Fujifilm X-T1

Features & Design

Like the rumors which it’s no secret that the Fujifilm X-T1 has a retro-style body design made of metal which feels sturdy and resistant to all weather. With Weather-Resistant features, this camera has a resistance to dust and water so it is suitable for outdoor shooting. Meanwhile, the control of this camera is quite intuitive for experienced photographers. At the top, there are 5 control buttons are made of aluminum to set the shutter speed, exposure compensation, ISO, metering and drive modes.

From the layout of the buttons on the top, visible Fn key is used to activate the WiFi flanked by two large buttons so that only a little available space for your fingers to access the Fn key. While under the ISO button, there is a button to adjust the shooting mode and at the bottom of shutter speed button there is a button for metering modes. To activate the ISO button and shutter speed, you have to press the button that is located on the center of both the key.

If you want to record video, you only need to press a special button video recorder located at the top right in front of the camera exposure button. Meanwhile, at the back of the camera you will find the Delete button and playback right on the left of the viewfinder. To the right of the viewfinder, you can use the AE-L button, rear command button, and AF-L button. Alongside of LCD Monitor there are several key buttons with a four-way button include the OK button in the center, the focus button, Q button which functions to quickly access the camera menu and the Display button.

Speaking about the viewfinder, the X-T1 is equipped with a large electronic viewfinder with OLED technology which has a resolution of 2,360 k-dot so it is clear to see the images and the camera menu. Meanwhile, LCD Monitor itself measures 3.0-inch with a resolution of 1,040 k-dot which can be tilted for easy shooting from low/high angle. Fuji has its own reason not to complete the X-T1 with touchscreen feature, namely that the LCD monitor remains clean without fingerprints so that a more awake clarity and sharpness of the images on the screen when viewing.

To facilitate the users to transfer photos and videos, Fujifilm X-T1 offers WiFi connectivity. This connectivity helps the user to transfer their images to a compatible electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops.

Performance & Image Quality

Beside offers a high-quality design of the body, the Fujifilm X-T1 also provide high performance and exceptional image quality. And before we discuss about image quality, we will tell how the performance of this latest mirrorless camera.

Fujiflim claimed that the Fujifilm X-T1 is made with fast autofocus performance and operation has been enhanced as the fastest in the world. It has a speed of focusing 0.08 seconds, 0.5 seconds for the start time, 0.05 seconds for the shutter speed of response, and 0.5 seconds for shooting time lag. Not only that, thanks to the EXR Processor II image processor capable, you can shoot continuously at speeds of up to 8fps with autofocus.

Speaking of image quality, Fujifilm X-T1 had no doubt capable of producing images with outstanding quality. This is not too surprising given its predecessor was also able to produce incredible images, the Fujifilm X-E2. Looking at the images produced by the Fujifilm X-T1, this camera is capable of capturing images with excellent color and detail. JPEG image looks free of noise with astonishing detail at ISO 100-6400, began little visible noise at ISO 12800 and sufficiently reduce image quality at ISO 25600.

Example photos: 1/60, f/4.0, ISO 200, 55 mm (credit: Fotoblogia @ Flickr)

As for video quality, Fujifilm X-T1 is also capable of recording video awesome. The camera is capable of recording Full HD 1080p video at 60fps with a wide selection of frame rates and formats that you can choose as you wish. The video recording process is supported by an Intelligent Hybrid AF and Focus Peaking to acquire focus quickly and ensure the sharpness of the video quality. Not only that, users can also adjust exposure compensation during video recording as well as using the simulation feature film to improve the video quality.

Should I buy the camera?

From the results of review above, it can be concluded that the Fujifilm X-T1 is one of the best mirrorless camera today that can compete with the best mirrorless cameras from Olympus and Sony. Besides being able to produce outstanding image quality, the X-T1 also comes with a fast and intuitive controls, includes an impressive viewfinder, LCD Monitor, and Weather-Resistant Body Construction. To be sure, the Fujifilm X-T1 will be one of the best players in the class of mirrorless cameras. Fufjifilm X-T1 is priced $1,299.00 for body-only.

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