Used Fujifilm X-E1 Body - Silver
Condition & contents
| Grading | Excellent overall condition with only light signs of use - some minor scuffs to base plate. Buttons and dials working well |
|---|---|
| Testing | Fully tested |
| Warranty | 6 month warranty |
| Includes | Battery, charger, strap, body cap & Fujifilm pouch |
At a glance: Fujifilm X-E1 body (silver) - 2012 original rangefinder-styled X-mount mirrorless, 16MP X-Trans I.
About this lens
The Fujifilm X-E1 is Fujifilm's 2012 original rangefinder-styled enthusiast mirrorless body - one of Fuji's first X-mount bodies, part of the lineage that started with the X-Pro1. 16MP X-Trans I sensor, EVF, classic styling. Silver variant. A historic X-system body with its own character.
Build & handling
| Type | APS-C mirrorless (X-mount) |
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| Sensor | 16.3 megapixel X-Trans CMOS I (first-generation X-Trans) |
| ISO range | 200-6400 (expandable to 100-25600) |
| Continuous shooting | Up to 6 fps |
| Autofocus | 49 points - contrast-detect only |
| Video | 1080p at 24fps |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36m dots |
| Screen | 2.8-inch fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Weight (body) | 350g |
| IBIS | No |
| Weather sealing | No |
| Finish | Silver (chrome top and bottom plate) |
Works with
- Accepts all Fujifilm X-mount lenses (XF + XC lines)
- First-generation X-Trans sensor may not work optimally with some newer XF lenses optimised for newer sensors (generally fine for most uses)
- Not compatible with Fujifilm GFX medium-format
Best for
A historically notable X-mount body - the X-E1 was Fuji's second X-mount body after the X-Pro1, at the start of the classic rangefinder-styled Fuji aesthetic. First-generation X-Trans sensor delivers characteristic Fuji colour, though AF is slower than modern Fuji bodies. A good affordable first Fujifilm body for photographers who value the classic look and don't need modern AF performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is the X-E1 still useful today?
For stills with a classic-rendering aesthetic and deliberate shooting, yes. Modern AF (face/eye detect, subject tracking) is absent, and contrast-detect AF is slower than modern hybrid systems. For serious working use, the X-E4 or newer X-E bodies are significantly more capable.
Specifications
| Type | Mirrorless |
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| Sensor Size | APS-C |
| Condition | Used |
| Brand | Fujifilm |