Fujifilm Announces 3 Solutions – American Cinematographer

Fujifilm North America Corp., Electronic Imaging Division, has announced the Fujifilm X Half and X-E5 cameras and the Fujinon XF 23mm F2.8 R WR lens. The X Half compact digital camera (pictured above) weighs 8½ ounces (including battery and memory card) and maintains the form and function of the X Series with its use of an aperture ring, Frame Advance Lever and other controls that celebrate the functionality of traditional analog photography. The in-camera 2-in-1 feature allows users to combine vertical stills and movies with a simple winding of the Frame Advance Lever. Users can also create 2-in-1 images with selected still-image combinations through the dedicated X Half smartphone app. The camera is equipped with 13 Film Simulations that emulate classic Fujifilm analog film varieties, as well as three new filters: Light Leak, which creates a slightly exposed look; Halation, a halo effect that appears around light sources; and Expired Film, which mimics the grainy look of older analog film. Also included are eight filters from the Instax instant-camera series, as well as a Grain Effect option that adds various textures of grain to the entire image. The Fujifilm X Half camera lists for $849.99. The Fujifilm X-E5 rangefinder-style mirrorless
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