Fuji X-T1 and X-T1 Graphite review

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Fuji X-T1
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Fuji X-T1 sample image

This was shot at the X-T1's new maximum electronic shutter speed of 1/32000sec. It lets you shoot with Fuji's fastest lenses wide open, even in bright sunlight.

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Fuji X-T1 sample image

Fuji's film simulation modes are very good, and the new Classic Chrome mode reproduces the look of old slide films.

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Colour

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Colours are represented beautifully, even when the camera is photographing something which might sometimes present a problem, such as artificial and neon lights.

Detail

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Detail is very finely resolved by the camera's sensor, which doesn't have an anti-aliasing filter. We haven't found any examples of moire patterning.

Out of focus areas

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We found that some out of focus areas could have a painterly effect in JPEG images from the X-E2, but it seems as if Fuji has worked towards fixing that problem as out of focus areas are much more natural looking from the X-T1.

Tones

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Tones are vibrant and pleasing, being mostly accurate but erring on the side of warm for a nicely saturated look.

Noise

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Noise is extremely well controlled at ISO 800. It's only when examining an image like this at 100% that you can see some examples of image smoothing in some areas.

Fixed length

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Fuji produces some excellent prime (fixed length) lenses for the X-mount. The 23mm f/1.4 gives an equivalent focal length (in 35mm terms) which is close to the classic 35mm and makes for a good walk around lens. The company has a couple of zoom lenses, and is planning to add more to the range in the next couple of years.

Blown out

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Sometimes, JPEG images can have a tendency to feature blown out highlights.

Panoramic

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The X-T1 has a decent variety of creative options, including the ability to create panoramic images in camera.

Balanced

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Generally, the all-purpose metering performs well to produce a balanced image. Occasionally you may find the camera underexposes and you need to dial in some extra compensation.

Controlled noise

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Using a lens like the 23mm f/1.4 allows you to keep sensitivity right down. Noise is extremely well controlled at mid-high ISO settings.

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