Fujifilm X-M1
Posted by Matthew Wronka at Tue Jun 25 12:00:00 2013
Fujifilm has released their third XF-mount camera, and now have an offering for the high-end user (X-Pro1), mid-range user (X-E1), and entry/upgrader (X-M1) interested in their line. All three cameras are based around the same sensor, and while the first two offer similar controls, the X-M1 has made a more mainstream design decision by forgoing the direct dials for shutter and aperture, and instead replacing them with the all-to-familiar mode dial. The previously announced XF 27mm F2.8 lens will also be available around the same time, offering a popular slightly-wide normal 40mm equivalent. A new XC 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS will be available with the X-M1 as well, offering image stabilization and a 24-75mm zoom range. Unlike the XF series of lenses, the XC lens is a down-market consumer lens and lacks the manual aperture ring of the XF lenses (new firmware for X-Pro1 and X-E1 will allow them to use the new XC lenses).