Fujifilm has launched its latest X series camera, the Fujifilm X-S1, billed as the reinvention of the bridge camera, which packing a 12-megapixel sensor, 26x optical zoom and up to 10fps continuous shooting, the X-S1 has both an adjustable 3-inch display. The XS-1 sports a Super Macro Mode for focusing down to a rather intimate single centimeter and the X-S1 will also record H.264 full HD (1920 x 1080) video at 30 frames per second. Fujifilm X-S1 will be available for £699 in the UK in February of 2012 and pricing fhe US has been revealed at this time.
The Fujifilm X series of premium cameras has a third model, the X-S1, due for UK launch in February 2012. The XS-1 represents a new breed of bridge camera. Featuring a Fujinon 26x optical zoom lens through to the EXR sensor technology found in the X10, the X-S1 puts the photographer in control. The X-S1 is the ideal camera for the safari and travel photographer – offering superb image quality, extensive zoom range and superior handling. The centrepiece of the X-S1 is the superb Fujinon 26x optical zoom lens. Offering a range of 24-624mm (35mm equivalent) it caters perfectly for every photographic need and features a bright f/2.8 maximum aperture at the wide-angle setting. This optical range is boosted further by Fujifilm's Intelligent Digital Zoom capability, which effectively doubles the focal range without the drop in picture quality traditionally seen on older digital models As a result, the X-S1 offers users an incredible 52x zoom range of 24-1248mm (35mm equivalent). Optically, the Fujinon lens comprises 17 glass elements, which includes four aspherical elements and two ED lenses, to deliver images with superb edge-to-edge sharpness and amazing clarity. The lens' construction is also of the highest standard, featuring metal cams for smooth zoom control and fast, precise framing. The X-S1 is also ideally suited to capturing subjects close up. In standard mode, the zoom focuses down to 30cm, but by selecting Super Macro Mode, users can focus down to just 1cm for frame-filling close-up images. Furthermore, the lens' aperture is made up of nine blades for excellent bokeh effect photography. The X-S1 features the same 2/3-inch 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor as the X10 which guarantees high quality images regardless of the lighting conditions. The unique EXR CMOS technology pioneered by Fujifilm allows the user to switch between three modes – High Resolution, Wide Dynamic Range and High Sensitivity/Low Noise - depending on the lighting conditions or leave the camera to make its own choice in the Auto EXR mode.
Coupled to the EXR CMOS sensor is a Fujifilm high speed EXR processor, which offers a minimal shutter lag of just 0.01sec and a high speed continuous shooting capability. The X-S1 also takes high-quality movies. It captures Full High Definition (1920 x 1080 pixels) video with stereo sound at 30 frames-per-second. The X-S1 offers a powerful combination of high quality electronic viewfinder and rear LCD, with the 0.47-inch electronic viewfinder (EVF) featuring 1.44 million pixels for superb image clarity with a wide viewing area of 26 degrees to reduce eye strain. The rear mounted high quality, tiltable three-inch LCD screen features 460,000 pixels to make it easier for users to scroll through menus, assess exposure accuracy and view images. The LCD also offers a useful Daylight mode that overcomes the problem of viewing the screen in bright conditions. The X-S1 offers a superb level of functionality whether users want to make picture taking as simple as using a compact or as involved as a fully-manual digital SLR. For simplicity, the X-S1 will assess the subject and then select the relevant scene mode for the perfect result, automatically switching the EXR CMOS sensor accordingly. The XS-1 can also calculate whether an image contains a person, features backlighting or has any subject movement. ISO settings are taken care of too by the Auto ISO mode. Photographers after full control are well catered for with the X-S1. The camera offers a full range of conventional shooting functions (program/aperture-priority/shutter-priority/manual), plus users can also fine tune levels of colour, image sharpness and tone. Additionally, the X-S1 provides four auto bracketing options, eight Film Simulation and white balance functions and a Raw file format. Due to be launched in February 2012 in the UK, the X-S1 will have an estimated selling price of £699.
Fujifilm X-S1 Key Features:
High quality Fujinon 26x optical zoom covering 24-624mm (35mm equivalent) with Intelligent Digital Zoom boosting range up to 1248mm
Superb build quality and finish with rubberised coating and metal dials
12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor
Up to 10 frames-per-second shooting
Large EVF with 1.44 million pixels and 26 degree viewing angle
Tiltable three-inch rear LCD with Sunny Day mode (460k dots.)
Full HD 1920x1080p video with 30fps and stereo audio in H.264 format
PASM modes
Raw file format
Film simulation modes
Macro focusing down to 1cm
Lithium battery providing up to 500 shots per charge
Optical image stabilisation
360° Motion Panorama mode
Videos:
Fujifilm X-S1 Promotional Video
NEW X-S1 Premium Digital Bridge Camere From Fujutsu
Fuji Guys - Fujufilm X-S1 - Hands on Preview
Fuju Guys Fujufilm X-s1 Getting Started
Fujifilm X-S1 26x Superizoom Camera Introductory Video
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V 16.2 Megapixel Digital Camera Rear View
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V 16.2 Megapixel Digital Camera Top View
Specifications
Body type
Body type
SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Max resolution
4608 x 3456
Other resolutions
4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
Image ratio w:h
4:3, 16:9
Effective pixels
16.2megapixels
Sensor photo detectors
16.8megapixels
Sensor size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type
BSI-CMOS
Processor
BIONZ
Ixmage
ISO
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White balance presets
7
Custom white balance
Yes
Image stabilization
Optical
Uncompressed format
No
Optics & Focus
Focal length (equiv.)
27 – 810mm
Optical zoom
30×
Auto focus
Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Single, Live View
Digital zoom
Yes (7x)
Manual focus
Yes
Number of focus points
9
Lens mount
None
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Tilting
Screen size
3"
Screen dots
921,000
Touch screen
No
Live view
Yes
Viewfinder type
Electronic
Photography features
Maximum aperture
F2.8 - F5.6
Minimum shutter speed
30sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000sec
Aperture priority
Yes
Shutter priority
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Subject / scene modes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Flash range
12.7m
External flash
No
Flash modes
Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Continuous drive
Yes (10 fps)
Self-timer
Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Metering modes
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation
±2EV(at 1/3 EV steps)
WB Bracketing
No
Videography features
Format
MPEG4
Audio channels
Stereo
Resolutions
1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Storage
Storage types
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
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