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Fujifilm X-Pro1

Based on 31 reviews

Excellent:

12
Good:

13
Average:

6
Bad:

0

Pros

Beautiful.
Sturdy exterior.
Elegant and efficient exposure controls.
High image quality.
Outstanding High ISO noise performance.
Innovative hybrid OVF/EVF
Functional analogue controls.
6fps burst shooting with no viewfinder blanking.
Quality build.
Unique hybrid optical viewfinder.
Excellent LCD, even in sunlight.
Good analog control dials for quick manual, auto, or semi-auto exposure.
Digital controls are well-placed.
Menu is well-designed and easy to use.
X-Trans CMOS.
Bright optical viewfinder.
Faster buffer than X100.
Hybrid viewfinder is great to use.
Superb lens quality.
Expansive 49point AF array
Retro classic design.

Cons

Poorly implemented manual focus
Exposure compensation dial easily moved unintentionally.
Limited lens range.
Ineffective dynamic range feature in my tests.
Aperture rings and EV dial are a bit loose.
OVF accuracy disappointing.
Auto white balance too red indoors.
Expensive.
Autofocus a little slow.
Battery life should be better.
Only three launch lenses.
Black paint not hardy enough.
No built-in flash.
Lack of dedicated video recording button.

By Good Gear Guide on February 27, 2013

Fujifilm’s X-Pro1 is an excellent attempt at an enthusiast, mirrorless, interchangeable-lens digital camera for a company that hasn’t appealed to professionals since 2006. It looks great, is very well constructed, and has an excellent...

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By Macworld UK on November 30, 2012

Rather than aim for a mass-market camera, Fuji has gone niche for its first ever CSC in the 16.3 effective megapixel X-Pro1. With a DSLR-sized CMOS sensor it is pitched at enthusiasts and professionals and was joined in the dying stages of 2012 by a...

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By RegHardware on August 17, 2012

Whether the X-Pro1 is worth the real money needed to buy it you will need to weigh up for yourself. If faster and better autofocus, more silent operation and speedy performance are important to you, save your cash and resist the charm of the...

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By Photo Answers on June 21, 2012

The X-Pro1’s real highlight is its image quality. Fuji claims that it can compete with, if not better, full-frame DSLR rivals, and they’ve backed this up with a camera that takes exceptionally sharp and detailed images, has intuitive...

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By CamcorderInfo on June 11, 2012

Unfortunately, the Fujifilm X-Pro1's positives as a video camera—strong color rendition and impressive low light performance—are severely outweighed by the camera's poor controls in video mode. The unreliable autofocus system drove...

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By Buy-n-Shoot on May 23, 2012

I can honestly say that the X-S1 is one of the most impressive cameras I have seen in quite some time, due to its incredible versatility straight out of the box. Technically branded a “compact” camera, the fact that it features RAW...

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By Camera Gear Guide on May 21, 2012

As enthusiasts ourselves, we can’t help but to be slightly disappointed by the Fujifilm X-Pro1. On the one hand, the X-Pro1 certainly looks the part, it’s a solidly made offering and a pleasure to behold, and we love the elegant control...

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By Photoxels on May 14, 2012

Photoxels Editor’s Choice 2012 – Interchangeable Lens Camera The Fujifilm FinePix X-Pro1 is a rangefinder-styled digital camera that professional photographers are increasingly viewing as a DSLR replacement. Shooting with the FinePix...

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By Camera Gear Guide on May 14, 2012

Make no mistake, the Fujifilm X-Pro1 is a mighty fine looking camera, and as we wrap up our review coverage of the enthusiast oriented camera, we thought we’d provide you with a product tour in picture form. Well made and bigger than you’d...

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By CNET UK on May 09, 2012

You can run about snapping quick shots with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 set to auto, or take your time and enjoy the art of composing great pictures with close to full manual control -- it's up to you. Either way, it's a joy to use, and the results...

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