Fujifilm X-Pro 1 Mirrorless Camera Release Date

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  • 30
  • Mar
  • 2012
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The mirrorless market fired up after Sony released the NEX-5N and NEX-7N, though we're not complaining. As the saying goes, "the more the merrier." We saw Fujifilm's X-Pro 1 interchangeable lens camera at CES 2012, where it debuted to an eager public. Fujifilm considers it the flagpship of the X line, and the company designed a few custom components only for this beast. Check out the leaked photos here, here and here, but you can see the real deal right here for yourself.

Official Announcements

The X-Pro 1 should cost about $1700, according to the Fujifilm reps on stage at CES. They said the price may change depending on exchange rates between countries. The global launch will begin in Japan on February 18th. The US launch shouldn't be too far after that.
 

Product Details

Leaked "accidentally" before its CES 2012 debut, we heard the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 features a new 16MP sensor called the X-Trans. That turned out to be true. The new CMOS sensor was sepcifically designed to work with the X-Pro 1, and it features a new color filter array that removes the need for a low pass filter. The new sensor is only one of four new components that the company had to design specifically for this camera. The sensor also requires a mew, custom chip, the EXR processor, and the company's new, all-aspherical-glass XF-lenses can can exchange data through the custom X mount lens built into the camera. 

Though it's not a new or custom component, the hybrid viewfinder on the X-Pro 1 is similar to the X100''s. Also, a magnesium alloy body attaches to upper and lower parts manufactured from aluminum alloy.›

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news and announcements

  • X-Pro 1 Shipping Out Now

    Reports are coming in that Fujifilm's 16MP X-Pro 1 already shipped out to American retailers, so you should be getting it within the next week or two if you pre-ordered early. This week, Amazon stopped accepting pre-orders for the camera, replacing the rare "Pre-Order" button on the camera's Amazon page with the ubiquitous and beloved "Add to Cart" button.  

    As usual, the release a pro-level Fujifilm camera is always exciting around here, and this time we're loving the retro look. But we also like that it doesn't look so retro that it actually looks old; it retains just enough modern style to appear new and relevant. It's also not so eye-catching that it'll attract stares from thieves.

  • Fujifilm Begins Global Roll Out of X-Pro 1 Mirror-less Professional Camera in February

    There was only one mirror-less camera, the X-Pro 1, that awed the crowds at CES this year, so we're happy to see it scheduled for release so soon. Fujifilm announced the interchangeable-lens camera for the Japanese market at the end of January, and the company didn't hold back release details this time. The camera should launch on the 18th of February, so it should find its way to other markets soon enough.

    The launch will begin in Japan, and we imagine it would find its way to other Asian markets before it hits Europe and America. That's just speculation. But this camera is designed and built entirely in Asia, so it's easier for the company to get it to those markets first. There's no reason why they'd hold out on their own people, but anything can happen. Don't quote us on that.

    We had the opportunity to have a hands-on experience with a retail-ready X-Pro 1 at CES in January, and we were surprised at how big it is. It's not noticeably heavy, and it's significantly smaller than your typical DSLR. But it's bigger than it looks in photos. Of course, it feels like a solid, high-quality piece of machinery, exactly what you'd expect from a Fujifilm product that's built for professionals. We can't speak about the picture quality since we didn't test it extensively, but it's supposed to be stellar.

    We also loved the classic design style. That seems to be a popular trend with camera manufacturers this year, and we really like where Fujifilm is taking it. It's not so retro that it actually looks old; it retains just enough modern influence.

    Now, we haven't forgotten that it's our main job to find you access to the gadgets you crave. Whether its an imported Japanese model or the real-deal US variant, we'll find the stores that sell it first, so you can be the first to have it. Stay tuned.

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Ya learn something new eevyrday. It's true I guess!


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