IN STOCK CHECK
X-T1 body only ($1,299): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
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Henry’s in Canada is already taking pre-orders on the X-T1 + 18-135 WR lens for $1,900. See more here.
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– Eric Bouvet (facebook) took some images of the anti-government protests in Kiev with the X-T1 and X-Pro1. See his great images here.
– Fujifilm X-T1 ~ The Evolution Continues at kevinmullinsphotography here: “This Fuji X-T1 is without doubt going to be a prime body for me when I shoot weddings. Coupled with the 56mm F1.2 lens I am indeed, a very happy jetlagged bunny.”
– The 56mm and a little bit more of the X-T1 at neillsoden here: “The AF performed well, and I was happy with it for my needs. The AF-C is something to get used to and almost felt like a hit-and-miss at times. However, most of the time I was impressed when an object moved away from or towards me. I did try the AF on some small birds. Now, I am no bird photographer, and can’t really compare it to the a DSLR, but in my own opinion, I doubt it will work for bird or sport photography just yet.”
– moslake: “More tests for the capability of Fujifilm X-T1 with XF 56mm f1.2 under varying low and colorful lights. All are SOOC (Straight Out Of Camera) JPG without any adjustment. Link here. X-T1: Focusing speed is similar to 1DX/5D3 in low light. Accurate in color balance and capable to deliver Straight Out Of Camera JPGs. Quality similar to 1DX/5D3 in low light.”
– X-T1 review at danbaileyphoto here: “If you’re not ready to dump the DSLR yet, (I’m not either) the X-T1 makes an excellent companion camera for those times when you want to save on weight and bulk, but still need the performance of a pro grade camera. Maybe you’ll shoot the DSLR for some things and use the X-T1 for traveling and times when you want to go light. You’ll probably find yourself using the DSLR less and less.”
– Polish test at fotopolis here (translation).
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It’s interesting how dramatically different the various opinions on AF with the X-T1 are. Look, every camera’s AF system requires some getting used to. The Fuji system is no different. One really has to learn when and how they should adjust the size of the focus area to get good results. This will be especially true if trying to use it for birding. I just spent the day birding with a D7100. It’s nothing magical. It has a rather high end PDAF focusing system. You still have to get your focus points right on or it does nothing. There is a ton of babying you have to do despite the advanced object tracking capabilities. It’s a matter of learning to apply the tools effectively.
I hardly think a bunch of random bloggers using new cameras every 2 weeks are going to do this, especially with a camera they already predetermined can’t live up to the hype.
I know I had to practice a bit with the AF area size when I got the X-E1. At first, I just set it small thinking hey, sure, that’ll be more accurate. Then I was so flummoxed when nothing would ever focus properly. Finally decided to set the af area larger and voila! Everything was focusing great, faster than expected even. It didn’t occur to me that the object I wanted to focus on should be smaller than the square where as on a DSLR you’re looking for an intersection/overlap.
It’s a different beast with different behaviors. It will try to focus even if there is no PDAF point in the right spot. You kind of have to learn to work with it. This is true of the X-E2. It will be true of the X-T1.
I’m looking forward to Tuesday when I get to start putting the X-T1 to the test 🙂
Would love to see some of the camera and lens discounts here in Germany.
Would love to buy my X T1 with free grip and lens discount.
I don’t understand why they don’t care about us?
Wow, so that gives a hint that the 18-135 is going to be a pretty expensive standalone. Seeing that the 18-55 is $700 alone but only $400 more as part of the kit, it’s safe to say that the 18-135 by itself is going to retail in the $900-$1,000 range?
Are there rumors yet about the weight of the 18-135mm? The comparison photos on optyczne.pl already give a favourable impression about its size, but I’m curious about the weight 🙂
Also, can someone with sharper eyes than me make out what its filter size is? (62mm? 67mm?)
$1900 is going to be way out of my range,seems very expensive.
Note that even though the picture shows the grip included, in the specifications at the bottom of the linked page it says in bold “Grip NOT included.” – that would have been a really sweet deal!
I still want to know if it’s a 3.5-5.6 or a 3.5-4.8. Dpreview post a shot of a 3.5-4.8.
And word about this??
I wonder what the price will be for be for the constant aperture 16-55mm f/2.8. I am guessing there would be more interest in that lens with this body than the slower, longer zoom. Probably more expensive also… Maybe $2,300 for this Pro kit?