Fujifilm X-T1 Summary
Fuji X-T1 Assessment
The Fuji X-T1 pairs a 16 megapixels X-Trans CMOS II sensor with a revised EXR II processor. This capable combination delivers class-leading image-quality when it comes to noise, retention of details and also dynamic-range.
The new sensor features a hybrid Phase-Detect and Contrast-Detect autofocus mechanism. This lets the X-T1 focus very quickly in good light when Phase-Detect can do all the work but slows down considerably when Contrast-Detect is used to move the lens back-and-forth until focus is found. This is not ideal for moving subjects. However, the X-T1 offers the most MF-assist modes of any camera, including a unique mode which shows a magnified portion of the image next to the full-image.
The two headline changes over previous mirrorless Fujis are a huge 2.4 megapixels EVF with 100% coverage and 0.77X magnification, plus a sturdy weather-sealed and freezeproof body. The former offers a truly spectacular view rivaling OVFs while the latter remains to be realized until weather-sealed X-mount lenses become available.
The Fuji X-T1 offers an incredible amount of external controls, including dual control-dials, plus dials for ISO, EC and Shutter-Speed. Combined with a lens aperture-ring found on most X-mount lenses, this gives the X-T1 direct controls over every important photographic setting. Many of these controls are however frustrating while using gloves since they barely protrude from the camera.
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PROS | CONS |
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Extremely low image noise up to ISO 6400 | Buttons too flush with body and unusable with gloves. |
Excellent retention of details and sharpness | Autofocus gets slow in low-light |
Superb dynamic-range | Slow continuous AF |
Very reliable metering | Not Exposure-Priority |
Natural image colors | Video recording delay |
Good automatic white-balance | Overly sensitive Eye-Start sensor |
Spectacular EVF | Soft dial detents |
Truly helpful MF-assist modes | Sometimes very slow to power off |
Plenty of direct controls | Soft aperture detentsWith all current XF-mount lenses |
Excellent build quality | |
Excellent + Excellent + |
With its professional features and top-notch image-quality, the Fuji X-T1 is very promising. Those who are careful enough with its controls and do not shoot in the cold should find this an extremely rewarding mirrorless camera. With a growing lineup of lenses, including a disproportionately high number of quality lenses, the Fuji X-T1 can create superb images for a variety of subjects.
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Fujifilm X-T1 Related Information
Sister Models |
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Fujifilm X-E2 Fujifilm X-E2 - Not Weather-Sealed or freezeproof, Single Control-Dial, 7 FPS |
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 - Not Weather-Sealed or freezeproof, Single Control-Dial, Contrast-Detect AF only, Hybrid OVF/EVF, 1.2MP LCD, 6 FPS, No WiFi |
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Fujifilm X-T1 Highlights
Sensor-Size: 24 x 16mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
16 Megapixels Mirrorless | ISO 100-51200 |
Fujifilm X Mount 1.5X FLM | Shutter 1/4000-30s |
0.50" Built-in EVF 2.4 Megapixels (0.77X) | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
Automatic Eye-Start sensor | Custom white-balance with 2 axis fine-tuning |
1 Axis Digital Level | Spot-Metering |
Weatherproof down to -10C | Hot-Shoe |
Built-in Dust Reduction | Stereo audio input |
8 FPS Drive, 47 Images | Lithium-Ion Battery |
1920x1080 @ 60 FPS Video Recording | Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
3" LCD 1 Megapixels |
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