Fuji X-M1 is announced

Fuji X-M1, Fujinon XC16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OIS and XF27mm F2.8 lenses are announced. The details including sample images are available on Fujifilm site. If the new products are not showing up, reload the page.

The camera specs say "X-Trans CMOS", not "X-Trans CMOS II" as on Fuji X100S. If true, the new camera did not use the latest hybrid autofocus available in Fuji X100S. Several sample images are available for XC16-50mm.

Fuji X-M1 is available for pre-order in places like B&H for ~$700 (body only) and ~$800 with the new zoom. The 27mm pancake lens can be preordered for ~$450. In the same shop Fuji X-E1 body is selling for ~$800, and X-E1 with excellent XF18-55mm OIS is priced at ~$1200.

Unexpected and very positive news: Fuji X-E1 and X-Pro1 will get a focus peaking through the firmware update at the end of July. This might be handy for FX60mm Macro lens…

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Very interesting comment on Fuji X-M1 and new lenses from Thom Hogan on his Sans Mirror site. His comments reflect view of a professional, a person who need to back up the top body with the cheaper model. Well, I bet many people use just one camera, so while consistency in UI is important, it might not be an issue. After all, Fuji X-E1 body is just $100 higher than X-M1.