The upcoming X-T1 is the firm's first weather sealed X-series camera

Jan 20, 2014 07:59 GMT  ·  By

Fujifilm X-T1 is not a secret anymore and, as we reported earlier, the camera has been confirmed by the renowned Nippon camera and optics manufacturer on its FAQ website as well as in today's press release that announces the firm's 80th birthday.

Also today, the company has updated the Fujifilm-X website dedicated to its X-series mirrorless cameras, adding a brand new teaser web page that pictures the upcoming X-T1 model.

Those of you who are not up to date with the latest news should know that X-T1 is the firm's first weather sealed X-series mirrorless camera and comes with a large EVF (electronic viewfinder) that's rumored to be the best one on the market.

Here's what we know so far about the upcoming Fujifilm X-T1 model:

- 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Image Sensor - weather sealed body - FujicaST-like (SLR-type) design - 8fps with AF tracking - faster AF then X-E2 - bigger (extra-large) and better (high performance) EVF - support for the UHS-II SD-card for super-fast writing speed - tilt screen - additional battery grip - price range between X-E and X-PRO line