Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
First-Time Film Photographers & Casual Everyday Shooting — Ektar H35 (2022): A delightful entry point into film — affordable, simple, and produces genuinely lovely half-frame pairs. The best value film camera on the market.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
Quick take: The ektar h35 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Ektar H35 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £40 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | — |
| Video | 1080p/24p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Fixed focus (~1m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 1× AA alkaline battery |
| Weight | 450g body only | ~125g (without battery) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 105 × 62 × 37mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | N/A |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | 35mm film (ISO 100–400 recommended) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Ektar H35 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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