Fujifilm X-Pro 1 from Michael Fletcher on Vimeo.
Now click that magic link to open a full size ISO 6400 image sample taken with the Fuji X PRO 1:
http://www.christianfletcher.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/Shearing-sheep.jpg
And there are even more images posted on Christian Fletcher’s website (Click here). Now I am curious to hear all pixel peepers and noise experts 🙂 That looks damn impressive!
More X PRO 1 news:
The crazy Fujiguys posted a total of twenty four X PRO 1 related videos for you! Here is the full list: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3191D7A5ADF102B7. And if you like to see more pics of the camera watch the triple “Japanese” hands-on report at Mynavi (Click here), Itmedia (Click here) and DC.watch (Click here).
Fuji X PRO 1 pre-order links:
Amazon.co.jp (Click here), Expansys USA (Click here), Expansys Canada (Click here), Expansys UK (Click here) and Henrys Canada (Click here).
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The EXIF says it´s ISO 1000…
Although, I can peep into pixels as well as anyone out there, I am no expert. To me the sample (“have a Beer”)linked shows heavy noise reduction.
However, as Fuji keep claiming, the skin tones are impressive!
EXIF says ISO 1000…
yep, they link to wrong image, the ISO6400 is the one with sheep
ADMIN: could you please fix the link?
the image looks good for iso 1000 but the details are not that impressiv.
i agree the NR is smearing the detail (hairs on his arm).. nothing that let me buy this camera.
It is either NR or a not-so-sharp lens….which is also MORE than apparent in all of the Sample Images from the Fuji Website. Non of them are “tack” sharp. Is it NR or compromised optics. Can the NR be turned off in camera or is this post production?????
I’m impressed with the lack of moire (aliasing) on the weave of the shirt. That shows the new color filter pattern is working at preventing aliasing.
Fuji X “PRO”1 way overrated camera, to compare the files from this overhyped, overpriced camera to files from a canon 5dmk2, nikon d700 it’s just a bad joke
It is looking that way, more and more, isn’t it?
I will be interested to see a side by side comparison with the NEX-5N.
+1
and at least with other cameras mention above, you can focus…
Kaled…I would have to agree with you based on all of the images I have seen so far. Am I missing something here? Could it be in-camera noise reduction that is making the images less than crisp or is it the glass? So disappointing.
Nex killer is here!
Useless over 1600 except for internet posts.
The images look good but not world-beating. The noise pattern is fairly unobtrusive — but as everybody else is noticing, Fuji seems to be using heavy image processing to achieve this. Many areas of the sample shots show a “mosaic”-looking appearance that is similar to what I get in raw-format images with my current camera (Lumix GH2) when I turn up Lightroom’s noise reduction slider to a high value.
It would be interesting to see how much raw images could be tweaked to reduce the blurring before pattern noise gets obnoxious — but based on these samples, I will guess that the claims of unprecedented breakthroughs in high-ISO quality are overly optimistic. It just looks about like what we would expect to see from any good small-sensor camera.
I do like the tonality in the beer shot, but again, there’s nothing that can’t be achieved with careful use of many competitive cameras.
It’s starting to look more and more as if the X Pro is going to have to sell primarily on its traditional-style look, controls, materials, and build quality, rather than on offering markedly superior picture-taking performance.
Of course, if Fuji’s claim is true that they’ve sold 100,000 X-100 cameras, then there must be a significant number of knob-and-dial nostalgists out there who are willing to pay much more than average for a camera that makes pictures no better than its competitors (or to put it more kindly, who are willing to pay a premium for the sense of confidence that comes from using a camera with the “look-and-feel” they associate with quality.)
I’m still wondering how useful the optical viewfinder really is… nobody seems to be talking about that yet. I like an optical finder, but 0.37x still seems awfully small (yes, I’ve been spoiled by the 1.0x finder in my R-D 1…)
Look at the camera at the guy’s neck.
What’s the point of such a large Mirrorless camera? Why not to have a classic and far cheaper DSLR?
I honestly think that this Fuji mirrorless is quite huge compared to other Mirrorless system.
If only Sony created for NEX a standard and tiny 35mm f/1.4 lens for 500$, I would not see any reason to buy this Fuji.
That’s what I was thinking when I saw it at their neck. It’s not a small camera. But when you compare it to the D700 or 5D…
http://camerasize.com/compare/#258,181
http://camerasize.com/compare/#258,192
yeah its pretty large considering the compromises.
Hmmm Have to agree with most of what has been said. And for a camera that is supposed to be available very soon the testing seems very limited at this stage of the game. I am honest in that I hope this camera is more than what it appears to be. The Nex-7 is looking better and better. But I will wait for a comprehensive review. I again state it is strange that the testing to be so limited and for fuji this is not good. There was a lot of hype for this camera and as sample images come in dribs and drabs it appears much of the sheen is wearing off. But we have choices and many more it seems in coming weeks.
Boring Iso war… What’s the matter to get a camera with super high iso performances to shoot the bats if you can’t get a good low light AF and/or manual focusing system…. 😉
Comparing the Canon 5d mark II dslr (2008, soon replaced…) FF against the X-pro1 APS-C hybrid (not yet available) is quite useless, both are different tools…
It’d make more sense to compare it with mirrorless Sony Nex-5n/7 !.. But of course they intend to sell it at “premium” price, so….
Anyway it’ll be an interesting camera with very good image quality (not revolutionary) but a bit overpriced I think…
Build a full frame, mirror-less camera with world class sensor, EVF and glass.
The rest is a dime a dozen.
Overpriced. Underwhelming samples. Mediocre IQ. Fat body. Fuji is on a X100 high.
Canceling my preorder tomorrow. Nex 7 or OM-D, here I come.
Well….as of February 1st I guess you can cross the OMD off your list, too. That doesn’t leave much. 🙂
mhh looking at the video i thought, my A77 looks like almost the same size.. 😉 and judging the images i`d say its not a Nex killer, more like in the same ballpark.. anyhow, i guess it serves a different crowd anyways
This video is really a joke. “this place is so dark so i am using iso 6400” The place is not dark. For a good iso test use the camera in real dark places with iso 6400.
And once again nothing about the manual or auto focus. I think this camera will be a big joke for to much money. I hope we will get some real test soon.
“The place is not dark.”
Spoken like someone who has never been in an Aussie Shearing Shed.
I assure you, they ARE dark.
Hint: The photo and video look light because of the exposure, not because of the amount of light.
Of course sheep shaving in the dark. Seems like a good idea.
Ignorance knows no bounds apparently.
Aussie shearing sheds are usually large, elevated, dark, tin-clad structures, often timber framed. Keeping them dark (minimal incoming sunlight) keeps the temperatures down and calms the sheep. There is enough light from the race gates to shear by, and the internal pens are muted light. They are excellent filtered light places to visit whether shearing is on or not. You do have to watch out for snakes in an unused shed though.
Looking at my own shearing shed internal shots, exposures range from 1/20 @ ISO800 through to many seconds.
Taking photos of shearers working requires a faster shutter speed than that. Everything is moving. 1/125 of faster unless you want intentional blur.
Yeah, I think the waiting game is still on. It’ll be nice to see a real review of this camera, and see it shoved into the ISO comparison tool on dpreview. Anyone who’s wetting themselves over any of the pics that have been tossed around online is kind of fooling themselves. For a camera that’s supposed to be much sharper because it gets a filter out of the way, it sure doesn’t LOOK sharper. I mean, here’s my thing… if the camera is supposed to have amazing IQ that rivals top-end SLR’s, then basically we should be blown away with what we’re seeing. I’m certainly not. And if the pics on Fuji’s site are them putting their best foot forward, there’s a lot to be desired here.
And so, we wait.
My D5100 si about the same size, MUCH cheaper, Much faster in operation and AF, and it’s compatible with a huge range of lenses and accesories. Image quality seems at least the same or better. Ok it has a sucky JPEG engine but I shoot RAW anyway. The only upside for the X Pro 1 seems to be the build quality.
So why would I want to trade my D5100 and lenses for the Fuji, for A LOT of money. Not to mention my 35mm f/1.8 cost me $200 and I cannot find any fault with it.
+1000
I have watched the video again. I think these guys are getting paid by Fuji and have to read there text from a Fuji written board.
For a small camera with classic looks, plenty of controls, a good optical viewfinder, and leading high iso, get a k5…
Interesting video. A Shed, a mattress, several Aussie farmers, some sheep and photographers – That’s rural Australia for you. Nice one! baaah!
So many noobs / moaners commenting here who don’t really know what they are talking about. Commenting on out of focus areas and guessing about web jpegs.
These are jpegs guys, jpegs. And they look reasonably good too – for untouched jpegs (of which you have no idea of the sharpening settings etc.).
I can tell you right now, a 16mp APS-C sensor without AA filter will provide very sharp and detailed raw files with good glass (the 18mm appears to be the worst of the lenses).
Just wait for developed RAW files and all will be revealed, but I’m fully expecting this to be the best APSC chip to date. Noise looks very good, we will see about dynamic range.
The X Pros main problem however to me is its price (high), size (a bit large due to the VF) and seeming lack of manual focus aids (as of yet).
However, if it proves to be a weapon in RAW and Fuji comes out with a great peaking solution with their M mount adapter…. Game on.
Three factors:
1. The noobs are blind moaners.
2. The 18mm is bad.
3. Jpegs, damn jpegs.
Funny, I’m not all that impressed with the 6400 ISO shot – looking at the areas where a CMOS sensor will always struggle indicates a fair degree of NR (I know that the settings are MIA but judging what we have, meh). Can’t really get a handle on how high ISO effects colour saturation etc etc etc which to me… is more important than noise.
Once again, ISO-less sensor 50 through 1600, anyone? Please?
and so many n00bs don’t know how to spell n00b 😉
Sam Waldron : Please check in the pdf user manual and you will see that there is a very efficient aid to manual focus. You can magnify the center of the image, looking the distance of focus and, following the aperture, the limits before and after the focus, all on the same screen. Do we need more ?
That seems nice, but in reality, it is useless and helpless.
Have you tried the manual focus assistance on D700?
Camera is in MASSIVE size.
The camera men have very poor photographic skills.
I hate blackberies phones, Nex-5n and other miniature devices, for one reason : I have big paws. I don’t understand this obsession of small size of things now. A Nex-7 with Sony lenses is bigger than a X Pro-1 with Fuji lenses. Then this kind of comment is just ridiculous. When I make pictures, I want to feel comfortable with my gear. It’s not because the Nex will fit in your pocket that you vill put it in, just because as soon you put a lens on, you just need a bag. Then, a bag for a Nex or for a X Pro-1 it’s the same…
Once again, size does matter…
It is too bulky.
Fletcher’s posts and video are now renamed to indicate “Pre-Production”. Looks like Fuji Corporate is pulling in the cowboys… 🙂
I can’t open either of the pages. They do not exist any longer!
Did Fuji shoot this ad movie with a 5D or a GH2?
how badly i wanted to love this camera then they went ahead and dented the the left top side of the camera even the ss dial is off killter .
ergonomics? my ass….noisy af….. no mf options ….ho hum iq
flat listless jpeg s out of camera ?
so far this cant touch my x 100 for price or looks
1700 DOLLARS BODY ?thats a fail imho
see the black x 100 SE for a clue as to the camera the x pro might have been
im sad
The camera looks classy, there’s no denial on that. Compared to m43 or Sony NEX its quite big, but that was to be expected given their design and approach – they are basically trying to occupy a poor man’s Leica niche, with classic design, plenty of manual controls, EVF, all that. They are not in the miniaturization wars.
I’m in love with the looks of it, so classy. They also got it right from the beginning, coming up with a sensible line up of fast primes, which, again, in terms of philosophy, clearly positions the x-pro 1 in Leica territory. I’m not entirely convinced on the AF speed for what i’ve seen so far. MF seems to be cumbersome as well. That’s a big BUT in my book. Would like to hear opinions on the EVF, opinions seem to be a mixed bag, some people says its “good enough”, other people say its like watching a tv at the end of a tunnel.
This is the kind of camera you can’t buy reading online specs or forum comments. I think you have to handle it, test it, see if it suits your style of working before actually deciding what to do. And even then, you may face a learning curve if you’re accustomed to DSLRs or other mirrorless products.
Its quite possible that Fuji still needs one or two more iterations to really perfect this product. But in any case, i bet this camera will also sell like hot cakes, kudos to fuji for being brave enough to come up with such an interesting product line.
regarding VF – go to a shop which sells X100 and play with it, it will be exactly the same on X-Pro1, the only difference is frame lines in the OVF for various focal lengths, but EVF (the matter of your concern) will be the same