POLL: Fujifilm X-PRO2 with touch screen, Yes or No?
Not a rumor, just asking… ;)
Loading ... Loading ...The 5 most underestimated Fuji X series products ever… and about my unexpected attraction to the Fuji X-T10! (with POLL)
Today I’d like to introduce you to a mini-series of 3 posts, covering those Fujifilm products, that are probably underestimated by many X-shooters. And just to be clear, I was one of those, who initially thought: “Why the heck is Fuji doing this?”
But the more reviews I’ve studied, the more feedback from X-shooters I’ve read at our Forum, and the more I had the opportunity to actually test (and in part also own) these X-gear, the more I realized that I was plain wrong with my initial impressions.
So I apologize if, for the lack of enthusiasm towards some gear, I missed to adequately cover those products on FujiRumors after they were launched, and I hope to make it good again with this little series of 3 Episodes.
Today we start with the X-T10, in episode two I’ll cover 1 camera and 1 lens, and in episode three again, 1 camera and 1 lens… and now you can guess which one ;)
Epsiode 2 here / Episode 3 here
Nr 1
Fujifilm X-T10
When I started sharing the first rumors about the Fujifilm X-T10, most FR-readers had big doubts if such a camera makes sense… and I admit, I was one of those. And the closer the release arrived, the more rumors I shared, the more people seemed to be disappointed. Just read the comments of the X-T10 rumor posts, and you’ll not find a lot of love for it.
Yes, at least amongst FR-readers, the X-T10 had a really difficult start.
But then the various reviews came out, and they mostly talked very positive about this camera. Let’s take dpreview:
“So who should buy the X-T10? Anyone looking for a digital camera that feels, handles and shoots like, well, an actual camera and not an electronic device. The a6000, the D5500 and the O-MD E-M10 might seem more appealing or capable. […] But from my experience having shot with all of these cameras, the X-T10 is hands down the most pleasurable of the bunch to use. Fujifilm makes cameras for people who love cameras, not specs“
Now, recently I went to my local store and asked for the X-T10. They let me play a while with it… and I tell you: this was enough to sweep away many of the perplexities I had.
And probably, if I would not already own an X-T1, I’d go for X-T10. Why? Here some PROS and CONS
– NO ISO-DIAL: The X-T10 has no ISO dial. And I actually prefer it. Why? As X-guru Rico said at our Forum here:
“[On the X-T10] you can change ISO with any command dial, front or back, or you can also use the up and down selector keys. You can use any of the 7 Fn buttons to pull up the ISO setting in order to change it. You can also use the Quick Menu to pick a new ISO setting. Additionally, you can store different ISO settings in your 7 Custom Settings, so changing ISO by selecting a different custom set is also an option. Obviously, the X-T1 is much more limited “thanks” to its manual ISO dial. Hence no ISO in the custom settings and only one global Auto-ISO choice.”
Evidently, there is no right or wrong, it’s just a matter of personal taste. So here is a poll. Let’s see what FR-readers prefer.
Loading ...– FULL AUTO MODE with Scene Recognition: I think I would rarely use the Full Auto mode, but it’s handy to have. If I’m super-lazy and just want to take a quick snapshot or give my camera to friends, who are not into photography, the Intelligent Auto Mode is the way to go.
FXF member jeremyclarke wrote at the X-T1 or X-T10 topic: “The full auto switch seems like a really smart idea to me that will help both hardcore professionals and hardcore amateurs.” Why? Check it out here!
– PRICE: That’s probably the biggest PRO of this camera. The X-T10 costs $799. That’s 38% cheaper than the X-T1 (regular price $1,299). An amazing price for what you get.
– LOOKS: In real life it looks good. Much better than the rendered internet images suggest. Still, the X-T1 looks even better, but the X-T10 is definitely something I’d be happy to carry around!
– BUFFER: If you shoot often in CL and CH mode, then you better go for the X-T1.
– EVF: X-T1 has a bigger EVF. In my opinion, this is the biggest PRO of the X-T1. That said, the EVF of the X-T10 just works great, too.
– WEATHER SEALING: For many this is a must have feature. Not for me. If I can save 38% of my money by getting a non weather sealed camera, which built quality is good (and the X-T10 is defintely well made) and delivers the same IQ of the weather sealed one, well, then I go for the cheaper camera (especially if things like this happen).
Of course there are more differences… the X-T10 is smaller, the X-T1 has a more pronounced grip, it’s not so easy to accidentally turn the drive dial on the X-T10 and what not…
Overall there would be just one thing I’d really miss from the X-T1, if I’d switch to the Fujifilm X-T10… the bigger EVF. If you are fine with the EVF size of the X-T10, this camera could the best choice for you.
This was the first part… there are still 2 cameras and 2 lenses to come. Make your guess about what will come as next.
Fuji X-T10 – USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / AUS: Camerapro
cheers,
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New Firmware for Fuji X-E2, X-Pro1, X100T, X100S, X30, X20 and XQ2! – Support for Microsoft Windows10
Fujifilm just released a firmware update with support for Microsoft Windows 10 for the following X-series cameras. And even if don’t use Windows, please update anyway, because FR-reader Poul-Werner is right, when he writes on facebook:
X100T Firmware Update Ver.1.11
X100S / X100S Black Firmware Update Ver.1.21
happy download
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Coming by the End of Sep 2015
X-A2
Coming by the end of Dec 2015
X-E1, X-M1, X-A1, X100, X10, XQ1, XF1, X-S1
F1000EXR, F900EXR, F850EXR, F820EXR, F800EXR, F770EXR, F750EXR, F660EXR, F600EXR,
F550EXR, F500EXR, F300EXR, F80EXR, HS50EXR, HS35EXR, HS30EXR, HS25EXR, HS20EXR,
Z2000EXR, Z1100EXR, Z1000EXR, Z950EXR, Z900EXR, Z800EXR, Z700EXR, JZ500, JZ300
and REAL 3D W3
“We purchase cameras, but we invest in good glass” BHphoto Guide to Fuji X Mount Lenses!
BHphoto shared a nice overview on some of the Fuji X-mount lenses (and takes a look at ones that will come in 2016). Check it out on youtube here.
Most of the lenses can be purchased with a great discount. Here are the deals:
NEW FUJIFILM lens & camera rebates
CAMERAS
X-T1 + 18-55 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 Black Body (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
X-T1 Graphite Body (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
LENSES
XF 16mmF1.4 WR (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mmF1.2 APD (save $300): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 56mmF1.2 (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 14mmF2.8 (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 23mmF1.4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 50-140mmF2.8 WR (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 10-24mmF4 (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 35mmF1.4 (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 16-55mmF2.8 WR (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 27mmF2.8 (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 60mm (save $200): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18-135mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 55-200mm (save $150): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
XF 18-55mm (save $100): AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama / Pictureline
miXed zone: X-T1 Vs. X-T10 video by Damien Lovegrove :: Switch Stories from DSLR to Fuji :: XF 90mm Tests & more!
X-T10
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro
Fuji X-T10 or Fuji X-T1? Damien Lovegrove thoughts on youtube / Fujifilm X-T10: This Mini X-T1 Risks it All for Picture Quality at digitalversus / 10 Thoughts on the Fuji X-T10 at digitalrev /
XF90mmF2 WR
USA: AmazonUS / BHphoto / Adorama EU: AmazonDE / AmazonUK / AmazonFR / WexUK / PCHstore / AUS: Camerapro
Lenses for stage photography: Fuji 90mmF2 vs. Olympus 75mmF1.8 at jlwilliams-us / First shot with the XF90mmF2 – my traditional Chopper portrait at The Green Balbo’s Flickr / Fuji XF 90mm F2.0 R Lens First Impressions at findingrange / Testing the latest prime lens for the Fujifilm X-Series: XF 90mm F2 R LM WR at grittymonkey / Is the 90mm Best All Round Telephoto Prime? at macleancomms / A Review of the Fuji XF 56mm & XF 90mm at toolsandtoys /
XF 16mm F1.4 WR
USA: BHphoto / AmazonUS / Adorama / EUROPE: WexUK / PCHstore
Review at lenstip /
Fujifilm X-T1
X-T1: Mirrorless & Night Photography at dadefreeman / Tethered Shooting With The Fuji X-T1 at arnojenkins / Best compact system camera: 6 top CSCs go head to head at digitalcameraworld / From Fuji X-T1 16mpx APS-C to Nikon D810 36mpx Full Frame.. at larsauthen / Incoming Tide at Dusk at xshooters / X-T1 + 35mmF1-4: Olya, Portrait in Tuscany at alessandromichelazzi /
X100/S/T + TCL/WCL
2 days in UK with the X100T Leica M6 in German at qimago (translation) / Fuji X100T — welcome again! in German at davidhellmann (translation) / The Fujifilm X100T review at imidg / A week in Manhattan with the X100T at alanbulley /
other X-series cameras
Fuji X M1, first impressions.. at garyksmithphotography / Fuji X-A2 Field Test Part I: A nice entry into the Fuji X-series family at imaging-resource /
Lenses
X-mount lenses
Peaks Island with the Fujinon 35mm at photo.stjeanm / That damn Fujifilm XF50-140mm lens… at erohne / Fuji X-T1 + Fuji 56mm + Fuji XF 16-55mm at thetravelphotographer / 35 + 56: Dancer shooting on location at eyesuncloudedphoto / 56mm1.2 APD review at lensvid / 56mm1.2 APD review in Japanese at photo.yodobashi (translation) /
other lenses / Adapter / Extension Tubes
Manual Focus Lenses at sebastianboatca / First Impression: Fujian 50 C-Mount (CCTV) Lens at rivalsvs / Nikon AF 60mm f2.8 D Micro on Fuji X-E2 and Nikon D750 at stanleyleary + Window Light shooting with Fujifilm X-E2 & Nikon 85mm ƒ/1.8Ga at stanleyleary /
Travel X / Switch to the X / Fuji X for Weddings
Live & Travel Photography at sebastianboatca
(image from a Japan Travel, shot mostly with X-T1 and 16-55mmF2.8)
The Nikon Gear is now Gone at xshooters / 2 years since switching from DSLR to Fujifilm at sebastianboatca / Starting at the beginning: Journey to Fuji (s) at jexphotography / Mariage C + B at blog.k-pture / Tanya & Chris Proposal (X-T1 + 50-140) at vincentanthonyphotography / Making the switch: Matt Hart, Paul Sanders and Damien Lovegrove switch at amateurphotographer / Photographer Spotlight Interview with Bradley Hanson – Minnesota at junebugweddings /
Acessories
Using a polarizing filter on a Fuji X camera for a dramatic black & white sky at aboutphotography-tomgrill / All about that Hood at fujixtras /
a bit of everything
Fuji Fashion shoot at Calshot Beach with Mike Browne & Stephie Rebello at ideasandimages / Setup your Fuji Camera Like A Boss! at leighmiller / iPad Workflow with the Fujis at jexphotography / Fujifilm Street Photographer on facebook here / Fuji Astro Fest at jasonpitcher / How To Get The Petzval Look at rivalsvs /