![]() The former offers a top of the range 1,440,000 dots, while exceeding the specification of most digital SLRs the bigger screen has 1,230,000 dots. Alternatively there's a 'view mode' button if you prefer to control this option manually.Īn added beauty of the viewfinder being electronic as well as optical means that pictures just taken can be reviewed without having to take your eye away from it and alternatively check on the larger screen below.įurthermore both the EVF and the fixed, non-angle adjustable LCD monitor boast very high resolutions indeed, providing crystal clear viewing. But also, with the camera activated, the same viewfinder provides an electronic overlay of key shooting info and focus points.įacilitating use, an eye sensor alongside it automatically switches the electronic viewfinder (EVF) on, and the larger LCD screen below it off. ![]() Unusually, this viewfinder can be used as an optical viewfinder – in other words you can see through it to frame up a shot whether the camera is switched on it not. It offers both a regular 3-inch, 4:3 aspect ratio LCD screen on the backplate as we'd expect, plus a smaller 0.47-inch 'hybrid' viewfinder top left, which will really appeal to photo enthusiasts. The Fuji X-Pro1 comes with a choice of how you compose images. This is a great camera for shooting from the hip, and is particularly suited to street photography. Three interchangeable prime (non zoom) lenses are available on launch, and were supplied with our review sample: a wide-angle 18mm, a 35mm for general-purpose photography and a 60mm macro (close up) lens.Īll of these are easy to attach and remove via a springy lens release button to the bottom of the new X-mount. The solid bulk of the camera, with aluminium alloy top and base plates, plus small rubber grip to the right hand side, does however provide a reassuringly steady hold for handheld shooting. The X-Pro1 will appeal to those who like having control at their fingertips and to influence the outcome of a shot. The alternative is of course to leave it on auto and simply point and shoot, but that isn't really where the camera's pitched. Though the physical dimensions of this chip are comparable with those found in entry and mid level digital SLRs – a quality also boasted by the excellent Sony NEX-7 – Fuji says that when coupled with its new EXR Pro processor results are actually on a par with cameras sporting a full-sized sensor: namely pro models costing several thousands of pounds. Noteworthy in that regard is Fuji's claim for its newly incorporated 'X-Trans' APS-C sized CMOS sensor. Of course, no matter how sexy the camera appears, and ready to withstand a war it feels when held, picture quality is what we're after. There are already three available despite the camera's newness. Its impression of luxury is confirmed when you heft the heavyweight metal-build compact from the box and attach one of its X-mount system lenses. This then is not your average happy snapper. ![]() Like the manufacturer's fixed lens 'X' predecessors in the Fuji X10, Fuji X100 and Fuji X-S1, the new Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a very cool retro look, drawing inspiration from enthusiast and professional's favourite Leica not only in the design, but also in the handling and control layout. ![]() Little wonder then that Fuji has belatedly joined a sector that already boasts strong offerings from Olympus, Panasonic, Nikon, Pentax, and Sony, with Canon strongly rumoured to be throwing its own hat into the ring. The Fuji X-Pro1 is the brand's much anticipated 16.3 megapixel offering in the rapidly growing interchangeable lens compact system cameras (CSC's) world. ![]()
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