The
new X-A1 further expands Fujifilm's X-series of premium digital cameras, which
includes the range-topping X-Pro1, X-E1, X-M1 and the popular X100/S, amongst
others. The X-A1 is virtually identical in appearance to the recently
introduced X-M1, prinicipally swapping that model's “X-Trans” CMOS sensor for a
more conventional Bayer color filter array CMOS sensor, so still for-going a
viewfinder, but including a tilting LCD screen and wi-fi connectivity.
As with the other X-series cameras, the Fujifilm X-A1 is a
classically styled interchangeable lens camera that recalls film rangefinders
from the past, with a lovely retro design that draws admiring glances from
everyone that sees it. At the same time Fujifilm have once again incorporated
modern technologies that help ensure that the X-A1 isn't simply a blast from
the past.
As with the X-M1, the X-A1 dispenses with any kind of
viewfinder, either optical or electronic, and it doesn't accept a hotshoe
mounted viewfinder either, making image composition a hold-at-arms length
affair. While this is perhaps inevitable given the significant decrease in size
and weight, and is in-line with the X-A1's main competitors, it does feel
rather strange using a Fujifilm X camera that you can't hold up to your eye,
especially when Fujifilm have made such a big play of their innovative
viewfinder technologies. On the other hand, given the X-A1's price-point, it
may be better suited to its target market of compact-camera upgraders looking
to take their first step into the world of interchangeable lens cameras, who
are used to not looking through a viewfinder.
The X-A1's rear LCD screen attempts to redress the balance
by offering the ability to tilt it up or down from a high 85° angle to a low
90° angle, perfect for both overhead and low-down shooting. With a resolution
of 920K dots, it's twice as detailed as the screen on the X-E1, but sometimes
proved to be a little hard to see in bright sunlight.
The X-A1 is the second X-series camera to feature built-in
wi-fi connectivity, although it's rather restricted in use as it has to be
paired with a smartphone. Install the FUJIFILM Camera App and you can transfer
your pictures immediately to a smartphone or tablet PC and then edit and share
them as you wish, transfer stills and video onto the camera, and embed GPS
information in your shots from your smartphone. Note that you can't control the
camera remotely, only transfer images. The FUJIFILM PC AutoSave software
provides a simple means to back up your photos to your home PC.
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