Fujifilm uploaded today its first full size samples at the global website here. You can also read fstoplounge’s experience with the X-A1 here: Among the others the reviewer says: “For a consumer priced camera the results were spectacular. I’ve used quite a number of cameras from different brands and I have to say I’ve never experienced such a sophisticated consumer level camera. The X-A1 was great to travel with due to the small size and I really do think this would be a fantastic camera for beginner, enthusiast and even professional photographer, like myself. You really do need to see the image quality for yourself, it’s that good.”
For a first look at the X-A1 you can check this X-pert corner special here.
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x-a1 + 60mm samples look amazing!
Yes, those X-A1 + 60mm samples look really good.
So Fujfilm … how do you now justify an extra $200 for the X-M1? The Bayer CFA in the X-A1 seems to do as well (if not better) than your X-Trans sensor in the X-M1.
Why get an X-M1 when the X-A1 costs less and has the same features?
Love to hear what the marketing geniuses at Fujifilm have to say about that.
Before you go overboard we need to see the same shots with the X-A1 vs the X-M1. Contain your unjustified criticism of the X-Trans sensor until we see comparisons. And, of course, you don’t own any X Fuji camera, so who cares what you think.
I actually own two X-Pro1’s and an X100S plus all of the XF lenses.
I would suggest you think before you speak, Einstein.
I am entitled to my opinion – Fujifilm marketing has screwed up with the X-A1 and X-M1. They would have been better off to forget the X-M1 and just go after the consumer market with the X-A1.
I can just see all of the P&S folks saying to themselves, “Hmmm… should I spend $200 to upgrade my Bayer CFA to the the APC-S CMOS X-Trans sensor with no AA filter?”.
I don’t think so.
If anything, the A1 should demonstrate whether or not there is any real advantage to the XTrans at all. I have an XE-1 so I’m curious to find out if I should have held out, or gone elsewhere. Agreed I would also like to know why would anyone choose an XM-1 now.
It will be even more interesting if/when someone removes the AA filter from the A1 and _then_ does a comparison.
First off, if you actually compare the going price at retailers for the XM-1 as opposed to fixating on the MSRP you’d see that the XM-1 is selling for $130 – $150 over the xa-1.
Next, you should spend the time reading Rico’s reviews of these cameras — all some of you can seem to fixate on is the difference in sensors, as if that’s all there is to a camera. There are more shooting options with the xm1 in some cases, so try to expand your mind beyond just sensors.
But speaking of sensors, if you read these forums you should also know there are plenty of advocates for the x-trans sensor who are happy to pay extra for it versus the bayer model. You may not find enough distinction between the xm1 and xa1 to warrant the higher cost, but that doesn’t mean others shouldn’t.
I have a question, does the XF lenses that has aperture ring work with this camera? I’m thinking of getting one but body only and probably get the XF 35mm f1.4 to go with it.
Simple answer … Yes.
For details read a review of the X-M1 which works in the same manner.
X-A1 image samples by Leigh Diprose
http://fstoplounge.com/2013/09/fuji-xa1-sample-images/
Nice samples,, the 60mm shot of the little girl shows lots of jaggies in her hair. Cheers jon
Looking at them again it may be my device which is causing artifacts, when zoomed in the artifacts go. Cheers jon
Waiting to see what the xe 1 s upgrades are but by all accounts not a huge improvement so for me a cheaper camera with on par photos with the enthusiast and pro end fuji cameras means no more investment in this system from me !
If the pro camera (XProX) offered Pro Ergonomics, Pro Operations, and Pro Features then I would be interested. I don’t really care if they all have the same IQ … all cameras in this price range are good wrt IQ.
Fuji fans need to get beyond IQ and start asking if their cameras make any sense to use. Perhaps then they find why DSLR still sells so well.
But as it is right now, the XPro1 is a frustrating thing to use … I use it in manual mode but still, from time to time, take a photo with the lens cap on and get a nice reminder to buy something else.
Frustrating ? Well, it’s not for everyone, but a camera that is made ‘for everyone’ often doesn’t really excel at anything particular. Fuji clearly went in one specific direction that you can only love or hate. If it turns out the be the latter (after you’ve bought one), well it happens, but i’m sure there’s people looking for one on ebay. 😉
I bought the xpro as it was fun to use, its not quick its a bit finicky sometimes but I just love its eccentricities. Ive had dslrs in the past and they are very dependable, safe and predictable, its the equivalent of a volvo estate, the xpro for me is more like an escort rs2000, rear wheel drive a bitch to corner and will chew up and spit out all but the devoted owner who is willing to live with its foibles. 🙂
Really? Does the camera suck? Or is it the complainers that suck? I believe it is the latter, as I have been using the X-Pro 1 since the spring, and I have had no problems with it.
And, the image quality is pretty damn good from what I have seen.
I want the body only… and wish me a 56 / 1.4 or 1.8 instead of 1.2 ^^