FUJIFILM X-Pro 1: Digital Mirror-less Interchangeable Lens Camera

Bangalore: FUJIFILM unveiled FUJIFILM X-Pro 1, the first digital mirror-less interchangeable lens camera.FUJIFILM India Pvt. Ltd has also launched three newly designed fixed ‘X mount’ lens.

These fast, prime lenses, equivalent to a 27, 53, and 90 lens in a full sensor D-SLR camera, available as an addition feature along with X-Pro 1. These interchangeable lenses are having 18 millimetre f2, 35 millimetre f1.4 and 60 millimetre f2.4. The X-mount featured on the X-Pro 1 has a thin profile and quick shutter time lag.

The X-Pro 1 body includes a 16 megapixel APS-CMOS image sensor with FUJIFILM’s EXR processing technology. While X-Pro sensor gives a clearer image with the 6x6 color array as compared to standard 2x2 array. It allows the users to instantly switch between an electronic and optical viewfinder thanks to X-Pro 1’s Hybrid multi-viewfinder.   

X-Pro 1 is for those who want all the advantages of a small, rangefinder-like camera in a reasonable price. It will be a best option for a high-end second camera for professional photographers and serious amateurs.

According to Mr. Kenichi Tanka, Managing Director, FUJIFILM India, “The huge response we received from users of X-100 leads us to develop X-Pro 1 with some added features. With X-Pro 1 we are entering into the digital mirror-less camera market which has shown a rapid growth due to their portability in term of size and weight. Similarly XF Lenses designed especially for the X-Pro1, promises enhanced resolution and light volume in image edge areas as well as reduced chromatic aberration for exceptional image quality. It will definitely be a hit in the digital camera market like its predecessor X-100 and repeat the success.”