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Developed to take advantage of 

the exceptional resolution of the XF lens,

a revolutionary new sensor inspired by film.

APS-C 

16M “X-Trans CMOS”

Sensor

Lens

Optical 

low-pass 

filters

Moiré is tackled at its root cause by the revolutionary X-Trans CMOS sensor’s color filter array. 
By enhancing aperiodicity (randomness) in the array arrangement, the color filter minimizes generation of 
both moiré and false colors, eliminating the necessity for an optical low-pass filter in the lens and enabling 
X-Trans CMOS sensor to capture full “unfiltered” lens performance. 

The EXR Processor Pro is supported by an integrated co-processor for higher speed and higher precision 
image processing performance.

Inspired by the natural random 
arrangement of the fine grains 
of silver halide in film.

< Conventional Array >

< New Filter Array >

Without using an optical low-pass filter, 
moire and false colors are eliminated 
while realizing high resolution.

The optical low-pass filter prevents the 
occurrence of moire and false colors
but results in a loss of resolution.

Lens with 
optical 
low-pass 
filters

No optical 
low-pass 
filter 

X-Pro1

Repeating pattern in the 
case of an array of 2 x 2 
pixel units.

Higher degree of 
randomness with an 
array of 6 x 6 pixel units.

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Next-generation Hybrid Viewfinder 

optimizes magnification according to the mounted lens.

Hybrid Multi Viewf inder

Featuring the freedom to switch between an optical and electronic viewfinder, the Hybrid Viewfinder has evolved 
to meet the challenge of interchangeable lenses. When an XF-series lens is mounted, lens data are communicated 
to X-Pro1, and viewfinder magnification (2 types) and frame size (multiple steps) are automatically switched.

Peering through the viewfinder with all your attention focused on the subject.  This simple style of shooting is the 
first step back to the essential pleasure of photography. Every lens change reveals a new world  of beauty to capture. 

EVF

OVF

Instantly switch

between 

2 viewfinder types.

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WIDE

STANDARD

35mm

(53mm)

60mm

(91mm)

18mm

(27mm)

Viewfinder magnification automatically changes when an XF series lens is mounted, and because there is very little noticeable difference 
in the angle of view when switching between OVF and EVF, viewing in either mode is smooth and natural. Finder magnification is 0.37x in 
the WIDE view and 0.60x in the STANDARD view.

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