Inspired by half-frame cameras, the FujiFilm X half Digital Camera (Black) offers new creative expressions and enchanting photographic experiences.
The "X half" features a rear LCD monitor ideal for vertical composition, allowing vertical shooting and movie recording at a 3:4 aspect ratio. The "2-in-1" feature allows users to combine two still images or movies into one composition in-camera, providing richer storytelling capabilities than single images.
The optical viewfinder evokes the feel of film cameras, recreating and improving upon distinctive rendering capabilities. The camera features our popular "Film Simulation" and "Grain Effect", which reproduces the unique grain texture of film photos, along with new filters such as light leak and halation, to provide users with a wide range of creative expressions.
New Photographic Expressions with X half
The X half features a 3:4 aspect ratio rear LCD monitor and optical viewfinder for vertical composition. It can take vertical still images and movies commonly taken with smartphones. The X half features a 1-inch back-illuminated sensor and a 32mm F2.8 (35mm equivalent) prime lens, providing clear image quality in a compact lightweight design. You can easily create 2-in-1 images in-camera by combining vertical still images and movies with a winding up of the "frame advance lever". You can also create 2-in-1 images with your favourite still image combinations through the dedicated "X half" app. The "X half" is equipped with 13 Film Simulations that provides many different colour expressions.
New Shooting Experiences and Joy inspired by Film Photography
The "X half" incorporates three new filters inspired by film photography: "Light Leak", "Halation", and "Expired Film". You can enjoy film camera's unique expression in digital camera, as well as an additional eight popular filters from the instax™ series. The "X half" features the "Grain Effect" that adds natural grain to the entire image to create film-like textures. The "X half" is also equipped with a new "Date Stamp" function, making it possible to imprint dates in the bottom right of images and movies like film photos. The "X half" features a "Film Camera Mode." This mode recreates film photography in digital era, by selecting a film simulation and number of shots at the start, you cannot review images until all shots are taken . Winding up the frame advance lever on the camera's top plate after each shot enables the next shutter release. After taking the selected number of shots, transfer the image data to the new dedicated "X half app" to digitally develop, view, edit, and share the photos you have taken. Contact sheets are also saved after digital development.
Compact and Authentic Product Design
The "X half" features a lightweight 240 g body that doesn't require extra lenses, offering a convenient size and weight perfect for everyday use. The product design maintains the high quality of the X Series while ensuring operability. It reproduces the appeal of classic cameras, providing an aperture ring, frame advance lever, and other controls to deliver a satisfying tactile response that captures the essence of traditional analog photography. The "X half" has a new interface operated by swiping and flicking on the two rear LCD monitors. Smooth touch operations allow the user to intuitively change shooting settings and film simulations, providing comfortable operability in a compact body. The camera's optical viewfinder captures scenes exactly as you see them. With the optical viewfinder, you can shoot up to 880 frames and immerse yourself in photography all day without worrying about battery life.
