Fujifilm’s latest X Half is a compact digital camera that pays homage to half-frame film shooters. It features an 18MP Type 1 sensor in a retro-inspired body, designed to spark nostalgia while keeping the experience digital and fresh. There’s also a manual film-wind lever for that old-school feel and a special Film Camera Mode that dials up the vintage vibes.
Once you pick a Film Simulation and choose a roll size—36, 54, or 72 shots—the X Half leans fully into its retro charm. You’ll wind the Frame Advance Lever after every shot, just like you would on a classic film camera. The magic continues in the companion app, where your photos are “developed” digitally. It even creates a vintage-style contact sheet for that full film throwback.
And, if you reset the camera or pop out the SD card mid-roll, your shots are still safely stored.
The X Half features two touch-enabled LCD screens. On the right, a compact display shows your selected Film Simulation and doubles up as a navigation pad for menu controls and settings. Meanwhile, the main 2.4-inch screen is vertically aligned— echoing the camera’s half-frame layout and pairing with the upright optical viewfinder.
This design enables Fujifilm’s unique “2-in-1” mode, letting you pair vertical stills and video clips into one creative sequence just by winding the Frame Advance Lever. You can also craft custom 2-in-1 combos using the X Half’s companion app, where you can tweak everything—from the dividing line’s colour and style to flipping the sides of each frame. It’s a retro-inspired creative playground, reimagined for the touchscreen generation.
