TD Staff 
Recent developments in the field of technology has led to the revival of sorts for photography enthusiasts. World renowned imaging companies like Canon, Lumix and Nikon, among many, are now competing with each other at a fierce pace. Indian market, being huge and demanding, has always been a great place for them to showcase their products. With new models and versions of cameras being released at a very frantic pace, it is very difficult for the consumer to choose the right alternative.
Not keeping far behind, in this cut throat competition is Fujifilm, a Japanese company which launched its Fujifilm X10 model in the Indian market on 12th December 2011. A very simple looking and user friendly camera, X10 draws inspiration from two different subdivisions of cameras, Samsung TL500 and Canon G12 and combines them together effortlessly.
A look from outside gives X10 a staid look, but the features provided are impressive, as it comes pre-equipped with 28-112mm lens, F2.0-2.8 and a massive 2/3” 12 MP EXR-CMOS sensor, it claims to capture low resolution. As mentioned earlier, it takes the fast lens from Samsung TL500 and optical viewfinder from Canon G12, combining two different categories into a hybrid one. This camera could be a very useful tool for macro photography, as claimed by its manufacturers.
Other features allows manual zooming of lens, which is connected to the optical viewfinder. X10 allows full HD(1080p30) video recording, has capability of identifying over 50 different scenes, optimizing each type of setting, be it low exposure, low light etc. X10’s rather small batteries are rated at 270 shots per charges. It allows you to capture panoramic images in a swift single motion. The most impressive addition to features would however, be the ability to take RAW images, which highlights the fact that Fujifilms are committed to moving on ahead with the time
Specifications
- 12MP EXR CMOS sensor
- 28-112mm F2.0-2.8 lens
- Optical viewfinder (85% coverage)
- 2.8″, 460,000 dot LCD
- Extensive manual control
- Raw shooting and in-camera Raw conversion
- Continuous shooting up to 7fps at full resolution (10fps at 6MP)
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Mr. K. Tanaka, MD, Fujifilm India, believes that this device is “ahighly advanced compact camera with specifications that follow in the footsteps of the multi award-winning Fujifilm FinePix X100”. Priced at an affordable Rs. 45,000 with special prices of Rs. 40,000 also on offer, you can now buy Fujifilm X10 at any authorized store with in India. X10 is sure to provide users some enjoyable photography experiences.
