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Fujifilm Lets the XE-2 and XQ-1 Cameras Out of the Bag

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10/18/2013
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Chris Gampat The Phoblographer Fujifilm XE1 and XQ1 cameras (2 of 6)ISO 2001.0 sec at f - 29

Yup, it was bound to happen this year for sure. Today, Fujifilm is announcing their brand new X-E2 camera–the successor to their X-E1. The new camera has a brand new 16.3MP X Trans II CMOS sensor at its heart. Of course, it’s still an APS-C sensor and there is also an EXR II processor to help with image processing. It includes other features too such a Lens Modulation Optimizer, .5 second startup according to what they’re claiming, 7fps shooting, dual split imaging or focus peaking for manual focusing, and the inclusion of WiFi.

The full spec rundown as well as images of the X-E2 and the X-Q1 are after the jump.


Fujifilm X-E2

Chris Gampat The Phoblographer Fujifilm XE1 and XQ1 cameras (1 of 6)ISO 100

Chris Gampat The Phoblographer Fujifilm XE1 and XQ1 cameras (3 of 6)ISO 2000.8 sec at f - 29

• 16.3 million Megapixels APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor

• EXR Processor II

o Start-up time of 0.5

o Shutter lag time of 0.05

o Shooting interval time of 0.73

• AF speed 0.08 seconds

• Lens Modulation Optimizer for improved image quality

• Extra high resolution 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder

• Âħ3 EV Exposure Compensation dial with third stops increments

• 3” (1.04 million dot) premium clear LCD (High contrast, High Brightness and Wide viewing angle)

• Built-in Super Intelligent pop-up Flash(hot shoe attachment also available for external flash)

• ISO200 – 6400, extended ISO 100, 12800, 25600, Auto(maximum ISO setting from ISO 400 – ISO6400 available)

• Q Menu shortcut button

• In-camera RAW converter

• Film simulation modes (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Monochrome, Sepia, Pro Neg.Std & Pro Neg.Hi)

• Artistic features: Multiple exposure, Panoramic shooting,Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, and Partial Color.

• Selection of Bracketing functions (AE/ISO/Dynamic Range & Film Simulation)

• Full HD Movie

• Microphone/shutter release input (φ2.5mm)

• Super Intelligent Flash

• Approximately 350 shots per battery charge

The FUJIFILM X-E2 (body only) will be available in November 2013 for $999.95 in both black, and a two-tone black and silver. It can also come as a kit with the XF18mm-55mm (27-84mm) F2.8-4 lens (kit) which will be available in November for $1,399.95.

X-Q1

Chris Gampat The Phoblographer Fujifilm XE1 and XQ1 cameras (6 of 6)

Chris Gampat The Phoblographer Fujifilm XE1 and XQ1 cameras (4 of 6)

Chris Gampat The Phoblographer Fujifilm XE1 and XQ1 cameras (5 of 6)

12 million Megapixels APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor

• EXR Processor II

o Start-up time of 0.5

o Shutter lag time of 0.15

o Shooting interval time of 0.3

• AF speed 0.06 seconds

• F1.8-F4.9 4x optical zoom equivalent to 25-100mm in 35mm format

• 4x Intelligent Digital Zoom (16X combined with optical zoom)

• Lens Modulation Optimizer for improved image quality

• 3” (920,000 dot) premium clear LCD (High contrast, High Brightness and Wide viewing angle)

• Built-in Super Intelligent pop-up Flash

• ISO100 – 12800

• Full HD Movie

• In-camera RAW converter

• Film simulation modes (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia and Monochrome)

• Artistic features: Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, and Partial Color Selection of Bracketing functions (AE/ISO/Dynamic Range & Film Simulation)

The FUJIFILM XQ1 will be available in October 2013 for $499.95 in both all-black and all-silver.

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Chris Gampat is the Editor in Chief, Founder, and Publisher of the Phoblographer. He provides oversight to all of the daily tasks, including editorial, administrative, and advertising work. Chris's editorial work includes not only editing and scheduling articles but also writing them himself. He's the author of various product guides, educational pieces, product reviews, and interviews with photographers. He's fascinated by how photographers create, considering the fact that he's legally blind./ HIGHLIGHTS: Chris used to work in Men's lifestyle and tech. He's a veteran technology writer, editor, and reviewer with more than 15 years experience. He's also a Photographer that has had his share of bylines and viral projects like "Secret Order of the Slice." PAST BYLINES: Gear Patrol, PC Mag, Geek.com, Digital Photo Pro, Resource Magazine, Yahoo! News, Yahoo! Finance, IGN, PDN, and others. EXPERIENCE: Chris Gampat began working in tech and art journalism both in 2008. He started at PCMag, Magnum Photos, and Geek.com. He founded the Phoblographer in 2009 after working at places like PDN and Photography Bay. He left his day job as the Social Media Content Developer at B&H Photo in the early 2010s. Since then, he's evolved as a publisher using AI ethically, coming up with ethical ways to bring in affiliate income, and preaching the word of diversity in the photo industry. His background and work has spread to non-profits like American Photographic Arts where he's done work to get photographers various benefits. His skills are in SEO, app development, content planning, ethics management, photography, Wordpress, and other things. EDUCATION: Chris graduated Magna Cum Laude from Adelphi University with a degree in Communications in Journalism in 2009. Since then, he's learned and adapted to various things in the fields of social media, SEO, app development, e-commerce development, HTML, etc. FAVORITE SUBJECT TO PHOTOGRAPH: Chris enjoys creating conceptual work that makes people stare at his photos. But he doesn't get to do much of this because of the high demand of photography content. / BEST PHOTOGRAPHY TIP: Don't do it in post-production when you can do it in-camera.
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