Mr. Toru Takahashi and Toshihisa Iida from Fuji got interviewed by Dpreview. There are many interesting insights about the new X-PRO 2 development. But we want to focus on what they think about the competition:
Sony:
“Sony has a big advantage, they make their own sensors. That is a very big advantage for them, but they are weak in lenses. And they are weakened by having so many formats. APS-C, full-frame, [across both] DSLR and mirrorless. So their lens division must be under a lot of pressure!”
Nikon-Canon “serious” move into mirrorless:
“They will. For sure. But the question is just how soon.”
Samsung:
“I am not surprised (that Samsung apparently retreated from the mirrorless camera market). I think that their cameras are mechanically good, but something is missing. Heart, or emotion. That’s just my personal opinion. Samsung’s processing engines are so powerful, as in the NX1. But a camera is more than just a processor. It’s a lens, sensor, processor, ergonomics and operability and also [customer] service and everything.”
Interesting, it seems like Fuji doesn’t see the Micro Four Thirds system as a real competition.
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Remidner: Fuji announced those new products:
X-PRO2 specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
XF 100-400mm specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
X-E2s specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.
X-70 specs and preorders at BHphoto, Amazon, Adorama. In Eu at CameraWorld.