/2l5f6oT For X-H1: bit.ly/2l7Q096