"The X-Pro1 also takes another departure mostly ignored by the others: its newly-developed colour filter array removes the need for an optical low-pass filter to solve moiré and false colour issues.

In this array, RGB pixels are arranged in 6×6 pixel sets with high randomness, emulating the seeming haphazardness of film grain.

In this extensive two part review, Nick Devlin gives the 'photographer's eye' lowdown about the X-Pro1. There are no Iso trains, technical charts and pixel peeping exercises here, just some grey matter at work and a couple of eyes:

"At the very head of the not-so-great but not-so-terrible category is the X-Pro1's autofocus performance. It's ok. In macro-mode it's really slow.  Do not try an X-Pro1 after handling a Nikon D4.  You won't be happy. 

"The X-Pro1 delivers most of the goods in terms of its handling, with a few caveats. The multitude of external controls, optical viewfinder and stunning appearance have been cunningly combined with some truly cutting-edge features, most notably the hybrid viewfinder. As on the X100, the ability to frame your subject in not one, not two, but three different ways, each of which offers

When the verdict in a review at a reputable site incudes the word 'excellent' five six seven times, you know there's something special at hand:

"Focus speed is quickest with the 18mm lens, followed by the 35mm, then the 60mm macro. Focus is generally quite rapid, unless

Kai from Digital Rev takes the Fujifilm X-Pro1 on a street shooting review in the narrow and hectic alleys of Hong Kong. Being Digital Rev this is of couse a video hands-on review, and as always, a bit phlegmatic at places. Judging from this review, it appears the X-Pro1 still suffers-to a lesser degree from some shortcomings inherited by

And as always, the 'what's new' part is pretty much identical to the latest Lightroom release. No its NOT, we got the Canon 5D Mark III included here! Is that a pitch fork toting mob yelling 'what about us X-Pro1 users' on its way to San Jose? Anyway, both Adobe and Fujifilm have expressed commitment to X-Pro1 proper support in Lightroom, so, no worries. Maybe the delay is because of the overly complex sensor Fuji uses, or a bug that won't go away? Don't think of the white orbs thing though, 

I don't know if the Cnet crew really appreciates the camera at hand, since they're deducting points for missing dedicated video button and such:

"The X-Pro-1's startup time was clocked at 1.2 seconds, twice as fast as the X100. Shutter lag was less than second and

Posted at the Russian site ProPhotos. Hurry up and grab them while they're still available :)  Page is in Russian of course, but no translation needed to find the files, scroll down and you'll stumble upon them. 

Update:  We now have full jpegs at our peeping disposal, all the way up to iso 25.600 thanks to Lens Tip

Pompous title? I thought so myself, but after spending 10 minutes with a loupe and a bunch of full sized jpeg images taken with a X-Pro1 i truly stand behind my statement.  The X-Pro1 images in question are unprocessed jpegs taken at the launch event of the Romanian store 'f64'

Can't have enough of the X-pro1? Ok, here's the manual, here's the x-mount lens manual, and a bunch of videos as a bonus. And don't forget our continous coverage of the X-pro1 here

Original review is in Rumanian, so we'll do with the Google translate version for now. Review contains lots of high iso images for you (and us) pixel-peepers :) P.S Google translate is fun!

"We were talking before the focus manually.  The camera can be switched to manual focus mode, focus on making fly-by-wire system, that lens 

This is the first user review posted in English, and as such is of enormous interest:

"The viewfinder is the main character of the show and If you loved the one on the X100, the new (v.2) will bring you joy. Honestly, I`m not a big

These go up to iso 25600! And some fun with Google translate: 

"Both say right now, the X-Pro1, even in pre-release is more convincing with a noise almost invisible up to 1600 ISO and a soft billowing beyond.

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. 

Stuff-Review has made a nice little chart that pits the newcomer against the almost established crowd. That's all pretty theoretical though, since 3 of the 4 cameras are practically not available in the majority of the western world:

Fujifilm Press Release:

Valhalla, N.Y., January 16, 2012 – Fujifilm North America Corporation Electronic Imaging Division today announced that the new, revolutionary

"One of the key requests for the X-Pro1 was that the shutter speed dial on the top-plate be given a lock to prevent it from being knocked out of the automatic setting. This was problem for photographers using the X100 with the shutter speed dial and aperture ring in their 'A' (for automatic)

The X-Pro1 may be retro-styled and the lenses feature an aperture ring, but communication between the lens and body is entirely electronic. There's no mechanical couplings at all, so the aperture and manual focu

Actually, if you run this through google translate its both informative and fun!

"Serve and was thinking of a digital camera with interchangeable lenses for about three years ago. But suddenly they put Fujifilm unproven

"Fujifilm has confirmed in a discussion with dpreview, more details about its plans for the X-system. It also said a firmware update for the X10 aimed at reducing the 'white-orb' problem is due in early February, if not before. The firmware update,

"Fuji claims this avoids the issue of moire patterning, which occurs as a result of the more regular grid structure that makes up the average Bayer pattern sensor. Consequently, the Fuji X-Pro1 doesn't have an anti-alisaing filter, which means it should

There are 3 images taken which each of the 3 new lenses. It goes to 1600 :)  Couple of them appear over-processed, maybe it is because they were shot as jpegs with film simulation on. 

"In many ways, the X-Pro1 is simply an updated X100 with the incredible benefit of an interchangeable lens mount. To the untrained eye, the bodies look nearly identical, with a similar construction and finish, familiar dial location and control layout, and even a hybrid viewfinder and full-size flash mount. Though it has a similar height, the X-Pro1 is noticeably wider

"The adapter will allow manual focus operation with old Fujinon lenses, as well as M-mount Leica lenses, for example. 

Fujifilm goes back to its roots with this trio, who turned the heat up?

"Designed especially for the X-Pro1, the FUJINON XF Lens series promises enhanced resolution and light volume in image edge areas as well as reduced chromatic aberration for exceptional image

Want to see exactly what the exciting new Fujifilm X-Pro1 compact system camera looks like in the flesh?

"Fujifilm have torn up the rule book to create a completely new kind of image sensor which is unique to and patented by the company. Bayer pattern sensors have to use an optical low pass filter to prevent

Touts a proud "Made in Japan-Extremely Accurate" key feature. Fujifilm press release:

Fujifilm is proud to announce the new model changes the rules in the new interchangeable lens system: Fujifilm X-Pro1. This camera is aimed at a professional audience and advanced amateurs and

 The upcoming Fujifilm X1 mirrorless camera is not ready to be released yet, however, this is very close to what the camera will actually look like,