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# 720p HD Video Capture 12.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor Hybrid Optical + Electronic Viewfinder Fujifilm X100 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS EXR Digital Camera with 23mm Fujinon Lens and 2.8-Inch LCD

**Brand:** fujifilm
**Price:** A$2861
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## Summary

> 📷 Elevate your street style with the Fujifilm X100 — where classic design meets cutting-edge capture.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Fujifilm X100 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS EXR Digital Camera with 23mm Fujinon Lens and 2.8-Inch LCD by fujifilm
- **How much does it cost?** A$2861 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- fujifilm enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Built-in 3-Stop ND Filter:** Expand your creative horizons with slower shutter speeds or wide-open apertures even in bright daylight.
- • **Compact Powerhouse Sensor:** APS-C 12.3MP sensor delivers DSLR-quality images in a sleek, portable form factor.
- • **Iconic 23mm f/2 Fujinon Lens:** Capture stunning, sharp images with a fast aperture perfect for low-light and artistic depth-of-field shots.
- • **Revolutionary Hybrid Viewfinder:** Seamlessly switch between bright optical framing and detailed electronic preview for ultimate creative control.
- • **Silent Leaf Shutter for Discreet Shooting:** Shoot quietly in sensitive environments without disturbing the moment or drawing attention.

## Overview

The Fujifilm X100 is a premium compact camera featuring a 12.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor paired with a fixed 23mm f/2 Fujinon lens. Its groundbreaking Hybrid Viewfinder combines optical and electronic viewing modes, offering photographers versatile framing options. Designed for professionals and enthusiasts craving DSLR-quality images in a portable body, it includes a silent leaf shutter and a built-in 3-stop neutral density filter for creative flexibility. While video is limited to 720p, the X100 excels in still photography with excellent low-light performance and a tactile, retro-inspired control layout.

## Description

The Fujifilm FinePix X100 is a high-precision digital compact camera that combines modern technology with a traditional camera design to deliver the ultimate in image quality.Featuring an APS-C CMOS sensor (12.3 megapixel), a Fujinon 23mm Single Focal Length Fixed F2 lens, a 2.8-inch LCD with 460K pixel, and the world's first Hybrid Viewfinder, the FinePix X100 captures exceptionally high quality images.What's in the box: Fujifilm FinePix X100 Digital Camera, Li-ion Battery (NP-95), Battery Charger (BC-65N), Shoulder Strap, USB Cable, Lens Cap, Metal Strap Clip, Protective Cover, Clip Attaching Tool, CD-ROM, Owner's Manual and 1-Year Limited Warranty.

Review: A review of the X100 by a Nikon dSLR and m4/3 owner - I am writing this review from the perspective of someone who owns a Nikon full-frame dSLR (Nikon D700+MB-D10), two Nikon crop dSLR (Nikon D7000+MB-D11 and Nikon D3100) and an m4/3 camera (Panasonic GH2). I receive the Fujifilm X100 about 5 days ago and since then, I have been slowly learning the features and capabilities of this camera. I will be steadily adding to this review in the coming days but I thought I'd share here my initial impressions of the X100 to help those wondering whether to get this camera make their decision. Though I tried my hand at using small cameras that can shot RAW and provide full manual controls on aperture, shutter speed, ISO and White Balance (the Panasonic LX-3 and the Canon S90 being among these), I was never happy with the marginal photos that I could take with these cameras. This is mainly due to the small-sized camera sensor. Yet part of my dis-satisfaction with these cameras is also due to the shooting position where one extends one's arms to view and compose with the rear LCD screen rather than the viewfinder to the eye position when using a dSLR. After trying my hand with these cameras, I sold them but knew that my next small and light camera must have a large sensor and a proper viewfinder. My initial attempt to finally address this issue on poor image quality and sub-optimal shooting stance yet have a small and compact camera was my purchase of the Nikon D3100 which I paired with a Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX lens. Equipped with a good-sized sensor, a real optical view finder (OVF) and a very capable lens, this setup provided me with a compact, light, inexpensive and very capable camera setup. I was very happy with the setup and it provided me some relief from using the D700+MB-D10 or D7000+MB-D11 combo. Though I did install and use my other Nikkor lenses on the D3100, it was the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX that was mounted on the D3100 easily 50% of the time. For the other times, it was mainly the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G at 40% of the time and the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 or the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for the remaining 10%. I would have used the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G far more often with the D3100 than the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX but the large size and heavy weight of the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G lens does not make for a light and well-balanced combo with the D3100. So as much as I would have preferred matching the D3100 with a 24mm focal length prime lens, the lighter weight and smaller size of the 35mm f/1.8G DX made it the default lens for the D3100. I also acquired a Panasonic GH2. Though equipped with a smaller m4/3 sensor, the GH2 acquits itself very well for video work and the 14-140mm lens provided good results when shooting outdoors or in good lighting conditions. But for still-photography, the GH2 with the 14-140mm lens is simply awful. For a while, I had the impression that the GH2 was very bad for still photos until I decided to buy an adapter and mounted my Nikkor prime lenses on the GH2. Wow .. what a difference mounting good lenses made on the quality of photos the GH2 can take. I found myself using the GH2 more and more often for still-photos even though I had to manually focus my Nikkor lenses. The GH2 was my first exposure to an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and despite its real limitations when working in sub-optimally lighted conditions, I appreciated the ability of the EVF of the GH2 to display information that an OVF could not display. I decided to add a Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 and 14mm f/2.5 lens and was happy with the resulting setup which was even more compact and lighter than my Nikon D3100 and 35mm f/1.8G DX lens. While the image quality of the Nikon D3100 was still better than the GH2, the smaller lighter size of the GH2 and its excellent video capabilities made it my choice for many situations. Then came the Fujifilm X100. Combining the small compact size of the GH2 and its compact prime lenses plus incorporating the advantages of both the optical viewfinder of the D3100 and the electronic viewfinder of the GH2, I became seriously interested in the X100. The fact that the lens was not interchangeable was not an issue for me as the X100 lens is a 23mm f/2.0 - the perfect focal length as far as I was concerned. The 35mm equivalent of 35mm would have been my favorite focal length with the D3100 and the GH2 but neither Nikon nor Panasonic makes a compact and light prime lens that has a fast 35mm in 35mm equivalent (Olympus makes a m4/3 17mm but it is just f/2.8). That the X100 lens was also a fast f/2.0 lens was definitely an ace in favor of the X100. While cleaning the sensor of my D700, I realized another reason why the non-interchangeable lens nature of the X100 was a non-issue. With a non-removable lens, the X100 will likely not need any sensor cleaning at all, I happily realized. Yes! Viewed sideways, the X100 was considerably smaller and thinner than the D3100 with the 35mm f/1.8GDX lens and still substantially thinner than the GH2 with the 20mm f/1.7 lens. The X100 wins against the two others on this point. Based on my initial test, the image quality of the X100 is excellent and can easily hold its own against the Nikkor D3100 with the 35mm f/1.8G DX lens. This is quite an achievement as the Nikon-Nikkor combo is superb. While the X100 is a bit soft when shot wide-open at f/2.0 compared with the Nikkor D3100 shooting the 35mm f/1.8G DX at f/2.0, I like the way the X100 renders the image which is very pleasing and of a different character than the clinical images I could take with the Nikon D3100 and the 35mm f/1.8G DX lens. Testing both at f/2.8, f/4.0, f/5.6 and f/8.0 yielded even better results with the X100 while the Nikkor D3100 with the 35mm f/1.8G DX stayed very good as well (it was really good wide-open to begin with anyway). In terms of image quality, I would rank these two at about equal. What for me tilts the balance in favor of the X100 is the focal length of its lens - 23mm vs the 35mm of the Nikkor. So while the image quality for both are neck-to-neck, I much prefer the X100 because of its lens' focal length. The GH2 ranks lower than the X100 and D3100 in image quality and with the X100 being thinner and having both OVF and EVF and with my preferred focal length lens, the X100 is now my first choice for a small and light compact camera. CONTINUATION - April 12, 2011 In many respects, while there are similarities among the D3100, GH2 and the Fujifilm X100, each is unique and each serves a specific purpose better than the other. The primary advantage of the D3100 is that it packs a lot of capabilities and flexibility for its size. These advantages however are lost when one installs a zoom lens on the D3100 as the resulting bulk and weight no longer qualifies it as a light and compact camera. Until such time that Nikon releases several compact and light prime AF-S lenses that will auto-focus on the D3100, the D3100 steps out of the light-and-compact auto-focusing camera competition when equipped with other than the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX. For video work, the GH2 remains the best tool for the job, with the D3100 and the X100 a far second and third. In addition to a far superior video capabilities, the GH2 has a electronic zoom that essentially gives the user a 2nd lens when using the pancake prime lens. Very impressively, this electronic zoom (or "ETC" in Panasonic parlance) can be used without any significant or visible degradation in the captured video and provides the GH2 a flexibility that other manufacturers would do well to emulate. The availability of several good light and very compact interchangeable pancake prime lenses adds further to the attraction of the GH2 as a video camera - as well as a still photography camera. This makes the GH2 a better tool for those who want to capture still photos and videos at the same time. The only disadvantage that I see to the GH2 is its low-light performance which is best described as adequate but not exceptional. This is partly due to its smaller sensor and higher pixel density. While using fast primes such as the 20mm f/1.7 can often delay the onset of having have to use higher ISO, the GH2 would truly be exceptional if it had better low-light performance and will likely be the toughest hombre to beat among the three. The Fujifilm X100 as a still camera is excellent for a select group of photographers who are not limited by the fixed-lens as its performance as a still camera is nothing short of excellent. In terms of low-light performance, the Fujifilm X100 outclasses the D3100 when shooting at ISO 3200 and even more so at ISO 6400 where the X100 still yields very good images. Combine with the f/2.0 lens, the X100 users will likely have minimal need of bringing an external flash. For a narrower select group of photographers who are not hobbled by the fixed lens, the Fujifilm X100 is one of the most exciting camera in the market. CONTINUATION April 15, 2011 Fujifilm's decision to equip the X100 with a fixed non-interchangeable lens has allowed it to make the camera and lens smaller, and to add several features unique to the X100. This setup dispense with the need to use a focal plane shutter so unlike a dSLR where the shutter is found in the body, the shutter of the X100 is found in its lens. The combination of a quiet leaf shutter on the lens and the absence of a mirror-slapping noise means that it is possible for me to shoot the X100 very discretely even in a quiet room. Even continuous shooting with the X100 generates little noise. The shutter sound of the X100 shooting continuously is unobtrusive unlike the loud staccato clatter of the dSLR. Another feature the fixed lens arrangement allowed is for Fujifilm to install a built-in 3-stops neutral density filter in the X100. I wished this was button activated but its fairly easy to access it from the menu. Once activated, I have a choice of either using a slower shutter speed or to shoot with the aperture wide-open. The X100 can simulate several colored, B&W and sepia films. The colored setting are named after the Fuji Films. The standard setting is Provia. For landscape (and sometimes even for people), I like using the Velvia for its rich saturated look. Though one can choose the Vivid on the Nikon D3100, I find the Velvia look on the X100 more pleasing, specially when viewed on the computer. The Astia is intended for use with soft-tone palette and yields a less-saturated look. So I took several solo and group shots in the diffused light in the late afternoon with everyone wearing light pastel and earthy colors. The Astia setting yielded a dreamy old film look which I find very pleasing. The shutter is adjusted using a dedicated top knob beside the shutter release button while the aperture is adjusted using the aperture ring on the lens. The controls work very well though the adjustment is always in increments of one stop. This is one area where the dSLR may provide greater flexibility in that it allows the easy adjustment in increment of 1/3 of 1/2 stop. It is possible to adjust the aperture and shutter speed of the X100 in 1/3 increments but it takes a whole lot longer to do this with the X100. It is by far faster to just adjust the exposure compensation when one is shooting in aperture priority mode. Because of the greater effort, I simply adopted and made my exposure adjustment (shutter speed and aperture) in one-stop increment adjustments. CONTINUATION April 17, 2011 As someone who cleans his camera after every use upon getting home, one of the things I appreciate about the X100 was that it was designed for photographers who have a nose. =) As a right-eyed focusing photographer, I can avoid the noise hitting and smearing the rear LCD screen of the X100 whenever I bring it to the eye to look through the viewfinder. Instead of my nose hitting the rear LCD screen whenever I do this, I am doubly pleased that this no longer happens and that cleaning the camera before putting it away is a bit easier and faster at the end of the day. While video is limited to 720p, it is nonetheless quite good. The advantage of the X100 having an electronic viewfinder (EVF) becomes evident when one uses it for video. With the EVF, one can take video while keeping the X100 to one's eye and this makes for a more natural and steady shooting position just like with still photography. This is similar to the Panasonic GH2 which also has an EVF but in contrast to the Nikon D3100 where the arms would be outstretched in a point and shoot position while using the rear LCD screen take the video. The Fujifilm X100 can autofocus on video and its pretty fast. The Panasonic GH2 autofocuses on video faster still but the X100 is much faster than the Nikon D3100 on video. Some have complained about power-up lag. First off, the type of SD card you use will make a substantial impact on power-up. A slow SD card can slow down the X100 from power-up to ready-to-use state. Using a fast SD card will help. Assuming that one is using an SD card, power up lag will depend on which viewfinder you are using. If you are using the electronic viewfinder, power lag is about 2 seconds. If you are using the optical viewfinder, the power lag is just a little bit above 1 second. In both instances, unless you have the viewfinder to your eyes and ready to shoot, the power lag does not make much of a difference as you still need to bring the camera up to your eyes upon power up, then need some time to compose, check exposure then shoot. While a dSLR like the D70 is almost instantaneous and is faster, it really will not make much of a difference for 99% of the time. UPDATE: June 12, 2011 After taking hundreds of photos with this camera, I fully appreciate the solid and sturdy feel this camera imparts whenever one uses it. As such, it imparts a certain sense of confidence and satisfaction in being able to take good photos in a measured and deliberate manner. Never designed for sports speed shooting nor for the urgency of events or wedding photographers, the X100 is best used when one can take his time to frame and compose before taking the photo. I can also categorically say that in terms of image quality, the X100 camera can hold its own against some of the best APS-C-sized sensored dSLRs in the market such as the Nikon D7000 for the type of shooting that the X100 was designed for. The black and white setting of the X100 can be quite intoxicating. The 3 "film" settings of the X100 (Astia, Provia and Velvia) is superb. What has also become clear is the value of the silent shutter of the X100. Several times, I have had to take photos inside a very quiet church. The few shots I took with the Nikon FX D700 sounded like gunshots inside a very quiet church and even the considerably softer and quieter Nikon DX D7000 still sounded loud. I could not continue without causing a major disturbance. The X100 came to the rescue and allowed me to continue taking photos quietly and unobtrusively. What has also become of great help is the ability to see the aperture, shutter and exposure compensation settings of the X100 in one glance without needing to view these through the viewfinder. This has been helpful when shooting from the hip again to avoid disturbing the very quiet and solemn atmosphere in a church. Going on to regular shooting, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) of the X100 allows me to shoot a photo and to review it immediately in the same EVF without need to put down the camera to view the image I just took through the rear LCD screen. I do not know of any camera that can do this ... not even the GH2 which also has an EVF. The EVF makes eye-on-camera video shooting very easy. While limited to 720p with very limited control on the settings, the X100 nonetheless can take very good video even in low light due to its clean images at high ISO. On the other hand, using the optical viewfinder (OVF) of this rangefinder-type camera, I can see a greater area than what the lens cover and this gives me the advantage of better and greater situational awareness that allows me to better compose or anticipate the different elements that I would like to converge in my photos. With the dSLR, I have to keep both eyes open to do this but it is neither easy nor convenient. The OVF of the X100 make it a cinch to do this. I should however mention 2 negatives both of which do not go directly into the performance of the X100. The first is the plastic adapter that comes with the battery charger. The battery charger is designed for another battery and an adapter is needed to charge the battery used with the X100. Though this adapter is also supplied with the charger, it is easily dislodged and as a result, could easily be lost making recharging a real challenge. The second negative is how Fuji has chosen not to design the lens so it can take on a filter (49mm) and also failed to include a hood with the camera. One needs to buy an expensive adapter that would allow the mounting of a filter on the X100. Considering that the lens is fixed, scratching the lens can quickly ruin anybody's day. Still on this, Fuji has also chosen not to include a hood with the lens. Like the filter adapter, this is again an expensive accessory. The hood is essential when shooting outdoors in bright sunlit conditions as well as indoors in harsh lighting conditions. Fuji may make a handsome profit when an X100 owner buys these but it leaves a bad taste in the mouth when one has to pay so much for something that should not cost much for Fuji to make and which it should have included with the camera as these are essential items. While at it, there are a couple of nitpicks that one can make against the X100 (e.g., difficulty and tediousness of taking multiple shots using a timer) so some of the complaints made against the X100 firmware is justified. Fuji has already released a firmware upgrade and is expected to release a 2nd sometime soon. This gives me confidence that many of the nitpicks will eventually be addressed. And as these minor irritants does not detract from the X100 being a good camera for what is was designed for, I have decided to keep the 5-stars rating for this camera. Finally, I can understand the frustration expressed by some who have reviewed the X100 when they treat and use the X100 as a substitute for their dSLRs. Having read this review this far, you will perhaps better understand their missives against the X100. The X100 has been designed for use in a specific niche and it excels within this specialized area. Outside this area, there are far better camera models out there that would surpass the X100 in size, weight, price, performance, flexibility, or the various combination of these. A better understanding of the capabilities and design of the X100 will help in avoiding the pitfalls that some have fallen into when they use the X100 as a dSLR substitute. I own an X100 but use my dSLR when I need a dSLR.
Review: Fuji should have recalled X100 for sticky aperture issue. - I bought this fujifilm x100 new from desertcart.com and it just had sticky aperture issue after three weeks of minor use. Also mine had color balance problem but that is another story. After I searched online, I found numerous reports about the SAME sticky aperture issue. So far Fujifilm never says a word about this issue. Fujifilm charges $660 for repairing the aperture/lens after limited warranty expires. This is too bad!!! Fujifilm should have recalled all X100 and repair them for free (even outside warranty). Since Fujifilm is not doing anything, we should boycott all future fujifilm digital products(such as X-Pro-1) and file a class action against Fujifilm. Shame on FUJI!!! BTW, besides all these troubles, x100 takes excellent pictures when it is not broken.

## Features

- 12.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
- Newly-developed lens offers a focal length of 23mm (135 equivalent: 35mm) and a widest aperture of F2. Made from molded glass, the lens contains 8 elements in 6 groups
- Hybrid Viewfinder combines the window-type "bright frame" optical viewfinder, and the electronic viewfinder system
- HD Movie Mode; capture 720p video

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0043RS864 |
| Aperture modes | F2-F16 |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Continuous, Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 49 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #115,081 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #949 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 14 Bit |
| Brand | Fujifilm |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Battery Charger, Instruction Manual, Lens Cap, Shoulder Strap, USB Cable |
| Camera Flash | Hotshoe |
| Camera Lens | Fujinon 23mm F2 single focal lens |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Fujifilm X |
| Compatible Mountings | Fujifilm X |
| Connectivity Technology | HDMI, USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 5 |
| Customer Reviews | 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars (213) |
| Digital Zoom | 4.00 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 460,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 460000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 12.3 MP |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 200 |
| Exposure Control | Aperture Priority |
| File Format | JPEG (Exif 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG, MOV |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | UHS-I |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 20 |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | C10 |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Flash Memory Video Speed Class | 6 |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 or 1/250 |
| Focal Length Description | 23 Mm |
| Focus Features | Hybrid |
| Focus Mode | Manual Focus (MF), Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | Large sensor compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00074101008357 |
| HDMI Type | Mini connector |
| Hardware Interface | HDMI, USB |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image stabilization | Digital, Hybrid, Optical |
| Item Weight | 445 Grams |
| JPEG Quality Level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
| Lens Correction Type | Fixed |
| Lens Type | fixed |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm |
| Maximum Aperture | 2 f |
| Maximum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 12 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 Seconds |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 20 MB |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Average, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
| Model Name | Fujifilm X100 |
| Model Number | X100 |
| Model Series | X |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 4 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 12.3 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) |
| Real Angle Of View | 56.8 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 13 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 2.8 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Series Number | 100 |
| Shooting Modes | Scene |
| Skill Level | Amateur |
| Special Feature | Color TFT-LCD with 460k pixels; 100% coverage |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG (Exif 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG, MOV |
| Total Still Resolution | 12.3 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 074101008357 |
| Video Capture Format | MPEG-4 |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, Optical |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.5x |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Custom |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 5 fps |
| Zoom | Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 3:2
- **Compatible Mountings:** Fujifilm X
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 200
- **Image Stabilization:** Digital, Hybrid, Optical
- **Maximum Aperture:** 2 f
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 35 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Average, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 4 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG (Exif 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG, MOV

## Images

![Fujifilm X100 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS EXR Digital Camera with 23mm Fujinon Lens and 2.8-Inch LCD - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KszLOEHML.jpg)
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![Fujifilm X100 12.3 MP APS-C CMOS EXR Digital Camera with 23mm Fujinon Lens and 2.8-Inch LCD - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413JcW8YhqL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the lens included with this? Also, the lens is interchangeable, correct?**
A: Hi Catherinethis is a fixed lens camera, i.e. its 23mm focal length translates into 35mm full frame format. This sounds very restricting but IMHO it is worth the jump1) you learn to "view" at the given focal length. You "see" the image even before you grab for your camera. Of course, you will miss shots which are too far away, but you will see shots which you would not have even bothered with before. I use this as fixed focal length camera and cameras with zoom lenses. If this camera hits the shot it sometimes is extraordinary, you have to work hard for the shot, and this shows2) Even if the camera has just 12M pixels, these pixels are of a sublime sharpness. You can easily crop your pictures, without hardly losing any quality3) Fuji now offers 2 converters for 28mm and 50mm full frame equivalent. I don't have them as they spoil the compactness of the camera, however the reviews are very good, if you want to go that way. You then would get a "camera system" with 3 focal lengths (28, 35 and 50mm FF equivalent).

**Q: how does this camera compare to the x20? Or the x-m1? I feel like they're all relatively close**
A: The x20 is the "pocket" version of the x100. Basically the x100 is the new breed of Japanese rangefinder camera (i.e. Olympus Pen, Yashica CC, etc). It has fixed-lens no zoom, with full access to manual controls. It's good for street photography. The x20 is more for the general public. It has fixed-lens with zoom. The x-m1 generally is the interchangeable-lens version of the x100. You can say if a pro is using an x-m1 as their main camera, they'll be using the x100 as backup, and the x20 as their pocket camera.

**Q: $795.00 - Is this camera brand new un-opened, and full manufactures USA warranty?**
A: Just with the price info it looks possible since there are two newer versions in the market.

**Q: Have the Sticky Aperture Blade (SAB) problem?**
A: I have X100 12M12 series. It has SAB problem - the aperture doesn't close, so the only workable aperture is 2.0, which is wide open. Since it happened after my warranty was over they quoted me 140$ repair cost. I think this is a systematic problem with this model that should be fixed for free, so I'm not sure I'm getting Fujifilm cameras any more.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A review of the X100 by a Nikon dSLR and m4/3 owner
*by L***O on April 9, 2011*

I am writing this review from the perspective of someone who owns a Nikon full-frame dSLR (Nikon D700+MB-D10), two Nikon crop dSLR (Nikon D7000+MB-D11 and Nikon D3100) and an m4/3 camera (Panasonic GH2). I receive the Fujifilm X100 about 5 days ago and since then, I have been slowly learning the features and capabilities of this camera. I will be steadily adding to this review in the coming days but I thought I'd share here my initial impressions of the X100 to help those wondering whether to get this camera make their decision. Though I tried my hand at using small cameras that can shot RAW and provide full manual controls on aperture, shutter speed, ISO and White Balance (the Panasonic LX-3 and the Canon S90 being among these), I was never happy with the marginal photos that I could take with these cameras. This is mainly due to the small-sized camera sensor. Yet part of my dis-satisfaction with these cameras is also due to the shooting position where one extends one's arms to view and compose with the rear LCD screen rather than the viewfinder to the eye position when using a dSLR. After trying my hand with these cameras, I sold them but knew that my next small and light camera must have a large sensor and a proper viewfinder. My initial attempt to finally address this issue on poor image quality and sub-optimal shooting stance yet have a small and compact camera was my purchase of the Nikon D3100 which I paired with a Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX lens. Equipped with a good-sized sensor, a real optical view finder (OVF) and a very capable lens, this setup provided me with a compact, light, inexpensive and very capable camera setup. I was very happy with the setup and it provided me some relief from using the D700+MB-D10 or D7000+MB-D11 combo. Though I did install and use my other Nikkor lenses on the D3100, it was the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX that was mounted on the D3100 easily 50% of the time. For the other times, it was mainly the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G at 40% of the time and the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8 or the Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 for the remaining 10%. I would have used the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G far more often with the D3100 than the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX but the large size and heavy weight of the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G lens does not make for a light and well-balanced combo with the D3100. So as much as I would have preferred matching the D3100 with a 24mm focal length prime lens, the lighter weight and smaller size of the 35mm f/1.8G DX made it the default lens for the D3100. I also acquired a Panasonic GH2. Though equipped with a smaller m4/3 sensor, the GH2 acquits itself very well for video work and the 14-140mm lens provided good results when shooting outdoors or in good lighting conditions. But for still-photography, the GH2 with the 14-140mm lens is simply awful. For a while, I had the impression that the GH2 was very bad for still photos until I decided to buy an adapter and mounted my Nikkor prime lenses on the GH2. Wow .. what a difference mounting good lenses made on the quality of photos the GH2 can take. I found myself using the GH2 more and more often for still-photos even though I had to manually focus my Nikkor lenses. The GH2 was my first exposure to an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and despite its real limitations when working in sub-optimally lighted conditions, I appreciated the ability of the EVF of the GH2 to display information that an OVF could not display. I decided to add a Panasonic 20mm f/1.7 and 14mm f/2.5 lens and was happy with the resulting setup which was even more compact and lighter than my Nikon D3100 and 35mm f/1.8G DX lens. While the image quality of the Nikon D3100 was still better than the GH2, the smaller lighter size of the GH2 and its excellent video capabilities made it my choice for many situations. Then came the Fujifilm X100. Combining the small compact size of the GH2 and its compact prime lenses plus incorporating the advantages of both the optical viewfinder of the D3100 and the electronic viewfinder of the GH2, I became seriously interested in the X100. The fact that the lens was not interchangeable was not an issue for me as the X100 lens is a 23mm f/2.0 - the perfect focal length as far as I was concerned. The 35mm equivalent of 35mm would have been my favorite focal length with the D3100 and the GH2 but neither Nikon nor Panasonic makes a compact and light prime lens that has a fast 35mm in 35mm equivalent (Olympus makes a m4/3 17mm but it is just f/2.8). That the X100 lens was also a fast f/2.0 lens was definitely an ace in favor of the X100. While cleaning the sensor of my D700, I realized another reason why the non-interchangeable lens nature of the X100 was a non-issue. With a non-removable lens, the X100 will likely not need any sensor cleaning at all, I happily realized. Yes! Viewed sideways, the X100 was considerably smaller and thinner than the D3100 with the 35mm f/1.8GDX lens and still substantially thinner than the GH2 with the 20mm f/1.7 lens. The X100 wins against the two others on this point. Based on my initial test, the image quality of the X100 is excellent and can easily hold its own against the Nikkor D3100 with the 35mm f/1.8G DX lens. This is quite an achievement as the Nikon-Nikkor combo is superb. While the X100 is a bit soft when shot wide-open at f/2.0 compared with the Nikkor D3100 shooting the 35mm f/1.8G DX at f/2.0, I like the way the X100 renders the image which is very pleasing and of a different character than the clinical images I could take with the Nikon D3100 and the 35mm f/1.8G DX lens. Testing both at f/2.8, f/4.0, f/5.6 and f/8.0 yielded even better results with the X100 while the Nikkor D3100 with the 35mm f/1.8G DX stayed very good as well (it was really good wide-open to begin with anyway). In terms of image quality, I would rank these two at about equal. What for me tilts the balance in favor of the X100 is the focal length of its lens - 23mm vs the 35mm of the Nikkor. So while the image quality for both are neck-to-neck, I much prefer the X100 because of its lens' focal length. The GH2 ranks lower than the X100 and D3100 in image quality and with the X100 being thinner and having both OVF and EVF and with my preferred focal length lens, the X100 is now my first choice for a small and light compact camera. CONTINUATION - April 12, 2011 In many respects, while there are similarities among the D3100, GH2 and the Fujifilm X100, each is unique and each serves a specific purpose better than the other. The primary advantage of the D3100 is that it packs a lot of capabilities and flexibility for its size. These advantages however are lost when one installs a zoom lens on the D3100 as the resulting bulk and weight no longer qualifies it as a light and compact camera. Until such time that Nikon releases several compact and light prime AF-S lenses that will auto-focus on the D3100, the D3100 steps out of the light-and-compact auto-focusing camera competition when equipped with other than the Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX. For video work, the GH2 remains the best tool for the job, with the D3100 and the X100 a far second and third. In addition to a far superior video capabilities, the GH2 has a electronic zoom that essentially gives the user a 2nd lens when using the pancake prime lens. Very impressively, this electronic zoom (or "ETC" in Panasonic parlance) can be used without any significant or visible degradation in the captured video and provides the GH2 a flexibility that other manufacturers would do well to emulate. The availability of several good light and very compact interchangeable pancake prime lenses adds further to the attraction of the GH2 as a video camera - as well as a still photography camera. This makes the GH2 a better tool for those who want to capture still photos and videos at the same time. The only disadvantage that I see to the GH2 is its low-light performance which is best described as adequate but not exceptional. This is partly due to its smaller sensor and higher pixel density. While using fast primes such as the 20mm f/1.7 can often delay the onset of having have to use higher ISO, the GH2 would truly be exceptional if it had better low-light performance and will likely be the toughest hombre to beat among the three. The Fujifilm X100 as a still camera is excellent for a select group of photographers who are not limited by the fixed-lens as its performance as a still camera is nothing short of excellent. In terms of low-light performance, the Fujifilm X100 outclasses the D3100 when shooting at ISO 3200 and even more so at ISO 6400 where the X100 still yields very good images. Combine with the f/2.0 lens, the X100 users will likely have minimal need of bringing an external flash. For a narrower select group of photographers who are not hobbled by the fixed lens, the Fujifilm X100 is one of the most exciting camera in the market. CONTINUATION April 15, 2011 Fujifilm's decision to equip the X100 with a fixed non-interchangeable lens has allowed it to make the camera and lens smaller, and to add several features unique to the X100. This setup dispense with the need to use a focal plane shutter so unlike a dSLR where the shutter is found in the body, the shutter of the X100 is found in its lens. The combination of a quiet leaf shutter on the lens and the absence of a mirror-slapping noise means that it is possible for me to shoot the X100 very discretely even in a quiet room. Even continuous shooting with the X100 generates little noise. The shutter sound of the X100 shooting continuously is unobtrusive unlike the loud staccato clatter of the dSLR. Another feature the fixed lens arrangement allowed is for Fujifilm to install a built-in 3-stops neutral density filter in the X100. I wished this was button activated but its fairly easy to access it from the menu. Once activated, I have a choice of either using a slower shutter speed or to shoot with the aperture wide-open. The X100 can simulate several colored, B&W and sepia films. The colored setting are named after the Fuji Films. The standard setting is Provia. For landscape (and sometimes even for people), I like using the Velvia for its rich saturated look. Though one can choose the Vivid on the Nikon D3100, I find the Velvia look on the X100 more pleasing, specially when viewed on the computer. The Astia is intended for use with soft-tone palette and yields a less-saturated look. So I took several solo and group shots in the diffused light in the late afternoon with everyone wearing light pastel and earthy colors. The Astia setting yielded a dreamy old film look which I find very pleasing. The shutter is adjusted using a dedicated top knob beside the shutter release button while the aperture is adjusted using the aperture ring on the lens. The controls work very well though the adjustment is always in increments of one stop. This is one area where the dSLR may provide greater flexibility in that it allows the easy adjustment in increment of 1/3 of 1/2 stop. It is possible to adjust the aperture and shutter speed of the X100 in 1/3 increments but it takes a whole lot longer to do this with the X100. It is by far faster to just adjust the exposure compensation when one is shooting in aperture priority mode. Because of the greater effort, I simply adopted and made my exposure adjustment (shutter speed and aperture) in one-stop increment adjustments. CONTINUATION April 17, 2011 As someone who cleans his camera after every use upon getting home, one of the things I appreciate about the X100 was that it was designed for photographers who have a nose. =) As a right-eyed focusing photographer, I can avoid the noise hitting and smearing the rear LCD screen of the X100 whenever I bring it to the eye to look through the viewfinder. Instead of my nose hitting the rear LCD screen whenever I do this, I am doubly pleased that this no longer happens and that cleaning the camera before putting it away is a bit easier and faster at the end of the day. While video is limited to 720p, it is nonetheless quite good. The advantage of the X100 having an electronic viewfinder (EVF) becomes evident when one uses it for video. With the EVF, one can take video while keeping the X100 to one's eye and this makes for a more natural and steady shooting position just like with still photography. This is similar to the Panasonic GH2 which also has an EVF but in contrast to the Nikon D3100 where the arms would be outstretched in a point and shoot position while using the rear LCD screen take the video. The Fujifilm X100 can autofocus on video and its pretty fast. The Panasonic GH2 autofocuses on video faster still but the X100 is much faster than the Nikon D3100 on video. Some have complained about power-up lag. First off, the type of SD card you use will make a substantial impact on power-up. A slow SD card can slow down the X100 from power-up to ready-to-use state. Using a fast SD card will help. Assuming that one is using an SD card, power up lag will depend on which viewfinder you are using. If you are using the electronic viewfinder, power lag is about 2 seconds. If you are using the optical viewfinder, the power lag is just a little bit above 1 second. In both instances, unless you have the viewfinder to your eyes and ready to shoot, the power lag does not make much of a difference as you still need to bring the camera up to your eyes upon power up, then need some time to compose, check exposure then shoot. While a dSLR like the D70 is almost instantaneous and is faster, it really will not make much of a difference for 99% of the time. UPDATE: June 12, 2011 After taking hundreds of photos with this camera, I fully appreciate the solid and sturdy feel this camera imparts whenever one uses it. As such, it imparts a certain sense of confidence and satisfaction in being able to take good photos in a measured and deliberate manner. Never designed for sports speed shooting nor for the urgency of events or wedding photographers, the X100 is best used when one can take his time to frame and compose before taking the photo. I can also categorically say that in terms of image quality, the X100 camera can hold its own against some of the best APS-C-sized sensored dSLRs in the market such as the Nikon D7000 for the type of shooting that the X100 was designed for. The black and white setting of the X100 can be quite intoxicating. The 3 "film" settings of the X100 (Astia, Provia and Velvia) is superb. What has also become clear is the value of the silent shutter of the X100. Several times, I have had to take photos inside a very quiet church. The few shots I took with the Nikon FX D700 sounded like gunshots inside a very quiet church and even the considerably softer and quieter Nikon DX D7000 still sounded loud. I could not continue without causing a major disturbance. The X100 came to the rescue and allowed me to continue taking photos quietly and unobtrusively. What has also become of great help is the ability to see the aperture, shutter and exposure compensation settings of the X100 in one glance without needing to view these through the viewfinder. This has been helpful when shooting from the hip again to avoid disturbing the very quiet and solemn atmosphere in a church. Going on to regular shooting, the electronic viewfinder (EVF) of the X100 allows me to shoot a photo and to review it immediately in the same EVF without need to put down the camera to view the image I just took through the rear LCD screen. I do not know of any camera that can do this ... not even the GH2 which also has an EVF. The EVF makes eye-on-camera video shooting very easy. While limited to 720p with very limited control on the settings, the X100 nonetheless can take very good video even in low light due to its clean images at high ISO. On the other hand, using the optical viewfinder (OVF) of this rangefinder-type camera, I can see a greater area than what the lens cover and this gives me the advantage of better and greater situational awareness that allows me to better compose or anticipate the different elements that I would like to converge in my photos. With the dSLR, I have to keep both eyes open to do this but it is neither easy nor convenient. The OVF of the X100 make it a cinch to do this. I should however mention 2 negatives both of which do not go directly into the performance of the X100. The first is the plastic adapter that comes with the battery charger. The battery charger is designed for another battery and an adapter is needed to charge the battery used with the X100. Though this adapter is also supplied with the charger, it is easily dislodged and as a result, could easily be lost making recharging a real challenge. The second negative is how Fuji has chosen not to design the lens so it can take on a filter (49mm) and also failed to include a hood with the camera. One needs to buy an expensive adapter that would allow the mounting of a filter on the X100. Considering that the lens is fixed, scratching the lens can quickly ruin anybody's day. Still on this, Fuji has also chosen not to include a hood with the lens. Like the filter adapter, this is again an expensive accessory. The hood is essential when shooting outdoors in bright sunlit conditions as well as indoors in harsh lighting conditions. Fuji may make a handsome profit when an X100 owner buys these but it leaves a bad taste in the mouth when one has to pay so much for something that should not cost much for Fuji to make and which it should have included with the camera as these are essential items. While at it, there are a couple of nitpicks that one can make against the X100 (e.g., difficulty and tediousness of taking multiple shots using a timer) so some of the complaints made against the X100 firmware is justified. Fuji has already released a firmware upgrade and is expected to release a 2nd sometime soon. This gives me confidence that many of the nitpicks will eventually be addressed. And as these minor irritants does not detract from the X100 being a good camera for what is was designed for, I have decided to keep the 5-stars rating for this camera. Finally, I can understand the frustration expressed by some who have reviewed the X100 when they treat and use the X100 as a substitute for their dSLRs. Having read this review this far, you will perhaps better understand their missives against the X100. The X100 has been designed for use in a specific niche and it excels within this specialized area. Outside this area, there are far better camera models out there that would surpass the X100 in size, weight, price, performance, flexibility, or the various combination of these. A better understanding of the capabilities and design of the X100 will help in avoiding the pitfalls that some have fallen into when they use the X100 as a dSLR substitute. I own an X100 but use my dSLR when I need a dSLR.

### ⭐ Fuji should have recalled X100 for sticky aperture issue.
*by F***U on April 6, 2012*

I bought this fujifilm x100 new from Amazon.com and it just had sticky aperture issue after three weeks of minor use. Also mine had color balance problem but that is another story. After I searched online, I found numerous reports about the SAME sticky aperture issue. So far Fujifilm never says a word about this issue. Fujifilm charges $660 for repairing the aperture/lens after limited warranty expires. This is too bad!!! Fujifilm should have recalled all X100 and repair them for free (even outside warranty). Since Fujifilm is not doing anything, we should boycott all future fujifilm digital products(such as X-Pro-1) and file a class action against Fujifilm. Shame on FUJI!!! BTW, besides all these troubles, x100 takes excellent pictures when it is not broken.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great pictures, flawed implementation, mixed emotions: A Review (mostly) for Mountaineers
*by G***Y on September 6, 2011*

I got this in one of the first batches available from Amazon. Have used it for a number of months now. I am mostly a landscape photo taker using this camera on hikes and climbs and bought it to take on a Himalayan expedition where I can't take my Canon 5D and associated heavy lenses. Also can't afford to take bad pictures with cheaper point and shoots. You have most likely read all the good things about this camera so I'll focus on the things that bug me and may bug you. Build: Excellent body quality. It has a solid feel in the hand and the look is very retro in looks and quality build. There are some cheap parts like the control dial that take away from this being perfect as far as overall build goes. Controls: The thing about this camera is that the controls feel cheap. The on/off switch goes to on without you knowing it because it's loose which can drain some battery before automatically going to sleep. Same thing with the control dial. You don't know if you're turning anything unless you look at the screen and seeing something's changed and it's cheap plastic! Totally offsets the solid feel of the rest of the camera.. The menu/ok button is way too small and gives you no feedback as to if you're pushing it or one of the 4 directional buttons on the control dial. With my bare fingers I have a hard time getting the right button. Even more difficult if you have thin liner gloves and forget it if you have medium weight or mountaineering gloves. The exposure compensation dial also revolves way too easily and I often find that I've taken the wrong exposure. The fn button is way too small. The other buttons and controls are spaced enough apart to use with gloves. Nice. The controls should have more resistance like DSLR's! Having said this, I think it's still the camera for me as I can take pictures and set the aperture and shutter speed with gloves on. I just have to forget all the other settings while I'm up on the mountain like changing ISO. I may need to invest in a larger shutter button attachment. There should be plenty options as it accepts old style releases. Handling: Works fairly well with bare hands, almost the same with thin liner gloves, somewhat difficult with anything thicker than that other than basic picture taking controls (see previous on that). The fact that no controls require electrical resistance of your hand is great for us who have gloves on much of the time. Exposure: Auto exposure doesn't work all that well many times so I find myself using manual mode and adjusting on the fly so although ok for still, landscape shots is not good for anything that requires timing and one chance. Not good for novice photographers. Viewfinder: I use the OVF almost exclusively. It's just simple and already being used to one with my DSLR I prefer it. I also use the hybrid OVF/EVF sometimes to view the photo settings and horizontal level (handy feature!). Also most importantly it works with sunglasses on. The rear screen is too hard to see with a set of dark glacier glasses. Photo Quality: Great. As everyone else has already stated. The Velvia setting with the higher saturation tuning is what you'll want for outdoor pics as it renders your jpg pic in more dynamic colors but make non mistake, it's not Velvia film quality. Nothing digital can do what that film does. Take your compact film camera if you're looking for that quality. I'm almost tempted to. Lens: Kind of bummed that it won't accept a telephoto or zoom because some shots require you to zoom in like those 8000ers way out in the distance, but the 35mm equiv. integrated prime is good for keeping it weather resistant and is the focal length that is the quite useful compromise for many landscape photos. Overall: Unfortunately there's still no perfect compact/excellent picture quality camera for mountaineers. This I believe is the closest but still far from perfect. When I first saw that this camera had all manual controls I was hyped but... it's almost a killer. I'll keep mine and it will get plenty of use as I can get some great shots but I wouldn't recommend it for those who are stretching to pay the hefty premium. Just live with the substandard pics of cheaper cameras. For non-mountaineers, it's still great for stills and portraits. Great for foodies as well as the auto white balance works pretty well and it has a fast lens and takes good pics at high ISO levels so is good for low light. Not good for action shots at all though. You can look through the OVF and take a picture by accident with the lens cap on and then have to wait minutes before you can take an actual shot... Also, it takes a while before you press the shutter button and it actually takes the picture. Even more time to write the picture to the SD card and I'm using the fastest Sandisk Extreme cards.

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