2016 Fujifilm X-M1 Review

2016 New Camera From Fujifilm X-M1 Review

2016 Fujifilm X-M1 Review

Fujifilm X-M1 Review

The Fujifilm X-M1 is a light-weight compact system video camera featuring a retro style that bears more than a passing resemblance to its larger siblings, the x-pro1 and the x-e1. At the heart of the X-M1 is the same 16.3 megapixel APS-C sized "X-Trans" CMOS sensing unit, which has a colour filter selection that simulates movie grain and also no optical low-pass filter for greater resolution images. The X-M1 has a 920K dot tiltable 3-inch LCD screen, 5.6 fps burst capturing, built-in wi-fi, brand-new EXR Processor II, a pop-up flash and also external hotshoe, a variety of movie simulation modes as well as imaginative results, and also Full HD video clip videotaping capacities at 30 frameworks per second. A brand-new standard XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS zoom is offered as a set lens which is more compact and lighter compared to the existing 18-55mm zoom. The Fujifilm X-M1 is available in three colours - Black, Silver and Brown - priced at ₤ 599.99/ $699.99 body only or ₤ 679.99/ $799.99 with the XC 16-50mm lens.

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The brand-new X-M1 even more increases Fujifilm's X-series of costs electronic video cameras, which includes the range-topping X-Pro1, X-E1 and the popular X100/S, among others. The X-M1 is a much more mass-market camera, smaller sized and also lighter than the various other vehicles and for-going a viewfinder, but adding a turning LCD screen and wi-fi connection.

Just like the X-Pro1 and X-E1, the Fujifilm X-M1 is a typically styled interchangeable lens video camera that remembers film rangefinders from the former, with a lovely retro design that attracts appreciating glimpses from every person that sees it. At the very same time Fujifilm have once more integrated modern-day technologies that assist ensure that the X-M1 isn't merely a blast from the past.

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Smaller sized, lighter and cheaper compared to the X-E1, the X-M1 does without any sort of kind of viewfinder, either digital or optical, and it does not allow a hotshoe placed viewfinder either, making image make-up a hold-at-arms size event. While this is possibly inevitable given the considerable reduction in size and weight, as well as is in-line with the X-M1's main rivals, it does really feel rather odd utilizing a Fujifilm X video camera that you can't hold up to your eye, especially when Fujifilm have made such a large play of their innovative viewfinder modern technologies.

The X-M1's back LCD screen tries to restore the balance by providing the capability to tilt it up or down from a high 85 ° angle to a reduced 90 ° angle, ideal for both overhead as well as low-down capturing. With a resolution of 920K dots, it's two times as detailed as the display on the X-E1, but sometimes showed to be a little tough to see in the uncommonly bright British sunlight that we primarily tested the video camera in.

The X-M1 is the very first X-series camera to showcase integrated wi-fi connection, although it's rather limited in use as it has actually to be paired with a smartphone. Set up the FUJIFILM Camera Application as well as you can move your pictures promptly to a smartphone or tablet COMPUTER and then edit and share them as you desire, transfer stills and video clip onto the video camera, and also embed GPS info in your shots from your mobile phone.

Despite its significantly reduced price on launch, the Fujifilm X-M1 is one more well-built X-series video camera, with hardly any no flex or activity in its framework, despite having a lot more plastic in its building. Iit's really much lighter compared to a very first glance could recommend, weighing in at 330g body system just with the battery and memory card fitted, although that's only 20g lighter compared to the X-E1. Measuring 116.9 mm (W) x 66.5 mm (H) x 39.0 mm (D), it is quite a lot smaller sized though.

There are several plastic switches and also controls on the X-M1, most significantly the sd card/ battery area door and also the flap for the HDMI port, both of which would not feel or look misplaced on a cheap compact, and the back controls, specifically the 2nd thumb-operated control dial. Otherwise the X-M1 is very well constructed.

The X-M1 has a refined but fairly reliable hand-grip at the front as well as a dotted space at the rear for your thumb, with your grip aided in no tiny part by the textured faux-leather surface area that playings around the full width of the camera. Two little steel eyelets on either side of the body are utilized for attaching the provided shoulder band, which isn't really fairly as extravagant as the remainder of the package deal. A steel tripod place is located slightly off-centre from the lens and beside the memory card/ battery area, so you'll need to remove the video camera from the tripod to transform either of them.

At the heart of the X-M1 is the same 16.3 megapixel APS-C sized "X-Trans" CMOS sensing unit discovered in the X-Pro1 as well as X-E1, with APS-C being a size that's even more generally utilized by the bulk of DSLR video cameras than by small system electronic cameras - Sony's NEX variety as well as Samsung's NX collection are the others. Fujifilm really claim that the X-M1's sensing unit will supply picture quality that surpasses most APS-C DSLRs or even some full-frame ones, and as our examination pictures as well as sample images on the following 2 web pages show, the X-M1 actually does live up to those cases. We will not claim any more now besides to recommend that you have a look at our Example Photos yourself.

Aiding to maintain the photo top quality high is the new 16-50mm zoom lens. With a plastic mount, slower apertures and no aperture ring, in the beginning glimpse it appears to be a bad choice to the 18-55mm f/2.8 -4 OIS optic, yet its reduced weight as well as portable size are much better suited to the smaller X-M1. It still provides the included benefit of integrated optical photo stabilisation to assist maintain your pictures sharp, as well as most notably doesn't stint picture quality, making it a cut above the package lenses that ship with a lot of compatible lens cams.

The Fujifilm X-M1 is a light-weight compact system cam including a retro style that bears more compared to a passing similarity to its bigger bros, the X-E1 and the X-Pro1. The X-M1 is the initial X-series video camera to showcase integrated wi-fi connection, although it's rather limited in use as it has to be matched with a smartphone. In spite of its dramatically reduced rate on launch, the Fujifilm X-M1 is one more durable X-series video camera, with really little no flex or activity in its framework, despite having more plastic in its construction. At the heart of the X-M1 is the very same 16.3 megapixel APS-C sized "X-Trans" CMOS sensing unit located in the X-Pro1 and also X-E1, with APS-C being a dimension that's more generally utilized by the bulk of DSLR electronic cameras than by small system cameras - Sony's NEX array as well as Samsung's NX series are the others. Fujifilm actually assert that the X-M1's sensor will deliver picture top quality that exceeds most APS-C DSLRs and also even some full-frame ones, and as our examination pictures as well as sample images on the next two pages reveal, the X-M1 actually does live up to those cases.