Thread: Meet the Fuji X-E1

Originally Posted by Julien

For the first time my X100 is feeling slightly uneasy.


X-E1 + 24mm f1.4....

*drool*

STOP THAT!!! you'll get me drooling too!! I love my X100 too much to part with it and I can't afford another camera!!

Originally Posted by Andrewteee

Looks like a cross between the XP1 and X100.

But without the OVF that makes both of those special. At least to me. And a lot of other folks it seems. But this could open up a sizable additional market to Fuji to get a body in the hands of folks who couldn't quite afford or rationalize the X-Pro and then get 'em to buy lenses. Assuming the price is pretty low...

-Ray

Okay... Rumors are this new X-E1 body will run under $1000. For me the question is: X-E1 with single lens (and maybe more down the line) or an X100 on sale or close-out this Christmas? Of course, we really don't know enough about the new camera yet to make any final conclusions. But in terms of concept, which is more appealing to most of us?

I think, If I didnt already have an X100, I would be going for the X-E1 or perhaps even the X-Pro, with whichever happens to be the fastest lens at the time (35/f1.4?) But, I have an X100 and I love it...

I'm with Ray on this one ...... that the optical viewfinder is a joy to use and is a big part of what makes the Fuji's special.

Let's assume that under $1,000 means $999. Add a $600 lens and it's $1,600 for the E-X1 with a single lens. Even at full price for the X100 of $1,200, I'd choose the X100. If it gets knocked down a couple hundred bucks around the holidays, it's a no brianer. The X100 becomes nearly untouchable (in my mind).

The X100 IQ is great. Not "great for a smallish camera".....just great without any qualifiers. The E-X1 if similar in output to the X-Pro1 will be a step ahead. Pixel peepers and sharpness freaks may prefer the E-X1, but to me, they are close to interchangeable for me to not care.

That's just my 2 cents. YMMV. Either choice would be a good one. I think it should boil down to whether you prefer a single fixed focal length or an interchageble lens body. Does an optical viewfinder matter to you? I would say to try one one out if you can....find one at a store and play with it for a half an hour.

I want the x pro, but if this has the af fixed then



I worry the actual problem is with the af speed is from the lens though