Under the hood, we have,
1. The newest
24.3 MP X-Trans III sensor, X-Processor found on the X-T2 and X-Pro2, with no low-pass filter boasting the best performance in the X-series so far. Basic response specifications have been enhanced to the extreme in the X100F. A startup time of approx. 0.5 seconds, shooting interval of 0.2 seconds , shutter release time lag of 0.01 seconds and fastest AF of 0.08 seconds, ensure the camera operates exactly as the photographer intends.
2. A
redesigned menu system to align the X100 series to the X-T2, X-Pro2 series for congruency in handling.
3. An even further improved
hybrid viewfinder unique to the X-Pro and X100 series.
The X100F uses the Advanced Hybrid Viewfinder, which combines the features of an optical viewfinder (OVF) and electronic viewfinder (EVF. My fav is theElectronic Rangefinder (ERF) mode where the small EVF window can display 100% field of view as well as in 2.5x and 6x magnifications. You can also check exposure and white balance in the EVF window, making it the ultimate viewfinder that provides all the benefits of the EVF while shooting photos through the OVF, which offers zero time lag and.
4. Above Astia, Standard, Velvia, Pro-Neg, Classic Chrome and Velvia – the X100F does comes with Fujifilm’s newest film simulation,
Acros and the option to add in grains to further enhance the image.
5. And most notably, the number of
focusing points has been dramatically expanded from 49 in previous models to 91 (up to 325 points). Approx. 40% of the imaging area (center area containing 49 focusing points) is covered with phase detection AF pixels to form a fast and precise phase detection AF area that can be used in a variety of scenes.
The X100F now offers AF-S for stationary subjects and AF-C for moving subjects. For both of these options, you can choose either “Single Point” or “Zone” mode for the type of focus area, as well as the “Wide / Tracking” mode, in which the camera automatically selects multiple areas for focusing. In the Single Point and Zone modes, use the Focus Lever beside the LCD monitor to instantaneously change the location and size of focus areas.
6. The X100F sports a
specially designed FUJINON 23mm (approximately 35mm, equiv. 35mm format) F2 lens that has an optimal optical design made up of 8 glass elements in 6 groups, which includes one high-performance double-sided aspheric lens and a convex lens made of high refractive glass.
