A little while back I reviewed the Pentax i7 half frame camera and was suitably impressed. Now Fujifilm has come to the same party with the Fujifilm X Half, a compact camera which Fujifilm says “uses Fujifilm’s unique colour reproduction technology to produce exceptional images“.
I don’t as yet have a review model to totally verify that statement, but as a reasonably long standing Fujifilm user, if it is up to par with say my X-S10, I think I’d be more than happy.
Description
The “X half” features a rear LCD monitor, in line with the sensor’s orientation, making it ideal for vertical shooting and movie recording at a 3:4 aspect ratio. The “2-in-1”*1 feature allows users to combine two still images or movies into one composition in-camera, providing richer storytelling capabilities than single images.
Fujifilm claims the optical viewfinder evokes the feel of film cameras, recreating and improving upon distinctive rendering capabilities. The camera features Fujifilm’s popular “Film Simulations” and “Grain Effect”, which reproduces the unique grain texture of film photos, along with new filters such as light leak and halation, to provide users with a wide range of creative options.
A nice idea is that the camera pairs with Bluetooth mobile devices allowing you to transfer still images and movies to your smartphone, enjoy various viewing formats, and send images to the instax™ Link series smartphone printers*3.
And for those that yearn for the “old days”, the “X half” has introduced the “Film Camera Mode” to simulate the nostalgic experience of film photography; as you view subjects through the optical viewfinder, pull the frame advance lever on the camera’s top plate after each shot, and digitally develop images through the dedicated “X half app”.
I have asked for a review model and hopefully that will be forthcoming in the near future. The Fujifilm X Half has a retail price of ASUD$1349 and more info can be had at https://fujifilmhouseofphotography.com.au/pages/fujifilm-x-half