OREANDA-NEWS. January 19, 2016.  FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Shigehiro Nakajima) is proud to announce the launch of the FUJIFILM X70, a premium compact digital camera featuring a new FUJINON 18.5mm* F2.8 lens suitable for a range of applications from landscapes to snapshots. The camera, which will be available in February 2016, features an APS-C sized X-Trans CMOS II sensor and EXR Processor II image processing engine. The X70 bears all the hallmarks of the range combining a simple manual operation with superior image quality and versatile picture-taking functions. The X70 is the first X-Series model to offer a touchscreen display that rotates 180 degrees enabling users to shoot from up high, down low and capture selfies.

A stylish, authentic leather case that has a wonderfully tactile feel that perfectly suits the X70's design. With the X70 snugly protected, you can change batteries without removing the case. A matching leather hand strap and protective cloth are included.

Precision milled from metal, the lens hood and adapter ring will be available as a set. The adapter ring is also compatible with commercially sold 49mm filters.

Attaches to the top-plate mounting shoe above the optical axis of the lens, the optical finder provides a bright frame for the 28mm and 21mm angles of view*18 (35mm-format equivalent). Also includes a suede case for protection.

The WCL-X70 is a dedicated wide conversion lens that multiples the fixed focal length by approx. 0.8x, converting it to 21mm (35mm format equivalent). Not only does this lens emphasize perspective, it is also perfect for capturing a broader view such as when shooting in tight spots or landscapes (Expected release in Spring 2016)