Fujifilm Photography News and Rumors

• 51.4MP, 44 x 33mm sensor yields high image resolution
• Excellent image quality in both Raw and JPEG
• ISO invariant behavior used above ISO 1600 to give increasing amounts of highlight recoverability
• Contrast Detect AF is accurate and precise
• Fujifilm color science, and color chrome effect, in larger than APS-C size
• Direct controls provide for engaging shooting experience
• AF joystick + touchscreen makes selecting an AF point simple, effective
• Touchscreen flips vertically and horizontally
• Weather-sealing and solid build quality
• Comfortable ergonomics
• Plenty of custom buttons
• Dual card slots give flexibility and capacity
• Electronic first curtain shutter mode minimizes risk of shutter shock
• Lack of mirror avoids mirror-induced shock other MF systems bring
• In-camera Raw processing lets you make full use of excellent JPEG engine
• Easy-to-use Wi-Fi

Cons

• Slow native lenses do not take full advantage of camera’s sensor size
• Contrast Detect AF speeds can be sluggish in moderate light, often fails in dim or backlit situations
• Relatively low flash sync speed
• AF-C is virtually unusable due to constant hunting
• Moiré is visible in fine detail and patterns
• ‘Shimmering’ and moiré in the EVF when focus is initiated
• Significant rolling shutter in complete (silent) E-shutter mode
• No way to link minimum shutter speed to focal length with Auto ISO
• Significant color shift at highest ISOs
• No ISO 100 during video capture
• No dedicated exp. comp. dial
• Rear dial can be difficult to turn due to its position
• Limited lens selection at launch

• Excellent resolution
• Extensive dynamic range
• Intelligently implemented high ISO modes
• Precise, accurate autofocus
• Simple, to-the-point control system
• Touchpad AF works well
• Impressive solidity of build
• Leaf shutter minimizes size and almost eliminates risk of shutter shock
• USB 3.0 tethering option
• Novel, customizable user interface
• Nikon-compatible TTL flash system

Cons

• Slow autofocus
• Limited battery life
• Somewhat laggy experience
• No wide-aperture lenses available
• Leaf shutters add to lens cost
• Occasional but significant risk of moiré
• Camera’s low-res JPEGs don’t give 100% coverage
• Significant rolling shutter in complete (silent) E-shutter mode
• Simplistic Auto ISO implementation