“System” cameras with the protection class of professional DSLRs, and even higher in rare cases, have appeared in the lines of almost all key manufacturers. Fujifilm’s X-T1 is the follow-up to what is undoubtedly one of the world’s most stylish camera series.
Fujifilm X-T1 digital compact camera with interchangeable optics
16.3 Megapixel 18-55mm F2.8-4 R 3″ $2060
Buyers, especially amateurs who lack experience but have a clear desire to break the vicious circle of endless updating their equipment fleet by getting a powerful and functional camera stuffed with all the latest features and technology should know that the “system” camera is important not only for the body camera body but also for the system itself. In a protected apparatus everything must be protected, and first of all the lens. That’s where it gets tricky. Promised back at the beginning of this year, dustproof zoom 18-135 mm waterproof has not yet appeared on the market, and Kit 18-55 mm though has a good picture quality for its class, but the photographer caught in the rain, it does not help, and on the beach is a great risk of catching dust in the optics and the sensor. So buying the X-T1 as a protected camera at the moment seems like an investment in a somewhat uncertain future.
The camera itself is interesting. Made in a magnesium body, in the form factor of a compact film SLR, has the ability to mount a portrait grip – the external set of signs of a serious working photographic tool. The top panel recess where the pentaprism and exposure metering sensor of SLR cameras are located houses a digital viewfinder with a resolution of almost 2.5 million points with the best combination of features available at the moment. As with the other cameras in the lineup, inspiration came from the best examples of photography technique of the past, both stylistically and ergonomically. Two of the three semi-mechanical exposure selectors, with their two-tiered design, let you control a couple of additional settings. Six customizable function keys, 7 memory banks for the settings allow you to take full control of the shooting and not to lose a second of precious time. You can reconfigure the camera from reportage to studio mode in a couple of button presses.
An important contribution to the responsiveness of the camera is made by the hybrid autofocus system: the APS-C format sensor based on X-trans technology incorporates phase difference sharpness sensors among the subpixels that take part in the image formation.
Bonuses to quite professionally equipped camera is a function of wireless data transmission and control, as well as an abundance of specific shooting modes, software imitation proprietary color reproduction films Fuji and a number of digital filters.
The Fujifilm X-T1 mirrorless camera seems to be highly praised in the photography community, but I wonder if it’s worth the investment compared to other models in the market. Can anyone who owns this camera share their experience with its features, image quality, and overall performance?
The Fujifilm X-T1 mirrorless camera seems to have gained a lot of popularity among photographers. I am curious to know what makes it stand out from other cameras in its price range. How does it perform in low light conditions and what is the video quality like? Is it user-friendly for someone new to mirrorless cameras? Any feedback from experienced users would be greatly appreciated.