TECH REVIEW.... Fujifilm X-M1

TECH REVIEW  Fujifilm X-M1

The third in the series of large sensor, interchangeable lens cameras from Fuji, the X-M1 offers a desirable retro design and performance that matches many DSLRs.
It has an APS-C size ‘X-Trans’ CMOS sensor in a compact body that weighs only about 330 grams (body only — add another 195 grams for the kit lens). On top, you’ll see a standard hotshoe, mode dial, shutter button and an unmarked dial to adjust exposure. Around the back is a tilting 3-inch LCD (9,20,000 dots). There’s also a neatly arranged set of buttons — everything falls easily to hand and the camera is very comfortable for one-handed use. A manual pop-up flash provides a good amount of fillflash and there's a small button that says WiFi – with the help of a free app, you can transfer and share images to a compatible smartphone/tablet. The kit includes a 16-50mm (24-76mm; 35mm equivalent) lens with optical image stabilisation. As expected, you get full manual control over exposure, a wide ISO range and several filters and effects to play with. It also records 1080p video at 30fps. The X-M1 starts up fast and is really easy to get to grips with. Generally, you get pleasing results without much fuss. It offers excellent images all the way up to ISO 3200. Another X mount lens that Fuji is launching with the camera is a 27mm ‘pancake’ lens ( 31,999) — this turns out to be closer to 50mm (35mm equivalent), with a field of view similar to the human eye.
There's no optical viewfinder and no way to attach one. But our biggest complaint is that the price is not justified. There are a wealth of capable DSLRs available at a cheaper price. And at the other end, Sony’s excellent NEX-6L offers excellent results, APS-C sensor, a faster AF system and electronic viewfinder for about the same price — albeit with a more modern looking design. 

SPECIFICATIONS 16.2MP APS-C sensor with ultrasonic cleaning, Fuji X mount, SD slot, 49 AF points, built in pop-up flash, 3-inch tilting LCD, RAW support, WiFi, 330 grams (body only) APS-C sensor in a compact body, retro design, excellent results with low noise, high quality video 47,999  

HITESH RAJ BHAGAT