[UDPATE 1:] The Scenic Route | A review of the Fujifilm X-T1 at laroquephoto here: “Blown. Away. Guys, this EVF is something to behold. And looking through it is one of those crap, I can’t go back moments. […] As reluctant as I initially was when I first saw the prototype, this camera has won me over. It’s the highest performing and most customizable X body to date, all of the enhancements adding up to an extremely enjoyable and capable image making machine.”
1) X-T1 first look at wilzworkz here: “I won’t say much about weather sealing because I do shoot using cameras that has no sealing at all in all types of weather including rain and sand/dust in the desert. [EVF] Do believe a bit of the marketing hype – the EVF reacts fast and shooting this camera continuously don’t have that black out effect that most mirrorless cameras are suffering. For the X-T1, I can actually keep track the subject pretty comfortably and I didn’t get disorientated. […] So the X-T1 has the same sensor [X-E2] and along with it, the same speed in focusing. What’s the main thing I would get it over the E2 would be the huge EVF and with it, a fast refresh rate while doing continuous shots such as for sports or nature shooting is certainly a boon. Coupled this with the Ultra High Speed UHS-II SD cards and this camera do perform really snappily. […].”
2) After ephotozine and photographyblog, now also pocket-lint here assigned 5 out ot 5 stars to the X-T1. I’ll skip the part with the “X-cellent image quality” and emphasize what they think about the AF-speed and the EVF:
Has it really the fastest AF-speed in its class? Pocket-lint says:
“If you’ve used one of the earlier X-series models and thought they were too slow then we’ve got some very good news: the X-T1 is a lot faster […] but we would still put the Micro Four Thirds Panasonic and Olympus systems a step ahead throughout the variety of conditions and lens’ focal ranges available.”
And the EVF:
“the viewfinder is huge. The 0.77x equivalent magnification means its physical size is bigger than anything else out there. […] However, when the light dips there’s certainly some ghosting that’s visible, like a “stutter” of the image because the framerate adjusts to compensate. The claim of 0.005-second lag relates to how quickly what you see is relayed in the viewfinder – which is great – but this can’t counter for some ghosting.”
At the end they conclude that:
“[…] the X-T1 is a shining example of how a retro style camera should be done. Just take a second to look at it and it’s hard not to fall in love. Those physical mode dials are well made, as is the all-metal and weather-sealed body; it’s a melting pot of design that gives the Fujifilm a distinct edge that other manufacturers have since started to try and cash in on.”
Rico (read his X-T1 first look and see his samples here), who’s shooting with the X-T1 for several weeks now, said: “I can’t find a single image or series in this review that would demonstrate the speed, slowness or accuracy of the tracking AF. Where are the test samples? Plus, I can’t confirm a blurry EVF in low light. You will only get blur when you set the shutter speed to 1/15s or slower, which is perfectly normal and is true for all light conditions.” He also updated his X-E2 Flickr set with AF-tracking samples using predictive AF (also the X-E2 uses predictive AF tracking). Check it out here.
3) Also kenreston had the opportunity to spent just 10 minutes with the X-T1. Here are his impressions.
4) Thomas Reiss: “The photographer Eric Bouvet is using his X-T1 in Kiev at the moment, please visit his Facebook page. Nice to see him handling a Linhof Technika alongside his Fuji Xpro1 and X-T1 🙂 I think it would be interesting to see this pictures here (facebook).“
[UPDATE 2] Carlos Muralhas: “Hi. I have been using Fuji X-E1 since its launch and loved it so much I sold all my Canon gear to buy mores lenses and, recently, the X-E2. I had the oportunity to hold the X-T1 in my hands for about 1 minute and got so excited about its feel in the hands, looks and the little usability I could perceive that I had to write about it. This article, that started as a set of my opinions about the X-T1 has grown to be a description of mirrorless advantages and disavantadges specially focused on the context of Fuji X series that took Fujifilm until the X-T1. Hope you like it, although it’s rather big. Best Regards” Read the translated version of his article here.
X-T1 pre-orders
X-T1 body only ($1,299): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 with 18-55 ($1,699): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline / EU: wexDE / wexUK / PCHstore /
X-T1 Vertical Battery Grip ($ 249,99): USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / EU: wexDE / wexUK /
X-T1 Hand Grip ($129.95): USA: AmazonUS / Bhphoto / EU: wexUk / wexDE
Lens deals
XF 14mm: $200 off (price $700) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 18mm: $200 off (price $400) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 23mm: $150 off (price $750) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 27mm: $250 off (price $200) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 35mm: $150 off (price $450) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 60mm: $250 off (price $400) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
XF 55-200: $200 off (price $500) at BHphoto / Adorama / AmazonUS / Pictureline
X-cameras
HOT: The black X-E1 + 18-55 costs now ONLY $719 at BHphoto (shows when added in cart), AmazonUS and BestBuy (the lens alone would cost you $695)!
X-E2: save $100 on the kit ($1,299) and also on the body ($899) at AmazonUS.
X-E1: get the black kit for $719 AmazonUS and BestBuy or for $799 at BHphoto (4% reward) at and Adorama (6% reward). The body comes for just $549 at AmazonUS and BHphoto or for $599 at Adorama
X-M1: Save $200 (price $599) on the kit and $200 on the body (price $499) at AmazonUS, BHphoto (+4%reward) and Adorama.
X-A1: get it for $499 with kit lens (save $100) at AmazonUS, BHphoto and Adorama.
X-PRO1: get the body for $999!! (save $200) at AmazonUS, Adorama (+4%reward) and BHphoto (+4%reward).
23 Responses
Pulled the trigger with you link today. Thanks for you hard work.
Fujifilm NZ just tweeted on Facebook :”Well hello there! The X-T1 will be landing in New Zealand next week and we can. not. wait.” I checked on photowarehouse.co.nz ,the kit one (with 18-55 mm lens) will be NZ$2,495 and body only will be NZ$1,929.
Dam photowarehouse! Their price a few days ago was $2350 for the kit…
I saw it too. I checked on camera-camera.com before when they realised they were the cheapest.
Sadly, no reviewer is praising it’s video capabilities. When will Fuji try to actually give its users AT LEAST a decent video spec in an otherwise stellar camera?
Just makes me even more excited. Will be a nice addition as a secondary with my D800!
This is interesting read on Development stories of X-T1 from Fuji: http://fujifilm-x.com/development_story/en/list.html#filter=.developer.x-t1
Hi
Can any body tried the af if there is any refocus between one shot to the next one?
On the XE I feel that between one photo and the next one camera make again FOCUS
is this in 3-shot burst? i believe it’s supposed to.
I’m still hesitating… Sold the X-E1 for bad AF and it seems the X-T1 is not better than X-E2 for AF (so so in low light…not like OLy E-M1)…
i never really had much issues AF with my x-e1 even in low light. many times, it would hunt for a second or two, but has definitely improved after all the firmware updates. my x-e2 does feel faster AF even in low light, and didn’t hunt much like my x-e1 did. i’m still waiting on the x-t1 to get here.
Me too.
I like the look of the OMD M1, and they have a nice 14-150mm zoom, which is all I need. But I use MF glass and the OMD makes even less sense than the XT1. In that regard the A7 is also technically and price OK, but like the XT1, a little bit ugly.
Fuji has a similar zoom in the works, but it looks pretty big … even though the body is smaller there really is not much smaller about the new lenses, so in that way 4/3 is still looking more interesting.
I got a feeling that the XT1 is going to be really great for adapted lenses. But I plan on hesitating for a few more months and see what Leica invents or duplicates 😉
The E-M1 in low light is just as bad as every other mirrorless camera regarding AF. it also has the very worst image quality to price ratio of any normal camera .£1200 { body only} for high ISO shooters it is truly woeful even 6yr old APS models do better..You can get better image quality than the £1200 E-M1 from the £200 Sony A3000 { with kit lens !}
http://www.dxomark.com/Cameras/Compare/Side-by-side/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1-versus-Sony-A3000___909_906
Yeah, for high ISO shooters an A7 makes more sense, or a Fuji. But for the rest of us this is not a factor.
I got this link from someone posted on DPreview
The Scenic Route | A review of the Fujifilm X-T1
http://www.laroquephoto.com/blog/2014/2/10/the-scenic-route-a-review-of-the-fujifilm-x-t1
Have you had any problems with AF on the 55-200 with X E2, anyone??
See below … They test AF tracking with the 55-200
http://danbaileyphoto.com/blog/the-fuji-x-t1-af-tracking-performance-how-good-is-it/
Thanks, I was having problems with AF on E2, incidentally touched the Macro button Duhhh!
I pre ordered on the 27th of january…(1st day you could pre order?) Got a back ordered email today from BH. Not surprised. Maybe I will have better luck with Amazon, is this thing shipping for anyone? Looking forward to it…
You want to see a great marketing video, wow.
I went to Fujirumors link for a X-T1 review, but also clicked on the video on the page.
A review of the Fujifilm X-T1 at laroquephoto here:
Go to this screen, look at the video close to the top, to the right, just wow, NSFW
http://www.laroquephoto.com/blog/2014/2/10/the-scenic-route-a-review-of-the-fujifilm-x-t1
The video has the new born on the screen
Hey guys see here a AF test X-T1
The Fuji X-T1 AF Tracking Performance. How Good is it?
http://danbaileyphoto.com/blog/the-fuji-x-t1-af-tracking-performance-how-good-is-it/
Thanks for posting this. The auto focus tracking looks pretty impressive!