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Fujifilm X100T Flagship Compact To Ship in November
9 September 2014
Fujifilm has announced its new flagship premium compact, thefor optical excellence X100T, will ship in November with hybrid viewfinder with an electronic rangefinder for reduced display lag times, automatic brightness controls and a Natural Live View shooting display.
The X100T matches a 16.3-Mp APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor and EXR Processor II with a Fujinon 23mm f2 fixed lenswithan equivalent 35mm crop factor. The camera also includs Fujifilm's new Classic Chrome film simulation, delivering muted tones and deep color reproduction.
VIEWFINDER
The hybrid viewfinder with electronic rangefinder lets you focus as if you were using a mechanical rangefinder. In optical viewfinder mode, pushing the OVF/EVF lever to the left will switch the viewfinder to electronic rangefinder mode. Focus Peak Highlight and Digital Split Image can be selected and the magnification of the focused area can be changed.
Compared to the X100S, frame coverage has been increased from 90 percent to 92 percent and the field of view can now be accurately checked closer to the actual subject.
The X100T also uses real-time parallax correction for more accurate image composition.
BODY UPGRADED
The X100T features die-cast magnesium on the top and bottom of the body. The aperture ring, shutter speed dial and exposure compensation dial now have a groove shaped pattern for an improved feel and grip. The X100T also features a high-definition 1.04-MB-dot 3.0-inch LCD.
Aperture can be set in 1/3 steps using the aperture ring, while the exposure compensation dial has been extended to three stops. The command lever has been changed to a dial. The X100T also now sports seven customizable function buttons.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the X100T include:
- A 16.3-Mp APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
- EXR Processor II
- Fujinon 23mm f2 fixed focal length lens
- Hybrid optical and electronic viewfinder
- Parallax-correct electronic rangefinder
- 3.0" 1.04m-dot LCD monitor
- Full HD 1080p video recording at 60 fps
- Intelligent hybrid AF system
- Continuous shooting to 6 fps
- Electronic shutter & built-in ND filter
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
Fujifilm said the X100T will be available in mid-November for $1,299.95.
B&H is accepting pre-orders for either the silver or black models now at that price. Adorama is also accepting preorders at that price for the silver or black models.
Fujifilm Announces Flagship X100T Premium Compact With Improved Hybrid Viewfinder, Enhanced Controls And Ultra Fast Shutter Speed
X100T Features Electronic Rangefinder, improved ergonomics and new Classic Chrome Film Simulation for intensely colored photos
VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Fujifilm North America Corp. has announced the new Fujifilm X100T, a premium compact, fixed lens camera designed for photographers looking for the ultimate in image quality, performance and functionality. The X100T comes newly equipped with an advanced Hybrid Viewfinder with an Electronic Rangefinder that now gives users reduced display lag times, automatic brightness controls and a Natural Live View shooting display.
The new Fujifilm X100T blends award-winning image quality with a renowned design that gives enthusiast and professional photographers the most important controls and functions at their fingertips. The X100T combines the resolution and power of the APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor and EXR Processor II with a bright Fujinon 23mm f2 fixed lens for optical excellence.
And to give photographers a new type of film simulation to work with, the X100T ships with Fujifilm's new Classic Chrome film simulation that delivers muted tones and deep color reproduction for beautifully dramatic images.
Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder with Electronic Rangefinder
The Fujifilm X100T uses an improved Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder with Electronic Rangefinder that allows focusing as if using a mechanical rangefinder. While in optical viewfinder mode, pushing the OVF/EVF switching lever to the left will switch the viewfinder to electronic rangefinder mode. Additionally, Focus Peak Highlight and Digital Split Image can be selected and the magnification of the focused area can be changed. Compared to the X100S, the frame coverage in the X100T has been increased from 90 percent to 92 percent and the field of view can now be accurately checked closer to the actual subject. The X100T also uses Real-time parallax correction for more accurate image composition. Reframing after bringing the image into focus is no longer necessary, allowing for a seamless shooting experience.
Photographers also now have access to Shooting Effect Reflection settings within the Hybrid Viewfinder to recreate selected camera effects, including Film Simulations. When turned off, users can see the natural view. The image within the finder is displayed at the maximum frame when shooting under dim light and dark areas such as night scenes, enabling shooting while looking at a smooth image, all while greatly reducing display lag time.
Range of controls expanded, upgraded body
The Fujifilm X100T now allows photographers to set the aperture to 1/3 steps using the aperture ring, while the exposure compensation dial has been extended to 3 stops. Also, the command lever has been changed to a command dial and through the adoption of a 4-way controller to improve operability. The X100T is also now equipped with 7 customizable Fn buttons for a truly personal shooting experience.
The Fujifilm X100T has an upgraded body that is die-cast magnesium on the top surface and bottom of the body for a highly durable and functional design. The X100T's aperture ring, shutter speed dial and exposure compensation dial now have a groove shaped pattern for an improved feel and grip. The X100T also features a high-definition 1.04-MB-dot 3" LCD has for extraordinary visibility.
New Classic Chrome film simulation
Fujifilm's unprecedented image quality has been cultivated through the development of photographic films over the past 80 years and helps to reproduce warm skin tones, bright blue skies and rich green trees, just as photographers remember the scene. The X100T ships with the new Classic Chrome film simulation mode, which delivers muted tones and deep color reproduction.
Key features
The Fujifilm X100T's key features include:
- 16.3MP APS-C size X-Trans CMOS II sensor
- EXR Processor II
- Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder (OVF/EVF) equipped with an Electronic Rangefinder
- Intelligent Hybrid AF in 0.08 seconds
- Fast start-up time of 0.5 seconds
- Shutter time lag of 0.01 seconds
- Shooting interval of 0.5 seconds
- Fujinon 23mm (35mm equivalent) f2 lens with 8 glass elements in 6 groups and Fujinon's proprietary HT-EBC coating
- ND filter equivalent to 3.0 stops of aperture
- High speed continuous shooting of 6fps (25 frames continuously in JPEG at full resolution)
- Completely electronic shutter up to 1/32000 seconds
- High-definition 1.04-MB-dot 3.0" LCD
- New Classic Chrome and other film simulation modes
- Macro mode to 3.9" (10cm)
- Focus Peaking function and Digital Split Image display
- Full HD video 1080p at 60fps; bit rate of 36Mbps for clear capture of delicate movements; frame rates of 50fps, 30fps, 25fps and 24fps, supporting worldwide motion picture formats
- Manual focus available during video recording
- Free Fujifilm Camera Remote application and Wireless Communication function allows users to remotely shoot images from smartphones and tablets via WiFi
- Photos can be sent to the INSTAX Share Printer using the free INSTAX Share App (iOS and Android) SHARE Smartphone Printer
- Output for Stereo Microphone
- Interval timer shooting (1 second to 24 hours up to 999 frames)
Accessories
Fujifilm X100T accessories include:
- New Hand Grip MHG-X100 for increased grip; possible to swap the battery and media while the grip is attached to the camera; tripod screw hole can be placed in the optical axis center and the base parts are equipped with a 38mm width dovetail protrusion plate
- Wide Conversion Lens WCL-X100 dedicated wide conversion lens for expanding the field of view by multiplying the fixed focal length by approximately 0.8x, converting it to 28mm (35mm format equivalent)
- Tele-Conversion Lens TCL-X100a dedicated tele-conversion lens for narrowing the field of view by multiplying the fixed focal length by approximately 1.4x, converting it to 50mm (35mm format equivalent)
- Leather Case LC-X100S that allows users to swap the battery and media when the case is attached to the camera
- External Stereo Microphone MIC-ST1 to record a realistic voice along with high-quality, smooth, Full HD videos
Availability
The Fujifilm X100T will be available in Silver and all Black in mid-November for $1299.95.