Fujifilm X-E1 Mirrorless Digital Camera Body, 16.3 MP, Black - Bundle - with Adorama Slinger Bag, SanDisk 32GB, Class 10 Extreme SD Card, Memory Card Holder & Spare Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery

2015-03-23T21:00:00

I'm quickly learning to love this camera. That may sound odd but I really wasn't sure I'd end up keeping it since I did love my Canon 6D. I have now sold my 6D as I get to know this camera even more. The quality is there, lots of activity and groups on the web, and my manual focus lenses can be used. Getting used to the EVF and finding the times that the EVF is better than optical.

IAN B.

2014-07-31T21:00:00

I have been watching Fujifilm X series for awhile now, keep wondering what the fuzz is all about. Saw this XE-1 on special, finally gave-in to temptation and got one. There are tons of technical reviews out there, so I will not bore you with another one. The camera body feels solid, well balance and beautiful to look at. I love the retro dials. The 'kit' 18-55mm XF lens is consist of mostly metal, similar in built quality to my Zeiss Touit Lens. I did a few test shots, and it seems a tad sharper than the Zeiss. Bokeh is pleasing, not great. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase. I am sure it will become one of my favorites! I have checked, Adorama currently has the best deal (get the one with free grip and gift). Get one before it is gone.

ASIANTREASURES A.

2014-06-30T21:00:00

SO far so good with the X-E1. I've been wanting to try it for about a year and finally had the opportunity to get one. Right away I noticed how much smaller it was than my DSLRs. The X-E1's noticeably lighter as well. Even with the 18-55, it feels much light than what I was used to. I worried that it would feel too light, but I've adapted to it nicely and now wonder why I didn't get one sooner. The image quality is really good. If, like me, you wait a long time between camera purchases (years rather than months--I really eek out everything from my DSLRs before upgrading---and I'm cheap, so I don't always get the latest and greatest)***, you'll be blown away by the image quality. It really is that good! I think it's a next gen camera and it performs as such. One concern I had was changing systems. Not a concern anymore. I have Nikon glass I'm able to use with adaptors. I use them manually, but I don't go around photographing sprinters, either. Admittedly, I'm not sure I'll even need the Nikon glass. I have it. It's a tool. If I can use it and benefit from its quality, I will. That said, the 18-55mm has rarely been off the camera. The X-E1 is fairly intuitive to use. The dials on the top and menus make sense to me. I do have to be careful or I'll knock the exposure compensation dial one way or the other. (I believe this has been adjusted on the X-E2 to be a firmer adjusted so that it's less likely to be accidentally shifted.) I've read about some of the focus speed concerns...I don't really have these concerns as I don't shoot fast-moving objects on a regular basis. I did photograph a wedding on my third day of ownership as a fluke and favor for a friend while traveling to Santa Fe, and I'm happy to report that aside from a few out of focus images, the wedding photography came off without a hitch. There are plenty of wedding photogs out there who are using the Fuji systems that are much better qualified to give feedback. If weddings are a true concern, please give them a read. As stated in many forums and reviews already, the X-E1 shines in street photography. It's very inconspicuous. If people do notice, they approach and want to know more. I've had no less that five conversations with people I didn't know because of this gem of a camera in the mere two weeks of ownership. It's a conversation starter and if you're shy like many photographers I've known, it helps bring you out of your shell to talk about something you love! If you want more than a simple point and shoot, a camera with a variety of lens options, and a well-built product, then you should consider the X-E1. It's a solid performer that can be carried over the shoulder all day. It's not intrusive or loud. The Fuji is priced reasonably and with the firmware updates from Fuji, the X-E1 is an up-to-date camera with tons of potential for the photographer. Get one already! Brien ***previous camera I've used regularly for paid jobs--Nikon D200. previous camera I've used for art photography--D70 (and D200). So, when I say "years" between purchases, I mean years!

Brien T.

2014-06-23T21:00:00

I researched this camera for months before I bought it. After the firmware update for the body and lens, AF is quick in most light, though it still trails my Nikon D90. This "kit" lens is excellent, producing beautiful bokeh and very sharp images. Although it's not a terribly fast lens, on the X-E1, it takes great pictures in low light that makes my D90 with the 35mm f1.8g seem out of date. I'm seriously thinking of selling all of my Nikon gear.

Taminator

2014-06-22T21:00:00

I have recently been looking for a lightweight camera for everyday use and travel. After seeing the pictures form the Fuji X100S, I definitely took a closer look at the Fuji X series. I liked the X-E1 because of the light weight, small size and electronic viewfinder. (NOTE: the exposure preview is available after a firmware update, aas well as an increase in focus performance) The sensor produces great gradients and sharp pictures. I use this camera for everything I use my SLR for, except for macro. The downside is that it's hard to find really good accessories (remotes, cases that allow for a grip, etc) but still a great camera. The 18-55mm lens has built in lens correction. Glad I bought it. FYI, buy the thumb grip. It'll make it feel better in your hand and prevent you from accidentally hitting dials.

Brooklyn B.

2014-06-16T21:00:00

The Fuji X series produces the image quality of a full-size DSLR at a fraction of the size. I actually carry around a camera again.

MICHAEL M.

2014-06-09T21:00:00

As most will know this camera is attractive because of the way it handles low light and gives incredibly sharp images with little noise. The lens is quite simply astonishing and probably the best "kit" lens ever. I shoot with many different cameras Rollei, Hasselblad, Leica and have never bought a "kit" lens except for this one. It's worth it because you are basically getting a very sharp lens for $200. The not so good news with this camera is that there is some shutter lag and lag between the EVF and rear screen. There is a slight delay between focus and when you actually click the shutter. This makes getting the decisive moment tough. I think manual focus maybe the fastest way but there is still the lag from the EVF & rear screen. More practise is in order to find a way around this. There is quite some written about this online and I would try to experiment with either a rental or in store before you buy. Also the batty life is not great. Advise buying a second & maybe third battery.

Lensman x.

2014-06-09T21:00:00

I was using the X-E1 as a second camera in conjunction with an X-T1 and in terms of image quality, it is every bit as good. However, even after the recent firmware update (which does help quite a bit with AF and other features) it still was a bit too slow to be using as a true second camera for weddings or quick, candid doc-style photography. I moved to the X-E2 and couldn't be happier. It's not a "night and day" difference, but it's the little things that all add up to the X-E2 being a faster, more useful camera for my purposes. If I were shooting still objects or doing portraits and little else, this camera would easily suffice.

Joseph N.

2014-06-02T21:00:00

Camera is excellent and well built. Plan to use it for travel and as a backup to my Pentax K5. Don't believe the reviews that say the focus is slow. It's not after you do the firmware update. However, don't expect to use the camera for sports or action. All mirror less cameras lag in this area, it's not the fault of this camera.

brian d.

2014-05-30T21:00:00

I have had the Fuji X100s since the fall so I was already familiar with the controls and menu, so there wasn't a huge learning curve with this camera, even though some things are different. I've only had this camera for a few days but it's so much fun to shoot with this over a bigger DSLR. I did a lot of research comparing the XE-1 to the XE-2 trying to determine if it was worth the cost difference to upgrade to the XE-2, and in the end it wasn't worth it. Adorama shipped quickly and I received it two days ahead of schedule! As soon as I got it, I upgraded both the camera and lens to the new firmware, which addressed many of the focus complaints of early users. As a company, Fuji is great as they don't forget about earlier versions of cameras and update regularly.

Fuji X.

2014-05-21T21:00:00

I have been following the xe-1 since it was launched a year ago. I read the glowing reviews and felt it was hype and couldn't see why it carried a hefty $1400 price tag. I saw that the price was cut almost in half due the XE-2 and decided to see why folks like the camera. From the moment I opened the box the camera says quality. Subtle details such as engraving the shutter speed numbers and the magnesium body speak volumes. This is a photographer's camera that takes one back in time. Aperature control ring, a compensation dial, a camera that use buttons instead of menus. It is not for a novice. There are no auto scene settings. I have been taking photos since the film days and the transition from a Pentax K5 was easy. Don't get trapped into thinking the focus is slow. Take advantage of the firmware updates before you use the camera. Don't give up on your DSLR, there are things that ithe Fuji can not do compared to my Pentax K5. Every camera has its strenghts and weakness, just concenetrate the strengths of the fuji and you will be pleased. Major strenghts are its easy of use, size, image quality and the way it handles.. My only wish was the kit lens was a 16-50 f2.8-4 rather than the 18-55. I like a wider angle lens. Overall impression during the last couple of weeks is that it lives up to the hype in the reviews. Quality of the kit lens is very good, images are sharp . I normally shoot in RAW but have started using the RAW+jpegs and find the jpegs are very good. Post processing RAW files in Lightroom is a breeze.

brian d.

2014-05-20T21:00:00

The camera takes very sharp pictures with nice colors and contrast. The build quality is superb. I have been used Nikon D300, D7000, Sony A77, Canon 5D and this one is much better. I do not recomend it for video.

DIMITAR I.

2014-05-19T21:00:00

High quality mirrorless camera that is comfortable to hold and takes excellent pictures so far- to my eye DSLR quality, rivaling those bulkier, more cumbersome full frame cameras. I haven't done much low light work or video yet, so I can't comment on that at this time.

Marco I.

2014-05-14T21:00:00

The Fujifilm X-E1 is a beautiful camera. It is a piece of art, a joy to use. The controls are nice and easy to figure out. With the 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0 lens, this is an excellent travel camera. The X-E1 is a made in Japan camera. Not too many cameras are now made in Japan. The focus is adequate for everyday use. To track fast moving objects requires practice. The photographer would need to anticipate movement path to capture the subject. The Fuji jpeg color and output is beautiful. The white balance is pretty good, but I still like to use custom WB myself for better control. The low ISO photo is amazing. ISO3200 looks better than the ISO1600 from the Canon EOS-M. Many people complain about the slow focus and response of the camera, but with the latest firmware update, it is a joy of a camera to use.

Jason K.

2014-05-12T21:00:00

I'll take this camera as a travel/everyday camera over a compact DSLR or p/s anyday. It's build quality, stills image quality and ergonomics/manual dials are unmatched, and it turns heads because it is the sexy-one. Improvements to the rear screen resolution and faster viewfinder (added to XE-2) and better video quality are what's lacking. I also wish lens support was more like Olympus as it becomes a difficult choice if you're already invested in mft glass. Still definitely recommended.

TAI K.

2014-04-14T21:00:00

Fuji designers have identified the "I love photography but can't warm up to digital"niche...They have created a leica like body which masks a digital camera...solid construction, sharp lenses in a body that's a bit too small but can be accessorized with thumb grips or hand grips...

RICHARD K.

2014-04-04T21:00:00

I just received the Fuji XE-1 with XF18-55 lens yesterday, and first impressions are very positive. Build quality is superb: Metal top and bottom plates, rigid polycarbonate shell, firm, clicky buttons, bright LCD, FANTASTIC EVF (a bit laggy in low light, but not an issue for my shooting style). I had read some customers experienced the 18-55 lens didn't seat securely on the camera, but mine clicked into place and sits on the camera body without a creak or wobble. About that lens: Initial test shots reveal sharp photos at all apertures and focal lengths. The lens is hefty without feeling unbalanced. Zooming is firm and confident, and having a variable aperture ring is very nice. I can't believe my eyes when I look at 3200 ISO test photos (JPEG shots, BTW). Not only is the noise kept under control by Fuji's magic JPEG engine, but the detail is preserved. Noise appears very film-grain like and is very pleasant-looking. Compared to my old Nikon D40, it's a remarkable difference. Fuji renders noise more organically than any company I've ever seen. There has been a lot said about the slow focussing of the early Fuji models. While I'm sure there are faster cameras out there, my XE-1 is decently fast and accurate, even in low light. I am sure the focus speed will be just fine for my needs. The only thing I'm not crazy about in my initial inspection is Fuji's choice of white edges for focus peaking. White is very hard to see in any light conditions. It's really a nitpick, as for the current selling price, this is a FANTASTIC camera kit. I am looking forward to making thousands of beautiful images with this sexy, fun, high-powered camera.

Robert J.

2014-03-25T21:00:00

Ordered on 3/10 and received on 3/18 from Adorama. Color Silver, price $ with a bag, a 32 gb card, spare battery and a card pouch as gifts. My search for the 'perfect' camera ended with the X-E1. It all started when I saw a glowing review of X100S in a post by Zack Arias. He was very excited about it. I found many other reviews for x100s all over the internet, and all of them said how fantastic the camera was. Comments like 'best camera in the world', 'wow', 'fantastic colors', 'what a camera' appeared in practically every review. The number of superlatives used were unprecendented and I could find only a few negative but tolerant remarks mainly on the AF speed. Many reviews were from well established photographers. I got very curious. What is this camera, which is igniting such a following? Could Fuji be 'salting' the reviews and paying famous photographers to give a positive review? But then, can they influence so many of them? Seemed unlikely. I went to Amazon, my favourite place for trusted and unbiased reviews and again found raving reviews. I was hooked. But the price $1,299 intimated me. Was a fixed lens camera, how ever good, worth that kind of money? My budget is scarce and I have a T3i/24-105 L for my work. If I sell my Canon gear will it fetch me enough to buy the x100s? And most importantly, can the x100s do everthing my current gear can do? All the talk about 'zoom with your feet and you will become a better photographer' is fine, but in reality when you are shooting for clients, there is little time to waste. I decided to reserch the Fuji X product line and see if there are other alternatives. I found the X-E2. This seemed to be God sent because it was similar to the x100s but with interchangable lenses. But at that time it cost $1,400, $100 more than the x100s. It put me off and I decided to wait. Then Fuji announced the X-T1 and after a week, the price of X-E2 dropped to $1,300 and it became the same as x100s (whose price refused to drop even after a year). Now X-E2 looked more attractive and I resumed my research. Again found many glowing reviews about the X-E2 (but not as glowing as those of x100s) and made up my mind to get it as soon as possible. While I was deciding from which store to buy it, the price of X-E1 dropped to $799. This was getting more interesting and I compared the X-E2 with X-E1. Generally everyone agreed that X-E2 was a better camera in terms of AF speed and some other less critical fixes, but it was not a major upgrade from X-E1 (which is in my estimate is around 95% the same as X-E2 after the firmware upgrades). In that case, why not go for a X-E1 and save $500? Honestly, I was tempted also by the X-M1 which is much cheaper but gave it up because it did not have a view finder. Digging deeper I found that many people found the IQ of X-E1 more 'natural' than the IQ of X-E2. The noise reduction in X-E2 seemed to be very aggressive which made skin tones look like one of Madame Tussad's creations. I pored over the comparisons in dpreview.com and found that the reivews were correct. There was a tendency for X-E2 and X-T1 to smooth skin a little too aggressively for higher ISOs. I ordered the X-E1. I know I am maybe two geneations behind the latest Fuji cameras but I trust my instincts and don't think I will disappointed. Also, now perhaps I may not have to sell of my Canon gear (which I dearly love) to pay for the X-E1. Reached home from work at about 6 pm and found the package waiting for me at the front door. Excited, I took it in and opened it. After removing the packing, Adorama documents and their gifts, I found the black box containing the camera and the lens. I had built up so much anticipation over a period of time for this camera that I found my breath quickening when I opened the box. My first impression was one of disappointment. The camera looked a little worn out, dull and lifeless. The matt black covering of the body reminded me of my father's Rollie. My wife saw me looking at it and asked me if I had ordered a used camera. As I stared at it, I realized that it was not dull but understated. There was a quiet shine to the silver and the black and it looked dignified. This camera was built for someone who was mellow, cultured and sophisticated. The lens was all black and had a luxurious finish to it. I removed the covers and fixed the lens to the camera. Later when I left it on the dining table, it blended into the background and I realized that this effect was deliberate (I read somewhere that Fuji spent a lot of time deciding the colors and the finish) and this camera was not for the flashy photographer who liked to show off his equipment but for a sedate one who wanted to unobtrusively take good pictures without being obvious. I switched on the camera and looked through the view finder. The view was very contrasty and bright. I did not like it too much but I dont think there is an option to tone it down, other than reduce the brightness. But then I realized it was in keeping with the general philosophy of the camera. Nondescript on the outside and bright and efficient on the inside. There is some WYSIWYG in the screen and it does approximately reflect the exposure of the scene. The screens dims and brightens when you place the focus frame on different parts of the scene. This is one of my primary reasons for buying a camera belonging to this genre. In my T3i, I have to guess how the final scene will turn out and frequently have to adjust after taking the picture and examining it on the screen. In the X-E1 (and similar cameras) you can actually see how the scene will look like before releasing the shutter. This is a great aid to composition. I pointed it at things around the house and took some pictures. AF was slow and there was a distict shutter lag.The EVF could not keep up with the scene when I panned. But no surprises. The shutter seemed to make a grating noise and I was a little worried. I researched it later and found that my camera was not different. I was used to the crisp Canon shutter sound and found this one a little different. I attached the camera to my laptop and viewed the pictures. I was shocked. All were blurry and out of focus. Where was the much touted Fuji sharpness? I examined the camera settings and found that the ISO was 200 and shutter speed was 1/15. Relieved I realized that the blur was due to camera shake and not the camera's fault. I set it to Auto ISO of 6400 and shot some more. This time pictures were much better and sharp. But AF was slow and shaky. When I set the Auto ISO, I noticed that the options for setting the Minimum Shutter speed and Default were missing, and and realized that the firmware was not the latest. I went online and updated the body and lens firmware. Updating was pretty simple. Just copy the file to your memory card, insert the card into the camera and run update. Takes about a minute. Again shot some photos and now it was much much better. Quicker response, better AF performance and seems altogether a different camera. I decided to test the skin tone rendition. I asked my wife to pose for a few photos. Since I started photography 4 years back, I have never been able to render my wife's and daughter's complexions exactly (or more importantly as they liked it). Hours in Photoshop, adjusting CMYK and white balance did help a little but I could never match the tone and complextion exactly. The skin looked either yellow or blue or too red. This has been a constant source of complaint from my wife, so much that she nowadays refuses to let me photograph her. I downloaded the photos from Fuji and showed it to her. 'What did you do this time?' she asked, 'this is exactly what I look like'. I could have told her that I had done nothing and these are the OOC jpegs from the camera, but why waste a good opportunity? I gave her a discourse on white balance and how I had used Photoshop to fine tune the photos. It seemed to impress her and she said 'At least you have got it correctly now'. What ever this camera cannot do, I am keeping it for this one great feature. Perfect white balance and skin tones, approved by my wife. The color accuracy is remarkable. I have not used any other digital camera whose color rendering is so close to the actual. Almost felt like a film camera. The noise reduction is set to 0 but I hardly see any noise even at ISO 6400 unless I enlarge to 100%. The low light performance is so good that the camera can practically see in the dark. I no longer need be afraid of high ISOs. Overall I am not used to the handling as yet. My T3I was much bigger and I had put on the Snug It case over the camera which gave it a soft feel and was very comfortable in the hand. Compared to that I felt a lot of sharp edges on the X-E1. The thing is small. Unless you have handled a SLR for 4 years and suddenly handle one of these, you dont realize how small. It felt like a toy and the in the beginning I was unconciously handling it gingerly, perhaps in the fear of breaking it. But then I had opted for the Fuji because I had wanted a smaller and lighter camera, so cannot fault its size. The camera is not delicate but the size makes you feel it is, and it take some getting used to. The shutter button is not comfortable and lacks a nice feel and tactile feedback when you half press and then shoot. I decided to buy a third party soft release button. The On/Off switch is thin and sharp. Should be bigger and more comfortable to use. The dials are excellent and smooth. The flash is well concealed and adequate. The connector cover inadvertently flips open if you brush you hand against it. The button placement is very convenient. I really liked the AF and AE button on the left side. With the AE button I can quickly change the metering mode to suit the scene and the look I want.I dont know if I will use the AF button much to change the focus point because I am primarily a lock focus-recompose-shoot kind of photographer. But it will be interesting to use. The lens is very well made and solid. Beautiful lens, as good as my Canon 24-105. Smooth zoom and manual focus. The aperture ring clicks satisfactorily. The lens cap is atrociously bad and seems cheap. So does the lens hood. I wonder why Fuji compromised on these two items when they had built the camera and lens so well. The camera strap is inadequate and thin. Another compromise. When handling the camera, I found that there was no comfortable position to place the thumb without accidently changing the Command dial or the Selector switches. Due to this the grip on the camera is precarious at best and my recommendation is to wear it around the neck or hand to avoid dropping it accidently. I think I will buy one of those Thumb Grips. The screen is a print magnet and needs a screen protector. Another disappointment is the Exposure brackting. I shoot HDR sometimes and +1 and -1 is not sufficient. I need at least +2 and - 2. I guess I will have use the Exposure compensation and adjust according to the scene or shoot 2 sets of images after setting different exposure compensation values. Used it for a few days now. The battery life is very bad. Yesterday when I had taken it out for a street photography run, half way through it ran out of juice. I did not have a spare on me and I had to return home unfulfilled. I later found out that you can increase the battery life by 1. Shutting off the LCD and using only EVF. In this mode, I wish the camera has a feature where by the EVF comes on only when you lift the camera to your eye. This would further save some power. 2. Switch off the Quick Start mode. 3. Reduce the auto switch off time. 4. Reduce EVF brighness to minimum. 5. Diasable the image review option after every photo. You can always press the review button to review your shot if needed. Also, the Lithium batteries would take 4 ot 5 full re-cycles to acheive full power. But it is perfect for street photography. When I try to use my Canon for shooting on the street, more than once I have been stopped by stares and even a few angry comments. But, when I used the Fuji, the camera is so small and looks so harmless, that nobody pays any attention and one person with dogs even invited me to take his photograph. I tried the camera in various conditions indoors and outdoors 1. Color are very accurate. It depends on the film simulation you choose but very accurate. 2. The auto exposure is perfect. In very contrastly scenes too, it somehow is able to reduce highlights blow out and also bring out some details in dark shadows. Of course, it does have 3 levels of DR settings which would further help in reducing contrast. But, higher DRs increase the noise. The highlight mode and shadow mode settings further help in bringing out details in shadow and highlights. 3. The number of customization possibilities are incredible. T3i does not have the facility to save custom settings and I found this feature very useful to quickly change the setting depending on the scene. Combined with the film simulations, the flexibility of the settings lets you set it exactly as you need. I have not used Silkypix as yet but I downloaded an opensource RAW convertor called Lightzone. Works well. Altogether, as many people have said earlier and which I had then swallowed with a grain of salt, the camera is a joy to use. It's like driving a sports car or using a precision instrument. The satisfaction from using it comes from its predictability. You can predict how the final picture will come out. This, I think, is the X-E1s greatest strength.

SURESH S.

2014-03-24T21:00:00

This is the camera I have been looking for, having started in amateur photography too many years ago to count I grew up with aperture and shutter priority and this camera has that feel and control that just lets you take photo's. I like to hike and take pics of just about every thing I encounter and the photo's from the X-E1 are fantastic, Fuji color rules and the B&W's are great too, I like using the JPegs just as they come out of the camera and these are even better than the Olympus 4/3's, I also use an EPM2, not by much but better. I really like that there are no scene modes so nothing to get in the way of taking pictures. And the auto focus is fast enough for most things and if not just zone focus, just like the old days, worked then so why not now. Over all I have found a keeper and yes I have tried a lot of DSLR's, point and shoots and M4/3's cameras. Highly recommended.

Gerald B.

2014-02-24T19:00:00

After years of lugging around large Nikon DSLR's the X-E1 is a breath of fresh air - easy to carry and after a short leaning curve, easy to use. Picture quality is outstanding and although the focus is a bit slower than a DSLR ( I had a D300) it is fine for non-sports events. I have enjoyed using some of my legacy Nikon lens with an adaptor but the Fuji X series lens are sooo good that I think the old Nikons will stay in the drawer. I have a Pancake 27 mm as well as the zoom and I find the 27mm makes the camera so small and easy to carry it is with me all the time. Overall a great purchase and very cost effective considering the current low prices on the X-E1, I decided I didn't need all of the bells and whistles on the X-E2 and T1..... and I am glad of it - this camera performs wonderfully,

David N.

2014-02-24T19:00:00

I'm very happy with the X-E1 system as it is a compact addition to my Canon SLR for casual shooting. It includes the best kit lens compared to other mirrorless camera makes. Great image quality, but takes some getting used to as you need to be patient with the AF capabilities.

DENNIS L.

2013-11-21T19:00:00

This camera won't disappoint. The image quality if amazing and Fuji keeps updating the camera with Firmware making it even more capable. The Fujinon XF series lenses are top quality too.

Danielo

2013-10-13T21:00:00

I use this camera for general photography. Its small enough that I don't feel burden bringing it with me to all sorts of places. It doesn't intimidate other people or gain attention versus my DSLR with vertical grip and big F2.8 lenses. pros: *All metal build quality, feels very solid and of high quality *Excellent high iso performance. Very clean 6400iso raw files *Out of camera images need very little post processing *Incredibly dynamic range. set to 400% can easily take pictures of sunsets without blowing exposure or losing shadow details *Has a quick access menu that i havent learned to use / setup yet *Has focus peaking + digital zoom to ensure you've got focus *portability would be amazing with a pancake lens *has an EVF cons: *automatic shutter speed goes so low that it causes blurry pictures from hand held shots *Interface, buttons, dials, etc dont seem natural coming from my DSLR or pentax K01. -- requires more thought on settings to get proper shot *Focus peaking doesn't seem as good as my Sony A77 or Pentax K01 *limited selection of auto focus lenses. *Despite small size is heavy and could use a bit larger grip *EVF performance is very poor in low light *autofocus indoors hunts a lot and misses

Louis T.

2013-10-13T21:00:00

I use this mostly for family events and some street photography. Some cultural events, and travel of course

LARRY Z.

2013-10-01T21:00:00

I do not shoot professionally just for leisure these days and I had been wanting to replicate the experience of shooting on my old 35mm slr. The XE-1 is exactly that. I use an adapter fit my manual lenses on it and don't have to worry about developing film! The images this camera sensor puts out are incredible to say the least. ISO performance is really phenomenal, but I haven't shot crop sensor cameras in a while so don't really have a barometer to judge against. The handgrip is lacking a bit though and would benefit from a external hand grip. Other than that it is a very good package for what I shoot.

edgar

2013-09-30T21:00:00

Great camera, make sure you update firmware for camera and lens on receipt. Mine did not have most recent firmware and focus was sluggish but cured by updated firmware.

EDWARD M.

2013-09-23T21:00:00

feels substantial easy to use carry it everywhere

MARK W.

2013-08-20T21:00:00

My review has more to do with service than product. I was so very impressed by the personal care I received from the time I sold old equipment until my new Fuji X-E1 shipped. I could not be more impressed by the professionalism I experienced. I will write again and update this review when I have thoroughly tested my camera. I felt so satisfied by the process itself that I thought it important to commend Adorama and recommend it. Outstanding.

Basil G.

2013-08-02T21:00:00

I travel often and became tired of lugging a full size DSRL and lens. Read good reviews and took the plunge. I don't regret it at all as I'm very satisfied with this camera. I was considering the X Pro 1, but bought the XE1 since it had a viewfinder diopter adjustment. I'm astounded by the JPEG quality, high praise from a RAW shooter!

Phil

2013-07-19T21:00:00

First off, I want to say how much I wanted to love this camera. I own a Nikon D90 and was planning a trip to Europe, and was deciding between a Nikon D7100 or the XE-1 -- the trade off being size versus overall quality and versatility. I opted for the XE-1 because I figured size would be important for my traveling experience. As fate would have it, I also brought along the D90 for my daughter to use, and I ended up carrying it much of the time (so much for size). In any event, I took several thousand photos and had an excellent chance to get to know the XE-1. And, I must say, I don't love it. First the upside: -- The picture quality is excellent. No complaints there. -- It's smaller than the D90 or D7100 (but it's still a pretty big camera, so don't think it's going to be pocket-sized). --It's got some interesting feature sets that makes picture taking fun. -- works really well in low light -- good battery life -- excellent kit lens and 35mm lens quality --well built The downside: --really slow to focus (sometimes impossible) -- buttons and knobs often move without my knowledge or consent (exposure compensation knob) --not intuitive to use like the D90 or D7100 (I found myself having to think a lot to get the exposure and aperture I wanted. I tend to shoot in manual mode or aperture priority, but it messes around with iso and doesn't always behave as expected. When I had time to capture the shot, this isn't a problem; when I'm trying to capture something fast, it's really frustrating -- not that small. It's still big to lug around so if I'm lugging something, I think the larger D7100 would be better overall --for small, I have a Canon Powershot S100 which takes excellent photos and is MUCH smaller (but a lesser camera) -- for the life of me, I couldn't remember what each of the buttons were supposed to do. They just don't have intuitive names or interfaces. I felt like the camera controlled me rather than visa versa. This has never been the case with the D90, and I've been into photography for 40 years so I know my way around a camera So, overall, this camera didn't meet my needs. It wasn't small enough to justify the tradeoffs, and the cost was about the same as the D7100. I wanted to fall in love, but didn't.....

Michael G.