Fujifilm announces the X-A5 camera and XC 15-45mm lens

Fujifilm has introduced its budget-friendly X-A5 Digital Camera Body with XC15-45mm Lens Kit which is the lightest camera-zoom lens combination within the X Series lineup.

The follow-up to the X-A3 with a host of new and improved features, the X-A5 kit debuts the new FUJINON XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ, the first electric powered zoom lens for X Mount digital cameras.

The X-A5 features a powerful 24.2MP APS-C sensor equipped with phase detection autofocus. The sensor uses the traditional Bayer color filter, rather than X-Trans. The updated processor on the X-A5 is 1.5x times faster, according to Fujifilm, and its phase-detect AF system should do a better job with subject tracking.

The X-A5 features a variety of 4K video capabilities. Utilizing the Burst Function, users are able to shoot 15 frames per second in 4K image quality. A jack for an external microphone has also been added.

The new FUJIFILM X-A5 Camera Kit will be available on February 8, 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $599. The new standalone XC 15-45mmF3.5- 5.6 OIS PZ Lens will be available on March 15, 2018 in the U.S. and Canada for USD $299.95. Color choices include silver & black, silver & brown and silver & pink.

Fujifilm X-A5 camera and XC 15-45mm lens announced

The new X-A5 introduces the first electric powered zoom lens for X Mount cameras, the FUJINON XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ. With a minimum working distance of just 2 inches, this lightweight and compact lens is great for achieving clear close-up shots while making the photographic experience easy and comfortable. Capable of capturing crisp, intricate textures, the XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ is ideal for food and macro photography. Starting at a wide angle, this smooth electric-powered zoom also allows for great freedom in composition framing.

The new XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ lens will also be available for standalone purchase as a portable addition for existing X Series users.

FUJIFILM X-A5 Key Features:

• 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and newly developed processor equipped with phase detection AF system
• FUJINON XC15-45mmF3.5- 5.6 OIS PZ wide angle electric-powered zoom lens with minimum working distance of 2”
• 3” (approx. 1,040K-dot) high resolution LCD touchscreen using new touch-panel GUI can be tilted to 180°
  • Portrait Enhancement Level, Touch AF in Movie Mode, Advanced Filter Select
• Standard output sensitivity of ISO200 – ISO12800
  • Extended output sensitivity: ISO100 – ISO51200
• 4K video recording up to approx. 5 mins
  • Full HD 1920 x 1080 59.94p / 50p / 24p / 23.98p; continuous recording up to approx.14 mins
  • HD 1280 x 720 59.94p / 50p / 24p / 23.98p; continuous recording up to approx. 27 mins
  • High Speed Movie 1280×720 1.6x / 2x / 3.3x / 4x
• Bluetooth® version 4.1 low energy technology
• In-camera RAW processing
• New Advanced Filters: “Fog Remove” and “HDR Art”
• Wi-Fi® image transfer and remote camera operation
• Improved battery life for still images – approx. 450 frames
• Improved start-up period:
  • 0.4 sec., when High Performance mode set to ON
  • 0.8 sec., when High Performance mode set to OFF
• Photos can be sent to instax SHARE printers using the free instax SHARE App (iOS and Android)
• Accessories include:
  • Li-ion battery NP-W126S
  • AC power adapter
  • Plug adapter
  • USB cable
  • Shoulder strap
  • Body cap
  • Owner’s manual

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