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Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 7.4 x 5.4 cm ; 404 g
Boxed-product Weight: 1.4 Kg
Batteries 1 Lithium ion batteries required. (included)
Item model number: P10NC04120A
ASIN: B004LWZ88W
Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 3 Mar 2011

Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,502 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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The Fujifilm FinePix X100 is a high-precision digital compact camera, which combines modern technology with a traditional camera design, to deliver the ultimate in image quality.

Featuring an APS-C CMOS sensor (12.3 megapixels), a Fujinon 23mm Single Focal Length Fixed F2 lens, a 2.8-inch LCD with 460K pixels, and the world's first Hybrid Viewfinder, the FinePix X100 is built to capture exceptionally high quality images.

Key Features of the FinePix X100

High performance sensor for crisp, clear images

Custom 12.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor

The FinePix X100 features a custom 12.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS high-performance sensor, internally optimised and developed exclusively for this camera. One of the benefits of this sensor means that the images are crisp and clear, all the way to the edges. When shooting HD movies, the combination of the large sensor and the large aperture F2 lens, allows users to create a soft out-of-focus background, a function not available in conventional compact cameras. The ideal combination of a fixed focal length lens, high-sensitivity sensor (approximately 10 times the sensitivity of a conventional compact) and a high-performance image processor, will capture extremely high quality images from low sensitivity to high sensitivity. In standard form, the planned ISO range is from 200 to 6400, but this can be expanded to include 100 and 12800.

The newly developed EXR Processor takes EXR processing to new heights. Combined with the high-sensitivity sensor, the EXR Processor achieves the highest resolution, sensitivity and dynamic range ever produced by a FinePix digital camera, for the ultimate in image quality. The high-speed CMOS sensor read-out and the EXR Processor's enhanced focusing system contribute to the high-speed AF performance, while the combination of the optical viewfinder and extremely low shutter lag time enhance the image capture experience.

Non-collapsible Fujinon lens for incredible images in an instant

Faster processing thanks to the EXR processor

The FinePix X100 comes with a new Fujinon non-collapsible lens structure that expands the realm of photographic expression, with sharper resolution from the centre to the corners. It has a 23mm (135 equivalent: 35mm) F2 lens, with eight elements in six groups and one aspherical glass moulded lens. The adoption of the non-collapsible lens structure with minimised lens length not only contributes to the compact size, but also eliminates telescoping of the lens when the power is on, which means it's ready to start taking photos the moment the user turns it on. In addition, the lens features not only the large F2 aperture value, but also an optical architecture that maintains a high degree of resolution even when closed by 1 to 2 stops. The adoption of a 9-blade aperture diaphragm combined with the large F2 aperture and high-quality optics, lets users take photos with a beautiful circular soft out-of-focus (bokeh) effect. With macro shooting capability as close as four inches, users can explore the fun and fascination of close-up photography. The built-in ND filter (equivalent f-stop reduction of three) can be switched ON/OFF via simple in-camera settings.

World's first Hybrid Viewfinder

Command exposure in bright scenes with the built-in ND filter

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The true enjoyment of photography begins with the thrill of seeing the world through a viewfinder. The new Hybrid Viewfinder has been developed to reintroduce users to this essential camera experience. It combines the window-type "bright frame" optical viewfinder found in rangefinder-type film cameras such as the classic 135-size or medium-format cameras, with the electronic viewfinder system incorporated in most compact or mirror-less digital cameras. By integrating a prism for the 1,440,000 dot LCD panel image on the viewing screen in the reverse-Galilean optical finder, the Hybrid Viewfinder can show both the shooting frame and a variety of electronic shooting data. It can also be used as a high-quality electronic viewfinder to compose or playback shots. With this ability to instantly switch between optical and electronic viewfinder modes using the simple "one touch" control, the new Hybrid Viewfinder offers users expanded freedom in the composition and enjoyment of photography in a wide range of challenging shooting conditions.

The reverse Galilean optical finder with a 0.5x magnification features all-glass elements made from high-refractive index glass and demonstrates low chromatic aberration and distortion.

One-touch switch between Optical and Electronic Viewfinder mode

In optical viewfinder (OVF) mode, the brightness of both the "bright frame" and text data is automatically adjusted according to the brightness of scene area, ensuring that shooting information is always easily and clearly viewable. Also, the displayed shooting data is constantly updated according to changes in shutter speed, exposure, sensitivity and other settings, so that the user's eye never has to leave the viewfinder. In electronic viewfinder (EVF) mode, the photographer can preview the picture or playback the result with the "through the sensor" image review and high-resolution 1,440,000-dot quality. With a flick of the one-touch lever, the user can switch to EVF to preview and confirm exposure settings, depth-of-field, and white balance, an useful capability when shooting macro shots and other scenes that are hard to confirm with only an optical viewfinder.

Beautiful, high-quality design

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Stunning retro design

The FinePix X100 features a beautiful, high-quality design inspired by the classic look and feel of traditional film cameras. The top cover of the upper control deck and the bottom surface have been die-cast from magnesium alloy (semi-solid metal casting), contributing to a high-precision camera body. All dials and rings are precision milled from metal. The ergonomics of the design offer the perfect balance between compact convenience and user-friendly functionality. Traditional 'manual' dials lets the user confirm the position of the settings without turning on the power. The camera's controls have been carefully thought out to give the photographer simple and speedy access to aperture, shutter speed, exposure compensation, allowing maximum creative expression with minimum hassle and enabling the user to view settings--even when the power of the camera is turned off. The chassis has been finished with high-quality leather-like accents and is both a delight to use and a pleasure to hold.

Explore great settings with RAW functionality

RAW quality for image enhancement functions

Capturing the scene in RAW format is easy with just a press of the readily accessible RAW Button on the back of the camera. Photographers can use the built-in RAW Development function to process the RAW data in-camera using the camera's image quality settings. In addition to Fujifilm's original Film Simulation Modes that give photos the distinctive look of Velvia, PROVIA and ASTIA colour reversal film emulsions, X100 expands the scope of photo expression with Monochrome Mode that can be fine-tuned with R/Ye/G filter settings. Separate adjustment of shadow tones and highlight tones lets users reproduce the rich tonality of high-contrast subjects.

Additional Features

EVF/OVF Focus Area: The FinePix X100 offers users the choice between the 49-point auto EVF focus area or the 25-point OVF auto focus area as well as the selection of 5 different focus area sizes in EVF mode.
HD Movie mode: Lets users capture the action in 720p high-definition detail. Just like taking still photos, users can capture movies with aperture-priority AE and enjoy a soft, defocused background effect. In addition, the built-in HDMI Mini port allows users to easily connect the FinePix X100 to high-definition TVs for showing stills and movies.
Motion Panorama:With the built-in Motion Panorama function, it is easy to capture 180° and 120° panoramic photos. Later users can print the results and share the enjoyment of high-quality panoramic photography.
Multi-Bracketing Functions: The FinePix X100 has four types of bracketing functions: AE, ISO, Dynamic Range and Film Simulation. One click of the shutter captures 3 bracketed images of the scene so the photographer knows he's captured the moment.

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4.0 out of 5 stars So Close to Perfect 5 April 2011

By Robert Groom TOP 100 REVIEWER

Colour Name:Silver

SUMMARY: An excellent camera in its own right or in a supporting role to a DSLR. If you can live with a 35mm fixed focal length, you won't get better quality images under a variety of lighting conditions from a package this small at any price. A handful of relatively minor irritations which are likely to be fixed with firmware updates do little to detract from what is a superlative photographic device - the most major of these include poor AF performance in macro mode, partial functionality lockup whilst writing to the SD card and almost unusable manual focus. If and when these are addressed with firmware updates, I'll gladly increase the score to 5*, but for now, I'm afraid I have to shave one point.

UPDATE JULY 2011: As of Firmware update 1.1, manual focus is somewhat improved, but still pretty much unusable for shooting anything moving. Focus lock-on in macro mode is still very poor in low light. Some functions are still disabled when writing to memory. Several other issues addressed. See the Fuji website for full details.

BUILD: My expectations of build quality had already been set fairly high, but on the basis of the shots I'd seen, I wasn't sure that I liked the finish of the metal body. It looked a little too much like silver paint rather than metal. However, I can assure you that in the flesh it has the obvious appearance of satin finished alloy; this is one extremely classy looking item. I know this will be important to some people. Also, despite some comments I've read about it being a bit `too light' I tend to disagree. It has a nice solid heft worthy of a quality camera. It does not in any way feel like a cheap plastic bodied item. The closest thing I can compare it to in terms of feel is my equally solid, metal-bodied Canon G9.... Both in feel and looks, X100 absolutely exudes quality, and the dials and switches move with a precise `snick' noise. They are easy to turn without being too likely to be moved by accident. In terms of build quality, it has the edge over the Leica X1. I also disagree that the multi-select dial on the rear of the camera feels `cheap' - it may not be metal, but it's functional and does its job perfectly well. In the context of the overall design, it doesn't look out of place. All in all, this is an object of beauty, and can be enjoyed without even taking a shot.

OPERATION: People have complained about the operation of the manual focus dial, and I have to agree that the way it's been implemented in firmware does leave room for improvement. It's difficult to move focus quickly and precisely using the dial and because of the slight lag and the jumpy focus reaction of the lens, there does feel to be a disconnect between actually turning the focus dial and achieving focus. That said, I personally use manual focus for only two things - setting pre-focus so I can prepare to take a shot with a known range and DoF (the focus distance and DoF indicator proves very useful here) and macro shooting. For these purposes it's perfectly adequate. No doubt some will see this as a major drawback - particularly those used to shooting with genuine rangefinder cameras like the M9. You can expect that Fuji will be looking to update the firmware to modify the way this works and silence some of the critics. Manual focus ring aside, shooting with the X100 using Autofocus is extremely satisfying. It's able to achieve focus reliably in very dim lighting conditions even with the AF assist lamp disabled, and the only times I've had it struggle is in macro mode, where it can have difficulty unless there is good lighting and contrast. It is not as fast to acquire focus as a DSLR or even the latest Panasonic G series, but it is significantly faster than my Canon G9 and S95. Having 49 focus points to select from is a nice feature, but I typically use only the central one, focusing and repositioning to frame as desired. This is after all not a camera designed for shooting fast moving objects - for that purpose you really do need a DSLR, or to be using manual focus and a deep DoF. I would like to see a face detect feature added in a future firmware update. This may be seen as unnecessary by old school shooters, but it can be genuinely useful in certain circumstances.

The hybrid viewfinder is a great innovation either in optical (OVF) or electronic (EVF) mode. The EVF alters its refresh rate depending on available light, but under daylight conditions, its refresh rate is very fast with almost no lag. I love using this to shoot black and white, as it gives a great preview so you can judge and adjust your exposure for light and shadow before taking the shot. This is a big advantage over shooting with a traditional DSLR like my D700, where I need to try to visualise scenes in monochrome and think how they might look when exposed darker or lighter, only seeing the result when chimping after the fact. The X100 essentially has 'auto-chimp' where you see the image as captured in the viewfinder immediately after it's taken. This is far more efficient than having to move your eye from the eyepiece to look on the rear screen. The X100 is a splendid camera for people who want to shoot `street' in B&W, which covers a lot of enthusiast photographers and professionals. Note that the frame lines in OVF mode are not entirely accurate. It tends to capture a slightly larger area then the heads-up display border indicates. This is not a big problem - you always have the option of EVF if you need to be 100% accurate. The OVF also suffers from having the lens partially obscure the bottom right hand corner of the viewfinder very slightly when the filter adapter is attached - this is especially marked when using the optional lens hood. This is normal for this type of camera however, and remember you always have the option of switching to EVF if something in that part of the image is critical to your framing. Note that you can mount a 49mm filter on the adapter and still be able to fit and remove the hood independently.

Start-up time from cold is not particularly fast - from off to ready to shoot takes around 2.2 seconds, and the same when waking from sleep mode - however, enabling 'Quick Start' mode can compensate for this (when either powering-up or waking from 'sleep' mode), bringing the time down to 0.7 seconds. Quick-Start mode is relatively heavy on battery usage however. You may be interested to know that the NP-95 battery used in the X100 is the same as that used by several other cameras, and that reputable, branded 3rd party replacements are available at a fraction of the cost of the genuine article. My brand of choice has always been Hahnel, and I've never had a problem with them. I use their HL-F95 in my X100; these are rated at 1500mAh rather than the 1800mAh of the fuji items, but at 1/3 of the cost, this isn't such a bad trade. I would recommend against using very cheap generics - these may not have over-voltage or under-voltage protection circuits, which can make Lithium Ion batteries dangerous to charge and might result in them dying if allowed to discharge too far - though as the X100 will refuse to power-up if the battery falls below around 2.5v this is unlikely.

As has been discussed elsewhere, the shutter is totally silent in operation. If you are shooting in OVF mode, the only noise you hear is that of the viewfinder window curtain sliding up so the image can be previewed. This is practically inaudible unless you have your ear near the camera. If you are shooting in EVF mode, there is no noise at all besides the tiny whine of of the lens acquiring focus prior to the shot being captured. That, and the fact that the autofocus will operate in very dim conditions even with the AF assist light disabled makes this an ideal camera for discrete use. The only control I wish the camera had added is an ISO dial. Changing ISO is not especially hard, but a dedicated dial perhaps set into the back of the camera would have been a perfect addition.

IMAGE QUALITY: Very good with only slight peripheral softness at f2.0 and f2.8 (very few lenses are absolutely sharp wide open across the entire frame) - excellent sharpness and contrast at f4.0, f5.6 and f8.0 - good sharpness with slight loss of contrast at f11 and f16. Minimal distortion. Excellent colour and monochrome rendition. Bokeh highlights can be slightly busy, but not overly distracting. I've performed a direct comparison between the X100 and my D700 with the 35mm f/2.0 and 24-70 f2.8 and the X100 is equal to or better than either lens for resolution and sharpness across the aperture range, especially in the corners of the image. High ISO capabilities are absolutely superb, and on a par with the Nikon D7000 - almost as good as the D700, though the dynamic range is not as strong. A D700 will give you noticeably more latitude when editing levels in post. Good ability in low light is one of the key benefits of the X100, and gives it low light shooting ability above even the M9 unless you're shooting with f1.4 or f0.95 glass. Unlike my D700 I can take it with me anywhere, and it blows my G9 and my S95 out of the water in terms of image quality. I'm absolutely loving the ambient lit night shots I'm getting with this camera.

PRICE: This is where I depart from many commentators who say the X100 is overpriced - seemingly on the basis that it has only a fixed lens. I tend to disagree - this is an entirely new concept of camera which has been lavished with a large amount of original R&D effort, and this needs to be recouped. The build quality is equal to or better than the more highly priced Leica X1, and it features a built-in viewfinder and superior specifications in practically every department. It has low light capabilities the equal of the Nikon D7000, which sells for the same price as the X100 without any lens at all. Needless to say this is not a generalist camera, and as such is aimed at a very specific and select target market - that too makes it necessary to price the camera higher in order to recoup development costs. When you hold the camera in your hands and see the images it's capable of delivering and compare it to the alternatives, I think you'll agree it's worth every penny.

HIGH SPEED FLASH SYNC: Although it's probably not news to all you Strobist fans out there, the leaf shutter on the X100 makes it ideal as a high speed sync camera. What does that allow you to do? Well, it means that the entire frame is exposed simultaneously at high shutter speeds, rather than by a moving 'letterbox' strip as in most DSLRs. This in turn means that you can sync flash at up to 1/4000th of a second at f8 and below, at 1/2000th at f4 and below and at 1/1000th at any aperture and still get a decent sized 'pop' out of your flash. I've tested this myself, and it works. However, note that if you're using a wireless trigger like a Pocket Wizard rather than a hot-shoe cable (there's no PC sync socket on this camera), this limits you to around 1/1000th max because of the transmission delay. This ability to sync with flash at high speeds allows you to really make your flash-lit subject stand out in bright sunlight. It does this by severely restricting the amount of ambient light (sunlight) which lights the shot and allows the flash to dominate. It's a very 'magazine' look and well worth experimenting with if you like that kind of thing. Until now, the 'best' affordable camera body with a large sensor I know of which can do this is the Nikon D70s. No longer!

ACCESSORIES: I purchased the Fuji made brown, genuine leather case, the filter adapter and the lens hood. The case is a very nicely made item, with a good, grippy stylish brown leather shoulder strap which replaces the standard one provided with the camera. It has subtle logos pressed into the top of the case and the strap. It is pretty much required to have a strap fitted when using the case, as the popper straps which secure the camera into the bottom half of the case wrap over the strap rings. In a pinch, you could get away with having the rings fitted but not the strap. There is no tripod screw to hold it into the case, and no hole which can be used to secure the camera onto a tripod with the case fitted. The top half of the case including the leather lens cover attaches to the lower half by a pair of poppers and can be removed easily, though it doesn't fold up particularly conveniently for storage, so you may be better off just letting it hang below the camera in use as it is designed to do. It doesn't really get in the way, anyway. With its tough experior and velvety interior, the case provides good scratchproofing and a certain amount of impact protection. It may also be useful to repel the odd light shower of water, though it's clearly not designed to be waterproof. The catch which holds the top cover closed is magnetic, and has an amount of play forwards and backwards. What this means is that you can install the filter adapter and a reasonably slim filter and still use the case effectively, as the leather lens cover will slide a few millimeters forwards and still fasten securely. There is no way that you can close the cover over the camera with the optional lens hood fitted however, so you'll need to carry that in your pocket when not in use. Luckily it attaches and detaches with ease, and is very pocketable.

The filter adapter and lens hood are finished beautifully and complement the camera well. You will need to screw the filter adapter tightly onto the lens, or you'll find the twist-fit lens hood (which is itself quite a snug fit - all the better to not lose it) may cause it to unscrew on removal. The hood has a slot cut-out which helps to prevent the OVF from being too obscured when it's fitted, which is a nice touch and really makes a difference. As I mentioned before, you can leave a filter attached to the filter adapter and attach and remove the hood separately - it doesn't screw into the filter thread, but makes use of a separate bayonet style fitting also machined into the filter adapter. Note that the filter adapter *does* cast a small shadow at the bottom of the image when using the built-in flash, but shots are still usable. You may want to consider this if you plan to do a lot of flash photography with the X100 - though to do so somewhat squanders the benefits of the excellent low light abilities of the sensor. Of course, with the lens hood fitted, there is significant obscuration of the flash when in use, and this configuration cannot be recommended. Overall, these accessories are well made, though this should be weighed against their relatively high prices. If I'm honest, I feel somewhat peeved that Fuji decided not to bundle the lens adapter and hood with the camera, given the relatively high cost of the X100 and the fact that they probably cost no more than a few pounds to produce. The opportunity to drum up some extra post-sales income was obviously too tempting.

MEMORY CARDS: Given the tendency of the X100 to lock-out some features while writing to its memory card, I'd recommend using a high performance SD card to minimise write times. I use a SanDisk SDHC 8GB Extreme Pro class U1 (45MB/s), which allows the camera to complete writing appreciably faster than my previous class 6 SD card. Ultimately though, the X100 is not designed to be a rapid-fire shooter, so in practice the lockup isn't nearly as annoying as it would be if my D700 did the same thing. RAW images shot by the X100 are relatively large at around 20MB, so an 8GB card will net you about 400 frames. You'll probably need 2 or 3 batteries to shoot that many images though, depending on how much you generally chimp each shot, so an 8GB card is probably a sensible size.

Given my above stated minor reservations, this is an excellent camera and a very brave step by Fuji for which they should be congratulated. I was on the pre-order list practically from the day the price was announced, and I'd buy it again without hesitation. Being a niche market product it's certainly not for everyone, but to people like me who want the best possible high ISO performance in a genuinely pocketable package, it's the only choice. Believe me, shoot with this camera for a day or two and you will fall in love. Read more ›

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5.0 out of 5 stars Who said taking great photos should be easy? 26 Oct 2011

By Vikdaddy

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Let me get these points out of the way first: if you're a novice to photography, this camera isn't for you - buy a beginner's DSLR for a comparable price (or cheaper) and learn how to use that first. If you expect to be disappointed if the X100 doesn't operate like the DSLR or compact you already own, look elsewhere - this baby is unique. If you're in neither camp, read on...

I bought this camera a few weeks ago after owning a Panasonic G3 for a couple of months, as a portable back-up to my Canon 7D. I also purchased the pancake 20mm lens, which is a nice companion, as I only wanted to shoot primes to keep the profile of the body low and leightweight. However, I was disappointed with Panasonic's offering; the image quality wasn't as good as I hoped, its low light capability was substandard and it often didn't autofocus quite where I wanted it to.

When the X100 dropped below the original �1000 retail price to �900, I began considering it. I was meticulous in my research; almost all of the reviews raved about the image quality (some saying it's almost on a par with full frame cameras, especially in low light) but criticised its handling. ALL of the reviews admired its aesthetics.

I played with one in the shop, and I was hooked; I sold my G3 and pancake lens at a small loss as soon as I could to cover most of the cost of purchasing the X100.

I have no regrets. Why? Because when you get it right, the image quality is stunning - and what else matters? In fact the images are so good that I rarely shoot in RAW, because the jpegs straight out of camera are gorgeous. I only wanted to use primes with my G3 and I shoot quite wide, so 35mm is an ideal and versatile focal length for me.... You must ask yourself though what focal range you tend to shoot at before seriously considering purchasing this camera, because once you've committed to the Fuji X100's focal length there's no going back!

If I was to grade the camera with firmware v1.10, I would give it four stars - I can't comment on version 1.01 or 1.00, but from what I've read it was much worse to handle. I recently upgraded the firmware to Fuji's latest offering, v1.11, and for me it makes a significant difference. It now focuses a little faster, but more importantly I can get much closer to my subjects. One of my biggest irritations was how I had to step quite far back for portraits, for example; the latest firmware allows me to get closer and more intimate with my subjects, which is in keeping with my shooting style. If you buy this camera check the firmware immediately, and upgrade it if you need to.

The tactile controls are great to use, so it means you can change your main settings without having to move your eye away from the hybrid viewfinder, which is also a joy to use. The electronic view is sharp and bright, and the optical view has a digital overlay which is revolutionary. I mainly use the digital view, because if you want to shoot regularly at F2 it's good to see if your image is in focus immediately. At a flick of a switch on the front of the camera (again without moving your eye away from the viewfinder) you can switch between the two views.

So what are the downsides? I began this review by stating that it's neither a DSLR or a compact, so if you're used to either and expect it to operate as such, forget about it. The X100 has a fairly unique interface, and you must learn to use it for its own merits, without comparison. It's been designed to look and operate much like a rangefinder, with tactile controls that are great, but the digital menu is a bit of a mess. Like any menu, once you get used to it it's fine, but it could have been much more user-friendly. There's only one Fn button, and this is defaulted to changing your ISO, but it would be good to have another button to be able to assign the built in ND filter, for example, or to quickly change your film settings (it can mimic old Fuji film, such as Velvia and Astia).

If you like to focus manually, forget about it. I don't often so I'm fine, but using the focus ring on the lens is so cumbersome because it takes about ten or fifteen 'twists' of the ring to get something sharp! I don't think this is a big problem though, because I reckon it was designed so that one press of the AEF/AEL switch is required to get your subject in focus or close to, so it just takes a few spins of the focus wheel to get your subject pin sharp.

To conclude; it requires perseverence. Occasionally it can drive you mad. It's expensive. But it has character, and like all characters, it has its quirks. If you're passionate about photography I doubt you'd regret purchasing this beauty. The X100 takes awesome images, the viewfinder is brilliant and once you get used to it you'll never want to be without it. Oh, and it looks beautiful too, and let's be honest, that's part of the reason why you're interested, right?! Read more ›

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's all about the image...quality 19 July 2011

By John Lewis

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The hype surrounding this camera (or is that clever PR positioning?) was most impressive and being a sucker for hype immediately wanted one. I've made so many mistakes in that way and most of them end up either being returned or on eBay (if bought from less understanding online retailers than Amazon). Not this time. Everything the manufacturer claims for this camera is justified - even understated.

The first thing to impress is the quality packaging. All moody black and plush lined excellence. Removing the camera from its protective sleeve for the first time presents you with a surprisingly compact, but very solid feeling device. The retro design is brilliantly executed with the familiar controls of vintage cameras like the Periflex being replicated sometimes with an unexpected function e.g. what would be a self-timer on a film camera is actually the switch to flip between optical and electronic viewfinder. The mock-leather covering to the body is very well done and appears extremely hard-wearing. I agree with one of the other reviewers that the battery/memory card cover is a bit flimsy and write speeds are not the fastest. having said that, Fuji are perhaps being more honest than some makers in that they show you the progress of the buffered images being written whereas others don't.

But a great looking and feeling camera is no good unless it takes quality images. The sample shots on Fuji's web site are very impressive and so my expectations were very high. One point to note - there's no zoom or interchangeable lens capacity on this camera so you'll need to rediscover your compositional skills if, like me, you've become over-reliant on the point, zoom, shoot and crop technique.... Read more ›

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