Fujifilm to launch X-E2 interchangeable-lens camera

Unlike the X-Pro1, the X-E1 camera boasts an OLED electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 million dots, making it one of the highest resolutions available on digital cameras. Featuring a high contrast ratio of 1:5000, two glass elements and one double aspherical element, the viewfinder offers rich gradation and faithful reproduction of focus, exposure, white balance and film simulation effects. A wide 25 degree horizontal field of view allows the user to scan the entire scene quickly and easily. The inclusion of a soft resin on the eyepiece makes sure that the viewfinder can be comfortably used with glasses, whilst the diopter dial allows to adjust according to her or his viewing preferences.

The Fujifilm X-E1 features the same 16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor as the X-Pro1. Its unique color filter array can effectively minimise moiré and false colors without the need for an optical low pass filter. Instead of the repeated arrangement of 2×2 pixel sets used in conventional color filters, the X-Trans CMOS sensor, inspired by the random arrangement of fine silver halide grains seen in photographic film, adopts a more complex, random arrangement of 6×6 pixel sets to reduce moiré and false colors, eliminating the need for an optical low pass filter, which has the disadvantage to affect resolution and color reproduction. As a result, the X-Trans CMOS sensor produces extra high resolution images that can be enlarged up to 2,700mm x 1,800mm size.

This unique color filter arrangement is also very effective in noise separatio, producing low-noise images even at high ISOs. It also creates a large beautiful bokeh background effect.

The X-E1 features the fast, high-precision “EXR Processor Pro” for quick responses in any shooting situation. Fujifilm’s creative “Film Simulation Modes” simulate the distinctive textures of conventional photo films, including the high saturation "Velvia" for landscape shots with stunning primary colors, "Astia" for faithful smooth skin tone reproduction and the more versatile "Provia" for natural look, as well as two additional settings based on professional color negative films. Three types of filter simulation are also available for monochrome and sepia looks. The Film Simulation Bracketing function uses a single exposure to produce three images with Film Simulation effects applied.

Advanced digital processing enables "multiple exposure", in which two exposures are superimposed to create a single image. When the Multiple Exposure mode is selcted and the first picture is taken take the first shot, the image is displayed on either the EVF or LCD monitor as reference for composing the second shot. T

The X-E1 captures Full HD movies (1920 x 1080) at 24fps. Monochrome or Film Simulation modes can be used with video recording, and the user can even take advantage of the X-E1’s large sensor and bright XF lenses to capture movies with beautiful defocused bokeh effect.

Furthermore, Fujifilm has announced two new models to the Fujinon XF lens range. The compact Fujinon XF 18-55 mm f2.8-4 R LM OIS consists of 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical and 1 extra low dispersion elements and a sevel-blade rounded diaphragm. It is a fast and highly mobile lens delivering premium picture quality in a variety of scenes, being suitable for low-light photography or scenes with beautiful bokeh in the background.

The Fujinon XF14mmF2.8 R is a stunning ultra wide angle lens with high resolution into all corners. The lens structure consists of 10 elements in 7 groups, including 2 aspheric and 3 extra low dispersion elements, and a seven-blade rounded diaphragm. With the F2.8 wide open, the lens is suitable for low-light photography. The short minimum shooting distance of 18cm means it can effectively blur the background while also giving a sense of perspective characteristic to ultra wide angle lenses.