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Fujifilm X-Pro1 Hands-on Preview @ PDNonline

Article incudes updated info about the x-pro lens roadmap up to 2013:

"During the time I spent shooting with prototype versions of the X-Pro1, it was clear the camera was almost ready for prime time, though it still needed some fine-tuning. For instance, the lens focus was noisy and the aperture ring rotated roughly. 

 Furthermore, not all the X-Pro1’s controls available through the menu were fully functional in the prototype cameras and some features (such as the manual focus indicator) weren't yet implemented. Fujifilm officials I spoke with said all these issues would be fixed by the time the camera ships in February or March 2012. 
 
 On the positive side, the models I handled responded quickly with fast snappy autofocus and were capable of bursts of more than six frames (providing you use at least a Class 10 SD card).  
 
 Both the mechanical controls and the menu access are very direct, and to make it even easier to navigate, the XPro-1 has a “Q” quick menu button that does just that: it opens up a series of 12 of the most often used menu features which can be selected and adjusted without having to dig deep.
 
 A bit larger than I expected, the X-Pro1’s body is still smaller than a DSLR and the lenses are much smaller than their 35mm equivalents. I found it easy to hold but especially so when I added the optional HG-Xpro1 Hand Grip.
 
 Dedicated accessory flash units common to the other X-series cameras work and a new EF-X20 flash was designed just for this camera. In addition, a hot shoe on the top and a PC connector on the side provide compatibility with other flashes and flash triggering devices."