Here it is! The Fuji X-Pro 1 is officially announced. Pricing is not yet announced.
Featuring the New X-Trans CMOS sensorTM, FUJIFILM original X-Mount and New Hybrid Multi Viewfinder, the X-Pro1 Delivers Outstanding Image Quality.
Valhalla, N.Y., January 9, 2012 – FUJIFILM North America Corporation proudly introduces the debut of its newest and most advanced addition to its premium, high quality X-Series digital camera line-up – the FUJIFILM X-Pro1 interchangeable lens digital camera system.
Mississauga, ON, January 9, 2012 – FUJIFILM Canada Inc. responds to numerous requests for a special edition of its popular X100 premium compact digital camera with a new black body in a fully accessorized bundle — the Fujifilm X100 Black Premium Edition. Only 10,000 units will be released worldwide in a limited quantity.
This is the entire Fuji X-Pro 1 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 incorporates advanced technologies such as Trans-X’s unique sensor CMOSTM megapixel APS-C 16, a new X port for mounting the lens, a viewfinder and three hybrid optical the base.
The Ricoh GXR A12 unit for Leica M mount lens now shipping in the US. B&H currently has it in stock for $649.
Two new Micro Four Thirds lenses from Sigma will be announced tomorrow:
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN: When used on a Micro Four Thirds format mirrorless camera, Sigma’s new 19mm f/2.8 EX DN has the effective FOV of a 38mm lens on a full-frame DSLR, which should appeal to street photographers and photojournalists. Regardless of your choice of camera, the Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN features eight elements in six groups that include three aspheric lens surfaces to correct optical distortions, color aberration and unwanted field curvature. The new lens also sports an internal focusing system and Super Multi-layer coating to reduce flare and ghosting while maintaining high contrast levels even when set at wider apertures. Other features include a new linear AF motor that eliminates mechanical gears or drives for quicker, near-silent focusing, seven rounded diaphragm blades for an attractive blur in out-of-focus areas, a 46mm filter thread, and a minimum focusing distance of 7.9″ (20cm).
The new Canon Powershot G1 X camera is now available for pre-order at Adorama for $799.00. B&H and Amazon are also taking pre-orders.
Canon announced their top of the line G1 X Powershot camera ($799):
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., January 9, 2012 – Continuing to revolutionize the digital camera market, Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the introduction of a new flagship PowerShot model, the PowerShot G1 X, in addition to two stylish PowerShot ELPH models, the ELPH 520 HS and ELPH 110 HS. The PowerShot G1 X camera will feature a 1.5-inch, 14.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, the largest sensor to date for a PowerShot model, delivering approximately nine times more light sensitivity and helping to produce amazing depth-of-field and high-quality images in tough low-light conditions. For those users looking for a camera with advanced features in a compact form both the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS, the world’s thinnest 12x optical zoom with a 28mm lens1, and PowerShot ELPH 110 HS feature a sleek design and compelling creative capabilities.
Here are the detailed Fuii X-Pro 1 specs:
In addition to the three new lenses, you can now also pre-order the Fujifilm X-Pro 1 body at Amazon for $1,699.95.
The official X-Pro 1 announcement should happen on Monday, January 9th around noon:
Those are two new images of the Fuji X-Pro 1 camera. For all other details, check the posts from the past 24 hours.
