With the RAW file, you can work with a fantastic dynamic range. The colours and tonal range are fantastically reproduced, especially in JPG format thanks to the unique look of Fuji’s film simulation modes. I really believe it can stand up against DSLR sensors too. After trying the X20, X100s and now the X-Pro 1, I can really say that it is the most interesting sensor I’ve tried so far in the mirrorless market. Then of course, there is the X-Trans sensor. I ended up changing my aperture inadvertently more than once. The only con I found while using these two lenses is that the aperture ring (yes, a true traditional aperture ring) is too smooth. As such, I didn’t really fall in love with the lens. It’s not my favorite focal length for a wide angle: a 28mm equivalent on 35mm format, which is not wide enough for me in most cases. It is sharp at its fastest aperture, very sharp at the middle aperture, with acceptable distortion and good flare resistance. The first is a nice wide angle lens which is surprisingly compact (if you remove the lens hood, it looks almost like a pancake lens). I had the 18mm f/2 and the 35mm f/1.4 with me. I knew that they were good but I was still surprised by how they performed.
#FUJIFILM XPRO 4 PRO#
What I liked about the Fuji X-Pro 1: great lenses and amazing image qualityĪnother strong point in favour of the X Pro 1 is the Fuji X lenses. (Yes, that was my picky sentence of the article!) Also, the X100s’ version is facing upwards, which I find better. Like the X100/X100s, the viewfinder selector is really nice and quick to use, even though I prefer the X100s version, as it is slightly bigger and easier to access with your finger.
In some cases, it is better to switch to the EVF. You can enable the corrected AF frame in the viewfinder that will also give you a corrected frame area, but the longer focal length you use, the less precise it will be especially if you are shooting a close subject. Of course, there is the infamous parallax issue of which you’ll need to be aware. I like using the OVF as it gives me the same brightness that I am used to with DSLRs. The menu is intuitive, and the Q button very helpful.įor me, its strongest point is the hybrid viewfinder, a feature that I am already enjoying on my X100s. Like other Fuji cameras, the buttons are very well placed and the camera is really simple to use. You will need an expert eye to recognize it on the street.
The X Pro 1 design is very minimalistic, discreet, and I would say anonymous. From the first test shots after unboxing the camera, you recognize that this camera exudes quality … and isn’t half bad to look at as well! X-Pro 1 with the 18mm f/2 For me, it is enough to say that the “Pro” term used to name this camera is substantiated by the camera itself: it is solid, feels nice and steady in my hand, and has an all metal build. Of course, there are many differences between the two systems and since I am not a Leica expert, I won’t go in that direction.
#FUJIFILM XPRO 4 PROFESSIONAL#
It is clear to me that Fujifilm wants to offer a professional system in a smaller and cheaper package without compromise in terms of sensor and lens quality. The size, the design, and the “philosophy” behind it clearly reminds me of another camera, the Leica M series. An inspiring way to begin my photographic day. Genova is a very interesting city to photograph: the old part of town consists of very small and narrow streets that create contrasted scenes where shadows are sliced in half. Luckily for us, the day was wonderful and I was able test the camera along many of the small streets of the old city, as well as along the Costa Ligure. Heather and I went to Genova in the Liguria region, chasing the sun, as the weather is very unpredictable these days in northern Italy. I had the chance to play around with it two weekends ago. The Fuji X-Pro 1 is one of the cameras that has deeply captured my interest since its release, and now that I’ve had the chance to test it, I’m trying to figure out if it is a system that I could embrace for my personal projects or work. Since a few days isn’t enough time to write a review with a capital “R”, I thought it would be more interesting to share my initial thoughts about the camera and the X system in general. Update: now you can check out the complete review about the X-Pro 1!
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