Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Announced: The Fujifilm FinePix X-S1

Pantiles Cameras/Chas Norman Cameras- Camera Reviews and News: Announced: The Fujifilm FinePix X-S1: Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 (pictured) Just announced is the Fujifilm FinePix X-S1, the latest NEW member to the incredibly successful X-series...

Announced: The Fujifilm FinePix X-S1

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 (pictured)

Just announced is the Fujifilm FinePix X-S1, the latest NEW member to the incredibly successful X-series from Fujifilm which also includes the Fujifilm FinePix X100 & X10. 


This 26x Optical Zoom bridge camera looks to be designed to feel more like a traditional SLR in-the-hand than the current FinePix HS20. The X-S1 continues the X-series attention to detail when it comes to quality. Build construction appears to be strong, comfortable and well sealed.


Lets look at the Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 key specification:

• 12 Megapixel 2/3-inch EXR CMOS sensor + EXR image Processing
• 26x Manual Optical Zoom (24-624mm equiv)
• Lens shift image stabilizing
• 49 point selectable Auto Focus
• ISO 100-12,800
• 3-inch tilting LCD screen (460K dot)
• 100% digital viewfinder (1,440,000 dots)
• Continuous shooting 7fps (full res.)
• 1cm Super Macro Mode
• Up to 52x Intelligent digital zoom
• Full HD movie (1080p) 

    

Fujifilm FinePix X-S1-above view

What stands out for me is the quality & convenience of the Fujifilm FinePix X-S1's Lens. The exceptional range of the lens-24-624mm equivalent, is complimented with very bright f2.8-5.6 apertures. The ED Glass reduces Chromatic Aberrations and the Super Electron Beam Coating (EBC) reduces Ghosting & Lens Flare (Super EBC coating is traditionally used in Fujinon Broadcasting video lenses). Also, the FinePix X-S1 manual metal lens barrel allows for precise zoom adjustment and the NEW 9-Blade Aperture Diaphragm will add a beautiful "Bokeh" effect to your images. If the Intelligent Digital Zoom works nearly as well as that on the Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR, then 52x (1248mm equiv) could be a usable range.


The Response speed of the FinePix X-S1 is also a plus, 

• 0.18 sec. Auto Focus
• 0.01 sec. Shutter Lag Time
• 0.6 sec. Start-up Time*

(*All times-Fujifilm testing)


The FinePix X-S1's NEW 'Best Frame Capture' feature allows the user to more easily capture moving subjects, by capturing 10fps@6MP at a half depress of the shutter button & 16fps including pre-recorded frames when the shutter button is fully depressed. 


Other functions on the Fujifilm FinePix X-S1 that stand out is the in-camera RAW file converter & the amount of RAW file editing in-camera. Another nice function is the Yellow, Green, Red filtration that can be used when doing Black & White Photography.


Due in the shops early 2012


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