There are various reasons why Fujifilm mirrorless cameras
are favored by photographers. The vendor's attention on the colors, details and
designs are common reasons why these cameras are loved. About two months ago,
Fuji revealed the affordable version of the X-T1, and this time they introduce
the spin-off version.
Named X-T1 IR, Fujifilm describes this camera as the first
sophisticated mirroless camera in the X-Series. You might have guessed that the
IR refers to infrared. The X-T1 IR camera is not for daily use, it is aimed for
specific consumers such as technicians, law enforcements, medical research team
and also research community.
From Fujifilm explanation, the X-T1 IR specification almost
resembles to the standard version. Although this Tokyo-based company hasn't
released the official picture of this camera, but it's likely that the appearance
won't be much different from the X-T1. The X-T1 IR is constructed with
magnesium metal material via die-cast; it's formulated to be resistant to
extreme weather, humid, and dusty.
The basic difference of X-T1 IR lies in a comprehensive
infrared technology in it. The camera is able to detect various light levels
start from the ultraviolet (UV), visible light, to infrared portion
(approximately 380nm-1.000nm). It means that the doctors can utilize X-T1 IR
for monitoring and diagnosing patients, or the law enforcements can use its
infrared mode to investigate the crime scene.
A number of features such as night vision and the support of
silence electronic shutter allow the X-T1 IR to help the investigators to
conduct surveillance. In the photography world, the infrared technology is able
to produce unique and super-artistic landscapes images.
Fujifilm X-T1 IR is powered by EXR Processor II and APS-C
X-Trans CMOS II 16.3-megapixel; has 200-6400 ISO range, extended 100, 12800,
25600 and auto; equipped with the capability to record full-HD video from 24fps
to 60fps. Its electronic shutter is very fast, touching 1/32000, and real-time
viewfinder with lag time of only 0.005 seconds.
Fujifilm plans to release the X-T1 IR in October 2015. As
this camera is targeting a niche market, then the X-T1 IR is offered in a high
price, US $ 1,700.