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Sure the XF1’s nice to look at, but the real star of Fujifilm’s 2012 Photokina lineup has to be the X-E1. The X-Pro1’s little sibling offers up most of the functionality of its bigger, pricier brother — save for its inclusion just an electronic viewfinder — into a body that’s roughly a third smaller. That said, this is hardly a compact mirrorless — the X-E1’s still got a bit of girth and weight to it, compared to some of the smaller entries in the field. Still, it feels nice in the hand and isn’t likely to weigh down your shooting — particularly for those accustom to using a larger DSLR. It’s also worth pointing out, right off the bat, that the retro-styled interchangeable lens camera is significantly cheaper, running you $700 less than the X-Pro-1.

Flip the camera over and you get a 2.8-inch 460k-dot LCD. Just above the display is a devoted button that will pop up the retractable flash directly above. The X-E1 will be hitting stores in April, carrying a $1,000 price tag. Buy a kit with a lens and you’ll still come in $300 under the X-Pro1’s $1,700 price tag, making for a full-featured and great looking little mirrorless for a lot less money.

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Fujifilm has been mining inspiration from retro cameras lately, and their newest point and shoot is positively dripping with mid-century style. The XF1 is a tiny point-and-shoot with a 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor that clocks in at 12 megapixels. Possibly the most exciting aspect of this camera is its new 25-100mm f/1.8 – f/4.9 lens that should handle excellently in low light. At its widest angle, the camera should feel like it’s using a pancake lens.

Fujifilm packed a whole lot of other great specs in the tiny package, including a 3 inch LCD, 1080p video recording, and ISO going up to 12800. And in keeping with the retro feel, the camera has a full manual settings, including dials on the back and top. The XF1 comes covered in your choice of three leathers, and should be available for $500 next month.

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Fujifilm has been making some really handsome, retro-styled shooters lately, and the latest is the XF1. It’s a compact camera that’s 4.2 inches wide, 2.4 inches across and a scant 1.2 inches deep, and comes covered in either black, red or tan faux leather. There’s a 2/3 inch 12-megapixel sensor inside with a retractable, manual zoom, 25-100mm f/1.8 – f/4.9 lens that’s optically stabilized. You turn the thing on by twisting and pulling out the lens (like its elder brother, the X10), and you can shoot 1080p 30fps video using the 3-inch 460,000 dot LCD on the back. The XF1’s ISO range is 100 – 12,800 and it’s got a pop-up flash for shooting in poorly lit locales. Additionally, the camera has a jog dial with a full manual setting, six buttons dedicated to primary functions and a separate, programmable key to tailor the UX to your liking. The XF1 goes on sale for $500 next month, though should you be unable to wait that long, head on over to Cologne, Germany and you can see one in person at Photokina later this week.

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It was only a matter of time I guess,to hear that Fujifilm has gracefully pulled themselves out of the motion picture film production race from next spring onwards, with the main scourge of this business being their reason; being unable to maintain profitability. This is largely attributed to the rapid digitalization of the cinema industry, according to Kyodo News. It must be said that Fujifilm has had a long and distinguished history in the creation of film for movie cameras and for screening in theaters, clocking up nearly 80 years of experience in the field since it was establishment all the way back in 1934 (that is before World War 2 even started to get a better idea on how far back that was). These days, the entertainment industry tends to use digital cameras to shoot movies due to the subsequently easier editing and distribution processes.

This would mean the end of a Japanese institution, as Fujifilm is currently Japan’ only manufacturer of motion picture film. However, Fujifilm will still remain to stand steadfast behind the work of manufacturing special film that was specially designed to preserve motion pictures for a long period. Do you need a tissue to bid goodbye to the passing of an era? [Press Release]

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Fujifilm has announced the X-E1, the latest addition to its X-Series of cameras. X-E1 arrives with an interchangeable lens system and packs a 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor. While it certainly has superior hardware compared to earlier releases in the X-Series, it has a body that is smaller, too. Compared to the X-Pro1, it is 30% more compact.

The company announced in a press release that the device will be available in two colors, two-tone black and silver, and solid black. The lens that will accompany the camera is XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-4 lens. If you have your eyes set on this one, wait till November which is when the camera will hit the shelves. (more…)

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