Fujifilm X Series APS C sensor camera

I read somewhere that in comedy, the best way to act drunk is to act sober, but fail. I thought about this a lot when I rented a Fujifilm X-Pro1, which acts like a digital rangefinder, but fails.

One of the most attractive parts of rangefinder photography – in theory, at least – is the ability to create images with a minimum of fuss. Aficionados call this “purity of photographic spirit”; others call it “lack of features”. And while the X-Pro1 clearly draws inspiration from simple, mechanical rangefinders, it’s also a look-at-me! showcase of innovative electronics, a dichotomy that is the source of not only the camera’s considerable charms, but also its numerous frustrations.

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Micro 4/3 vs the APS-C or Full Frame

Last week I made a post in my Facebook page for this website (you can see it or like it here) and I said that I was enjoying the new Fuji X-M1 more than the X-E1 or X-Pro 1 due to its tiny size and cool swivel screen. It is the size of an X20 but has a huge APS-C sensor inside, pretty incredible. At the same time I wondered if “that was enough” from Fuji due to the competition as the X-M1 is $700 for a pretty tiny and basic body that feels almost too light and airy (feels “cheap”..sorry, but my true opinion) and when the large Fuji X lenses are on the body it feels unbalanced. 

Ever since I got in touch with Fujifilm Belgium about testing one of their new cameras last year, I’ve enjoyed a great working relationship with them. Their design philosophy and willingness to interact with their user base have been a fresh wind in this industry. In the mean time I shoot the big bulk of my work with Fuji equipment and that decision has definitely had an impact on my work. Fujifilm seems to like what I’m doing with their gear because they asked me to become one of their X-ambassadors. I feel really honored to be part of this group of amazing photographers. I also like what being an X-photographer entitles and more importantly what it doesn’t entitle. It basically allows me 

Las cámaras de óptica intercambiable de la serie X de Fujifilm se han ganado una merecida fama entre los profesionales; la nueva X-M1 acerca la calidad de imagen y prestaciones de la serie X a todos los públicos.

Fujifilm se convirtió en la sensación de Photokina 2.010 al presentar una cámara compacta de diseño retro y óptica fija. La X-100 rompía con el clásico concepto de las cámaras compactas, convirtiéndose en el mejor producto fotográfico de 2.011 y en una de las cámaras preferidas por los profesionales del reportaje periodístico y de la fotografía social. La extraordinaria calidad de imagen y de los materiales de construcción han aupado a la X100 (y el modelo posterior,X100S) a lo más alto del podio en las preferencias de los profesionales y los aficionados más exigentes.

Beautiful images and disappointing build quality collide in this ersatz X.

A few months ago, we pitted the then brand-new Fujifilm X100s against the OM-D E-M5, Olympus' Micro 4/3s flagship, to see which camera would emerge victorious.

When I first started getting into photography, I shot a Canon Rebel. I eagerly waited for the golden hour at the end of each day, spending my time exploring the Irish countryside shooting little details in nature that were drenched in yellow directional light. I couldn’t get over how pretty and exciting everything seemed to me during that time of the day. I didn’t worry about any of the above and was completely content with my photography. For the last time.

As I continue to take my Fujifilm X20 on more adventures, ...

I’m also impressed by how well it performs as a serious camera, despite what Zach Arias says about the X20. I know that he loves his X100S, but the X100S doesn’t have a zoom lens, and Atlanta doesn’t have any mountains either. Believe me, when you’re shooting in the big outdoors, that 28-112mm f/2.0-f2.8 wide angle to short telephoto zoom really comes in handy. I’ll gladly trade a few pixels if it means I can get the shot I want.

The Perfect Portfolio. I had a lovely e-mail from the Fuji Create team about testing out some of the new software for the Fuji Create Website. Another chance to print using the lovely Fuji books. B...

Way back at the end of June I took a trip to Brooklyn to visit my sister and some friends. I had my X100s on my shoulder the whole trip and made plenty of images, but life got in the way and I neve...

Samyang 10mm f/2.8 lens detailed specifications

Fujifilm has been hard at work the past two years in fleshing out their new X-series mirrorless system. While the current system only consists of eight Fujinon lenses and two Zeiss lenses, Fuji has...

Nathan Elson is a photographer based out of Calgary, AB that photographs fashion, portrait, and commercial photography.

A review of the Fuji X-E1, 18-55mm and 35mm lenses. Could this be the perfect travel photography camera?

This is the last post in this series. We have been looking at images from the 7th month of the Chinese Lunar calendar locally known as Hungry Ghost. As I stated before, the Chinese Taoist believe t...

In this blog post, author and photographer Doug Sahlin of Doug Plus Rox Photography in Venice, Florida discusses his latest photo walkabout with his Fuji X-1oo in Sarasota, Florida.

Experimenting with shallow depth of field (DoF) can be a useful way to improve the image.