X100 - No black body?

[schaki]

This Fuji X100 looks very interesting (and so is the GXR A12 28mm) but so far no sign of a black X100 body?
Or are Fuji going to do like Leica with the X1. Release a black body a bit late? Usually I can't stand silver cameras but decided to make a one off for the old Minolta Dimage EX zoom and the 28mm f1.9 module because I liked the output too much and there was no real equivalent. Thankfully it is 'just' matte silver.

[kshapero]

Well the silver is what IMHO, is getting us all gussied about. It is just so classic looking. Maybe someday we will find out if it works.

[Ken Ford]

I know I'd prefer black and told Fuji as much via their comment section on the X100 microsite.

[rover]

I think they should follow Pentax's lead and offer an array of colors.

[Pablito]

Make mine avocado.

[Brian Sweeney]

It's still a prototype- time will tell what they offer.

Most fixed-lens RF's were offered Chrome Only, few exceptions. The Canonet Ql17l and GIII were both offered in black, cost an extra $10.

[kshapero]

yellow for me

[jsrockit]

I understand letting aesthetics sway your opinion of a camera, but are you really going to let the fact that it is silver keep you from buying it?

[Kiyatkin]

red, need a bright red one

[cny3123]

You are all crazy, we need titanium one!!!!

[Pickett Wilson]

I think we are drawing some odd conclusions from a non-functional prototype. The final product could look very different.

[DNG]

Leather Brown Please

I Love the chrome too!

[filmfan]

Chrome is sweet. So is black, but I want periwinkle blue.

[Phil_F_NM]

yeah, the Fuji X100 cart is way ahead of the horse.

As for the color, I'd get spray paint.

Phil Forrest

[ZeissFan]

I would like one in a Burberry plaid.

[Al Patterson]

This Fuji X100 looks very interesting (and so is the GXR A12 28mm) but so far no sign of a black X100 body?
Or are Fuji going to do like Leica with the X1. Release a black body a bit late? Usually I can't stand silver cameras but decided to make a one off for the old Minolta Dimage EX zoom and the 28mm f1.9 module because I liked the output too much and there was no real equivalent. Thankfully it is 'just' matte silver.

I'll wait until I see one for sale to see what color it shows up in, as well as what the production camera looks like.

A black version would be cool though.

[ramosa]

cool looking camera, i must admit. and it seems to have some type of RF option?

[cny3123]

Actually scratch the titanium, I need mine to have tiger stripe pattern.

[Jodorowsky]

When the Olympus Micro 4/3rds prototype was unveiled, I thought it was pretty cool looking- remember? It looked like a tobacco tin in a tan leather cummerbund. Looked nothing like the EP1.

Saying that, the X100 looks pretty advanced and specific, so I can't imagine that the finished product will look much different.

Whatever, it's bound to have a deal breaking flaw of some sort for plenty of people.... I must admit, I'm quite excited by it.... we'll have to see...

[bwcolor]

Make it ugly, but make it work.

[cam]

orange sherbet, please.

to match that pretty Hermes Kelly clutch somebody posted.

[Brian Legge]

I didn't understand the fuss over color until I pulled out a silver Canonet on a bus for a quick shot. Light hit it, throwing blinding little slots of light all over. I ended up putting it away quick as it drew enough attention to disrupt the shot I was trying to get.

I like silver when the camera is going to be visible as the vintage look seems to put people at ease. I like more matte cameras for times when I don't want to draw attention at all.

[ALN]

Let`s really go Reto. How about Bakelite ?...... ;)


Seriously though, my personal opinion is that it looks just
fine. But then again it may because I`m of that age. Hope
it works works as well as some of us are hoping. We`ll just
have to see how things unfold.

Regards,
Al

[semilog]

Well the silver is what IMHO, is getting us all gussied about. It is just so classic looking. Maybe someday we will find out if it works.

No, that's not at all what's exciting me.

I don't care whether it's silver or black – I just want it to work really, really well.

[M4streetshooter]

Weeze gitz a cherce o' kolor....
I'z wanners a 60's hippie paisley wit sedelic dots in it.

dang dem black & silver kamers!

[ChrisN]

Let's face it, this is a retro style camera primarily for the Japanese market, so that market's preferences will dictate what's made.

I'd like to seee it available in both chrome and black, but I want it with pressed brass top and bottom plates, so that when the chrome or black paint wears, we can have a lovely brassed appearance. Maybe Fuji can do a "Jim Marshall Special". :)

[John Robertson]

:rolleyes:NURSE!!!, they're out of their beds again!!!!!!!

[tomalophicon]

:rolleyes:NURSE!!!, they're out of their beds again!!!!!!!

Ha ha ha ha :)

[jsrockit]

I think we are drawing some odd conclusions from a non-functional prototype. The final product could look very different.

I'm not so sure this is the typical prototype... I mean they have sites up, documentation about it, videos, etc. I think it is close to a final design ...

[semilog]

I'm not so sure this is the typical prototype... I mean they have sites up, documentation about it, videos, etc. I think it is close to a final design ...

Agreed. They've even posted MTF plots for the lens. Many mfr's don't even do that for released cameras.

[Frankie]

From evidences so far seen, you know: demo models in Photokina, press releases, optical diagrams for O/EVF, MTF curves, web site with updating, etc. etc.; if the camera is really just a development announcement, I wish other would have done half as well.

[jsrockit]

It would be silly for them not to capitalize on the excitement they have generated. This will be made and will be made in its current form basically.

[Mister E]

I'll be more encouraged to buy one if it comes in black.

[semilog]

I'll be more encouraged to buy one if it comes in black.

That can be arranged (http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3MElectrical/Home/ProductsServices/ProductCatalog/?PC_7_RJH9U52300RQ50ISL93Q0T24Q5_nid=3WKZP838DHbe7 RVRG3P95Jgl).