14 DAY TRIAL // Launched in the UK in November of 2011, the Fujifilm X-S1 super-zoom will soon land in the US too sporting the same impressive specs at a DSLR-like price point which this time is set at $799.95 (roughly 619 EUR).
The Fujinon lens installed in the X-S1 is its most valuable asset since it offers an impressive 24-624mm range (35mm equivalent) while it can also open up to f/2.8 when used at wide-angle settings and get as close as 1cm to the subject in the Super Macro Mode.
On the inside, Fujifilm’s latest creation packs the same 12-megapixel EXR CMOS 2/3-inch sensor installed in the X10 which should deliver good image quality, although it won’t be able to match that of the APS-C sensor installed in the X100 and many DSLRs.
This sensor can also be used for capturing movies in Full HD resolution (1920x1080) with stereo sound at 30 frames-per-second.
The content recorded can then be reviewed on the rear mounted 460,000 pixels LCD screen, which is accompanied on the back of the camera by a 1.44 million pixel electronic viewfinder (EVF).
The rest of the features list includes a full range of shooting modes (program/aperture-priority/shutter-priority/manual), user adjustable color levels, RAW format shooting, an Auto ISO mode, 10 frames-per-second continuous shooting, and a 360° motion panorama mode.
“Building upon the success of the Fujifilm X100 and X10, we are proud to expand the FUJIFILM X-Series with this 26x ultra zoom premium digital camera that delivers the exceptional image quality that the X-Series is known for,” said David Troy, director of marketing, Digital Cameras, Electronic Imaging Division, Fujifilm North America Corporation.
“The X-S1 combines the famed heritage of the Fujinon lens system with an outstanding all-in-one camera system that produces amazing clarity and high resolution results in almost every shooting situation,” concluded the company’s rep.
Availability of the Fujifilm X-S1 is scheduled for late January and, as mentioned above, will sport a retail price of $799.95.
