Fujifilm announced, today, the new X-E1 interchangeable lens compact system camera along with two new XF lenses and a firmware upgrade to the X-Pro1.

The second in the X Series, the X-E1 boasts the same 16MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor with top-class OLED electronic viewfinder as its predecessor (the X-Pro1), a smaller body with built-in flash and the same X mount for the FUJINON XF lens range.

Key Features

Vintage Compact Body Design with intuitive cControls
16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor
EXR Processor Pro
FUJIFILM X mount (For FUJINON XF lenses)
Extra high resolution 2.36 million dot OLED electronic viewfinder
2.8-inch (460K dot) LCD (High contrast, High Brightness and Wide viewing angle
Built-in pop-up Flash (hotshoe attachment also available for external flash)
ISO 200 — 6400,, extended ISO 100, 12800,25600 (range of ISO400-6400 when using ISO Auto)
0.05 sec Shutter time lag
Q (quick) button to shooting menu settings
In-camera RAW converter
Film simulation modes (Velvia, Astia, Provia, Monochrome, Sepia, PRO Neg Std & PRO Neg Hi)
Artistic features inc. Multiple exposure & Panoramic shooting
Auto Bracketing functions (AE/ISO/DR &FS)
Full HD Movie
Microphone/shutter release input (Ø2.5mm)
Approx. 350 shots per battery charge

>>Read the full press release

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X-E1 Body (Black or Silver) MSRP: $1,000; X-E1 Kit (w/18-55mm lens) MSRP: $1,400