Preorder:
X-M1 body : AmazonUS (black – silver) / BHphoto (black – silver – brown) / Adorama (black – silver – brown) / WexUK
X-M1 with kit lens 16-50mm: AmazonUS (black – silver) / BHphoto (black – silver – brown) / Adorama (black – silver – brown) / WexUK
Fujinon XF 27mm: AmazonUS / BHphoto (black – silver) / Adorama (black – silver) / WexUK
IMAGE SAMPLES: X-M1 with 16-50mm and XF 27mm (Fuji Japan)
FIRMWARE: On 25th June and on 23rd July Fuji will upgrades the firmware. They will provide improved AF performance for all Fujinon XF lenses and add focus peaking. Check Fuji’s support site here. Read more at ephotozine!
FIRST LOOKS:
X-M1: dpreview, imaging resource, FUJIFILM press release, FUJI USA official X-M1 website
XF27mm:FUJIFILM press release
Firmware press release:
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) today announces the release of two new firmware updates for the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 and X-E1 compact system cameras, one on 25thJune and a further one on 23rd July.
25th June firmware update:
FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Ver.2.05, FUJIFILM X-E1 Ver.1.06
1. Additional functionality to improve “one-handed” camera operation
A ‘Focus Frame Selection’ option has been added to the ‘Fn’ (function) button.
This offers easier/quicker operation when setting the Focus Frame Selection using only your right hand.
A second ‘Fn’ button can be allocated.
This enables you to allocate a function to the selector “down” button. The default setting is ‘Focus Frame Selection’ but this can be changed to whatever suits your shooting style.
2. Enable aperture control for lenses without aperture rings (XF27mmF2.8 / XC16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS)
If you are using either of these lenses which do not feature aperture ring, this firmware update allows you to adjust the aperture setting by using the command dial.
23rd July firmware update:
FUJIFILM X-Pro1 Ver.3.00, FUJIFILM X-E1 Ver.2.00
1. Improvement of AF speed. Improves AF speed on all existing XF lenses, thanks to the updated algorithm throughout the full range of focal length. Lenses covered:
XF14mm F2.8 R
XF18mmF2 R
XF35mmF1.4 R
XF60mmF2.4 R Macro
XF18-55mmF2.8-4 R LM OIS
NOTES:
The AF Speed on the XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R MS OIS lens has been already optimised.
For all lenses other than the XF55-200mmF3.5-4.8 R MS OIS, the firmware for each lens must be also updated.
2. ‘Focus Peak Highlight’ function for manual focusing
A ‘Focus Peak Highlight’ function, which features on the X100S and X20 cameras, can be added via this firmware update. It assists accurate and sensitive manual focusing by enhancing the outline of your subject in high contrast.
3. Improvement in ‘Checking Focus’ operation: how to change magnification ratio in manual focusing
The process to check focus by selecting manual focus magnification has improved. Just press and rotate the dial right or left and the camera will alternate magnification between 3x and then 10x , whichever way you continue to turn it.
To download the new firmware files & instructions on upgrading your cameras:
Please visit Fujifilm’s global website: http://www.fujifilm.com/support/digital_cameras/software/
12 Responses
I like the X-M1 27mm combination. Quite a lot…
£600 in uk. Wow rip off britain strikes again
Wonder why they could not make the size of grip bigger? Again, looks over handling 🙁 This looks really uncomfortable to hold, especially with anything bigger than a pancake
Chinese-made lenses, Thai-made body. No big surprise at these price points.
Seems like it got X-trans. Wasnt there a rumour about an even lower end non-X-trans model?
The price is kind of high for entry level. I just spotted the hate it or love it Pentax K0-1 on woot w/18-55mm and the 50-200m for $400.
I don’t think the price point is excessively high, of course I wish it was cheaper, but compared to other cameras in its range it is prices quite appropriately. As an example it is cheaper than the Sony Nex 6, which is also a great camera, and both have their unique advantages, but in terms of sensor quality, IQ, and colour reproduction the XTrans sensors have proven to be better than Sony’s APC-C sensors (and that is not a small statement, considering the sony sensory is VERY good)
Also Chinese lens, Thai body … I am not sure I take much issue with this as this is the standard for all cameras and lenses in this price range, if you start spending upward of a 1000 USD on lenses you can expect Japanese or European manufacturing.
I would say that camera is more comparable to the NEX 5r (based on feature set and lack of an EVF), Canon eos m, Pentax k01, and the Samsung nx200. If the that is the case then Fuji choose to bring out an expensive entry camera in an already saturated market. The x-m1 is a great camera (based on specs) but if a had an evf it would stand out. That would however eat into the already waining sales of the xe-1 and possibly the the ex-2.
Agreed, NEX 5R and Samsung NX300 are cheaper and better specified. Fuji has a premium price market so price will probably be acceptable. For example, a NX300 and 18-55mm is about $650 (MSRP $750), a NEX 5R about $600 (MSRP $750), and this is $800.
Also, the Fuji 27mm f/2.8 is $450, really? The Samsung 30mm f/2 is $300 and a stop larger aperture, or the Sigma 30mm f/2.8 on Sony is only $150.
So considering other cameras in the range it is priced very high, but Fuji name will probably tolerate it.
Eric
So very nearly there… but where is the viewfinder???
This is what helps make Fuji X so unique, lost opportunity here.
What X-M1 and other CSC need still is a pancake zoom. The 16-50 zoom is so big compared to the body – looks totally unbalanced.
You can get a nex-3n, sell the pancake.
And have a much cheaper body .