Ever since I read the pre-release
information on the X-100F, I was really
excited to start shooting with it.
Now that it's here, let's go and take some pictures.
We've upgraded the sensor to the same 24
megapixel X-Trans CMOS III APS-C sized
sensor that's in the X-Pro2 and X-T2.
And, it uses the same X Processor Pro which
makes the X-100F feel even more
responsive than previous X-100 models.
Combined, they deliver not just higher
resolution than before, but also faster
autofocus over a larger auto focus area
and higher ISO; up to 12,800.
The lens is a 23 mm prime. That's a
35-millimeter equivalent and with an F2
aperture that's a powerful
combination; perfect for street
landscapes and even portrait
Fujifilm photo DNA adds features like
film simulation for classic film types
like: Provia, Velvia, Classic Chrome, Astia
and the new Acros black-and-white.
Or, tune your own settings using the quick
menu to adjust highlight and shadow
tones, colour saturation and sharpness.
Whatever your needs or vision,
Fujifilm makes it happen. There's an
aperture ring with one-third stop click
detents and an "A" position for auto
aperture and a second ring for other
settings like; manual focus, white balance,
film simulations and the digital
teleconverter.It's a finely crafted
classic design taking the design DNA
from the original X-100 series. The X-100F
is available with distinctive silver
accents or the discrete all-black.
It's magnesium alloy body is precision
crafted with great attention to detail
and finish. There's a raised grip on the
right side. Like other Fujifilm X-series
cameras all the tools you need are right
at your fingertips. Set the shutter speed
with the dial on top which lifts to set
the ISO. Also on top, an EV dial; three
stops on the dial five stops in the "C"
position with the front command dial.
In bright settings; a two stop ND three
filter allows both larger apertures and
longer exposure times. So the X-100F is
available with both an optical
and an electronic viewfinder. Choose which
view finder you want with the switch on
the front switching from optical to
electronic and back with a simple flick
of the switch. Flicking the switch the
other way in the optical viewfinder will
bring up the electronic rangefinder
which, like the X-Pro2 will provide a
preview in 100% view, 2.5 times
or 6 time magnification; assisting with
exposure and focus confirmation.
Did I mention how fast the autofocus is?
I'm loving how quickly it locks onto the
subject. In autofocus you can choose
from 91 or 325 focus points. To increase
the reach, a digital teleconverter
provides 50 mm and 70mm
millimeter equivalents. It adds up to a
package that delivers quality imagery.
The controls of the X-100F are all on
the right side of the camera. Including
the drive mode which allows us access to
the panorama mode and it stitches
everything in the camera automatically.
There's a new front command dial to set
exposure compensation. There's a joystick
to set the focus points quickly and
easily. Invaluable when selecting from 325
points. The larger ones in the center are
combined phase and contrast detection.
The smaller ones on the edges use only
contrast. Traditional photography
features like support for a manual cable
release and flash hot shoe deliver
flexibility
Fujifilm style. And a full suite of
advanced Wi-Fi features using Fujifilm's
free iOS and Android camera remote app
for your smartphone or tablet. Send
photos from the camera to your phone to
post your high-quality images on social
media. Transfer the phone's GPS data to
the camera for geolocation or use the
remote function to adjust settings and
shoot either photos or videos. The X-100F
also record Full HD videos in both 1080
and 720 and at frame rates from 24 to 60
frames per second.
Video is crisp and detailed thanks to
the X-Trans sensor and the new
X-Processor Pro. To really make your
footage pop all of the film simulations
are also available while recording
movies. With a mic input and live HDMI
output it provides better sound improved
monitoring or external recording. The new
menu, introduced in the X-Pro2 is nicely
organized making all of its advanced
features easily accessible.
The X-100F uses the same batteries used in the
X-Pro2, which means more shots per charge
and it can be charged and powered by
the USB using any USB battery.
These prints really make the the images just
pop we're talking excellent color,
contrast, sharp detail.
Thank you so much. If you're in a hurry
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