Fujifilm Releases More Details About The FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Here are some of the features we already know about the Fujifilm X100:

• 12.3MP resolution (on an APS-C CMOS sensor).
• Fixed focal length 23mm (35mm equiv.) F2 lens with 9-blade aperture diaphragm.
• Built-in ND filter (equivalent f-stop reduction of 3).
• New EXR Processor.
• Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder.
• Aperture ring around the lens.
• Shutter speed dial.
• Exposure compensation dial.
• Threaded shutter release button that can accept a wired remote release.
• The Fujifilm X100 does not accept interchangeable lenses.

And here are a few new details shared by Fujifilm:

• Aimed at professional photographers
• three focusing options, with manual focus achieved using the focus ring around the lens barrel. No rangefinder focusing capabilities.
• A “raw” button to instantly capture both raw and JPEG files, plus it also allows raw files to be developed in camera.
• A dedicated ISO button.
• Movie at 24fps in 720p high-definition mode with stereo sound.
• Around $1000 in the US and £1000 in the UK.

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