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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

First X-Pro 1 Original Full-Size Samples



Via the first look report from the DC Fever:-

http://dcfever.com/news/readnews.php?id=6154
(in Traditional Chinese, Google English Translation Here)

There are five full-size original samples posted, all EXIF preserved (of course):-

(Click to Download, Warning: Large Files)

1. http://dcfever.com/articles/news/2012/01/120110_xpro1_06l.jpg

2. http://dcfever.com/articles/news/2012/01/120110_xpro1_07l.jpg

3. http://dcfever.com/articles/news/2012/01/120110_xpro1_08l.jpg

4. http://dcfever.com/articles/news/2012/01/120110_xpro1_09l.jpg

5. http://dcfever.com/articles/news/2012/01/120110_xpro1_010l.jpg

My initial impression is that the colour response looks somehow strange to my eyes. As for the "superior" image resolution, I just can't see any big difference against the other 16-18MP APS-C cameras here. I do see some optical imperfection, though. So, once again, I think the lens is the bottle neck for higher resolution, but not the sensor! Furthermore, I have to say that "a new APS-C sensor approaching full frame IQ" is just a marketing BS after all. Well, could the DoF (Depth of Field) be changed with the same *APS-C sized* sensor? And can the diffraction limit be ignored/overridden??

Update: 1001 Noisy Cameras write that the samples can be found at Fuji's own official website and there are a total of nine of the complete set:-

http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/x/fujifilm_x_pro1/sample_images/


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When the Diffraction Limit is Reached..

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It was already known that by full-frame Fuji meant resolution. They were specifically referring to missing AA filter that should in theory get higher resolution similar to 20 MP fullframe cameras.

Noise, DR, Tonal range are all still open question. Sony sensors usually have done well (and X100 had a Sony sensor). It's still unknown how this Fuji performs compared to Sony's 16 MP and 24 MP sensor.

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