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It has been a heck of a week with camera news. It feels like Christmas already. Nikon introduced the Nikon D5300 and 58mm f/1.4, Sony with the full frame mirrorless A7 and A7r. And now Fujifilm fights back with the new Fujifilm X-E2. The Fujifilm X series mirrorless cameras are very well popular amongst hobbyists and professionals due to the brilliant X-trans sensor and beautiful body design.
The Fujifilm X-E2 is available in Black and Silver
The X-Pro 1 defines the top of the line mirrorless camera while the X-M1 which announced not long ago provides a much more affordable option. The new Fujifilm X-E2 sits between the X-PRO1 and X-M1 line ups. It continues the brilliance of its predecessor with the same quality body finish. The X-E2 gets a larger 3” LCD, as well as the popular Wifi connectivity. Pretty much the additional features that seen on the X-M1. It retains the very high resolution 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder which everyone loves.
The ergonomic design of the camera remains the same with the shutter speed dial and exposure compensation dial on the top. The aperture dial is still on the lens. There are some button layout adjustment with the X-E2; the AE-L and AF-L buttons are now near the thumb grip, the Q menu is now located on the top of the LCD.
The X-E2 claims to be a snappier camera with a start up time of 0.5s, shutter lag of 0.05s and the shooting interval time of 0.7s. It is capable of a whopping 7fps and DSLR AF speed AF speed of just 0.08s which adopts both contrast and phase detection methods for acquiring focus.
Fujifilm X-E2 Features
- 16.3 million Megapixels APS-C X-Trans CMOS II Sensor
- EXR Processor II
Start-up time of 0.5
Shutter lag time of 0.05
Shooting interval time of 0.7 - AF speed 0.08 seconds
- Lens Modulation Optimizer for improved image quality
- Extra high resolution 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder
- ±3 EV Exposure Compensation dial with third stops increments
- 3" (1.04 million dot) premium clear LCD (High contrast, High Brightness and Wide viewing angle)
- Built-in Super Intelligent pop-up Flash(hot shoe attachment also available for external flash)
- ISO200 – 6400, extended ISO 100, 12800, 25600, Auto(maximum ISO setting from ISO 400 – ISO6400 available)
- Q Menu shortcut button
- In-camera RAW converter
- Film simulation modes (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Monochrome, Sepia, Pro Neg.Std & Pro Neg.Hi)
- Artistic features: Multiple exposure, Panoramic shooting,Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, and Partial Color.
- Selection of Bracketing functions (AE/ISO/Dynamic Range &Film Simulation)
- Full HD Movie
- Microphone/shutter release input (?2.5mm)
- Super Intelligent Flash
- Approximately 350 shots per battery charge
Full Specification
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X Mount |
| Camera Format | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels | Actual: 16.7 Megapixel Effective: 16.3 Megapixel |
| Max Resolution | 4896 x 3264 @ 3:2 |
| Other Resolutions | 3456 x 2304 @ 3:2 2496 x 1664 @ 3:2 4896 x 2760 @ 16:9 3456 x 1944 @ 16:9 2496 x 1408 @ 16:9 3264 x 3264 @ 1:1 2304 x 2304 @ 1:1 1664 x 1664 @ 1:1 2160 x 9600 2160 x 6400 9600 x 1440 6400 x 1440 |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.6 x 15.6 mm |
| File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: H.264, MOV Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo) |
| Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080: 60 fps, 30 fps 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 30 fps |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 27 Min |
| Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo, Optional External Mic: With Video, |
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
| Focus Mode | Single-servo AF (S), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) |
| Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 49 |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Pixel Count | 2,360,000 |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 23.00 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Diopter Adjustment | – 4 to +2 m |
| Display Screen | 3" Front Screen LCD (1,040,000) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Live View | Yes |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200-6400 (Extended Mode: 100-25600) |
| Shutter | Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 1/4 – 1/4000 sec in Program Mode Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/4000 sec Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 60 – 0 min in Bulb Mode Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 30 – 1/2 sec in Time Mode |
| Remote Control | RR-90 (Optional) |
| Metering Method | Average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Programmed Auto, Shutter Priority Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in .3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Burst Rate | Up to 7 fps at 16.3 MP for up to 28 frames Up to 3 fps at 16.3 MP |
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-eye Reduction Commander Commander/Red-eye Reduction Forced On Forced On/Red-eye Reduction Rear Curtain Sync/Red-eye Reduction Rear Sync Slow Sync Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Guide No. | 22.97′ (7 m) ISO200 |
| Max Sync Speed | 1 / 180 sec |
| Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe, Wireless |
| Start-up Time | 0.5 Seconds |
| Continuous Shooting | Up to 7 fps |
| Self Timer | 10 sec, 2 sec |
| Connectivity | 2.5mm Sub-mini, HDMI C (Mini), USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
| Software Requirements | Windows: XP, Vista, 7, 8 Mac: OS X 10.6 or later |
| Battery | 1x NP-W126 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2VDC, 1260mAh |
| Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 10 – 80% |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.1 x 2.9 x 1.5" / 129.0 x 74.9 x 37.2 mm minimum depth: 1.2" / 30.9 mm |
| Weight | 12.35 oz / 350 g with battery and memory card |
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