INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Fujifilm is teasing its forthcoming X-Pro3, the successor to its popular digital rangefinder mirrorless camera, ahead of its official full
introduction on October 23
During its X Summit event going on today, the company showed off the X-Pro3 in detailed images (via Fujirumors), revealing for the first
time its innovative new rear display design.
The X-Pro3 has an LCD on the back, as do most modern digital interchangeable lens cameras, but
it definitely unique: The screen is hidden in normal use, facing inward towards the camera back while the outward side of the rear door
instead offers the photographer a small OLED &mini screen& that contains only basic info about shooting settings.
The rear display will show
details like shutter speed, f-stop, ISO and film simulation and file size settings, and if you want to actually see a preview of the virtual
viewfinder image, you&ll need to flip down the screen to reveal the color LCD
The downward flipping display is therefore ideal for doing things like shooting from a low angle, with the photographer looking down to
check framing & just like you could do on classic film cameras with waist-level viewfinders.
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The X-Pro3 still offers an electronic viewfinder, but that also more akin to film photography vs
digital, since photographers using the camera will be much more likely to either use the viewfinder or shoot waist-level with the flip down
screen & while also being able to check their various settings at a glance by quickly pulling the camera away from their eye and looking at
the back.
Fujifilm lineup of APS-C digital interchangeable lens cameras have already won many fans thanks to their film simulations, which
mimic types of film the company offered previously
The X-Pro3 will focus even more on replicating a film-inspired experience backed by modern digital photographic technology, and will also
include a new film simulation called &Classic Negative,& as well.
Other details about the camera include titanium construction, which is
going to make it a super durable but lightweight camera, and three different color options to choose from.
No pricing or availability info
is out yet, but we&ll find that out along with full details on October 23.
