Fujifilm X-T1 Summary

Fujifilm X-T1

The Fuji X-T1 pairs a 16 megapixels X-Trans CMOS II sensor with a revised EXR II processor. This capable combination delivers class-leading image-quality when it comes to noise, retention of details and also dynamic-range.

The new sensor features a hybrid Phase-Detect and Contrast-Detect autofocus mechanism. This lets the X-T1 focus very quickly in good light when Phase-Detect can do all the work but slows down considerably when Contrast-Detect is used to move the lens back-and-forth until focus is found. This is not ideal for moving subjects. However, the X-T1 offers the most MF-assist modes of any camera, including a unique mode which shows a magnified portion of the image next to the full-image.

The two headline changes over previous mirrorless Fujis are a huge 2.4 megapixels EVF with 100% coverage and 0.77X magnification, plus a sturdy weather-sealed and freezeproof body. The former offers a truly spectacular view rivaling OVFs while the latter remains to be realized until weather-sealed X-mount lenses become available.

The Fuji X-T1 offers an incredible amount of external controls, including dual control-dials, plus dials for ISO, EC and Shutter-Speed. Combined with a lens aperture-ring found on most X-mount lenses, this gives the X-T1 direct controls over every important photographic setting. Many of these controls are however frustrating while using gloves since they barely protrude from the camera.

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PROS	CONS
Extremely low image noise up to ISO 6400	Buttons too flush with body and unusable with gloves.
Excellent retention of details and sharpness	Autofocus gets slow in low-light
Superb dynamic-range	Slow continuous AF
Very reliable metering	Not Exposure-Priority
Natural image colors	Video recording delay
Good automatic white-balance	Overly sensitive Eye-Start sensor
Spectacular EVF	Soft dial detents
Truly helpful MF-assist modes	Sometimes very slow to power off
Plenty of direct controls	Soft aperture detentsWith all current XF-mount lenses
Excellent build quality
Excellent + Excellent +

With its professional features and top-notch image-quality, the Fuji X-T1 is very promising. Those who are careful enough with its controls and do not shoot in the cold should find this an extremely rewarding mirrorless camera. With a growing lineup of lenses, including a disproportionately high number of quality lenses, the Fuji X-T1 can create superb images for a variety of subjects.