Fuji X-Pro1 review

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Fuji X-Pro1 review

Shooting at f/1.4 using the 35mm lens has restricted the depth of field nicely here. (See full image)

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Taken using the 256-zone Multi metering system, this scene required +1.33EV exposure compensation to bring out the details of the statue against the bright overcasst sky. (See full image)

Fuji X-Pro1 review

The auto white balance system struggled to cope with the mixed lighting and has produced a slightly warm result - it's also a little darker than we'd like. (See full image)

Fuji X-Pro1 review

This is the same image as the one immediately above, but we've used Photoshop's levels control to address the colour and brightness issues. (See full image)

Fuji X-Pro1 review

Another image that needs a little brightening, but there's plenty of scope for making adjustments thanks to the broad dynamic range. (See full image)

Fuji X-Pro1 review

The same image as the one above after a quick levels adjustment. (See full image)

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The X-Pro1 had no trouble focusing on the pigeon, while the wide aperture has blurred the background nicely. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

Edge sharpness is very good, while the out of focus areas are very attractive. Shot on the 60mm macro lens, using film simulation bracketing - this is the Astia filter. (See full image)

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Here you can see the "standard" or Provia film simulation. (See full image)

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The Velvia simulation, as you might expect, provides the richest and most vibrant colours. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

Focusing is very quick on the X Pro1, if not quite as fast as on other compact system cameras, such as the Olympus OM-D. It can take a little time hunting for focus, but switching on the macro mode helps in situations like this. Shot on the 60mm macro lens, with the Astia filter. (See full image)

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Shot on the 60mm macro lens, with the Provia (standard) filter. (See full image)

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Shot on the 60mm macro lens with the Velvia filter. (See full image)

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You have the option of choosing the optical viewfinder, electronic viewfinder or shooting via Live View mode when using the camera, depending on the situation. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

The aperture is altered via a ring on the lens barrel itself, with f/1.4 being the widest available on the 35mm lens. This image was shot at f/9. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

Exposure compensation is altered via a mode dial on top of the camera, this image was shot at f/2.4, with an EV of -1.3. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

You can shoot in a variety of different formats, including 16:9. This image is shot with the PRO Neg. Hi filter using the 60mm macro lens. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

Shot with the 60mm macro, using the Velvia filter. (See full image)

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Shot with the 60mm macro, using the Sepia filter. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

Colours are represented well when using the standard (Provia) setting, which can be boosted using Velvia, or muted slightly using Astia. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

The 18mm lens provides a wide angle of view and stops down to f/2.0, allowing for shallow depth of field effects to be used. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

A large amount of the scene can be captured with the 18mm lens. (See full image)

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Colours are bright and punchy in this image, which has been shot with the Velvia filter. (See full image)

Fuji x-pro1 review

Even the 18mm lens can be used as a versatile lens, macro images can be shot by switching the camera to Macro mode, which is accessed via a dedicated button on the back of the camera. (See full image)