The Fuji X-E1 Is The One
Sometimes it is good to read someone who confirms what you already were thinking.
I am talking about the Fuji X-E1 (price & specs). Got an email by Fuji Rumors reader Rey Spadoni. He pointed me to a review he wrote about the X-E1. And he writes:
The newest X-mount body from Fujiflm is a dream come true. It solves just about every problem I encountered on the X-Pro 1 and then, for kicks, goes even further up the tickle-my-fancy meter. This is the camera I had been waiting for. This is The One.
And the auto-focus…?
Much, much improved. That’s a function of some software updates along with a built in motor within the exceptional, and I mean exceptional, kit lens. It’s faster and sharper than any other kit lens I’ve used [...]
Yes, the lens is a so-called “kit lens”, but it is fast and sharp, and you can control aperture on the lens. Ok, let’s see what Rey thinks about the image quality:
The image quality is indistinguishable to me from the X-Pro 1 and that’s a very good thing. It seems to be the latest fad for manufacturers to remove the anti-aliasing filter and Fujifilm’s sensor array seems to prevent moire and other concerning artifacts completely. I saw no such problems.
Jump over to Rey’s review (click here) to see sample pics and get all of his thoughts about the X-E1.
Fuji X-E1 price check: Amazon, Adorama, DigitalRev, J&R, Canon USA, B&H, eBay
Image courtesy: Rey Spadoni
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Vlad
5 months ago |Link to the review?
Adrian
5 months ago |The link – http://www.tomen.de/the-fujifilm-x-e1-is-the-one-rey-spadoni/
Adrian
5 months ago |This appears to be the good link, sorry
http://2guysphoto.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/the-fujifilm-x-e1-is-the-one/
X pro E 1
5 months ago |Interesting review. I still prefer the Xpro1 to the XE-1 (I’ve used both) simply because of the OVF (YMMV). I don’t need/want/use pop up flash on any camera I own and prefer to shoot with glasses (diopter is meaningless to me). I also prefer the feel of the Xpro1 (I have big hands).
That’s my PERSONAL opinion at least.
I don’t feel the XE-1 is better than the Xpro1. Though of course for some it is.
Also the “faster AF” is due to firmware, which has been updated on the Xpro1 also. So is it really “much faster”?
As you said in your comments:
“I’m sure you’re right. I never was able to test the X-Pro with the updated firmware and I’m also certain that some of what I’m experiencing has to do with the 18-55 lens which I never could use on the X-Pro as well.”
Yeh so it seems the 18-55 is pretty awesome. I might have to pick one up for my Xpro1.
tomm
5 months ago |..hmm, i do not understand the hype about the fuji xmor.. some weeks ago i was rather interested, but then a friend told me about the (new) Sigma DP sensor..
i searched for some test, and: here
http://outbackphoto.smugmug.com/DOPFieldTests/Sigma-DP2MFujiXP1SonyNEX7/25409131_K7GKPG#!i=2091107514&k=ZSZ6NmT
your see: apparently it DOES NOT MATTER HOW A BAYER LIKE SENSOR ARRANGES ITS DOTS/PIXELS: a “direct” sensor always outperforms it; thjat the sigma sensor delivers its advantages only up ti 400 iso is no problem for me; for night shooting i use the om d em 5..
if there is any test that shows other results, i would consider the xe 1 again.. (because of its better speed, interchangeable lenses, viewfinder..)
MikeT
5 months ago |Hey Tomm
I was interested in the Sigma as well, but bought the XE-1. found this on the Sigma
( https://www.thecamerastore.com/blog/2012/12/22/sigma-dp-1-2-merrill-field-test-nick-devlin )
If you are only into landscape shots, then the Sigma might be ok, but you may want to think about the practical aspects (battery life, file size etc). I bought the XE-1 for travel/walk around shots and wanted something where I could get decent jpegs so I don’t have to process anything. I agree with the comments on the 18-55 lens; it is amazing and stacks up with my best Nikon and Zeiss lenses that cost 4 times as much (and weigh 15 times as much!). I have a Nikon DS3 and a D800e that I use for work .. compared to that the XE-1 is very slow to focus and sometimes exposures can be way off, the ev dial is easily (accidentally) changed but overall I really like the picture quality and sharpness of the XE-1 so it works for me.
Robert
5 months ago |Stop the posturing. Both cameras are good but each of us bought our choice for our reasons. I have the Fuji X PRO 1 and believe it or not it is because it is a full metal camera without the plastic body parts. To me having a more substantial hand fitting camera and of course the technical efficiencies including image quality made up my choice. With larger lenses the Pro will balance better as well I am sure. Anyway. Just enjoy your choice instead of trying to substantiate your purchase.
joseph
5 months ago |Seriously? Every one of those photos he posted is soft and has poor contrast.
I’m sorry, but I don’t take anything at face value when someone posts such bogus photos along with a glowing “review.”