Fuji did a wha?

[randomlinh]

Ok, so I certainly didn't expect to see this
http://dpreview.com/news/1009/10091910fujifilmx100.asp

I really want to know how they intend to price this. It's going straight after the X1, but better (IMO anyway, for now). Fuji's got a pretty good track record, so I'm hoping it won't have any significant disadvantages.

update: $1000?? http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/fujifilms-finepix-x100-ships-march-2011-for-1-000-we-go-hands/

 

[IronWing]

How do you zoom it?
Um, get closer to the subject?

Looks cool. If I weren't spoiled by p&s zoom and macro already I would add it to my list to take a close look at. It reminds me of the Canonet I learned on.

 

[RavenSEAL]

That thing looks badass retro lol. :thumbsup:

 

[corkyg]

How do you zoom it?
Um, get closer to the subject?

Probably with your feet. Takes me back to my old 35mm rangefinder camera days.

 

[ElFenix]

:wub:

mtf charts suggest the lens is sharper than the 35 summicron asph :awe:

apparently the lens and sensor have been designed for each other to provide maximum IQ

 

[foghorn67]

Looks friggin awesome.

 

[slashbinslashbash]

fap fap fap

Interesting "hybrid viewfinder" -- not sure it's worth the likely expense, but it is a cool idea.

I hope that the exposure compensation dial can be repurposed as an ISO dial.

When they talk about "a built-in ND filter" are they really just saying extra-low ISO's, e.g. 25, 12, 6?

 

[ElFenix]

When they talk about "a built-in ND filter" are they really just saying extra-low ISO's, e.g. 25, 12, 6?

the G series apparently has a real piece of glass that moves in and out of the optical path. this is probably the same.

 

[foghorn67]

The more I read about this and stare at the sexy pics of that camera, the more I want it. I want to sell my furniture for that thing. I'll live on my mattress on the floor for that.

 

[randomlinh]

in the OP, but looks like they are shooting for "near $1000" http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/21/fujifilms-finepix-x100-ships-march-2011-for-1-000-we-go-hands/

I would certainly buy this if I didn't already have a GF1/20 combo. I'm almost tempted to even dump the combo in favor of it.....

 

[finbarqs]

yeah.. gunning for the Leica X1 as OP mentions. I can certainly tell they took design cues from the X1 (Shutter dial, aperture ring, classic design, etc.)

But I'll still say, I'm sure leica's packaging is worth the other 1k! Nobody's gonna throw that packaging away!

 

[virtuamike]

Omg want.

 

[randomlinh]

yeah.. gunning for the Leica X1 as OP mentions. I can certainly tell they took design cues from the X1 (Shutter dial, aperture ring, classic design, etc.)

But I'll still say, I'm sure leica's packaging is worth the other 1k! Nobody's gonna throw that packaging away!

well, to be fair, Leica throws in a copy of LR.... I wouldn't throw it away

 

[finbarqs]

can't blame leica for "moving forward" ... after you loose you arm and a leg for their P&S

 

[Cattykit]

It's THE perfect 2nd camera I've been dreaming of. Fuji did a hell a job coming up with a camera like this.

 

[Aharami]

1000 bucks is a bit too much. As much as I want this as my next 'P&S replacement', I'll pass.

 

[996GT2]

1000 bucks is a bit too much. As much as I want this as my next 'P&S replacement', I'll pass.

It helps to remember that even the G12 costs $500, and this has definitely has image quality that's more than twice as good

 

[IronWing]

It helps to remember that even the G12 costs $500, and this has definitely has image quality that's more than twice as good

Possibly. The sample dpreview got hold of didn't even have a sensor.

 

[jpeyton]

Cameras like this are never going to win the best bang-for-your-buck category. These are the custom show-cars of the camera world, for people who prefer form/style over function and are willing to pay for it (re: Leica users).

 

[ElFenix]

Cameras like this are never going to win the best bang-for-your-buck category. These are the custom show-cars of the camera world, for people who prefer form/style over function and are willing to pay for it (re: Leica users).

if the lens is as good as they indicate then it's a lot less expensive and smaller than a 24L and 1000D. less than half the price even at $1,000. (yes, the 24L gets you a stop faster but it's not sharp at 1.4)

discretion is a function all it's own


(heck, it probably wouldn't look too bad against a 5D2 and 35L)

 

[randomlinh]

Cameras like this are never going to win the best bang-for-your-buck category. These are the custom show-cars of the camera world, for people who prefer form/style over function and are willing to pay for it (re: Leica users).

depends on what their function is. a small, lightweight, easy to just carry around camera with a sharp fast lens... that's a function I want. I disagree that this is form/style over function.

it IS something you'll have to pay for tho.. the quality combined with compactness. Not only in cost, but in versatility

 

[ivan2]

1k is at the either can live with or without it line. im pretty optimistic that it can be attainable at about 600 pretty soon. only question remain, how's the bokeh.